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  • DICE team "link" to Air Force hurricane response

    Organizing and deploying Air Combat Command resources like the Global Hawk and search and rescue teams during hurricane response, requires swift and flexible coordination. For these hurricane responses to be successful, reliable command and control is critical. That reliability comes from the 5th

  • Integrated Process Team visits Creech

    Representatives from numerous Air Force functional support areas visited Creech AFB, Sept. 9, to gain a better understanding of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) community. The Integrated Process Team visited the base in hopes of implementing new systems and structures to better serve Airmen

  • Minot AFB first to showcase DOD's new property system

    Minot AFB became the first U.S. military installation to showcase a new Defense Personal Property System here Sept. 9. The new system began rolling out at 17 other stateside locations Sept. 10 and worldwide operations will begin Jan. 22, 2009. Overall, DPS is an automated management system for

  • Appreciating community support with music

    The 91st Missile Wing showed its appreciation to the North Dakota communities of Ryder and Sawyer Sept. 4 and 5 with special performances by Night Wing, a popular, country music ensemble with the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band out of Offutt AFB, Neb. "We deploy Airmen in the missile

  • Religious Support Teams providing hope after Ike

    For the first time, military chaplains and the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster are collaborating their efforts to provide cohesive spiritual response to those affected by the next hurricane. "During [Hurricane] Katrina, chaplains and religious advisors were reactive and working

  • 23rd Wing deploys rescue forces for Hurricane Ike response

    As Hurricane Ike approaches the Texas coast, the 23rd Wing began moving units on Sept. 11 to pre-stage for rapid rescue relief operations. The 23rd Wing is the only active-duty combat search and rescue wing in the U.S. Air Force. Units from the wing's two Rescue Groups, the 347th RQG at Moody Air

  • Weather forecasts protect Air Force, Americans

    With Hurricane Ike hitting the east coast of Texas, forecasters with the 601st AOC CONR Weather Support Team continue working around the clock collecting critical weather data.As local, state and federal disaster response forces braced for Ike's landfall, these military weather experts provide

  • JTF-Bravo participates in Honduras Children's Day

    Servicemembers from Joint Task Force-Bravo helped celebrate Children's Day Sept. 10 with more than 400 children in two nearby towns of Guajiquiro and Siguatepeque. The annual celebration is held to recognize the importance of children in Honduras. To support the holiday JTF-Bravo sent a Blackhawk

  • ACC runners seek "niki" at Air Force Marathon

    Your heart feels like it's beating in your throat. Your PT shirt is soaked, and as you come around that last turn on the track, you feel great as you conquer your annual 1.5 mile fit test run. Now picture doing that 17 more times. On Sept. 20, several members of Air Combat Command will be doing just

  • Joint ops plan driving hurricane mobility response

    As Hurricane Ike marches across the Gulf of Mexico, military and civilian disaster response forces continue to coordinate requests for mobility support outlined in a new joint operations plan that removes hurdles previously impeding response to natural disasters. Lessons learned in the aftermath of

  • ACCE team leaves for Hurricane Ike support

    Only days after the team returned from Louisiana following Hurricane Gustav, the Air Forces Northern Air Component Coordination Element left here Sept. 10 for San Antonio as Texas braced for Hurricane Ike. Commonly known as the ACCE, this group of Air Force subject matter experts coordinates the

  • Premiere airlift group responds to hurricane relief need

    The final two 317th Airlift Group C-130 and their crew members returned Sept. 15 after flying in support of Hurricane Ike relief efforts across Texas.All together, starting early in the morning, seven Dyess crews flew 21 sorties in response to this crisis. They moved 98 passengers, 12 of which were

  • Creech personnel, families participate in COPE retreat

    In an effort to help Airmen and their families manage military life and the stresses of intense military operations at Creech, the 432d Wing chaplain's office here hosted a COPE retreat Labor Day weekend in Mesquite, Nev. COPE stands for Connecting spouses, families, friends of Airmen with each

  • Despite storm strain, Operation Noble Eagle continues unabated

    As hurricanes and tropical storms continue to affect North America, threatening coastlines and populations, North American Aerospace Defense Command Operation Noble Eagle missions continue at an uninterrupted pace. "Air Sovereignty Alert conducted under Operation Noble Eagle is our air defense of

  • Air Forces Northern readies for next series of tropical storms, hurricanes

    While the remnants of Hurricane Gustav and Tropical Storm Hanna soaked the Gulf and East coasts this week emergency response forces, assigned to Air Forces Northern here, remain poised to react as Hurricane Ike inches its way toward the Florida Keys and possibly the Gulf of Mexico. AFNORTH and

  • ShawFest shines through Saturday with air show

    Shawfest 2008 "Thunder over the Midlands" was not intended to represent Tropical Storm Hanna, but immediately following the storm approximately 40 to 50, 000 people kept their eyes to the sky as Shaw hosted an air show, which showcased America's Airmen, the Air Force's leading technology, vintage

  • ACC heritage celebration to be held Sept. 11

    Headquarters Air Combat Command, along with the 1st Fighter Wing, will host its 21st Annual ACC Air Tattoo 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at Langley's Memorial Park. The 75-minute production honors past and present Airmen as well as traces the growth and development of the world's premier Air Force through

  • Air Force Chief of Staff defines standard of excellence

    Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff, came to Air Force Space Command for a series of briefings and then visited with Peterson AFB personnel at an open forum at the base theater. His comments included what he called "vital things," the foremost of which is the need for the Air Force to go

  • General Schwartz sends out first 'Vector'

    In his first CSAF Vector, the Air Force chief of staff directs his attention to the mission of the Air Force for all Airmen, and outlines a plan for tomorrow's Air Force. "The enduring responsibility of the United States Air Force is to provide strategic deterrence for the nation, and fly, fight and

  • E-9 accident report released

    Pilot error caused the May 1 crash of an E-9 Widget at the Tallahassee Regional Airport in Tallahassee, Fla., according to an Air Combat Command accident investigation board report released today. The aircraft's landing gear was not lowered for a touch-and-go maneuver during the routine training

  • Incoming wing commander assumes "awesome responsibility"

    He fought two wars as an Airman of 4th Fighter Wing. Now he is returning as its leader. Col. Mark D. Kelly, the wing's incoming commander, is quite familiar with the impact Seymour Johnson Airmen and aircraft have had in the war on terror. "When you combine the responsibility of providing one-third

  • Painting for humanity

    Since July 1999, Otero County Habitat for Humanity has built 21 homes, changing the lives of many low-income families in the area, but it's the volunteers who make the builds possible, turning a few hours of one's time into a life-time contribution to someone in need. On August 23, the Company Grade

  • Holloman teams up with Army Soldiers for Operation Pecos Strike

    The 7th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOC), from Fort Bliss, Texas recently visited Holloman for the first time in support of Operation Pecos Strike. Operation Pecos Strike is a joint force operation pinning Army soldiers from Fort Bliss together with the 7th ASOCs Tactical Air Control Parties

  • D-M Airmen help with Hurricane Gustav rescue operations

    Hurricane Gustav did not have a huge weather impact on the Houston area which allowed the Joint Reserve Base located at Ellington Field to serve as the ideal location to stand up air support for search and rescue operations. Active duty members assigned to the 563rd Rescue Group and the Air Force

  • B-1B accident report released

    A brake metering valve failure caused a B-1B bomber to collide with two aircraft rescue firefighting vehicles on March 7, 2008, according to an Air Combat Command accident investigation board. The board determined the aircraft began to roll forward after engine shutdown at Anderson AB, Guam.

  • MQ-1B Predator accident report released

    Failure of the throttle body assembly caused the crash of an MQ-1B Predator remotely piloted aircraft on April 9, 2008, at Joint Base Balad, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The cause of the crash was released by Air Combat Command today following the conclusion of an Accident

  • Base officials initiate HURCON 4

    In preparation for Tropical Storm Hanna, 4th Fighter Wing officials have initiated a hurricane watch and declared HURCON 4, meaning wind gusts in excess of 50 knots are expected within 72 hours. Though Hanna is now categorized as a tropical storm, it is expected to be upgraded to a hurricane before

  • 317th AG helps evacuate residents, patients in hurricane's path

    As most Dyess Airmen enjoyed a four-day weekend in celebration of Labor Day, much of the 317th Airlift Group was busy preparing to send airplanes and aircrews to the Gulf Coast to help evacuate residents in the path of Hurricane Gustav. Four Dyess C-130s and aircrews eventually were sent early

  • Canadian Forces assists in hurricane evacuation

    Canadian Forces deployed three aircraft in support of Air Forces Northern humanitarian efforts during Hurricane Gustav. A CC-177 Globemaster from Trenton, Ontario, deployed to New Orleans to assist in the evacuation of people from hospitals and rest homes in the path of the major storm. Two CC-130

  • Intelligence Wing supports Gustav efforts

    Even though Hurricane Gustav made landfall hundreds of miles away, Airmen from the 480th Intelligence Wing at Langley, and the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base are playing a critical support role.As one example, Airmen from Beale's 9th RW are able to transition to hurricane response

  • EPLOs move into place to support Gustav

    As Hurricane Gustav nears landfall, Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers from all over the nation have been brought in to help. EPLOs from as far away as Alaska have moved into place in Louisiana, Texas and Alabama to coordinate military assets to support civil authorities. Lt. Col. Kelly Carmen,

  • EPLOs ready for emergency response role

    Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers nationwide stand ready to respond to national emergencies and events when requested. U.S. Air Force Reserve EPLOs are stationed in every state to coordinate military assets to support civil authorities in the event of a natural or man-made disaster or a

  • AFNORTH activates JPRC for Gustav

    The 601st Air and Space Operations Center has activated the Joint Personnel Recovery Center in preparation for landfall of Hurricane Gustav. Located at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., the JPRC focuses specifically on large-scale search and rescue operations in the event of a hurricane or natural

  • AFNORTH assisting with Gustav MedEvac

    Air Forces Northern here is coordinating with numerous civilian and government agencies in Texas and Louisiana to assist with the evacuation of critical-care patients in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav's landfall. AFNORTH is providing U.S. Northern Command with visibility on all Air Force assets

  • Moody Airmen prepare to provide Hurricane Gustav rescue support

    As the Labor Day weekend passed, Airmen from the 23rd Wing have been keeping their eye on Hurricane Gustav, and an ear to the phone. "We've been alerted by the United States Northern Command to prepare for operations as part of the national response framework for Hurricane Gustav," said Col. Kenneth

  • ACCE teams bring AF expertise to JTF efforts

    As Hurricane Gustav moves into the Gulf of Mexico, an AFNORTH-based team of experts is deployed to Louisiana to provide Air Force capabilities in support of civilian authorities. AFNORTH deployed an Air Component Coordination Element, ACCE-GUSTAV to Alexandria, La., commanded by Brig. Gen. John Del

  • AFNORTH provides search and rescue for Gustav

    Joint search and rescue forces responded as Hurricane Gustav was bearing down on the U.S. Gulf Coast. After five days of mobilization of forces and equipment, a new search and rescue group has been established to assist in human relief efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Gustav. Col. Steve

  • Barksdale unit responds to request for aid

    Members of Barksdale's 2d Logistics Readiness Squadron helped mobilize the Louisiana Army National Guard's 1083rd Transportation Company Aug. 30 in response to a request for assistance in south Louisiana in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav making landfall in that region. The 2d LRS built equipment

  • Senior leaders meet to discuss, decide way ahead for force

    Senior Air Force leaders gathered for a strategic summit Aug. 27 at Bolling Air Force Base to discuss the way ahead for the Air Force as a part of the August emphasis on strategic planning. "The summit allows us to identify issues that need senior leader review and decide on matters affecting the

  • WADS, FAA, Navy pilots aid airmen "in the blind"

    Roland Manarin pulled his Epic LT turboprop from the runway at Fairbanks International, climbing smoothly into what he hoped would be a memorable southerly sortie around Mount McKinley, and then on to Ketchikan, Alaska. His co-pilot Harlon Hain, an Epic Aircraft instructor pilot, planned to take

  • Airman advocates safer skies for civilian, military pilots

    To make the skies safer for general aviation and U.S. military pilots, Air Force officials sent a safety expert here to the world's largest airshow, the Experimental Aircraft Association's Oshkosh Air Venture airshow, to educate pilots on midair collision avoidance and on the need for flight safety

  • The war at home

    After returning from a deployment, most Airmen, their families and significant others want nothing more than to spend time together. Sometimes, though, the reunions don't go as smoothly as planned. Upon the Airman' s return, they may find that their goals and dreams have changed, making it hard to

  • GAF aircraft maintainer's receive tour of U.S. facilities

    The 49th Maintenance Group conducted a tour for German senior non-commissioned officers and officers of the aircraft maintenance corps as a part of the German Maintenance Exchange Program at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., August 23. Earlier this year, the 49 MXG enlisted aircraft maintenance corp

  • 53d Wing conducts largest air-to-ground WSEP in history

    During Combat Hammer, the 86th Fighter Weapons Squadron completed its largest air-to-ground Weapons System Evaluation Program in history Aug. 21. According to the 86 FWS, 573 Airmen from 11 units across the Air Force supported almost 250 weapons employed at the Utah Test and Training Range at Hill

  • BEAR to BOB validation underway

    More than 20 experts from the Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources community descended upon Holloman Aug. 19 for the Air Combat Command's validation of Holloman's new unit type code prototypes. During the validation, which began at the 49th Materiel Maintenance Group here recently, members of the

  • Engine shop recovers from dust storms, wins award

    For its ability to keep the base's F-15 fleet mission ready the 366th Component Maintenance Squadron propulsion flight was presented Golden Wrench award by a representative from the Pratt & Whitney aircraft engine company in a ceremony at building 1339 Aug. 15. The propulsion flight earned the

  • COMACC tours Shaw, visits with Airmen

    Gen. John Corley, Air Combat Command commander, visited Shaw to support Airmen and speak at the Air Force Association 11th Annual Dinner, Aug. 20. "The primary objective for why my wife, Alice, and I came down here was to recognize our Airmen and tell them 'thank you,'" General Corley said. "My

  • F-15 ACCIDENT REPORT RELEASED

    Pilot error caused the Feb. 20 crash of two Eglin-based F-15C fighters off the coast of Florida, according to an Air Combat Command accident investigation board report released today. One pilot , 1st Lt. Ali Jivanjee, was killed in the mishap. The other pilot, Capt. Tucker Hamilton, ejected from his

  • Seabees and Prime BEEF build sea huts

    Seabees from Construction Battalion Mobile Unit 202 and engineers from Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron 5's Prime Based Engineer Emergency Force (BEEF), currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), are working together to construct two sea huts at the Regional Government Compound as part of

  • Engineers campout to complete Continuing Promise mission

    Seabees from Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit (CBMU) 202 and engineers from the Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) 5's Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force, both embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), camp out nightly here during renovation and construction projects, Aug. 12-25, as

  • UDMs, IDOs give advice for upcoming ORI

    Dyess is in the throes of practicing, improving, and readying its force as the Operational Readiness Inspection date creeps closer and closer. These Operational Readiness Exercises and Inspections exist in order to ensure the team's readiness for real-world deployments. Gary Stock, the 7th

  • As 101 Critical Days of Summer draws to a close: stay safe

    As the 101 Critical Days of Summer draws to a close, it's time for Airmen to remember that the four-day Labor Day weekend and last-minute vacations make this a prime time for an increased risk for accidents that could be fatal. August has historically been one of the worst months for personal

  • Predator passes 400,000 hours

    The MQ-1 Predator unmanned aircraft system surpassed 400,000 flight hours during a mission in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Aug. 18. The 15th Reconnaissance Squadron, part of the 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., flew the milestone mission in support of

  • U.S., C.A. countries participate in medical readiness exercise

    More than 120 servicemembers and civilian volunteers from the United States and Central America arrived here Aug. 18 in support of a medical readiness exercise. The deployment to Puerto Castillo is designed to allow the United States and Central American countries participating to prepare for an

  • DreamWorks holds casting call for Holloman Airmen

    Approximately 300 Airmen from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., home of the F-22A Raptor, were given a chance to participate in an unnamed DreamWorks Pictures feature film as extras during a casting call, August 15. "About 200 people will be hired as extras to portray military members," said Maryellen

  • Future Predator/Reaper Formal Training Unit announced

    Gen. John D.W. Corley, Air Combat Command commander, with concurrence from the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, announced today that Holloman AFB, N.M., is the preferred potential location for an additional Unmanned Aircraft System Formal Training Unit. This is the first step in a series of actions

  • NATO AWACS conducts Strike Eagle dogfights

    A NATO E-3A Sentinel and its crew arrived here Aug 8 to conduct training missions with 4th Fighter Wing aircrews. The Sentinel, which is an Airborne Early Warning and Control System aircraft from Geilenkirchen, Germany, will conduct mock dogfights between the wing's fighter aircraft. Using its

  • Minot successfully completes re-inspection

    Air Combat Command officials today announced the successful re-inspection of the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. The re-inspection was prompted by a May 2008 Defense Nuclear Surety Inspection that observed deficiencies in security and logistics movement. Approximately 35 inspectors from

  • Holloman begins search for "Biggest Loser"

    Holloman AFB's first annual Biggest Loser weight loss competition kicked off there at 2 p.m. July 12. The main purpose of the competition is to promote safe weight loss. Loosely based on the television show, the competition is being hosted by the 49th Force Support Squadron and is open to military

  • Airmen cool down with future aircraft shelters

    During many of the "dog days of summer," the thermostat registers 106 degrees Fahrenheit on Shaw's flightline and many Airmen like Senior Airman Baanh Dinh, 55th Fighter Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, work out in the extreme heat with no shade to fulfill their mission -- but relief is on

  • Holloman boxing club rumbles with Army Soldiers

    Four members of Holloman AFB's boxing team recently fought against Army Soldiers from Fort Bliss Army Post, during the Border Rumble boxing match held in El Paso, Texas. In anticipation of the Border Rumble, the fighters trained as a group sparring, shadow boxing and performing strength and

  • ACC command chief visits troops

    The 552nd Air Control Wing welcomed a visit from the command chief of Headquarters Air Combat Command, Chief Master Sgt. Steve Sullens Sunday through Tuesday. According to Chief Sullens, his primary duty is communication. Visiting ACC units around the world better prepares the Chief to provide

  • 1st BCD Soldiers ensure Warrior Tasks and Battlefield Drills proficiency

    It's 7:48 a.m. and already the stifling Arizona heat induces beads of sweat on the forehead of a Soldier wearing an Army Combat Uniform, an additional 50 pounds of protective equipment and a helmet. His eyes are strikingly alert as he anxiously awaits further instructions from the team leader of his

  • Holloman to bring in CrossFit program

    With of the recent quality of life improvements, many things are being done around base to help enhance the Holloman experience for Airman, dependents and all members of the base community. One project that will be a part of this initiative is the CrossFit fitness program, which will be ran and

  • Red Flag Warbirds back in the nest

    Minot's three B-52H Stratofortresses and 140 Warbirds are back in the nest after returning from Red Flag 08-03 Aug. 1 to 2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., following two weeks of realistic combat training with U.S. allies. According to Lt. Col. Mac Langdon, 23rd Bomb Squadron detachment commander,

  • Raptor drive-through refueling

    Now that the arrival ceremonies are over and the anticipation has subsided with the F-22A Raptor, Holloman Air Force Base Airmen are on an aggressive training schedule to prepare them for combat operations. As part of that training, members of the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 49th

  • Quality of life matters to dormitory residents

    As part of a new quality of life initiative for Airmen at Holloman, each dormitory on base recently received $2,000 to use toward quality of life improvements. This dormitory project is among several to come in the next few weeks and, according to 49th Fighter Wing leadership, is intended to help

  • BEAR goes BOB

    Holloman AFB's Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources (BEAR) Base is currently undergoing changes that will enhance the unit's daily operations. In May 2007, the first prototype was built for a new approach called BEAR Order of Battle (BOB), and BEAR personnel have been preparing ever since. It will

  • Nellis celebrates life of fallen Airmen

    More than 800 Airmen, family members, and friends gathered to celebrate the life of a fallen Nellis Airman at the Nellis Base Chapel and Nellis Base Theatre Aug. 4, 2008. Lt. Col. Thomas "Moses" Bouley, 65th Aggressor Squadron commander, was killed when the U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle, a two seater

  • UPDATE: Nellis holds memorial service for deceased pilot

    A private memorial service in honor of Lt. Col. Thomas Bouley was held 9 a.m. Aug. 4 at the Nellis Base Chapel. Colonel Bouley, 65th Aggressor Squadron commander, was killed when the U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle, a two seater he was piloting, crashed on the Nevada Test and Training Range during a Red

  • Nellis Pilot killed in F-15D Crash identified

    The pilot who died in an aircraft accident July 30 was identified as Lt. Col. Thomas Bouley in a press conference with Col. Russell Handy, 57th Wing commander. Colonel Bouley was the 65th Aggressor Squadron commander. Colonel Bouley died when the U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle, a two seater he was

  • Update: Pilot Declared Deceased Following F-15D Aircraft Accident

    A pilot from Nellis Air Force Base was declared deceased after a U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle crashed on the Nevada Test and Training Range approximately 50 miles east of Goldfield, Nev., at approximately 11:30 a.m. today. The F-15D, a two-seater, assigned to the 65th Aggressor Squadron at Nellis Air

  • Selection for the USAF Heritage Flight program

    Air Combat Command (ACC) is currently seeking applications for possible openings in the Heritage Flight program. The Heritage Flight consists of vintage USAF World War II, Korean, and Vietnam-era aircraft flying in close formation with the ACC single-ship, modern-day fighter demonstration teams at

  • Maintenance squadron sees double at recent retirement ceremony

    There was something extraordinary about a July 28 ordinary Nomad retirement full of tradition, home football team bashing and opportunity to poke fun at a former coworker. Every career has a personal touch that makes it unique from other Air Force experience and for Master Sgt. Clinton Glass, 33d

  • B-52H reaches retirement

    The first B-52H Stratofortress reaches retirement after more than 45 years of dedicated service to the United States July 24 here on its final flight to Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. "It is a truly sad time when we decommission a plane," said Lt. Col. Bill Stahl, 5th Maintenance Group deputy

  • 391st Fighter Squadron, Aircraft Maintenance Unit set another first

    While preparing for its second deployment to Afghanistan, the 391st Fighter Squadron and Aircraft Maintenance Unit set another historic first by fielding new satellite-based communications systems to improve airborne combat capability. With the new systems, war fighters in the air and on the ground

  • JTF-Bravo troops hike in food to local village

    More than 100 volunteers from Joint Task Force-Bravo volunteered to participate in the monthly chapel hike to deliver more than 1,500 pounds of food to families in the village of Mira Valle, Honduras, July 26. The volunteers delivered $900 worth of groceries from offerings and tithing's at the