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  • NCO retraining enters involuntary phase

    The Noncommissioned Officer Retraining Program entered the involuntary retraining phase Dec. 10, targeting pay grades E-7 and below in career fields vulnerable for retraining in Fiscal 2008. The voluntary phase successfully retrained 402 of the required 902 Airmen, said Tech. Sgt. Jaukena Springer,

  • Nellis activates Nations largest PV Array

    The U.S. Air Force celebrated the completion of North America's largest solar photovoltaic system with a ceremony at Nellis AFB, Dec. 17. The PV array, completed earlier this month, will supply Nellis with more than 30 million kilowatt-hours of clean, environmentally friendly electricity a year. The

  • Air Force IM keeps family, coworkers connected

    Deployed Airmen no longer have to wait in line at the phone bank to communicate with their loved ones back home thanks to the Air Force Portal instant messaging system. The Friends and Family Instant Messaging service allows each Airman to sign up five guest users who are then permitted to use the

  • Cards for Troops help spread holiday cheer

    What began as a small idea soon became a big initiative for an Airman here. She had no idea what she was in for when she asked her small hometown of Morocco, Ind., for Christmas cards. But soon, the boxes started pouring in. "Last time I was deployed through the holidays, the base exchange was in a

  • Airpower Summary for December 11

    Coalition airpower integrated with Coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations Dec. 11, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles engaged enemy

  • F-22 receives FOC status at Langley

    F-22 Raptors here reached Full Operational Capability Dec. 12, according to Gen. John D.W. Corley, Air Combat Command commander. The announcement officially makes Langley's F-22 squadrons combat ready. "After years of collaborative effort, a key milestone for the F-22A has been reached," said

  • USSOUTHCOM Deputy commander brings holiday cheer to Ecuadorian schools

    U.S. Southern Command's deputy commander, Lt. Gen. Glenn Spears, visited two schools in Manta, Ecuador Dec. 10, presenting both with certificates pledging thousands of dollars to fund renovation projects and provide school supplies. Spears was accompanied by a group of personnel from USSOUTHCOM

  • Airpower Summary for December 10

    Coalition airpower integrated with Coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations Dec. 10, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, an Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle performed a

  • F-15s undergo further extensive technical inspections

    Air Force maintainers continue to perform methodical and time-intensive inspections on all F-15A, B, C and D model aircraft which are revealing more cracks in the aircraft longerons. The discovery of more structural damage in the F-15s prompted the Dec. 3 stand-down order from Air Combat Command

  • New Tricare website enhances flexibility

    Tricare now offers a new Web service that allows Prime and Remote beneficiaries to submit applications on line. The Web site, which went online Nov. 5, makes it unnecessary for beneficiaries to mail in or hand-carry applications to Tricare service centers. The Beneficiary Web Enrollment program

  • Airman wins US dance title with only 1 year's experience

    A member of the 28th Test and Evaluation Squadron recently took second place at the World Dance Championships in Ohio, after little more than a year of lessons.  competition.Just over a year ago, 1st Lt. John Scheuren, an operations analyst, took his first ballroom dance lesson - because he had a

  • Airpower Summary for Dec. 6

    Coalition airpower integrated with Coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations Dec. 6, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, an Air Force B1-B Lancer employed Guided Bomb

  • AGOW brings support to Battlefield Airmen

    With an activation planned for late January, the 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing here will bring a new level of support to Airmen who specialize in ground-combat missions. The 93rd AGOW will consolidate the tactical air control party and battlefield weather specialties of the 3rd Air Support

  • Airman medic comes to aid of Soldiers, Afghans

    For Senior Airman Neil Murray, a combat medic with Police Mentor Team Linoma here, a normal day at the office can include calling out enemy positions to a gunner or treating life-threatening injuries. Murray, an emergency room medical technician deployed from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., has spent

  • AF Reserve general delivers goods to Kyrgyzstan children

    His words had to be translated first into Russian and then into sign language, but nothing was lost on the children of the Bishkek Boarding School for the Deaf when the Chief of the Air Force Reserve arrived Dec. 4 with the message that Americans care about the children of Kyrgyzstan. Lt. Gen. John

  • Air Combat Command stands down F-15 A-D models until further notice

    On Monday night, the commander of Air Combat Command directed the stand-down of all ACC F-15 A through D model aircraft until further notice. The decision follows additional information received from the ongoing investigation of the Nov. 2 F-15C mishap that resulted in the loss of that aircraft.

  • EO, MEO to merge in January

    Military Equal Opportunity and civilian Equal Opportunity offices across the Air Force will officially merge Jan. 1. The merger comes as the result of an AFSO 21 initiative that will allow EO to service both the base-centric and deployed civilian and military personnel. Senior Master Sgt. Sherley

  • Software updates improve productivity, network security

    The Integrated Network Operations and Security Center (known as INOSC) pushed an upgrade to the Standard Desktop Configuration throughout Air Combat Command Nov. 26. The upgrade is providing Air Force computer systems better security and will keep computer systems compliant with Air Force

  • Nellis makes use of solar panels

    Nellis and SunPower Corporation are scheduled to finalize the commission of 15 megawatts in solar power to the base this month, making up North America's largest solar photovoltaic power system.When complete the solar power will save the base $1 million annually.The switch to solar power should be

  • DFAS announces posting, mailing dates for tax forms

    Defense Finance and Accounting Service officials have announced the dates they will mail or electronically post tax forms. Servicemembers and retirees with myPay accounts can expect to see their tax information posted online up to two weeks prior to it arriving by mail. Active duty Airmen will be

  • Cancer: One Airman’s struggle for life

    "God works in mysterious ways... if I wouldn't have been trying to get a breast augmentation, I would have never found out that I had breast cancer," said Tech. Sgt. Marsha Granger, a vehicle maintenance and analyst technician with the 820th RED HORSE, and breast cancer survivor. It's been one year

  • U.S. mentorship key to success for Afghan maintainers

    For the fledgling Afghan National Army's 205th Maintenance Corps, proper training is the first step to keeping its fleet of more than 1,300 vehicles operational. Enter U.S. Air Force Capt. Eric McGreevy, Senior Master Sgt. Grom and Army Staff Sgt. Mark Reynolds, the U.S. Maintenance Mentoring Team

  • Air Force MQ-1 crashes in Iraq

    An Air Force MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle crashed Thursday at approximately 11 a.m. local time. The crash site is an unpopulated area. The aircraft is a medium-altitude long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft. The MQ-1's primary mission is conducting armed reconnaissance. A board will be

  • F-15 A-D models ordered to stand down for additional inspections

    For the second time this month, the commander of Air Combat Command has directed a fleet-wide inspection of all ACC F-15 A through D model aircraft. The directive follows yesterday's findings stemming from the investigation of an F-15C mishap that resulted in the loss of that aircraft Nov. 2. The

  • A new Hercules for the 21st Century

    A multi-million dollar Herculean effort is underway to bring the avionics systems for more than 400 C-130's into the 21st century. Ship No. 2 of the C-130 Avionic Modernization Program made a brief layover here Nov. 26, and opened its doors for Team Dyess to view the changes made. Outside it looks

  • Partnership offers Airmen better business support

    Building on the service's efforts to educate Airmen on consumer-related issues, the Air Force began an official partnership with the Council of Better Business Bureaus recently. The partnership encourages Airmen and their families to use the bureau's free programs, services and materials while

  • Operation Warmheart helps families at Thanksgiving

    An assembly of volunteers along with members of Langley First Sergeants' Association lined up to fill 575 Thanksgiving baskets with more than $21,000 in food and money donations Nov. 20. The baskets marked the culmination of Operation Warmheart, a year-round community outreach program, and will be

  • JTF-Bravo servicemembers bring Thanksgiving to Honduran village

    Approximately 70 people from Joint Task Force Bravo made a five-and-half-mile hike up Comayagua Mountain to bring a Thanksgiving-sized feast of more than 600 pounds of food to villagers in La Sampedrana Nov. 17. The hike was the third in a series of five planned by Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Chad

  • 2 Warbirds receive AF Combat Action Medal

    Two Warbirds were awarded the Air Force Combat Action Medal here during ceremonies Nov. 13. Lt. Col. Jimmy Sterling, 5th Medical Support Squadron commander, and Staff Sgt. Scott Lilley, 5th Security Forces Squadron, both received the award for their courageous efforts while deployed to Iraq. The

  • ACC begins to clear F-15Es to full-mission status

    The U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft are now undergoing a safety inspection that will return them to flying status according to an order issued by Air Combat Command's Commander Gen. John Corley, Nov. 11. Each of the 224 E-model aircraft require the completion of a 13-hour Time-Compliance

  • U.S. military showcased at Dubai Air Show

    More than 325 U.S. military members participated in the 10th Edition of the Dubai, UAE, Air Show this week. Servicemembers from the Navy, Army and Air Force provided logistics, force protection and maintenance support to the various U.S. aircraft on display and aerial demonstrations. The Dubai Air

  • D-M Airmen participate in Veterans Day parade

    Airmen from Davis-Monthan celebrated Veterans Day alongside more than 3,000 participants at Tucson's 88th Annual Veterans Day Parade Monday. The parade, hosted by the American Legion Post Seven and the city of Tucson, drew hundreds of spectators to downtown Tucson to watch veterans' organizations,

  • Flexibility, teamwork key to MEDEL rapid deployment ability

    A team of medical personnel from Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, set up a makeshift clinic in a school here to provide medical relief to the local population Nov. 13. The mission was the last of seven Expeditionary Medical Liaison Team visits to villages across the Dominican Republic following a

  • Rashes to rotors: Air Force medics augment deployed Army aviation team

    The purpose of a joint task force is to bring members of various branches of the armed forces with different occupational specialties together to achieve a common goal. When 21 servicemembers from Joint Task Force-Bravo at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, deployed to the Dominican Republic Nov. 5 to

  • JTF-Bravo provides medical relief in Honduras

    A team of medical personnel from Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, set up a makeshift clinic in a school here to provide medical relief to the local population Nov. 13. The mission was the last of seven Expeditionary Medical Liaison Team visits to villages across the Dominican Republic following a

  • Creech welcomes newest UAV detachment to the war on terrorism

    The 53rd Test Management Group, Det. 4, stood up Nov. 1 at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Col. Thomas Berghoff, 53rd TMG commander, presided over the ceremony to welcome Maj. Keith Turner as detachment commander. The unit falls under the 53rd TMG, based out of Eglin AFB, Fla. With approximately 10

  • U.S., Dominican forces deliver food, medicine to remote villages

    A team of servicemembers from the United States and the Dominican Republic delivered more than 4,900 pounds of provisions to villages in the south-central region of the country Nov. 11. The deliveries were part of an ongoing Tropical Storm Noel relief effort led by U.S. Army South, which began

  • COMACC delivers holiday message

    The holiday season from Thanksgiving through New Years is a time filled with joy and happiness. It's a time to gather with family and friends and celebrate the blessings we share as Americans. Unfortunately, the holiday season can also be a time of pain and sorrow for those who fail to follow the

  • American servicemembers in Dominican Republic prepare for medical mission

    United States military members deployed to the Dominican Republic to assist the island nation recover from Tropical Storm Noel are gearing up for a new, more focused mission. A team of 13 servicemembers from Joint Task Force-Bravo's Medical Element, based at Soto Cano Air base, Honduras, arrived the

  • Ellsworth Honor guard executes new funeral sequence

    Honor guards Air Force-wide decreased the number of members required to perform retiree funeral honors from 10 to seven as of Nov. 1. "We assessed funeral details in all categories and determined those for retirees can be reduced to a seven-person detail to provide manning relief, while still

  • Crew chief meets childhood hero at Hill

    "Okay buddy, how do you read me?" That simple phrase may not mean a lot to the average person, but for Airman 1st Class Jeremy Meyers, hearing it from his hero was unforgettable. "It's such a small world. Not in my wildest dreams did I think I would be stationed with one of my heroes," said Airman

  • 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron demos LITENING pod visual feed

    The 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron worked with members from Tyndall AFB, Fla., for a demonstration Oct. 17. The event showcased how airborne video through the LITENING targeting pod from a B-52 can be uploaded to a communications network. During the demonstration, aircrews looked at the Silver

  • JTF-Bravo deploys to support Tropical Storm Noel relief in Dominican Republic

     A team of 19 Airmen and Soldiers and two helicopters from Joint Task Force Bravo departed here Nov. 5 heading for the Dominican Republic to assist with recovery efforts in the wake of Tropical Storm Noel. The 19 servicemembers and two UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters were loaded on a C-5 Galaxy from the

  • New Reaper UAV undergoes tests in SWA

    The Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center Detachment 5 and the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron recently tested the MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aerial Vehicle system's ability to deploy to a forward operating location in support of mission tasking. The team performed the testing at a base in

  • U-2 flies post-fire mission for damage assessment in California

    A U-2 Dragon Lady flew a final sortie Oct. 31 to assess the aftermath of the Southern California wildfires, marking the end of a busy seven days for the reconnaissance aircraft at Beale AFB. The last flight provided photos for damage-assessment to help civil authorities determine what needs to be

  • Langley lends a helping hand during wildfires

    This past week, Airmen from the 480th Intelligence Wing here along with Airmen from the 548th Intelligence Group at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., provided support to help fight the wildfires in California. The Airmen used infrared photos from the unmanned aerial system RQ-4A Global Hawk and

  • Airman builds 'cardboard computer' in Honduras

    Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert Russell, the chief engineer for Armed Forces Network Honduras, is somewhat of a computer guru. When his wife called from home and said she needed a new computer, he combined his know-how, spare parts, cardboard and a few dabs of glue. The result was a

  • CAP flying in support of Calif. wildfires mission

    Now in their second week of round-the-clock operations, the Civil Air Patrol's California Wing members are conducting reconnaissance flights in support of various federal, state and local agencies as part of the response to deadly wildfires that have consumed more than 500,000 acres in seven

  • 85K spectators gather for first air, space expo

    An estimated 85,000 air and space enthusiasts attended the 2007 Holloman Air and Space Expo here Oct. 26-28. "This was the first ever live-fly air and space show in the nation," said Brig. Gen. David Goldfein, 49th Fighter Wing commander. "It was the first time to bring together air and space in a

  • Firefighting aircraft fly 64 missions in support of California wildfires

    Six Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve C-130 Hercules planes equipped with the Military Airborne Firefighting System have flown 64 missions dropping fire retardant on wildfires in Southern California since Wednesday. Requested by the local incident commander these aircraft flew from Channel

  • Air Force wins Armed Forces Rugby Tournament for fourth time

    The Air Force rugby team pulled off a decisive victory against the Army rugby team, 22-5, in the championship match of the 2007 Armed Forces Rugby Tournament Oct. 27. All five branches of service participated in the two-day tournament. The victory marked the fourth consecutive year of Air Force

  • CSI Honduras: JSF teaches crime scene processing to Honduran police

    The Joint Security Forces unit here hosted 70 local police officers and police academy students Oct. 24 and 26 for a course on crime scene processing. The course is one in a series of classes taught this year, with other lessons involving handcuff procedures, high-risk traffic stops and riot

  • Holloman past, present, future fly together

    The past, present and future aircraft of Holloman Air Force Base flew together in a Holloman Legacy Flight Oct. 27 during the 2007 Holloman Air and Space Expo. An F-4 Phantom, F-15 Eagle, F-117 Nighthawk and F-22 Raptor flew together in the first ever Holloman Legacy flight showcasing all aircraft

  • Global Hawk, U-2 and P-3 aircraft capture images of wildfires

    Throughout the week Air Forces Northern tasked specialized aircraft to provide still photos and video of Southern California wildfires to firefighting commanders and civil authorities on the ground. Among the aircraft were the RQ-4 Global Hawk and U-2 Dragon Lady mapping aircraft from Beale Air

  • Beale Airmen, ISR assets provide support for Southern California wildfires

    The 9th Reconnaissance Wing's U-2 Dragon Lady and RQ-4 Global Hawk surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft are collecting high-altitude imagery of the wildfires in Southern California in support of the U.S. Air Force Northern Command's mission there.A Beale U-2 from Beale flew a 6-hour mission Oct.

  • Merger bring CSA's to group-level

    In an effort to provide balanced communications assistance, Moody's client support administrators are in the final stages of a transition reorganizing them from squadron and flight-level office positions into group-level positions. These changes are in response to Air Force Program Budget Decision

  • AFNORTH helps fight wildfires

    Air Forces Northern is deploying an Air Component Coordination Element, or ACCE, to support firefighting operations in Southern California. The ACCE is an Air Force team designed to perform the command and control function for Air Force assets supporting the efforts. When the Federal Emergency

  • Beale on "leading edge" of AF environmental clean up

    Beale environmental professionals, in conjunction with environmental consultants, recently completed a project that greatly expands the base's ability to perform critical environmental cleanup operations. The project uses a revolutionary process that naturally cleans contaminated groundwater in a

  • AFNORTH deploying personnel, aircraft for California wildfires

    Air Forces Northern is overseeing the deployment of six C-130 aircraft capable of transporting and employing the Military Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS), along with appropriate command and control and support personnel to support and assist emergency response efforts in Southern

  • CV-22 Osprey sights air crash

    When three people aboard a medical aircraft crashed on the San Juan Mountains in southern Colorado while responding to a medical call, a CV-22 Osprey deployed from Kirtland Air Force Base located the Eagle Medical Corporation aircraft hours after the Arizona-based Beechcraft King Air plane was

  • JTF-Bravo delivers food to mountain village

    Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen from Soto Cano Air Base completed the second in a series of five mountain hikes to deliver food here Oct. 20. The hike, rated as "physically challenging" by its organizers, took approximately four hours as the servicemembers navigated the steep terrain to the village at

  • MEDEL provides care in Cuesta de la Virgen

    Soldiers and Airmen from the Joint Task Force-Bravo Medical Element provided care here Oct. 19-20, with aid ranging from preventative medicine to dental procedures for seven nearby villages. This purpose of this Medical Readiness Training Mission, or MEDRETE, was to provide pharmacy supplies,

  • AirFest '07 entertains thousands

    More than 50,000 attendees entered Moody's gates Oct. 20-21 to watch Moody AirFest '07; a demonstration of Air Force capabilities and the 23rd Wing's mission. According to Bob Hulstein, a veteran who served here from 1965-1969, many visitors left with a great impression of Moody and the quality of

  • Air Force releases B-52 munitions transfer investigation results

    A senior Air Force official released results of the command-directed investigation stemming from a weapons transfer incident that occurred Aug. 30 when cruise missiles were loaded onto a B-52 Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., and transported to Barksdale AFB, La. The Barksdale-assigned

  • ACC gets new command chief

    Chief Master Sgt. Steve Sullens was announced as the new command chief for Air Combat Command Oct. 18. Chief Sullens joins ACC from Randolph AFB, Texas, where he was the Chief of the Chiefs' Group, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower and Personnel for Headquarters Air Force. The chief is expected to

  • Digital signature policy ensures information security

    With the most recent overhaul of the officer and enlisted performance report system, a new Air Force policy on encrypting and digitally signing e-mails is now in effect to ensure security and reliability of information. The Air Force Public Key Infrastructure Policy on Encrypting and Digitally

  • CENTAF band, Marines entertain Damerjog villagers

    The U. S. Central Command Air Forces Expeditionary band "Desert Ramblers," and Marines from 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion entertained and handed out school supplies, toys and flip flips to locals in the village of Damerjog, Djibouti Sept. 9. The "Desert Ramblers," an ensemble that is part

  • New ACC commander offers his 'VECTOR'

    When Gen. John D.W. Corley assumed the reins of Air Combat Command Oct. 2, he answered a question he knew Airmen across the command would want to know: "What does he want me to do?" General Corley said it's a "simple template" that starts with one word: VECTOR. Directly addressing ACC Airmen

  • Advanced life support improves as Moody ushers in paramedics

    Team Moody can sleep better at night knowing paramedics teamed with the 23rd Medical Group are now working around the clock to provide first-response emergency services. The changes took affect Oct. 1 and include two civilian paramedics working 24-hour shifts to supplement Air Force emergency

  • Expeditionary Airmen celebrate Air Force birthday one mile at a time

    In the early morning hours Sept. 18, ambitious Airmen joined forces to mark the Air Force's 60th Anniversary by running a 60-mile relay carrying the Air Force flag. Starting at 5 a.m. with temperatures nearing 80 degrees, the ceremonial flag began its 60-mile journey carried by lead runner Chief

  • ACC Airmen honor commander with Order of the Sword

    Enlisted men and women from throughout Air Combat Command gathered here Sept. 28 and presented their commander with the Order of the Sword - the highest honor enlisted Airmen can bestow upon a leader. "Gen. (Ronald E.) Keys was selected because of the exceptional character and leadership he has

  • General Corley takes command of ACC

    Gen. John D.W. Corley assumed the reins of Air Combat Command from Gen. Ronald E. Keys in a ceremony here Oct. 2. "Today we transition Air Combat Command from one great American to another," said Gen. T. Michael Moseley, Air Force chief of staff. "I'm proud to be able to hand over the watch to

  • Thousands of scouts attend expo at Beale

    Thousands of scouts from across the northern California region descended upon the base Oct. 28-30 to celebrate 100 years of scouting. The event, which was held in the Dragon Town area, was a cooperative effort between the Boy Scouts and other scouting organizations to bring more than 6,500 scouts

  • General Keys logs final flight

    The Air Force's current longest serving commissioned officer slipped the surly bonds of earth for the final time as an active-duty pilot here Sept. 28. And, Gen. Ronald E. Keys, commander of Air Combat Command, flew for the last time with style -- at the controls of an F-4 Phantom II and going

  • F-16 airstrike kills 3 terrorist leaders

    An Air Force F-16CJ Fighting Falcon dropped precision munitions near Al Nussayyib, Iraq, Sept. 25, killing Abu Nasr al-Tunisi and two other Al Q'aeda in Iraq operatives. The three were killed when the aircraft, assigned to U.S. Central Command Air Forces, dropped two precision-guided 500-pound bombs

  • After four decades, General Keys calls it a career

    After four decades in uniform, the Air Force's current longest serving commissioned officer retires Oct. 1. Gen. Ronald E. Keys, commander of Air Combat Command, is saying goodbye to the service he joined June 4, 1967. Suggesting there have been a lot of changes in his 40 years would be an

  • ACC commander receives top AFA award

    The commander of Air Combat Command received the Air Force Association's most prestigious annual award during the National Aerospace Awards and Air Force Anniversary Dinner here Sept. 26. Gen. Ronald E. Keys earned the H. H. Arnold Award as the military member who has made the most significant

  • Weapons readiness key to AF success

    Fly, fight and win. This is only a small portion of the new Airman's Creed and without being able to fight, how would the world's greatest Air Force be able to win? To be able to fight, munitions accountability is paramount to success and the 27th Equipment Maintenance Squadron's munitions flight

  • Airman helps save life after accident

    A Gunfighter's actions helped save the life of a 19-year-old Mountain Home man after he crashed his truck while driving home from a birthday lunch Sept. 1. Airman 1st Class Jacquelyn Condon, 366th Services Squadron food services, was driving home from Boise when the car next to her drifted to the