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  • MEDIA CONTEST: Dirt Boyz - Unsung heroes of the Air Force, Dyess

    There's a group of guys on base that makes sure everything runs smoothly, but they may go unrecognized by many folks who are busy doing their own jobs. They're called the Dirt Boyz, and for a good reason: while much of the base is comfortable indoors, they're out getting dirty - paving roads and air

  • MEDIA CONTEST: First-ever ALS field training exercise

    Extra Headline -- Students learn combat leadership skills in a pseudo-deployed environment, become first in Air Force to implement the curriculum in Airman Leadership School Dyess' Airman Leadership School launched a first-in-the-Air-Force 14-hour field training exercise June 16 in order for

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Ops drops cops, 9-3

    Two undefeated teams at the top of Offutt's intramural soccer standings met on the pitch Tuesday night at the Field House, and after an hour af aggressive back-and-forth futbol, there was little doubt that the 55th Operations Group is heading into the playoffs as the team to beat. The 55th OG team

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Dry weather still a danger

    A small fire ignited just a few feet behind the 5th Bomb Wing Headquarters building July 27 at approximately 2:30 p.m. The fire started on a dry patch of grass when sparks fell to the ground after a telephone pole electrical transformer short circuited, said Senior Airman Joey Velasco, 5th Civil

  • MEDIA CONTEST: McAdoo Sports and Fitness Center complete

    After nearly 18 months, the newly refurbished $9.5 million McAdoo Sports and Fitness Center held its grand opening June 23. "The base was honored to have the McAdoo family on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony and opening day activities as the center was rededicated to Col. Lowell E. McAdoo," said

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Last to let you down

    Inside a small building with a little tower, no more than a handful of workers maintain much of the survival equipment of Minot's B-52 aircrews. Much of the equipment over at the 23rd Bomb Squadron Life Support, such as parachutes rafts and anti-exposure suits is maintained by the 5th Maintenance

  • MEDIA CONTEST: POW/MIA servicemembers recognized at Minot

    Today is the official observance of National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Minot will honor Prisoners of War and Missing in Action servicemembers on Sept. 22, during a luncheon at 12:30 p.m. at the Jimmy Doolittle Center and retreat ceremony at 4:30 p.m. at the base flagpole. "This is a nationally

  • MEDIA CONTEST: In the Trenches

    Tucked in a valley between the Euphrates River and some of the most dangerous territory in Iraq is an oasis in the middle of the desert - Camp Habbaniyah. The British operated at this location from 1934 through 1959, when it was known as Royal Air Force Habbaniyah. Forty-seven years later, the

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Airmen, Soldiers revel in America’s pastime ... Iraq style

    If you visit the softball diamond at Logistics Support Area Anaconda, Iraq, on any weekend day or night, you're likely to see a co-recreational game with players on both sides swinging the bat, circling the bases and trading friendly barbs with one another. At first glance, the scene would appear no

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Muay Thai - Airman breaks mold with combat sports

    The small gym in an old warehouse thick with the smell of sweat. In the main room, several men are lifting weights, straining and grunting as they push out each set. Another group of men and women are training in mixed martial arts in a small area set off to the side. There's a boxing ring in a

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Make today your "New Year"

    Another year has come and gone, and the New Year brings with it anticipation, optimism and, of course, resolutions. Honestly, I've never been a fan of New Year's resolutions. I'm not opposed to them; I just feel they don't create the best situation for success. If you have to resolve to stop doing

  • MEDIA CONTEST: BOMBERS IN HIS BLOOD - 509th MXG Chief retires after 28 years

    Almost 28 years ago, then 19-year-old James "Beau" Turner, decided to follow a passion to serve his country and work on aircraft. "I always wanted to find some way to serve my country," said Chief Master Sgt. Beau Turner, 509th Maintenance Group superintendent. "I figured that joining the Air Force

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Army sergeant gives her all to be the Best

    Everyone that runs, runs for a reason. Some run because it's a part of being in the military. Some run because they enjoy the health and fitness benefits of running. And then there are some runners like Army Sgt. Michelle Elliott, who wish they could run every second of every day. The Apache crew

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Red Flag unfurls

    NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. --Today marks the conclusion of the first Red Flag exercise of 2006. The second and final part of this Red Flag had 2,000 personnel from the United States, United Kingdom and Australia, with more than 110 aircraft combined to make one of the largest aerial exercises in

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Kicking the habit

    It has been 2,504 days since I smoked my last cigarette. The reason I count the days is because quitting smoking was one of the hardest things I have ever done and was only achieved because I took it one day at a time. Like most smokers, I started very young. I was only 11 years old and in the sixth

  • MEDIA CONTEST: CHENEY: War on terror is battle for future of civilization

    "It's a battle we are going to win," said Vice President Dick Cheney about the war on terror. That was the overall message he shared with more than 2,000 Whiteman members during a troop rally Friday. "This war is lengthy and difficult. Much has already been asked of us, and a great deal of work is

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Gunfighters fight for right to be called ‘Biggest Loser’

    Move over reality television. A real life weight loss showdown started Monday at Mountain Home Air Force Base. They may not reality T.V. stars with personal trainers. However, these 20 Gunfighters are just a handful of Americans who watched NBC's "Biggest Loser" competition with one thought in mind:

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Honoring fathers this Father's Day

    A 12- and 10-year-old boy and a chainsaw ... I'm not sure what picture those words paint in your mind, but in my mind, that picture isn't pretty. My 12-year-old mind, on the other hand, wasn't thinking about the horrors of what could have happened when I decided, along with my brother, to use our

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Gunfighter saves Mountain Home girl’s life after crash

    A Gunfighter on his way to C.J. Strike Dam saved the life of a 19-year-old Mountain Home girl after her crashed July 28. Capt. William Wilkinson, 391st Fighter Squadron intelligence officer, was driving with his wife, 3-year-old and 1-year-old girls, and his parents for a day of fun out at the dam

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Moody officially re-designated to 23rd Wing

    The 347th Rescue Wing was officially re-designated as the 23rd Wing during a ceremony at 8:23 a.m. Friday. The ceremony culminated several recent changes to Moody's wing, including the assumption of the 23rd Fighter Group at Pope Air Force Base, N.C., and Moody's 820th Security Forces Group.

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Airman experiences AF drug test; drip by drip

    Drip. Drip. Drip. That was the sound I heard recently for more than an hour during my first randomized drug test. After a phone call from my orderly room telling me I needed to sign "paperwork," my co-workers informed me I was likely to provide my first Moody urine sample. I told them, "I'll be back

  • MEDIA CONTEST: 71st RQS edges 347th MXS for softball crown

    The 71st Rescue Squadron squeaked out a 9-8 victory over the 347th Maintenance Squadron at the Moody intramural softball championship Aug. 29. The game was competitive until the final out and featured four lead changes and several momentum shifts. The 347th MXS faced an uphill battle even before the

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Katrina shapes AF rescue mission

    On Aug. 29, 2005, the third strongest hurricane ever to hit U.S soil made landfall on the Louisiana/Mississippi border. Soon after, Moody rescue crews were called on-scene to perform search and rescue on a scale previously unseen. "The Katrina relief effort was a benchmark for Air Force rescue,"

  • MEDIA CONTEST: RQW vital to GWOT mission, saves lives

    While much of the 347th Rescue Wing's operational mission often goes unseen, the hard work and dedication of the Air Force's only active-duty combat search and rescue wing is helping ensure America's finest return home safely. The 347th Rescue Wing's efforts saved 66 people from potentially fatal

  • MEDIA CONTEST: AFSO21 ... everyone must be a player

    I know what you are thinking: another fad, another "bumper sticker," another case of Total Quality Management! It's particularly true for those of you who have been around a while. Over the years, our Air Force has looked for ways to improve things, often borrowing from the latest private sector

  • Shaw implements NSPS

    Shaw will implement the National Security Personnel System, a revised pay-for-performance system for civilian personnel, starting Jan. 21.NSPS is the most radical change in general schedule pay for government employees since its inception in 1949, said Maj. Jimmie Sullivan, 20th Mission Support

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Colonel questions: what’s in your pocket?

    I was emptying out my BDU pockets the other day and realized I have an awful lot of stuff there. Nail clippers - I picked them up from a merchant outside Misawa Air Base, Japan, 15 years ago and have carried them every day since. Metal tooth pick - good dental health is important. Knife - when I

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Think before you hit send

    During my twenty-plus years of service, I have watched how we communicate and its impact on our ability to operate effectively as organizations and leaders. With the access to so many communication tools -- e-mail, cell phones and Blackberrys, I wonder how effective and ineffective we've become at

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Make tomorrow even better than today

    Bam! The shots startled me, and I jumped. I heard the Honor Guard call for the next volley, but the explosion still came as a surprise. I told myself I wouldn't cry. I didn't even know Tech. Sgt. Walter Moss. The final volley sounded. I had prepared myself. At that instance, a lone bugler sounded

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Official discusses new mission

    Alamogordo's Committee of 50 had the chance to discuss with a Pentagon official exactly what can be expected as Holloman prepares for the arrival of the Air Force's Raptor. "This is an incredible aircraft. It is hard to see on radar and because of the integrated systems on board, it is extremely

  • MEDIA CONTEST: End game [Willow Lakes Golf Course series pt. 16]

    As the fall chill draws another golfing season to a close, the Air Pulse presents the final two holes in our series on the Willow Lakes Golf Course. A hearty thanks goes out to all the local experts who made it possible. To that end, we asked Senior Master Sgt. Hector Campos, superintendent of

  • MEDIA CONTEST: "Amen Corner" [Willow Lakes Golf Course series pt. 15]

    With November and another Omaha winter knocking on the door, we at the Air Pulse realized we should probably step up our schedule if we're going to finish our series on the Willow Lakes course before the snows set in. To that end, we asked Senior Master Sgt. Hector Campos, superintendent of

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Hook 'em, Danno [Willow Lakes Golf Course series pt. 14]

    The course may be getting a bit cool in the mornings, but golfers are still out and swinging at Willow Lakes. And with only a few weeks left before snow threatens the greens, there's not much time for linksmen to enjoy Offutt's Robert Trent Jones-designed course. To help lower our score before

  • MEDIA CONTEST: The longest yard [Willow Lakes Golf Course series pt. 13]

    Well, you just finished a rough par 5, and what does Willow Lakes have for you next? Another par 5! And not just any par 5 - at 553 yards from the champ's tee, this is the longest hole on the course. Although it's a straight shot from tees to green, this hole - due to its length and the persistant

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Tricks and traps [Willow Lakes Golf Course series pt. 11]

    The second hole on the back nine is pure Robert Trent Jones - at least, that's what the experts the Air Pulse recruited to help us with these write-ups tell us. Hole #11 is actually one of the easier par threes on the course, but it's still filled with tricks that can leave you shaking your head and

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Entrapment [Willow Lakes Golf Course series pt. 10]

    The second half of Offutt's Robert Trent Jones-designed golf course starts with hole #10, and it's a doozy. Rated as the second most difficult hole on the course, this stretch of fairway looks deceptively simple from parking lot. Even the graphic on the right fails to accurately depict just how

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Sinuous [Willow Lakes Golf Course series pt. 9]

    By the time they reach this hole, most golfers probably suspect how their day is going to turn out. All is not lost, though, if you're starting to fall behind your peers - this final hole on the front half of the course gives you a chance to hit the clubhouse on a high note. To help linksmen head

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Plateau [Willow Lakes Golf Course series pt. 8]

    Linksmen will notice something different about Hole #8 at the Willow Lakes Golf Course: it's the first hole since two that doesn't have some sort of water hazard. The hole's difficulty lies in the tight fairways and a right dogleg. To help us get to the pin this week, the Air Pulse recruited Lt.

  • MEDIA CONTEST: High Three [Willow Lakes Golf Course series pt. 7]

    The second par 3 that golfers will encounter at the Willow Lakes Golf Course, hole #7 has a penchant for frustrating the casual and scratch linksman alike. To help us chart the waters, the Air Pulse turned to Master Sgt. Charlie Callison of the Air Force Weather Agency. Sergeant Callison on hole #7:

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Pinnacle [Willow Lakes Golf Course series pt. 6]

    Golfers who reach hole #6 at the Willow Lakes Golf Course are about to discover a dismaying fact - this hole is the hardest on the course. Only hole #1 comes close to being as difficult among the front nine. There aren't any surprises on this hole, according to the Air Pulse's golf expert, Staff

  • MEDIA CONTEST: A long shot [Willow Lakes Golf Course series pt. 4]

    By the time golfers reach hole #4 at the Willow Lakes golf course, they will have seen a little bit of everything the course has to offer - bunkers, water hazards, trees and steep slopes. This fourth hole presents a new challenge to putters, according to our amateur expert Airman 1st Class Jonathan

  • MEDIA CONTEST: A watery grave [Willow Lakes Golf Course series pt. 3]

    Willow Lakes Hole #3 is the first look golfers will get at one of the course's most feared hazards - the many waterways and ponds that course designer Robert Trent Jones added to challenge players. To help us navigate the hazards, the Air Pulse recruited Airman 1st Class Jonathan Hanner, 55th

  • MEDIA CONTEST: A downhill challenge [Willow Lakes Golf Course series pt. 2]

    Last week the Air Pulse profiled the first hole at Willow Lakes, which our expert Staff Sgt. James Stephens characterized as one of the hardest on the course. This week Sergeant Stephens walks us through the second hole, a more relaxed downhill adventure that won't stress your driver nearly as much.

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Hole in One [Willow Lakes Golf Course series pt. 1]

    When playing on one of the best golf courses in Nebraska, it only makes sense to bring your best game. To help get Offutt golfers off to a good start, the Air Pulse is proud to present a few tips on surviving the first hole, courtesy of Staff Sgt. James Stephens. Sergeant Stephens is currently

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Suicide – not painless for those left behind (Series 3C)

    When someone takes that final step and ends their life, it's over for them, but for the people left behind it's just the beginning. Suicides have a profound effect not only on their family and friends but on the unit as well. "When one of our Airmen attempt suicide, it has a ripple effect that

  • MEDIA CONTEST: SUICIDE: A do and die situation (Series)

    In a recent First Term Airman's Center suicide awareness briefing, Chaplain (Capt.) Franklin Watts asked everyone who knew someone who had committed or attempted suicide to raise their hands. Out of a class of almost 40 Airmen, all but three raised their hands. Their stories were as varied as they

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Playing the Pro: Slices of Life (Series D)

    (Editor's note: This is the last in a four-part series on Moody's Quiet Pines Golf Course.) If I have learned anything during my golf adventure the last few weeks, it's that the sport can be completely unpredictable and humbling. Over the last three weeks, I have played Moody's Quiet Pines Golf

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Playing the Pro: Slices of Life (Series C)

    (Editor's note: This is the third in a four-part series on Moody's Quiet Pines Golf Course.)While tying a golf professional on one hole isn't something to bank a future playing career on, last week's minor miracle increased my confidence as I prepared to tee-off on the next three holes of Quiet

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Playing the Pro: Slices of life (Series B)

    (Editor's note: This is the second in a four-part series on Moody's Quiet Pines Golf Course.) As we approached the first hole's tee-box, reality quickly sunk in as I considered the task at hand. Play three holes against the course director. No sweat, I tried to tell myself. But facing me were two

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Playing the Pro: Slices of life (Series)

    (Editor's note: This is the first in a four-part series on Moody's Quiet Pines Golf Course.) As springtime grips Moody with warming temperatures and the first signs of green are appearing in the grass and trees, more and more people will find a magnetic pull toward local golf courses. As an average

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Eyes, ears of the flightline, MOC takes control (Series)

    (Editors note: This is the third in a series about the 317th Airlift Group's operations.) On the job nearly 365 days a year and 24 hours a day, the 317th Airlift Groups Maintenance Operation Center keeps a watchful eye of the flightline. The MOC is the center of all maintenance operations for the

  • MEDIA CONTEST: C-130 crew chiefs: taking the fight to the enemy (Series)

    Editor's note: This is the second in a series on the mission of the 317th Airlift Group. There may be dirt, sweat or oil on their uniforms, but please don't look down on these hard working Airmen. For crew chiefs in the 317th AG, this is a mark of pride and hard work. The maintainers here take their

  • MEDIA CONTEST: C-130s: The AF’s backbone for The GWOT (Series)

    (Editor's note: This is the first in a series on the mission of the 317th Airlift Group.) They're able to work in Antarctica, in 144 degree weather, on dirt runway strips, in sandstorms and off runways with less than 3,000 feet of space. If a sortie is needed in the world's toughest and austere

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Dyess’ Warhawk makes final flight

    An honorary piece of Dyess history made its final flight home March 17. A replica of Lt. Col. William Dyess' P-40 Warhawk "Kibosh" was flown - in the belly of a C-130 cargo plane - from southern California to the base which bears its pilot's name. Because the original aircraft was destroyed in a

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Seymour spouse living dream in WNBA

    March Madness may be over, but for one Seymour Johnson couple, basketball season has not yet ended. Former Duke basketball star Mistie Williams, wife of Senior Airman Kenneth Williams, 4th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, was drafted in the second round of the 2006 WNBA Draft

  • MEDIA CONTEST: 763rd takes big trophy with determination

    In a surprise match-up, the 763rd Maintenance Squadron and 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron found themselves battling it out for the Nellis Intramural Flag Football championship Nov. 16 here -- with the 763rd taking home their first squadron championship in any sport and also the notoriety of being

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Gunfighters fight for right to be called ‘Biggest Loser’

    Move over reality television. A real life weight loss showdown started Monday at Mountain Home Air Force Base. They may not reality T.V. stars with personal trainers. However, these 20 Gunfighters are just a handful of Americans who watched NBC's "Biggest Loser" competition with one thought in mind:

  • MEDIA CONTEST: 497th IG targets, misses win against CMS, 35-28

    No amount of intelligence data could have predicted the outcome of the intramural basketball game Monday night in the Shellbank Fitness Center. Who would have thought that the underdog in the first half, 1st Component Maintenance Squadron, would dominate the 497th Intelligence Group in the second

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Holloman Nighthawks host basketball tournament

    The men's Holloman Varsity Basketball team took third in a tournament hosted by the 49th Services Squadron on their home court over Veteran's Day weekend. The hundreds of fans who came out to cheer on the six local teams were treated to some impressively close matchups; five of the eight games were

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Muay Thai - Airman breaks mold with combat sports

    The small gym in an old warehouse thick with the smell of sweat. In the main room, several men are lifting weights, straining and grunting as they push out each set. Another group of men and women are training in mixed martial arts in a small area set off to the side. There's a boxing ring in a

  • MEDIA CONTEST: LET THE GAMES BEGIN - D-M Hockey Club seeks more players

    When hockey players around the Air Force talk about hockey hotbeds, they usually bring up assignments like Alaska, Colorado or the Northeast. Skaters at Elmendorf or Peterson Air force Base each have more than five local rinks to choose from and installation hockey clubs to play on. But

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Base boxing team touches gloves with community

    The Minot Air Force Base Boxing Team completed a two-day boxing extravaganza at the Vegas Motel Saturday and Sunday. Minot took second place in the team division. There were 24 fights featuring boxers throughout North Dakota and South Dakota. 13 boxers represented the Minot AFB Boxing Team during

  • MEDIA CONTEST: EOD Flight gets new robot

    While it may not be faster than a locomotive or able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, the new Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight's All Purpose Remote Transport System's capabilities are nothing to scoff at. According to Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Bryant, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD

  • Media Contest: 4th FS keeps an eye on the sky in Iraq

    Despite the rigors of military operations in Iraq, including multiple attacks from insurgents, the 4th Fighter Squadron has proven they are more than ready to accomplish their mission at Balad Air Base, Iraq. The 4th FS jets have been flying in the skies over Iraq every day since they arrived at the

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Gunfighter saves Mountain Home girl’s life after crash

    A Gunfighter on his way to C.J. Strike Dam saved the life of a 19-year-old Mountain Home girl after her crashed July 28. Capt. William Wilkinson, 391st Fighter Squadron intelligence officer, was driving with his wife, 3-year-old and 1-year-old girls, and his parents for a day of fun out at the dam

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Iraqi builds up defenses, border forts upgraded

    Iraqi forces believe that in order to secure what's on the inside, you have to secure what's on the outside. Iraq's border forts have been constructed to do just that. According to the Department of Border Enforcement, the forts are in place to deter, disrupt and interdict cross-border movement of

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Ellsworth team nationally recognized

    During the 2006 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards ceremony Oct. 5 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., an Ellsworth team of five was among those recognized for their accomplishments. This United States Department of Energy award recognizes the annual achievements in the category

  • MEDIA CONTEST: 552nd battles Narco-Terrorism

    The 552nd Air Control Wing played a major role assisting law enforcement personnel in apprehending about 10 metric tons of cocaine in the war on counter-narcotic terrorism operations. The cocaine was apprehended during two drug busts in the Eastern Pacific during August. "Superior coordination of

  • MEDIA CONTEST: Seymour couples retreat

    Two couples from Seymour Johnson took part in the first-ever Phoenix Project Feb. 18-25 at the Heart of the Hills camp in Hunt, Texas. Master Sgt. Paula Miller, base records manager, and her husband John Miller, along with Staff Sgt. Mark Jenner, 4th Security Forces Squadron military working dog