Rising fuel costs tighten AF belt

The growing cost of crude oil combined with increasing fuel demands of the Global War on Terrorism are forcing Air Combat Command to brace for a budget crisis. The Air Force paid approximately $4.2 billion for petroleum in fiscal 2005 - almost $1.4 billion more than fiscal 2004, according to the

Hammer ACE team ready for hurricanes, more

Hurricanes, aircraft accidents, terrorist attacks and civil support -- for Air Combat Command's Hammer Adaptive Communications Element (ACE) team, life is all about responding to contingencies. "That's all we do," said Senior Master Sgt. Dale Gibbons, the team's superintendent. The team at

Evading Ernesto

After Katrina: ACC's intel team applies lessons learned

The men and women of Air Combat Command's intelligence directorate haven't been stocking up on distilled water and plywood, but they're prepared for the busy part of the 2006 hurricane season or any natural disaster that might affect the United States. "We're light years ahead of where we were this

AWACS awaits essential upgrades

"The U.S. Air Force JOVIAL Program Office has closed due to lack of funding." To some, the announcement posted on the Web site may have little or no significance, but for those familiar with the E-3 Sentry airborne warning and control system, the closure could mean problems for the future of command

Katrina shapes 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,"

Shaw brings hammer to air-to-ground lethality

Shaw's 55th Fighter Squadron deployed Aug. 18 to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, to participate in exercise Combat Hammer, which started Monday. One hundred twenty-three personnel including pilots, maintainers, weapons loaders, crew chiefs, operations support and life support technicians are taking part

MX Airmen bring thrust, guns

5th Bomb Wing picks up Omaha hardware

The 5th Bomb Wing received the U.S. Strategic Command Omaha Trophy in a wing-wide ceremony here Aug. 4. "This trophy recognizes your excellence, but it also recognizes the sacrifices you've made and continue to make," said Gary Gates, a civic leader representing Omaha, Neb., the city where the award

Aggressor F-16 patrols "enemy" territory

B-2 Spirit exceeds mission standard

The B-2 achieved a milestone when it exceeded Air Combat Command's fully mission capable rate standard of 51 percent in June, a feat not achieved since September 2004.Keeping the B-2 ready for war is an effort that requires the hard work and support of everyone who works on base, said Col. Bob

347th RQW absorbs units, transitions to 23rd WG

The 23rd Fighter Group at Pope Air Force Base, N.C., will become part of the 347th Rescue Wing at Moody AFB, Ga., in a ceremony scheduled for Aug. 18 at Pope. This fighter group, made up of A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, is scheduled to begin relocating to Georgia in mid 2007, said Col. Joe Callahan,

Moody's EMTs receive hands-on training

Eighteen emergency medical technicians here sharpened their skills during a combined Air Force Emergency Services Instructor and Emergency Medical Technician refresher course at the 347th Medical Group Tuesday through today. Six Emergency Medical Services Instructor course students, comprised of

PJs engage with training

347th RQW attends 122 GWOT injuries since June 1

The 347th Rescue Wing's efforts saved 66 people from potentially fatal injuries and another 56 from critical injuries since June 1 in Afghanistan. These numbers not only show deployed Moody Airmen accomplishing the mission, but that human lives are being saved, said Col. Eric Kivi, 347th Operations

Bearing assembly failure causes Hill F-16 crash

A bearing assembly failure caused the crash of an F-16CG in an unpopulated dry area close to Carrington Island in the Great Salt Lake, Utah, during a training mission March 30, according to an Air Force report released today. The pilot ejected safely from the aircraft, sustaining minor scratches and

Political guidelines addressed for combatants

While upcoming elections give Airmen and Department of Defense civilians an opportunity to voice their opinions, there are guidelines they need to know before participating in political activities. These rules are designed to maintain the military's image as a neutral entity of the government, said

Senior leader assignments

The following are Air Combat Command senior leaders who have been selected for assignment:Col. Charles E. Potter, 6th Medical Group commander, Macdill AFB, Fla., will become ACC deputy command surgeon, Langley AFB, Va. Col. Loren M. Johnson, 347th Medical Group commander, Moody AFB, Ga., will become

FAA authorizes Predators to seek survivors

Traditionally tasked to hunt for targets, Air Combat Command's Predators are now authorized to seek survivors during disaster relief operations. A certificate of authorization, issued by the Federal Aviation Administration May 18, allows the MQ-1 or MQ-9 to support relief operations by providing

Gen Moseley: New long-range bomber on horizon for 2018

A new bomber scheduled for operation as early as 2018 will enhance America's long-range strike capabilities, according to Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley in a recent Armed Services Committee speech. In a step to develop future long-range strike capabilities, Air Combat Command is

Moody, local pilots meet to make safer skies

Several Moody members met with local-area pilots Saturday at Valdosta Regonal Airport, Ga., in an effort to eliminate mid-air collisions above Southern Georgia. The potential for mid-air collisions is a constant hazard during flight, and research shows the most critical times are three minutes after

Iron Thunder rocks Shaw

More than 100 aircraft from four branches of the U.S. military and NATO forces participated this week in Operation Iron Thunder, hosted by Shaw's 77th Fighter Squadron. The exercise offered a chance for players to be exposed to missions identical to those faced in combat. Participating aircraft

Langley crew conducts fit test for new weapon

In another Raptor first, Langley munitions crews loaded the new GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb onto an operational F-22A Raptor July 15. The fit test, conducted by members of the 27th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and observed by experts from Lockheed, Boeing, Edwards AFB, Calif., and Eglin AFB, Fla., was

COMACC: how to operate 'better, faster, cheaper'

I know what you're thinking. "Here it comes again - a new fad." And I've been in the Air Force long enough to have seen my share too. Lean, Six Sigma, Action Workout, Re-engineering, and Quality Air Force - we just never seemed to get them right across the Air Force. Either we improved in a

ACC releases MQ-1L accident report

Pilot error caused an MQ-1L Predator aircraft to crash during a reconnaissance mission in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom March 20, 2006, according to an aircraft accident investigation report released today. There were no injuries in the incident and the aircraft crashed in an unpopulated area.

Pilots train in Combat Archer

Senior leader retirements, assignments

The following are senior leaders in ACC who scheduled to retire: Maj. Gen. Kenneth M. Decuir, Air Combat Command vice commander, Langley AFB, Va. Col. Harvey L. Hammond Jr., 98th Operations Group commander, Nellis AFB, Nev. The following are senior leaders in ACC who have been selected for

ACC releases details on Shaw F-16 crash

An F-16CJ pilot ejected from his aircraft over the Atlantic Ocean Apr. 5, 2006 after experiencing a Gravity-Induced Loss of Consciousness and awaking to find his aircraft in an unrecoverable dive, according to an Air Combat Command report released today. The pilot suffered serious injuries during

Weasel shakes Shaw Airmen

Shaw pilots and ground players honed their combat skills last week during a large force-employment flying exercise called Dynamic Weasel 06-2. About 70 fighter, attack, helicopter and command and control aircraft including F-16CJ, A-10, F/A-18, F-15C, EA-6B, UH-60, AH-64, E-8C, E-3 and RC-135

Pilots get bird's eye view Discovery launch

Pilots from the 58th Fighter Squadron had front-row tickets to one of the hottest fireworks shows in the country when they were flying top cover for the NASA's launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery at Cape Canaveral, Fla., on July 4. Maj. Timothy Luce and Capt. Tim Monroe, both pilots with the 58th

Brig. Gen. Gorenc best in Air Combat Command

Before Brig. Gen. Frank Gorenc relinquished command of the 332d Air Expeditionary Wing here July 5, he found that his bittersweet day had an unexpected extra. During the ceremony's opening, Lt. Gen. Gary North, commander of U.S. Central Command Air Forces, announced that General Gorenc had won the

Barkesdale NCO convicted of negligent homicide

A panel of officer and enlisted Airmen found a Barksdale senior NCO guilty of negligent homicide and careless driving during a three-day special court-martial that ended here June 15. The court sentenced Master Sgt. Kenneth Sciara, 2nd Maintenance Squadron, to 30 days confinement, forfeiture of $100

Holloman NCO nabs Airman of the year

A noncommissioned officer at Holloman AFB, N.M., is one of 12 Airmen who won the Air Force Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award. Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Hansen, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron, received a call from Gen. Ronald Keys, commander of Air Combat Command, June 12, informing him of the outstanding

Air Force changes network operations structure

The Air Force reorganized its network operations structure on Wednesday, July 5, to better support the warfighter. The move puts all Air Force units charged with network operations under the command of a single commander, Lt. Gen. Robert Elder, 8th Air Force and Air Force Network Operations

Moody home to AOY third consecutive year

Among the service's more than 270, 000 enlisted people, a Moody Airman has been named one of the 12 elite for the third consecutive year. Senior Airman Polly-Jan Bobseine, 823rd Security Forces Squadron, was selected as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year based on her battlefield experience

Senior leader retirements, assignments

The following are senior leaders in ACC who have been selected for assignment:Maj. Gen. Timothy C. Jones, ACC director, plans and programs, Langley AFB, Va., will become Air Force special assistant to the deputy chief of staff, strategic plans and programs, Washington D.C. Brig. Gen. Mark T.

Whiteman responds to Clinton, Mo building collapse

Whiteman Air Force Base sent 12 fire and rescue specialists about 28 miles south of the base to provide support for recovery operation for a building that collapsed Monday in the town's square.It was a response to a state-wide request for mutual aid in Clinton, Mo.The base sent Airmen, trained in

Air Force announces special ops at Cannon as new mission

Air Force officials announced today that Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., will be the new home for an Air Force special operations wing. Air Force Special Operations Command will accept ownership of Cannon and the Melrose Range effective Sunday, Oct. 1, 2007. The decision came as a result of an

ACC announces science and engineer award nominees

The following are ACC scientists nominated for the 2005 Air Force Outstanding Scientist and Engineer Awards: - Scientist, junior military nominee – 2nd Lt. Charles M. Reid II, 36th Electronic Warfare Squadron - Scientist, mid-career military nominee – Maj. David Pugh, National Air and Space

53rd Wing breaks in test on new AF flight suit

What’s next after the new Airman Battle Uniform, physical training uniform and the service dress prototype? ‘Bag’ wearers who might have felt a little left out of the latest wave of uniform updates should rest assured knowing the Combat Air Force’s focal point for operational test and evaluation,

Northern Edge 06 sharpens joint capabilities

The final mission flies today at Northern Edge 2006, but the majority of the results are already in, and success is the buzzword from Alaska. During the two-week joint-service exercise, several scenarios have proven that the interoperability and integration between American assets are stronger than

Washington Nationals draft Air Force son

Robby Jacobsen has been his father’s little slugger since 1984. Now he is on the Washington Nationals farm team. The Washington Nationals, the newest Major League Baseball franchise, drafted Jacobsen, son of Col. Kevin Jacobsen, Air Force Office of Special Investigations 2nd Field Investigations

Heritage Brass Quintet performs for Philadelphia Phillies

Hollywood features Airmen as extras in upcoming movie

There’s more than meets the eye to the 65 Nellis Airmen who played small roles in the as-yet untitled Transformers action movie, currently being filmed. The Airmen played the roles of Army medivac troops and commandos for the DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures production at Hoover Dam outside Las

Senior leader assignments

The following are ACC senior officers who have been selected for assignments. Col. Darryl W. Burke, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, Southwest Asia, will become Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of The Air Force, Pentagon, Washington D.C. Col. James P. Galloway III, 347th Mission

Airman trains Hollywood actors for upcoming 'Transformers'

For authentic military aspects, DreamWorks/Paramount Pictures looked no further than Air Force personnel for the major motion picture production “Transformers.” The actors did special training for their individual military parts with an Air Force senior noncommissioned officer. Master Sgt. Ray

Predator unit boasts 20 unmanned aircraft, Iraq covered

Patrolling the skies over Iraq for more than 2,250 hours in May, the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron here leads the biggest unmanned aerial vehicle operation in the world with one of the Air Force’s smallest aircraft – the Predator. Providing “real-time eyes-in-the-skies,” the squadron of

Thunderbirds’ announce 2007 officers

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, “Thunderbirds,” have announced their new officers for the 2007 demonstration season – the 54th in the team’s history. Joining the team on the left wing position at Thunderbird no. 2 will be Maj. Chris Austin, currently assigned to the 57th Wing, Nellis

Senior leader assignments

The following are ACC senior officers who have been selected for assignments. Col. Helen M. Hornkingery, 366th Medical Group commander, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, will become 96th Surgical Operations Squadron commander, Eglin AFB, Fla. Col. Jerrold N. Flyer, 56th Medical Group deputy commander, Luke

Minot participates in international exercise

B-52H Stratofortress crews from Minot joined U.S. Navy, Canadian Forces, British Armed Forces and other NATO allies as part of Trident Fury to exercise service and coalition warfighting interoperability. The exercise, held from Tuesday, May 9 to Thursday, May 18, is a multi-national training event

Combat Control School edifies Airmen

President, senate nominees and assignments

The president has nominated to the senate the following general officer for appointment to the grade of lieutenant general with assignment as indicated: Maj. Gen Robert J. Elder Jr., Air War College commandant, and Air Education and Training Command Air University vice commander, Maxwell AFB, Ala.,

Range-fire accident report released

A training munition released by a B-1B aircraft at the Melrose Bombing Range Nov. 30, 2005, started a fire that burned approximately 26,000 acres of grazing and farmland and damaged or destroyed privately owned structures, fencing, wells, livestock, animal feed and crops, according to Air Force

Global Hawk enables advanced operations

Battlefield awareness has recently increased to unsurpassed levels, with Global Hawk production-model aircraft now flying in the U.S. Central Command Air Forces theater. Reaching a breakthrough point in April, the Global Hawk team has maximized the aircraft’s sorties, collecting more than 96 percent

Desktop configuration approaches ACC network users

Air Combat Command is taking steps to standardize its 68,000 Windows-based computers by Dec. 31 – a change that will affect every Airman and Air Force civilian who uses a computer on the network. This Air Force project, called the Standard Desktop Configuration, is a first-time initiative that will

Airmen destroy mountains, deny sanctuary

Some people move mountains, others destroy them. On Tuesday, May 2, four 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron Airmen did just that. Two F-15E Strike Eagle crews flew out from here on a mission in support of Operation Mountain Lion. Their assignment - a preplanned attack to destroy caves inside a

Strategic maintenance, expertise employed in SWA

Although they are technically tenants on this base, Airmen assigned to the 8th Expeditionary Aircraft Squadron Maintenance Flight turn and crank thousands of hours of work over the course of a rotation. The mission of the 8th EAMS Maintenance Flight is to provide strategic maintenance on

Nine Airmen face 3,000+ wires, one big job

They are responsible for miles and miles of cable and wire just so everyone can communicate here and to the world. The job has them working above and below ground, fighting all the elements of the desert climate. This responsibility lies with the 407th Expeditionary Communications Squadron’s Base

Senior leader assignments

The following are senior officers in Air Combat Command who have been selected for assignments: Col. Carl J. Swanson, ACC deputy command chaplain and chief of personnel and requirements division, Langley AFB, Va., will become 55th Wing chaplain, Offutt AFB, Neb. Col. Greggory E. Custer, 82nd

Spammers beware: ACC has your number

Air Combat Command implemented a new plug-in software solution May 1 known as Symantec Brightmail Anti-Spam, or simply Brightmail – a system designed to better identify and block unsolicited commercial e-mails for everyone in the command. “Spam puts a strain on our network and approximately 50-60

Air refueling enables 24-hour ops in SWA

Fighters are in the air 24 hours a day, providing constant support to ground forces in Iraq and Afghanistan; but, without midair refueling, that coverage would be lost. The 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron provides the necessary fuel to those thirsty fighters as they keep troops on the

ACC announces AF safety award winners

The following individuals and units are winners for the 2005 Air Force Safety Awards: Col. Will L. Tubbs, Air Combat Command – Memorial Award for Ground Safety: Air Combat Command Tech. Sgt. Lewis E. Long, 509 Bomb Wing – Air Force Nuclear Surety Outstanding Achievement Award 33rd Fighter Wing,

The bead's on you

Senior Airman Owain Schooling looks down the barrel of a M-249 light machine gun while providing flightline protection here during the Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection April 22. Airman Schooling is with the 5th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher

CAOC delivers battlespace awareness to warfighters

The Combined Air and Space Operations Center houses the systems that provide the United States and its allies with critical warfighting information. The Electronic Systems Center delivers and manages those systems inside the CAOC thus providing warfighters with integrated full spectrum command and

Minot Airman nets $10K from IDEA

A good idea came with a $10,000 reward for an Airman here in the 5th Maintenance Squadron. Tech. Sgt. James Mazurek was cashed in using the Air Force Innovative Development through Employee Awareness program Thursday, April 13. He submitted an idea to insert a warning paragraph to the technical

Senior leader retirements, assignments

The president has nominated to the Senate Lt. Gen. William M. Fraser III, Air Combat Command vice commander, Langley AFB, Va., for reappointment to the Chairman of The Joint Chiefs of Staff assistant, Pentagon, Washington D.C. The following are senior officers in Air Combat Command who are scheduled

Red Flag in Alaska combines ACC, PACAF

Nine F-16s and approximately 100 Airmen from the 64th Aggressor Squadron left Nellis April 18 for the first-ever Red Flag – Alaska exercise. The exercise, formerly known as Cope Thunder, is a combined training effort between Pacific Air Forces and Air Combat Command. The Aggressors provide an air,

Ground combatants now call air support by phone

Ground units in combat are now able to call for close-air support using the equivalent of a cellular phone that connects with a pod on fighter aircraft. The new Fighter Aircraft Communication Enhancement pod, fielded for the first time in late 2004, is a solution to communication problems often

Connecting flight

An F-15E Strike Eagle refuels over the mountains of Afghanistan during its flight in support of Operation Mountain Lion April 12. The crew and fighter are deployed to the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron in Southwest Asia from the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. (U.S.

Virtual violence ruins accounts, credit rating

Crooks made off with an estimated $5 billion from individuals who parted with their identity last year. In what is becoming America’s fastest growing type of robbery, identity theft involves a shrewd charade instead of a hold-up at gun point – and military members are increasingly becoming the

Foam test e-mail overflows with perception problems

Mark Twain once said, “A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” In today’s e-mail society, that is literally true, as Airmen here have discovered. Photos of a B-1 hangar here filled with more bubbles than a dinosaur-sized hot tub, complete with people

Heartlink: support for the military spouse

They join the Air Force without taking the oath, their spouses are about to deploy for four months, and they’re about to PCS soon – but they’re not even sure what a PCS means, much less what it involves. What do they do, and who can they turn to? Within Air Combat Command, new Air Force spouses can

F-15 'show of force' saves Army ground troops

“It’s so frustrating to come under attack, and see another one of our soldiers hurt,” said “AJ,” a Joint Terminal Attack Controller who supports the U.S. Army infantry in Iraq. “This time one of our guys lost a leg and several fingers,” said the major. “But it could have been worse if the Strike

Senior leader retirements, assignments

The following are senior officers in Air Combat Command who are scheduled to retire: Col. David J. Goossens, ACC Comptroller, Langley AFB, Va. Col Charles E. Wynne, ACC Public Affairs director, Langley AFB, Va. Col. Franklin T. Ragland, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group commander, Al Udeid Air

Reserve crew flies C-130 humanitarian missions in Africa

Horn of Africa - The 120 degree heat, dusty wind and 4,500-foot dirt runway seemed worlds away from snowy Pennsylvania, the home of Capt. Pat Stafy. The Air Force Reserve pilot, activated to fly with the 746th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron in Southwest Asia, was flying his third mission to Bilate,

Tire failure causes F-16 damage

A tire failure caused an F-16C aircraft to depart the runway upon landing at Balad Air Base, Iraq, Oct. 9, 2005, according to an aircraft accident investigation report released April 12. There were no injuries in the incident and damage was limited to the aircraft’s Theater Airborne Reconnaissance

ACC praises Inkeeper Award winners

The 2006 Air Combat Command Innkeeper Award winners are the Inn at Davis-Monthan, D-M AFB, Ariz., for the large base category, and the Whiteman Inn at Whiteman AFB, Mo., in the small base category. They have been selected as the best lodging operations in ACC and will represent ACC in the 2006 Air

T-shirts at Shaw combat sexual assault

“They beat you; they raped you; they left you for dead,” reads one.Another simply states “It still hurts.” Creating T-shirt designs like these is meant to be therapeutic for sexual assault victims, which is the purpose of The Clothesline Project; displaying the shirts is meant to bring awareness to

ACC names top Airmen

Air Combat Command officials honored the command's top Airmen at the Outstanding Airman of the Year banquet here April 7. The four Airmen will now compete for honors as one of the Air Force Twelve Outstanding Airmen and First Sergeant of the Year. ACC's nominees are: Airman Senior Airman Polly-Jan

High pressure from the boss

Lt. Col. David Foote, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, washes down one of the wings of a B-52H Stratofortress during an aircraft wash March 31. People could elect their boss or squadron mates to help wash the plane for 25 cents a vote to help raise money for the Air Force Assistance

Airmen control one third of Iraqi skies

With more than 10,000 aircraft flying through their airspace each month, the men and women of the 407th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron’s Air Traffic Control Tower and Area Control Center stay busy. “We are responsible for one third of Iraq – any aircraft coming in or going through,” said

Senior leader retirements, assignments

The following are senior leaders in Air Combat Command who are scheduled to retire Maj. Gen. Elizabeth A. Harrell, ACC Maintenance and Logistics director, Langley AFB, Va. Brig. Gen. Kimber L. Mckenzie, 8th Air Force vice commander, Barksdale AFB, La. Col. Michael W. Spencer, 355th Wing commander,

Raptor and Moody teams nominated for excellence award

The Air Combat Command Directorate of Requirements F-22A Raptor Acceptance Team and the 366th Fighter Wing War Eagle Phase Dock team were selected as ACC’s nominees for the 2006 Chief of Staff Team Excellence Award. This award recognizes outstanding team performance and promotes a systematic

AEF Center features new commander

The Air and Space Expeditionary Force Center welcomed a new commander in a change-of-command ceremony held here March 30.Col. Brian T. Kelly was given command of the AEF Center by Gen. Ronald Keys, Air Combat Command commander. Brig. Gen Stephen L. Hoog, relinquished command and will become the

Moody troop earns ACC Airman of Year

An Airman assigned to the 820th Security Forces Group here recently received the Air Combat Command’s Airman of the Year award. According to Air Force officials, Senior Airman Polly-Jan Bobseine, a security forces journeyman with the 823rd Security Forces Squadron, was chosen for the award based on

ACC takes CSAR under wing

Air Combat Command took administrative control of select Air Force Combat Search and Rescue assets from Air Force Special Operations Command today as part of a realignment announced in February. The transfer ensures the Air Force core competency of Combat Search and Rescue is directly linked to the

ACC anounces winners of the '05 AF Productivity Excellence Award

Congratulations to the following Air Force winners of the 2005 Air Force Productivity Excellence Award: - Ms. Raquel M. O’Connor, Master Sgt. David R. Swartwood, Master Sgt. Kenneth J. Stewart, and Tech. Sgt. Bernard Greene, all part of the combined team from Headquarters Air Intelligence Agency and

Senior leader retirements, assignments

The following are senior officers in Air Combat Command who are scheduled to retire. - Col. Leonard T. Coleman, 4th Mission Support Group commander, Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C. - Col. Jeffrey P. Harrell, 27th Fighter Wing vice commander, Cannon AFB, N.M. - Col. Scott J. Mason, 20th Mission Support

ACC Airmen nab legal awards for '05

Congratulations to the following for winning the Air Combat Command legal awards for 2005: - ACC paralegal Airman award: Airman 1st Class Shawn Kennedy, 55th Wing, Offutt AFB, Neb. - ACC paralegal noncommissioned officer of the year: Tech. Sgt. Leslie Crow,27th Fighter Wing, Cannon AFB, N.M. - ACC

ACC releases F-16C accident report

A KC-10 air refueling aircraft boom operator’s over compensation on the boom flight-control stick caused the boom to strike an F-16C Fighting Falcon during a refueling mission over Lake Andes Military Operations Area, S.D., Oct. 28, according to an Air Force report released today. Both aircraft

Landing-gear pin causes F-22A damage

A maintainer’s failure to control the nose landing gear pin streamer during removal from an F-22A allowed the pin to be ingested into the right engine Oct. 20, 2005 prior to a mission at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, according to an aircraft accident investigation report released today. There were no

WAPS - Airmen put to the test - at home or deployed

The time has come again when Airmen start studying and testing for their Weighted Airman’s Promotions System tests. With high operations and people frequently deploying or returning from deployment, it may be hard to figure out when one is eligible to test. According to Air Force Instruction

Senior Leader retirements, assignments

The following announcement is a list of the latest senior officer retirements: Col. Nancy E. Frye, 552nd Maintenance Group commander, Tinker AFB, Okla. Col. Kevin E. Rumsey, 1st Mission Support Group commander, Langley AFB, Va.The following announcement is a list of the latest senior officer

PA warriors earn praise from leaders, peers

The following are the 2005 Air Combat Command Public Affairs Achievement Award winners: A. Individual awards for public affairs excellence - wing level Outstanding PA field grade officers 1st Place: Maj. Joseph P. Dellavedova, 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, Mo. 2nd Place: Maj. Wesley P. Miller Iv,

ACC announces Combat Crew Communications award winners

The following people are winners in the Air Combat Command Combat Crew Communications annual awards: - Senior NCO category: Master Sgt. Williamenia Shaw, 2nd Operations Support Squadron, Barksdale AFB, La. -  NCO category: Staff Sgt. Tiffany R. Clements, 509th Operations Support Squadron, Whiteman

Nominees praised for 2005 Info Ops award

Headquarters Air Combat Command announced its nominees to represent the command in the third Air Force Information Operations Award competition. "The selection process was extremely difficult due to the magnitude of efforts in the past year and the sheer volume of praiseworthy contributions of IO

R-E-S-P-E-C-T -- The tie that binds the NCO corps

The transition to noncommissioned officer, and later, to senior noncommissioned officer can be a daunting experience for any Airman, but Chief Master Sgt. David Popp, Air Combat Command’s command chief has a few words of advice for those who make the journey. The key to success, Chief Popp says, is

Air Force beefs up environmental education

LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. (ACCNS) -- More than 1,200 Airmen and civilians from various governmental agencies attended the 2006 Environmental Training Symposium in Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 27 to March 3 in order to gain insight on how to better care for the environment. The symposium is a partnership

Holloman 'preferred' new home for F-22A

The Air Force announced March 1 Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., is a preferred alternative location for an operational bed down of the F-22A Raptor. “The announcement of Holloman as a preferred location for bed down of an operational F-22A unit makes sense,” said Gen. Ron Keys, Air Combat Command

Senior officer retirements, assignments

The following announcement is a list of the latest senior officer retirements: - Col. William C. Coutts, 53rd Wing commander, Eglin AFB, Fla. - Col. Edward T. Dixon, Air Combat Command director of personnel, Langley AFB, Va. - Col. Michael A. Morabito, 28th Maintenance Group commander, Ellsworth