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  • Innovative cyber program protects critical Tyndall assets

    The 325th Communications Squadron became the first Air Combat Command squadron to join a new initiative to ensure Tyndall is able to train and project unrivaled combat air power. The Cyber Squadron Innovation is a pathfinder program among Air Force communication squadrons, enabling communications

  • COMACC inducted into Order of the Sword

    Air Combat Command's enlisted force honored its commander with induction into the Order of the Sword at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, Oct. 27.Gen. Hawk Carlisle, who has commanded ACC since October 2014, is the eighth ACC leader to be inducted into the command's Order of the Sword.

  • Complex closes out fiscal 2016 with 182 aircraft

    For Brig. Gen. John Kubinec, the continued mission success the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex experienced in 2016 is a direct result of “having the ‘best on the planet’ professional workforce, a strong, collaborative partnership with our union, amazing civilian leadership and the Art of the

  • “Capt. Carlisle” unveiled: MiG-23 dedicated to ACC Commander

    A Russian MiG-23 fighter aircraft nicknamed “Captain Carlisle” was dedicated in honor of Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, during an Oct. 17 ceremony at the Threat Training Facility on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The mission of CONSTANT PEG was to train U.S. Air Force, U.S.

  • Soldiers, Airmen return from Haiti relief mission

    A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III from Dover Air Force Base, Deleware, transported about 20 membersof the 689th Rapid Port Opening Element from Haiti to Joint Base Langley-Eustis Oct. 20, 2016. The Soldiers spent about two weeks supporting disaster relief and humanitarian assistance efforts as a

  • PCS for enlisted and commissioned Airmen made easy

    Airmen across the board want to know when they will receive their next permanent change of station orders, but few actually know what goes into the selection process.There are several factors that determine whether members are eligible and more likely to PCS.

  • QF-4 mission nearly complete

    The QF-4 Aerial Target mission is winding down and two of the aircraft visited here Oct. 25 so that those who have supported F-4 Phantom IIs over the years could see them one last time.

  • Air Force’s first robotic surgery training course established at Keesler

    Keesler Air Force Base surgeons are forging a new path in military medicine by being the first in the Air Force to use one of the most advanced robotic surgery systems available today. The Keesler Medical Center has acquired two of the newest robotic surgical systems out there, the da Vinci Xi, one

  • AF Global response force training tests readiness

    The 633rd Medical Group’s Expeditionary Medical Support tested their rapid support capabilities with a medical global response force training mission Oct. 17 through 21 at Langley Air Force Base’s, Raptor Town, which is a small deployment compound nestled behind the flightline.

  • 48th RQS maintains AIE proficiency

    Pararescuemen assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron took part in alternate insertion/extraction training at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 18, 2016.  The 48th RQS deploys worldwide in support of national security objectives and homeland defense, providing highly trained experts capable of

  • NDI: catching the smallest problems

    The Non-destructive Inspection Lab inspects aircraft structures and sub-assemblies for defects and foreign objects by performing oil analysis, fluorescent dye penetrant, fluorescent magnetic particle, ultrasonic, eddy current and radiographic inspections. With these processes the NDI Lab can inspect

  • Beale’s purple partnership

    In the last 30 years, purple has become a more common sight in October. That’s because October was declared by Congress in 1987 as National Domestic Violence Awareness month and the color purple and purple ribbons are used to raise awareness of domestic violence. The observation of the month grew

  • Holloman's annual Fire Prevention Week

    The annual Fire Prevention Week, held by the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron, kicked off Oct. 5, 2016, here.During the week, members of the 49th CES Fire Protection Flight spread fire safety and prevention information by visiting schools and several base organizations, such as the child development

  • Teaching tomorrow's warfighter

    He intently peers at the screen - focused and vigilant. He's watching - waiting to strike.The bright lights from the screens shine on the face of this 20-year old and eager airman. He focuses on his target, moving carefully -- never breaking his concentration. A trainer stands over his shoulder,

  • Turning the tide: Transitioning from ACC to AFMC

    Airmen from 49th Materiel Maintenance Group here sheathed the guidon for the 49th MMG and unfurled a new banner at a re-designation ceremony marking the group’s re-designation to the 635th MMG on Oct. 20

  • MARE tests Nellis readiness

    Nellis Air Force Base conducted the exercise to evaluate real-life response capabilities of emergency personnel for scenarios that could impact the base. The Major Accident Recovery Exercise will be used as a learning tool to provide feedback on what went right and what areas could be improved on.

  • Airman brings years of service to AF

    Airmen are tasked with serving their country with the utmost respect and honor upon swearing into the U.S. Air Force, whether joining at the age of 17 or before the cut-off point at 39 years old.

  • Moody Airman mourns brother

    Family, loved ones, and service members gathered with Moody's own, Senior Airman Jasmine Smith, 23d Equipment Maintenance Squadron HC-130J Combat King II aerospace propulsion journeyman, in remembrance of her deceased brother, Staff Sgt. Darryl Smith, during his funeral, Oct. 17, 2016, in Sparr,

  • Q+A with Lt Gen Otto about the ISR community and its future

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Otto, Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, visited the 480th ISR Wing and 497th ISR Group for the last time, October 5, 2016 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. General Otto is scheduled to retire from active duty this month and has

  • Winning the good fight – MSgt earns second Bronze Star

    After serving 16 deployments throughout the course of his career, one Airman earned a second Bronze star after being called upon once more.While being stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C., Master Sgt. Ronald Bartsch, 633rd Communications Squadron cyber transport superintendent, left for two deployments to

  • LACI cadets’ visit AFSOUTH

    Cadets from 13 Latin American air forces spent a day with members from Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern) and the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group during a visit Oct. 13. The cadets are visiting various Air Force bases throughout the U.S. as part of the Latin American Cadet

  • New Emerge Moody innovation develops leaders

    Kicking off a new leadership development program, 20 Airmen from various career fields began a nine-month journey to better understand Moody’s mission during Emerge Moody. Candidates from the rank of E-3 to E-6, and Company Grade Officers, applied for the program and were selected after an interview

  • NTTR: Tip of readiness spear

    “The NTTR is an asset of the United States of America, all Department of Defense agencies, national security agencies including other governmental agencies and our allied partners,” said VanHerck. “We routinely bring partners to the NTTR to train just as if we were going to go into combat with them,

  • PDP gives Airmen career roadmap

    An initiative by the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group at Fort Gordon created a Professional Development Placemats program to outline important milestones for Airmen development.An Airman's mastery of skills how they lead to new opportunities are part of critical

  • AF bands inspire, captivate worldwide audience

    Stevie Wonder once said, “Music is a world within itself, with a language we all understand,” in a song he produced in 1977, called “Sir Duke.” In countries across the globe, the Air Force has used the language of music to boost morale among military members, foster worldwide trust and gain public

  • Beale’s purple partnership

    In the last 30 years, purple has become a more common sight in October. That’s because October was declared by Congress in 1987 as National Domestic Violence Awareness month and the color purple and purple ribbons are used to raise awareness of domestic violence. The observation of the month grew

  • Holloman hosts NM STEM event for children

    Holloman Air Force Base hosted the fourth annual New Mexico Aviation Aerospace Association Career Expo here, Oct. 6, 2016. About 2,500 middle school through college-level students from across New Mexico came out to learn about the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. They also

  • SJ begins recovery from Hurricane Matthew

    More than 40 F-15E Strike Eagles from the 4th Fighter Wing and five KC-135R Stratotankers from the 916th Air Refueling Wing were repositioned to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Oct. 6, 2016, as a precautionary measure due to Hurricane Matthew. The 916th provided support to the more than 200

  • Experience is worth more than gold

    The Leadership Pathway’s program here has awarded its first Gold certificate to a member of the Team Offutt community.Senior Airman Alex Fausnight, 338th Combat Training Squadron, took full advantage of the program and received his gold certificate for attending 23 courses in the Leadership Pathways

  • U.S. National Data Center team reopens channels with Spain

    A group of scientists from the Air Force Technical Applications Center traveled to Spain to meet with seismic experts. Senior Executive Service Director of the U.S. National Data Center Dave Merker, met with members of the Instituto Geográfico Nacional to discuss the possibility of future

  • AFOSI: Play it safe with cyber security

    In this day and age, hackers and scammers are finding new ways to exploit unsuspecting victims using various illegal cyber techniques.Internet crimes like phishing, spamming, cyber terrorism, cyber bullying, online identity theft and cyber stalking have been constant concerns on the Defense

  • Despite storm threat, treaty monitoring mission continued, uninterrupted

    AFTAC, the Department of Defense’s sole organization dedicated to nuclear treaty monitoring and nuclear event detection, marshaled its contingency operations team Oct. 4 to deploy to its alternate operating facility in Texas. Our national decision makers rely on us and our ability to provide

  • DM’s Dragons bring thunder to Green Flag 17-01

    Green Flag exercises provide critical training for approximately 75,000 joint forces and coalition personnel per year, including 3,000 sorties, 6,000 flight hours, and the expenditure of over 700,000 pounds of live and training ordnance on the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif.

  • 4th MXG Airmen work together to complete TCTO

    Airmen from the 4th Maintenance Group worked together to complete a Time Compliance Technical Order. A TCTO is a specific task or inspection directed by depot engineers that must be completed on an aircraft within a specific date range. The 4th MXG received the TCTO to complete a one-time

  • Handle With Care: Tyndall’s munitions experts are the bomb

    The Airmen of the 325th Maintenance Squadron Munitions Flight, more commonly known as “Ammo,” operate with a high level of attention-to-detail and extreme care to handle, store, transport, and arm and disarm weapon systems to ensure the safety of Airmen and the success of their missions.

  • Tyndall’s Total Force: 44th Maintenance Squadron keeps F-22 Raptors flying

    Whether they’re on active or reserve orders, the Airmen of the 44th Maintenance Squadron keep Tyndall’s F-22 Raptors mission ready through the process of Total Force Integration. Through its combination of traditional reservists and active-reserve technicians, the 44th MXS is able to keep up with

  • ISR Airmen get savage in obstacle mud run

    70th ISRW participants endured a seven-mile obstacle course of cargo net walls, creeks, ice cold water and climbing to test their stamina and strength as a team during the 2016 Savage Race October 8, 2016 at Kennedyville, Md. 

  • BDG showcases capabilities to 9th AF

    The 820th Base Defense Group showcased their abilities to leadership from the 9th Air Force. Airmen used vehicles, weapons, simulated detecting improvised explosive devices and secured hostile areas.This was Maj. Gen. Scott Zobrist's, 9th Air Force commander, first official visit to the 93rd Air

  • Keeping ahead of Hurricane Matthew

    The whole country watched with bated breath as the threat of Hurricane Matthew loomed ever closer. U.S. military bases all along the East Coast, including Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, weighed their options to evacuate ahead of Hurricanw Matthew.

  • Fire Prevention Week begins Oct. 9

    Fire Prevention Week kicks off Oct. 9 and will go through Oct. 15. This year’s campaign, “Dont Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years,” represents the final year of a three year effort to educate the public about essential elements of smoke alarm safety.

  • Strike Eagles return to nest following Hurricane Matthew

    F-15E Strike Eagles from the 336th Fighter Squadron return to base on Oct. 11, 2016, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. More than 40 Strike Eagles were repositioned to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, ahead of Hurricane Matthew to avoid potential damage from severe weather

  • Express Scripts Pharmacy Network Changing for TRICARE Beneficiaries

    Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI) today announced upcoming changes to the retail pharmacy network it manages on behalf of TRICARE. On Dec. 1, 2016, Walgreens pharmacy locations will join the network. CVS pharmacies, including those in Target stores, will leave the network on the same day. The new network

  • Moody's EFAC supports Hurricane Matthew

    Moody Air Force Base has stood up it's Emergency Family Assistance Center offering shelter to DoD ID card holders needing to evacuate due to Hurricane Matthew. The EFAC has a 200-person capacity and is still available to accept more members requiring assistance. Individuals can bring their pets

  • Air Force recertifies all fitness assessment courses

    The Air Force has directed a service-wide recertification of all installation 1.5-mile run and 2-kilometer walk courses by Oct. 31. The recertification requirement comes after the identification of course-length issues by local officials at Goodfellow and Hanscom Air Force Bases.

  • BASE REPOSITIONS JETS IN PREPARATION FOR HURRICANE MATTHEW

    Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is repositioning 41 F-15E Strike Eagles from the 4th Fighter Wing and six KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 916th Air Refueling Wing today to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.The repositioning is a precautionary measure to avoid potential damage to resources as

  • Be safe, be prepared prior to Hurricane Matthew

    Seymour Johnson AFB is currently under Hurricane Condition 4, which means destructive winds are possible within 72 hours. Hurricane Matthew is forecast to take a sharp right turn on Saturday and head eastward into the Atlantic Ocean, which is more favorable for Seymour Johnson AFB. Matthew is still

  • Team Seymour tracks Hurricane Matthew

    UPDATE, Oct. 6, 9:30 a.m.: Hurricane Matthew is a strong Category 3 hurricane located 255 miles southeast of West Palm Beach, Florida, moving northwest at 12 miles per hour. Matthew will move into a more favorable environment over the next several hours and is forecast to strengthen into a Category

  • 355th SFS: a day in the life of a defender

    The 355th Security Forces Squadron mission is to protect, defend and fight to enable Air Force, joint and coalition mission success. Security Forces members are responsible for ensuring the safety of base weapons, property and personnel from hostile forces. The 355th SFS consists of over 300

  • It’s not your fault, help is always here

    October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and it’s the time of the year to bring awareness to this serious issue and to educate the community on the resources that are available for those affected. Do you know someone in your life that has been affected by domestic violence? If you have a

  • 192nd FW, 27th FS participate in Combat Archer

    Members from the 27th Fighter Squadron and the 192nd Fighter Wing returned from Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 30, 2016, where they spent three weeks participating in the Weapons System Evaluation Program.Combat Archer, the U.S. Air Force's air-to-air Weapons System Evaluation Program

  • Moody finalizes DoD initiative

    Moody Air Force Base celebrated during a historical ceremony for the transfer of the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant from a private contractor to Lowndes County, Oct. 3, in Valdosta, Ga.It’s taken three and a half years for this project to come to fruition, but Moody is leading from the front

  • 12th AF (AFSOUTH) welcomes new commander

    The Airmen of Twelfth Air Force and Air Forces Southern welcomed a new commander during a ceremony Oct. 3 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz.Lieutenant Gen. Mark Kelly received the Twelfth Air Force flag from Navy Adm. Kurt Tidd, commander of U.S. Southern Command, during the change of command

  • 595th Command and Control Group activates at Offutt

    The 595th Command and Control Group will be activated under Air Force Global Strike Command in an Oct. 6 ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.The realignment will focus the 1st Airborne Command Control Squadron, the 595th Strategic Communications Squadron, the 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

  • Teaming-up to take down an invader

    Idaho is home to thousands of acres of grassland teaming with sage brush, slickspot peppergrass and wheatgrass, but one species is claiming this unique landscape as its own.

  • Moody Family Support Center Founder retires after 30 years

    Ann Lukens is a quilter. She pieces assorted fabrics of different shapes, colors and sizes into beautiful works of art. She created a 20th anniversary quilt representing all 18 Air Combat Command Family Support Centers that was placed on permanent display at Langley Air Force Base, Va. in 2001.

  • Moody deploys skilled warriors

    Airmen assigned to the 38th and 41st Rescue Squadrons prepare for a deployment to Southeast Europe alongside an HH-60G Pave Hawk. The Airmen and the HH-60G will be transported on a C-17 Globmaster III to their final destination. All luggage and weapons were secured in the aircraft prior to the

  • Wing earns outstanding unit award

    Air Combat Command recently announced the 55th Wing as a recipient of the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for the time period of June 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016.The OUA is awarded to units for exceptionally meritorious service, accomplishes specific acts of outstanding achievement, excels in combat

  • Airmen fly, pay homage to fallen aviator

    Army Air Corps 1st Lt. Robert McIntosh, 27th Fighter Squadron, was a fighter pilot during World War II whose plane, a P-38 Lightning, disappeared in Italy on May 12, 1944.In September 2013, the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office (now DPAA) received information from private citizens

  • Healing bodies, winning hearts and minds

    JTF-Bravo has been conducting MEDRETEs throughout Central America since 1993 to provide a variety of medical services to local residents who otherwise would be unable to receive regular medical care. In 23 years, more than 330,000 patients have been treated during MEDRETEs. On Sept. 22 and 23, the

  • Honduran, U.S. volunteers conduct underground search and rescue training

    Nearly a dozen Honduran Personal Utilizado en Misiones Contra Incendio y Rescate – Personnel Used in Fire and Rescue (PUMCIR) volunteers and seven U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Joint Task Force-Bravo at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, conducted a search and rescue exercise in Comayagua National

  • 48th RQS Airmen participate in high angle rescue training

    Pararescuemen are required to be proficient in multiple rescue techniques. They are honing their skills and learning new ones when they aren’t deployed. The 48th Rescue Squadron recently completed a week of high angle rescue training.

  • Rescue aircrew refresh flight skills, stay current

    Eight Team Moody members from the 23d Wing, 347th Rescue Group and 23d Medical Group flew in an HC-130J Combat King II during pilot proficiency training. The training allowed aircrew members to practice standard and emergency procedures during flight.Pilots tested the HC-130J’s capabilities to

  • Runway 12 ILS guides first approaching aircraft

    The Runway 12 Instrument Landing System guided its first approaching aircraft here, Sept. 15.The internationally standardized system assists pilots during the final approach for landing.

  • Tyndall Airmen dominate flying ops at night

    After the intense warmth of the Florida heat lessens with the setting of the sun, the sound of maintainers shouting “A-P-U,” and the starting of F-22 Raptor engines can still be heard well into the night. The 325th Fighter Wing recently flew night missions to stay proficient in all conditions.

  • Members of Team Seymour commemorate Battle of Britain

    The 4th Fighter Wing commemorated the 76th anniversary of the Battle of Britain Sept. 23, 2016, which celebrates the victory over the German Luftwaffe during World War II. The evening began with a formal event with speeches from Dr. Roy Heidicker, 4th FW historian, and guest speaker, retired Lt.

  • A TIMELESS TASK

    In the dark confines of a deployable van, the lingering smell of noxious gases offends the senses and stains ABUs. Those unpleasant odors radiate freedom from their metal confines because they belong to the only deployable Department of Defense unit providing the production, exploitation and

  • 55th RQS participates in search and rescue exercise

    The 55th Rescue Squadron participated in a search and rescue exercise at Outlaw/Jackal military operations area in southeastern Ariz., Sept. 15, 2016. During the exercise, a 55 RS member played the role of an ejected pilot near enemy forces who must incorporate skills used from survival, evasion,

  • 347th OSS Airmen reinforce skills through TCCC

    Two independent duty medical technicians from the 347th Operations Support Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., completed a tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) course, Sept. 21-22, here. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jose Oregon and Senior Airman Michael Triana learned advanced instructor techniques

  • 61st FS F-35 ground emergency at Mt. Home AFB

    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing experienced a ground emergency at about 12:20 p.m. EDT Sept. 23 at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho.

  • 336th FS takes home the David C. Schilling Award

    Representatives from the 336th “Rocket” Fighter Squadron along with Col. Christopher Sage, 4th Fighter Wing commander, accepted the David C. Schilling Award at the annual Air, Space & Cyber Conference, Sept. 19, 2016, in National Harbor, Maryland. The award is sponsored by the Air Force Association

  • U-2 Dragon Lady Returns to Beale Skies

    Team Beale resumed normal flight operations after launching two U-2 Dragon Ladies here, Sept. 23.The 1st Reconnaissance Squadron halted flight operations earlier in the week to investigate a U-2 crash that took place near the Sutter Buttes, Sept. 20.

  • Global U-2 flying operations not impacted by recent crash

    Flying operations worldwide for the U-2 Dragon Lady have not been impacted as a result of a recent crash here on September 20, 2016.The demand signal for the U-2 to continue supporting combatant commanders and meet national security objectives has not diminished. The aircraft continues to be flown

  • Beale identifies U-2 pilot killed in crash

    Beale identifies U-2 pilot killed in crash. He was assigned to the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, Calif. and was on a training mission with another pilot when the two-seater U-2 crashed.

  • SAVAHCS hosts POW/MIA recognition ceremony

    The Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Health Care System held a remembrance ceremony at their main campus in Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 16.Every year D-M and the SAVAHCS alternate honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action. About 150 veterans, Tucson VA staff and community members attended the

  • NC leaders experience Razor Talon firsthand

    Two groups of distinguished visitors came to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina to view Razor Talon firsthand, Sept. 16, 2016. Razor Talon is a monthly, large-force, training exercise for joint East Coast tactical and support aviation units. This monthly exercise allows service members

  • Gone, but never forgotten – we remember

    Events kicked off in honor of Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day, which included an opening ceremony and the first lap of a 24-hour run, here, Sept. 15.The events were held to not only pay homage to those who gave their lives fighting for their country, but to also honor and show

  • POW preserves promise, resilience during adversity

    Imagine flying an F-4 Phantom with a copilot over North Vietnam during wartime in 1967. Now picture getting shot down by a surface-to-air missile, having to eject and parachute into downtown Hanoi, Vietnam, before being swarmed by a crowd.U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. (Ret.) Barry Bridger, former 43rd

  • SJ observes the missing, honors those captured during POW/MIA week

    Members of Team Seymour observed the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Remembrance Week, Sept. 12-15, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina.POW/MIA Remembrance Week pays respect to service members who were held captive or did not return home during past and present wars.

  • American heroes honored at POW/MIA Closing Ceremony

    More than 150,000 Americans who are missing in action or have been held as prisoners of war were payed tribute during a POW/MIA closing ceremony here, Jan. 16. Today, more than 83,400 service members are still unaccounted for.“This was an opportunity for our community to honor those who survived and

  • Aircrews 'test the waters' during SERE training

    Moody aircrew members received training on water survival techniques to familiarize themselves with equipment and ways to survive in water in the event of ejecting from an aircraft. Aircrew members must be trained every 36 months to maintain proficiency. The training consisted of unharnessing

  • Carlisle: F-35A is fusion warfare key component

    During a panel session at the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 20, F-35A Lightning II senior leadership discussed the future of the multi-role aircraft.

  • ACC commander: Airmen make a difference daily

    The success of today’s Air Force is a product of the Airmen who are willing to put themselves in harm’s way for the defense of the nation, the commander of Air Combat Command told thousands of Airmen, members of industry and airpower advocates during the Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National

  • U-2 crashes near Sutter Buttes

    An Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady crashed shortly after takeoff at approximately 9:05 a.m. Sept. 20 near the Sutter Buttes.One pilot is confirmed deceased, while the other sustained injuries.The aircraft was assigned to 1st Reconnaissance Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, California, and was on a training

  • Airman laid to rest after being shot down in 1965

    Fifty one years to the day that his F-105D Thunderchief was shot down over North Vietnam, the remains of Maj. Dean Klenda were laid to rest with full military honors in his hometown of Pilsen, Kansas.

  • 823d BDS maintains airborne proficiency

    Airmen from the 823d Base Defense Group prepare for and conduct static-line jumps from an HC-130J Combat King II, Sept. 16, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base and the Lee Fulp drop zone in Tifton, Ga. Airman 1st Class Daniel Snider and Staff Sgt. Ryan Callaghan

  • USAF AMMOS starts new Advanced Sortie Production Course

    For the U.S. Air Force Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Operations School at Nellis AFB, Nevada, preparing aircraft maintenance, munitions and logistics readiness leaders for tomorrow’s victories is their mission.

  • Raptors converge on F-22 CTF as it prepares to move

    Just after the turn of the century, it wasn’t unusual to see seven F-22A Raptors parked around the 411th Flight Test Squadron compound during the fighter’s early developmental test and evaluation days.Today, the 411th and F-22 Combined Test Force has just four of the fifth-generation fighters left –