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  • Team Seymour hosts Red Cross

    The aftermath of Hurricane Matthew’s destructive force is still being felt more than a month after it stormed across the eastern coast leaving thousands of families homeless. The hurricane caused an estimated $1.5 billion in damage to approximately 100,000 homes, businesses, and government buildings

  • 552nd ACW Airmen return from deployment

    Members of the 552nd Air Control Wing returned to Tinker on Nov. 17 following a four-month deployment to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Inherrent Resolve. The returning service members included about 150 personnel from the 963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron and 90 maintainers from the 552nd

  • 12 AF (AFSOUTH) Command Chief removed

    The Command Chief Master Sergeant of Twelfth Air Force and Air Forces Southern was relieved of his position today.Lieutenant Gen. Mark Kelly, 12 AF (AFSOUTH) commander, removed Chief Master Sgt. Jose Barraza dueto a loss of confidence in his abilities to carry out his duties.Barraza will be

  • New program will help ISR aircrews cope with different kind of PTSD

    Finding targets by watching and listening is, by nature, intensely personal and can have a long-lasting effect, to include post-traumatic stress disorder, on the ISR Airmen involved. The 361st is developing a ‘Re-Fit’ program which will assist Airmen in overcoming existing mental health disorders

  • Pararescuemen hone edge with realistic training

    Master Sgt. Sean Kirsch has deployed to the Afghan theater, among other locations, numerous times during his 13-year career.  Kirsch is a pararescueman with the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron based at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. During those earlier deployments, Kirsch recalls responding to

  • COMACC visits 386th AEW, praises Airmen’s contributions to the fight

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, his wife, Mrs. Gillian Carlisle, and Chief Master Sgt. Steve K. McDonald, command chief master sergeant of ACC, visited Airmen deployed with the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Nov. 23.The

  • COMACC visits Al Udeid Airmen, gives thanks

    Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, visited the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing here, Nov. 22, during his tour of the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Accompanied by his wife, Gillian, and Chief Master Sgt. Steve McDonald, ACC command chief master sergeant, Carlisle

  • Guest speaker addresses millennials

    Retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Abraham J. Turner spoke to personnel at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Nov. 18.The guest speaker followed operational readiness exercise Weasel Victory 17-03 and a Warrior Day Firefighter Combat Challenge 5k Run. Turner was chosen to address Team Shaw members

  • Airmen train Marines prior to deployment

    The fuel line was quickly secured to the bottom of the F-15E Strike Eagle parked on the flight line at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The Airman looked over at the R-11 aircraft refueling vehicle and gave the member standing by the truck a thumbs-up. The man turned knobs on the

  • CPIP moves in right direction

    More than a decade ago, when remotely-piloted aircraft were first utilized by the Air Force, the operations tempo was high due to contingencies that took place after 9/11.The mission evolved over the course of the next two decades, but the operations tempo never slowed down; it increased. As a

  • Singapore air force visits Tyndall AFB for weapons exercise

    The Singapore air force squadrons from the 425th Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, and the 428th Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, participated in the Weapons Systems Evaluation Program held by the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group.

  • Thunderbirds perform last show of 2016

    The Thunderbirds’ performance at Aviation Nation marked their final show of the 2016 season. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds have performed for millions of people across the United States, spreading the word about the Air Force and its precision, skill and decisive combat power.

  • CPIP expands horizons, sharpens RPA readiness

    In an effort to take care of Airmen as they take care of the mission, Air Combat Command has a Culture Process Improvement Program on the remotely-piloted aircraft community. A team consisting of leaders across several functional areas in the RPA and intelligence communities constantly work together

  • Milestone: USAFCENT process 500,000 awards

    The U.S. Air Forces Central Command Decorations Processing Unit, or UDPU, reached the milestone of processing more than 500,000 military awards and decorations Nov. 21. The 500,000th medal awarded was an Air Force Commendation Medal.

  • JBLE training course advances skills for maintainers

    Throughout the year, more than 370 maintainers from eight different Air Force Specialty Codes attend advanced training courses at the 372nd Training Squadron, Detachment 18 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

  • AF NTI training streamlines intel Airmen to mission

    When it comes to having the leading edge in air, space and cyberspace, non-commissioned officers from the 70th Operations Support Squadron have taken it to a new level, training Airmen on the importance of Air Force National Tactical Integration (AF NTI).

  • Training ISR warriors faster, smarter through mobile apps

    Of the 12,000 intelligence professionals assigned to 25th Air Force, 70 percent have less than five years of military service. Most of those Airmen are millennials; multi-taskers who thrive on high-tech, mobile and innovative training methods. The educators of the 25th Air Force, Air Force

  • Moody Airmen host riot training for local state troopers

    Team Moody hosted Georgia State Patrol’s Mobile Field Force semiannual riot control training Nov. 16 through 17 here.The GSP used Moody’s facilities to ensure their readiness for riots while Airmen supported by participating as rioters. The training consisted of both classroom and outdoor portions.

  • Airmen's quick thinking saves life

    Maj. Annie Driscoll, 66th Rescue Squadron director of staff, and her husband Maj. Maxwell Harrell, 53rd Wing advance program operating location alpha director, were enjoying their Fourth of July weekend at Yosemite National Park, California, when they noticed a man bobbing in the water, his hands

  • F-16CM ACCIDENT REPORT RELEASED

    An Accident Investigation Board found that an F-16CM Fighting Falcon suffered an engine hardware malfunction resulting in its crash into a rural area in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility on March 29 2016.

  • Aviation Nation highlights '75 Years of Airpower'

    Aviation Nation, the Nellis Air Force Base’s air show and open house, took place Nov. 12 and 13, showing off numerous acts from past and present while giving the community the chance to interact with Airmen.

  • Patrolling the perimeter

    The 9th Security Forces Squadron is tasked with securing the base’s perimeter and while this is a routine tasking for a security forces personnel, Beale’s perimeter presents unique challenges the 9th SFS must overcome. Beale’s vast 26-mile perimeter, rocky terrain, and wooded area riddled with

  • New medical program to improve Airman readiness

    As Airmen go through their annual medical checkups, they may see the physician and nurses, but they may not see the personnel that work behind the scenes. These quiet professionals work tirelessly to ensure all their medical records regarding deployment readiness are up to date and annotated.

  • Goodbye Mica, thank you

    Retired military working dog Mica was laid to rest Nov. 14 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

  • Moody tests capabilities with 'surge' exercise

    Team Moody’s 23d Wing and 93d Air Ground Operations Wing worked alongside various units and military branches while demonstrating their capabilities during a surge exercise.For the first time, the wing-wide readiness assessment conducted by the installation’s Inspector General team allowed each

  • EOD supports flight operations

    Airmen from the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team worked together to render safe a hung flare on an F-15E Strike Eagle that failed to discharge during flight, Nov. 9. EOD members responded to the in-flight emergency along with the 4th CES fire department and end of runway

  • San Antonio youth, ISR Wingmen honor veterans together

    Veteran’s Day means many things to many people. For a select group of volunteers from 25th Air Force, and Joint Base San Antonio, this November 11 meant spending their day educating local students on the importance of honoring military members, past and present.

  • 20th FW, Coast Guard participate in water survival training

    Pilots assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing participated in water survival training at Coast Guard Station Tybee, Georgia, Nov. 8. The water survival training gave pilots an opportunity to practice procedures and tactics used to survive an aircraft ejection over water.

  • Shaw shares seasonal safety suggestions

    The 2016 winter holiday season is just around the corner for Team Shaw.Along with celebrations and traditions during the holiday season there are also hazards of various shapes and sizes that accompany cooking, decorating.

  • MQ-1, MQ-9 showcased at Aviation Nation

    Men and women from Creech Air Force Base showcased the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft during Aviation Nation Nov. 12-13, 2016, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Pilots, sensor operators, maintenance and intelligence career fields answered questions about the aircraft and

  • Airmen’s skills vital to joint fight

    There is an area near many flight lines where items wait to be loaded onto aircraft. Toyotas lined up hood to bumper, resembling rush-hour traffic jams. Pallets stacked with bags of rice or ammunition sitting in precise rows. Armored vehicles waiting to be started up so they can head to the flight

  • Medics refresh EMT skills

    BOOM! Ears ring and the ground violently shakes as dust, smoke, rubble and debris fill the air. After the dust begins to settle, a burning smell arises along with cries for help. This is the scenario a class of firefighters as well as U.S. Air Force guard, reserve and active-duty Airmen and

  • An eye for an eye

    The RQ-4 Global Hawk, serves as the U.S. Air Force high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), long endurance, remotely piloted aircraft. Global Hawks are loaded with an integrated sensor suite and cameras capable of providing global all-weather, day or night ISR, however

  • Airmen, family members honor veterans

    In preparation for Veterans Day, Team Hill Airmen and family members gathered at a cemetery here Nov. 10 for a volunteer project, which honored all veterans.

  • A day of appreciation for those who serve

    Veterans Day is a day in which America recognizes all veterans- Airmen, Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen. Our veterans selflessly laid the foundation of our nation, served with honor and shared purpose and sacrifice for the common good.

  • East coast showcases airpower

    The Air Force welcomed a congressional staff members to Poinsett Electronic Combat Range, Wedgefield, S.C., as part of the East Coast Airpower Demonstration, Oct. 28, 2016.

  • Life after military service

    Veterans Day is recognized annually on Nov. 11 to honor those who have served in the armed forces. The national holiday is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice of 1918, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany. According to a 2014 study by the

  • AF unveils latest ‘Veterans in Blue’ exhibit

    The seventh volume of “Veterans in Blue” is now available online. The exhibit captures 28 stories of heroism and service by Air Force veterans. Each veteran’s portrait is also displayed at the Pentagon.

  • WWII veteran visits Langley

    A World War II veteran and her family visited the 36th Intelligence Squadron and the 497th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Nov. 8, 2016.Jeanne Benedict, former U.S. Navy Specialist 2nd Class and former member of Women Accepted for Volunteer

  • Medics refresh their skills

    BOOM! Ears ring and the ground violently shakes as dust, smoke, rubble and debris fill the air. After the dust begins to settle, a burning smell arises along with cries for help.This is the scenario a class of firefighters as well as Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and active-duty Airmen and

  • SJ celebrates the military family in the month of November

    The 4th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center held its annual Military Family Appreciation event, Nov. 5 to honor family members of Team Seymour who face unique challenges and stressors associated with military life.

  • CATM: enhancing Airmen’s skills

    When Airmen deploy, an essential part of being able to accomplish the mission is being trained and prepared for what lies ahead. Combat Arms Training and Maintenance at Nellis Air Force Base teaches the proper use of the weapons Airmen use while deployed, permanently changing station, or fulfilling

  • Deployed Airman gives back to land of opportunity

    Garbed in a flight suit, Master Sgt. Ben is surrounded by screens, controls and radios. His pilot sits by his side as they communicate back and forth preparing to launch their aircraft. But this isn’t your typical cockpit.

  • 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

  • Silver Star shines bright on Hutchins’ heroic actions

    The Silver Star medal is a United States military individual decoration and is the third highest award for bravery, heroism or meritorious service. The medal is awarded to members of any branch in the military and represents heroic achievement of service.

  • 552nd ACW awarded Meritorious Unit Award

    The 552nd Air Control Wing has been awarded the Meritorious Unit Award for the period June 1, 2015, to May 31, 2016. During this period, the 552nd ACW distinguished itself by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service to the United States in direct support of combat

  • Load crew competition challenges maintainers

    The 1st Maintenance Squadron hosted a Weapons Load Crew of the Quarter competition with the 94th and 27th Aircraft Maintenance Units competing, Oct. 28, 2016 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.The competition is held every quarter and allows the load crews from each AMU to showcase their skills

  • First two enlisted pilots complete solo flights

    Two Air Force master sergeants became the first enlisted Airmen in six decades to complete solo flights, Nov. 3, during Initial Flight Training at the 1st Flying Training Squadron.Both soloed in a DA-20 Katana at Pueblo Memorial Airport as part of the Air Force’s IFT program, which is mandatory for

  • Airman conquers triathlons, strengthens four pillars

    Obstacles in daily life can take on many forms, whether it be mental, physical or even outside of comprehension. One Airman from the 325th Aerospace Medical Squadron has found that overcoming the obstacles encountered during triathlons helps strengthen his four pillars of Comprehensive Airmen

  • Fit to Fight: Airmen demonstrate battle readiness

    An Airman assigned to the 799th Security Forces Squadron defends his unit’s position from opposing forces during the field training exercise of a Fundamentals of Proficiency Fire and Close Quarters Battle course, Oct. 21, 2016, at Range 63C, Silver Flag Alpha, Nev. Airmen were tested and evaluated

  • News Release

    An MQ-1B Predator was destroyed in a Oct. 17, 2015 crash after experiencing electronic systems failure and loss of control due to a lightning strike, according to an Air Combat Command Abbreviated Accident Investigation Board report released today.

  • Engineers take part in readiness challenge

    Members of the 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron participated in a Prime Base Engineering Emergency Force, or Prime BEEF readiness challenge, Oct. 25, 2016 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.During the training, the 12 teams of six to eight U.S. Air Force Airmen, with various specialties, spent 25

  • 386th AEW Marauders bring fight to enemy

    Since its activation in 2002, the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing has been pivotal in the battle against violent extremism. The wing’s primary focus is delivering decisive airpower throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in order to provide stability to the region, a job that

  • Scholarship program provides assistance to military children

    Beginning Dec. 13, 2016 military families who shop at commissaries and have college-aged children can add an additional item to their to-do lists – drop off a Scholarships for Military Children application.Administered by the Fisher House Foundation, Inc., in partnership with the Defense Commissary

  • Dyess Airmen name B-21

    Airmen assigned to the 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron here, under the 53rd Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., were recognized for naming the Air Force’s new long-range strike bomber, the B-21 Raider. The aircraft has been named in honor of the Doolittle Raiders of World War II. The 337th TES

  • Airman ties triathlons to Comprehensive Airman Fitness

    Obstacles in daily life can take on many forms, whether it be mental, physical or even outside of comprehension. One Airman from the 325th Aerospace Medical Squadron has found that overcoming the obstacles encountered during triathlons helps strengthen his four pillars of Comprehensive Airmen

  • Tigers take roar downrange

    The 79th Fighter Squadron deployed members to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel during the month of October.

  • Mass casualty exercise streamlines care

    The steady thrum thrum thrum of rotors beats overhead, kicking up wind and dust into the faces of the waiting medical response team. With a wave of his hand, the helicopter’s crew chief ushers the team forward to receive the patient.

  • Hill Airmen keep F-35As flying

    After the discovery of faulty insulation on coolant lines caused a temporary flight restriction for 10 of Hill’s 15 F-35As, repaired jets are beginning to fly again.Two aircraft returned to flight Oct. 24 and three more are scheduled for completion by Nov. 4.

  • Orthopedic Surgery: getting Airmen back on their feet

    When Airmen are injured, receiving care in order to heal and return to their daily mission is the top priority.The 99th Surgical Operations Squadron orthopedics unit performs procedures day-in and day-out to help injured Airmen at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center.

  • Adversaries’ ever-changing tactics require quick responses

    In a collaborative effort, 15th IS Airmen, along with their counterparts across the country, utilized intelligence to create a targeting analysis product to address the new tactic being used against coalition forces in Operation Inherent Resolve.

  • Boy Scouts earn merit badge with help from AFTAC Airmen

    Boy Scouts from across Brevard County traveled here Oct. 22 to earn their Nuclear Science Merit Badge with the help of Airmen from the Air Force Technical Applications Center.Eleven troops, 52 young men and 21 scoutmasters and leaders came to Patrick AFB early Saturday morning for a full day of

  • Gunfighters Deploy in Support of Operation Inherent Resolve

    The 389th Fighter Squadron and the 726th Air Control Squadron deployed hundreds of airmen over the month of October.The 389th FS provides combat airpower while the 726th ACS adds airspace capabilities to the mission in Southwest Asia for six months.

  • Tele-ICU: future of intensive care

    For Airmen working in a hospital’s intensive care unit, getting a second opinion from an experienced physician serves as an invaluable commodity. Airmen at the Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center on Nellis Air Force Base will have that opportunity thanks to a partnership with Veteran Affairs to

  • 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