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  • Certified to save lives

    Twenty-one U.S. Air Force Airmen graduated from a paramedic training course at the Pima Community College Public Safety and Emergency Services Institute July 31.The course is a four-month accelerated paramedic certification that is usually 10 months to complete and consists of classroom and field

  • 354th EFS completes historic TSP deployment

    The 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron completed its theater security package mission throughout Europe in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve, July 31, 2015.The squadron's 12 A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft and approximately 300 Airmen from the 355th Fighter Wing, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base,

  • Shwedo takes command of 25th AF and Shanahan gets 3rd star

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Bradford J. "B.J." Shwedo, took command of the 25th Air Force today from Maj. Gen. John N. T. "Jack" Shanahan during a change of command ceremony that Gen. Herbert J. "Hawk" Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, officiated here, Aug. 3. "It is great to be back here in

  • Beale EOD trains, supports Sentry Eagle 15

    When you hear the words 'Sentry Eagle,' your first thought might be F-15 Eagles, F-16 Falcons, or F-18 Hornets. You would think of these fighter airframes, but would explosive ordnance disposal cross your mind? It might not.Members of the 9th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal

  • 9th AF welcomes new commander

    Ninth Air Force welcomed a new commander here, as Maj. Gen. Mark Kelly assumed command from Maj. Gen. H. D. Polumbo Jr. in a ceremony officiated by Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, on July 31.Ninth Air Force, headquartered at Shaw Air Force Base, is a Numbered Air Force under ACC

  • New Horizons medical team supports exercise personnel and Hondurans

    New Horizons Honduras 2015 training exercise medical personnel have provided medical support to exercise personnel and Hondurans since June 2015 and will continue to do so until early August.The 15-person medical team is made up of a general surgeon, anesthesiologist, operating room nurse, emergency

  • Eye in the sky, RPA Airmen in the Red Flag fight

    The sun beats down on the dry Nevada desert bringing a smell of fuel that fills the air. Engines begin roaring to life as the Airmen of the 432nd Wing prepare to support Red Flag 15-3 from July 13-31, 2015.Located approximately an hour from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, where participants eat,

  • Air Force removes nuclear excess from Alaska

    The Air Force Technical Applications Center, headquartered at Patrick AFB, Fla., removed excess nuclear material from one of the center's seismic arrays on Burnt Mountain, Alaska, and transferred it to a repository at the Nevada National Security Site after nearly 15 years of inoperability.Ten

  • Gunfighter recognized as one of the Air Force's Outstanding Airmen

    Since its inception in 1956, the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year award has recognized superior Airmen for their leadership, job performance, community involvement and personal achievements.This year Mountain Home Air Force Base has the pleasure of recognizing one of our own Airmen, Staff Sergeant

  • AWACS reservists team up with E-3 program managers

    For the first time in the history of the E-3 Sentry, reservists from the 513th Air Control Group invited E-3 program managers from Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., on board to showcase the Block 40/45 upgrade during a training mission on July 19.The program managers, who are responsible for upgrades

  • Airmen help base 'weather' any storm

    Multiple displays of surrounding weather conditions fill monitors throughout the room. Screens and documents are flooded with combined acronyms and numbers - a cryptic language only a specialist can decipher.Amidst the colorful display of precipitation, wind and climate forecasts, short spouts of

  • Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks Completion of Major New Horizons Project

    New Horizons Honduras 2015 training exercise personnel, Honduran government officials, Honduran military members and U.S. Embassy representatives, in addition to the Gabriela Mistral students and their parents, attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new two-classroom schoolhouse at the Gabriela

  • RPA prophecy fulfilled, oldest RPA squadron celebrates 20 years

    By the end of World War II endless possibilities were brought to one man's prophecy that would set the stage for modern day of aviation.General Henry H. "Hap" Arnold made a startling prediction: "We have just won a war with a lot of heroes flying around in planes. The next war may be fought by

  • Innovative Airmen recognized by AF vice chief of staff

    Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry O. Spencer presented the inaugural General Larry O. Spencer Innovation Awards July 23 at the Pentagon, to Airmen who made the most significant contributions to saving Air Force financial and manpower resources this year."This is personal for me -- not because

  • Overcoming all odds, Airmen defeats toughest adversary yet

    He awoke on a frigid Washington D.C. morning completely blind and was rushed through the cold snow laden streets in a furious sprint to the hospital.A few hours later Ryan Keeney received the worst news of his life. He had been diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, a deadly form of cancer which

  • Creech Airmen showcase RPA at Canadian airshow

    The RPA MQ-1 Predator made its debut in Canada among 30,000 Alberta locals in Lethbridge, July 23-25. It's the second time it was showcased at an international airshow.Fifteen Airmen from Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, participated in the 2015 Lethbridge International Airshow and educated the

  • TRICARE now provides breast pumps, lactation counseling and more

    Mothers that choose to breast feed their infants might be surprised to learn that TRICARE updated its coverage to include breast pumps and supplies as of July 1.TRICARE can aid expecting Desert Lightning Team mothers through the process to obtain a breast pump and supplies. There are multiple

  • 55th Wing has an unreal Northern Edge 2015 experience

    Contrails in the sky over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex told a story of synthetic battles orchestrated to train the best pilots and aircrews in the world to be better.The pilots and aircrews were part of an exercise which took place June 11 - 26 in Alaska that was simply called Northern

  • Patient Safety Programs lead by example

    As Claudia Enriquez heads out of her office, she double-checks to make sure she has everything she will need.Pens. Clipboard. Checklist. One by one, she guarantees she has what she needs to make today's visit a success.Moving into a hallway of the 49th Medical Group, she meets today's

  • ACC, AMC training centers collaborate to increase warfighter support

    Maj. Gen. Jay Silveria, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, visited the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center to meet with Airmen who support, train, and execute the expeditionary mission at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, July 15, 2015.His visit provided a rare opportunity for the

  • 23d Wing welcomes new commander

    With eight simple words, U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Kunkel assumed command of the 23d Wing from Col. Chad Franks during a change of command ceremony here, July 23.Maj. Gen. H.D. Polumbo Jr., Ninth Air Force commander, officiated the ceremony for the legendary Flying Tigers.Polumbo applauded Franks

  • AF Offers Assistance to PII Hack Victims

    The Air Force maintains its commitment to protect personal information from cyber threats by continuing efforts with the Defense Department and the Office of Personnel Management to assist those impacted by the recent cyber incident involving federal background investigation data.OPM and an

  • Vet clinic supports MWD program with care, training

      Military working dogs require extensive medical care to keep their noses in good working condition to help sniff out drugs and explosives and aid in base security.To ensure these canines are up for the task, the 23rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron Veterinary Services Flight supports Moody's MWDs by

  • First F-35 fighter squadron activated at Hill

    The jets won't arrive for another few months, but the first F-35 fighter squadron has officially started work at Hill Air Force Base.The 34th Fighter Squadron -- affectionately known as the Rude Rams -- was reactivated at Hill Friday afternoon, marking the beginning of the F-35's combat era for both

  • AF continues to work with DOD, OPM on cybersecurity incident

    The Air Force maintains its commitment to protect personal information from cyber threats by continuing efforts with the Defense Department and the Office of Personnel Management to assist those impacted by the recent cyber incident involving federal background investigation data.

  • SecAF pays first visit to Ellsworth

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited Ellsworth for the first time July 19 to 21, interacting with the men and women who make the 28th Bomb Wing a success.During her trip, she explored several historic sites in the Black Hills, and toured various units across base, experiencing

  • Canadian Detachment welcomes new commander

    The 552nd Air Control Wing Canadian Detachment gained a new commander last week.Lt. Col. Don "Boc" Saunders took the reins from Lt. Col. Pete "Dozer" Dozois at a Tinker Club ceremony July 10.Canadian Armed Forces Brig. Gen. Alain Pelletier, deputy commander of the Continental United States NORAD

  • Young athletes learn teamwork, leadership at ProCamp

    More than 100 children swarmed onto one of the base's football fields for a free National Football League ProCamp, July 16 and 17.Boys and girls in grades one through eight performed passing, receiving and defensive drills, all while learning the value of teamwork and leadership with the help of the

  • Fuel systems repair hangar officially opens

    The 355th Component Maintenance Squadron's joint fuel cell repair hangar ribbon cutting ceremony was held July 13.The facility was constructed to improve efficiency within the joint fuel cell leading to the reduction in man hours and operating costs.The new hangar is Air Combat Command's largest

  • Base B-1 to cap off veteran's ceremony in sturgis Aug. 4

    A base B-1 bomber will fly over Main Street in Sturgis, S.D., at 3 p.m., Aug. 4 as part of the 15th Annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony.The flyover will cap off an event formally recognizing four South Dakota veterans - one each from World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam War and Gulf War - and

  • 4 FW Airman shines at Inter-Nation Championship

    Her journey was full of unknowns. She was thousands of miles from home and in a very unfamiliar land. As foreign as she felt, there was one 7-ft wide circle that made her feel right at home.For Airman 1st Class Jessica Johnson, 4th Aerospace Medicine Squadron public health technician, it was the

  • Beale maintainers achieve "black-letter" status on Dragon Lady

    Members of the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assigned to the U-2 Dragon Lady here were recognized for an accomplishment that hasn't happened in 13 years in the aircraft maintenance field here on July 13, 2015.The achievement, known in the maintenance community as a "black-letter jet," happens

  • Highlanders build camaraderie through team challenge

    After gathering at 5 a.m., the 128th Aviation Brigade 1st-210th Aviation Regiment started the timer as a U.S. Army Soldier grabbed and shimmied up a thick climbing rope hanging from a pole, beginning the first portion of the Highlander Challenge, July 13, 2015, at Fort Eustis, Virginia.The

  • AF rolls out details to improve RPA mission

    In response to a critical shortage of remotely piloted aircraft pilots, the Air Force rolled out more details of its plan to fix the problem in both the short and long term. The most recent initiatives include creating bonuses for RPA pilots of $15,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2016; placing

  • Daily Deployed

    After working the night shift as a newly arrived remotely piloted aircraft pilot at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Maj. Jeremy slept on a mattress that snugly fit in his closet. He resorted to the unusual sleeping arrangement to get the rest he needed during the day as his three children played

  • EES roadshow visits Team Moody

    Personnel from Headquarters Air Force and the Air Force Personnel Center visited here July 13, to share information about Enlisted Evaluation System and Weighted Airman Promotion System changes.During the briefings, EES/WAPS subject matter experts spoke about changes that have already been

  • OPM acts to protect federal workers, others from cyber threats

    U.S. Office of Personnel Management officials announced July 9, the results of the interagency forensics investigation into a recent cyber incident involving federal background investigation data and the steps OPM is taking to protect those affected.In late May, as a result of ongoing efforts to

  • AF revolutionizes study material delivery for FY16

    Airmen studying for career development and promotion opportunities will begin to receive study materials solely online by Oct. 1, 2017.Electronic delivery of Career Development Course volumes and Weighted Airman Promotion System study references have been in place for several years with a majority

  • Mental health, "To go or not to go"

    The clinic buildings themselves aren't scary; add the words mental health and the image of being studied like a frozen caveman, and most people will avoid them like a tiger were on the loose. That's why the 432d Wing Human Performance Team was stood up--to alieve that stigma, provide help and make

  • Summer of five transitions encourages innovation

    What if, instead of muting and storing your cell phone during a commander's call, you took it out of your pocket and began typing and texting in plain sight?At a commander's call hosted by Col. Michael Bob Starr, 7th Bomb Wing commander, that's exactly what happened.Starr invited Airmen of all ranks

  • 1st FW gains new commander

    U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Fesler assumed command of the 1st Fighter Wing from Brig. Gen. Kevin Huyck, during a change of command ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, July 10, 2015.More than 100 Airmen, including Maj. Gen. H.D. Polumbo Jr., 9th Air Force commander and presiding officer,

  • Gunfighters arrive for Red Flag 15-3

    Members of the 366th Fighter Wing arrived here, July 6, to begin preparations for Red Flag 15-3.Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States."It's great to be here at Nellis Air Force Base," said Maj. Jonathan Hutto, 366th FW chief of wing weapons

  • Minot B-52 sortie confirms regional commitment during Colombia mission

    A B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., embarked July 9 on a 16-hour, non-stop mission to Colombia.During the mission to the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility, which was closely coordinated with the Colombian Ministry of National

  • GPS: Twenty years of positioning, navigation, timing

    In the past, leaving the house without an atlas or map full of coordinates and colorful directions sometimes led to the driver leading their passengers through an abyss of twists and turns during a simple trip across town.However, those days came to an end with the explosion of the Global

  • Two CE civilians do their part, aid mission

    Paying attention to detail, showing initiative and going beyond the call of duty are aspirations of many Airmen and two Moody civilians were recently rewarded for excelling in all three July 8, here.Elvis Lane, 23d Civil Engineer Squadron pollution prevention manager, and Greg "Radar" Haugen, 23d

  • Wing recognizes top performers in AFAF campaign

    Col. Byron Anderson, 366th Fighter Wing vice commander, recognized airmen for their efforts in the 2015 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign here July 8.The AFAF is an annual effort to raise funds that go directly back to airmen from four different foundations: The Air Force Aid Society, The Air Force

  • Drilling Activity at Honduras Aguan Well Under Way

    Well-drilling activity by the 823rd Expeditionary RED HORSE Squadron, out of Hurlburt Field, Fla., is on track to be complete this week at the well site in Honduras Aguan, Honduras, as of July 7, 2015.The well, which is approximately 220 feet deep, is expected to produce between 35,000-45,000

  • 4th EMS AGE: Ground power maintains air dominance

    "No airpower without ground power"This is the motto of the 4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron's aerospace ground equipment Airmen. The AGE flight is comprised of more than 70 Airmen who provide maintenance through inspections and upkeep on equipment to support flightline operations."We provide the

  • 548th ISRG creates support initiative for Airmen by Airmen

    The 548th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group at Beale Air Force Base, California, collaborated with the 9th Medical Group and other supporting agencies to develop the Sustained Performance Enhancement and Resiliency (SPEaR) initiative, which assists ISR Airmen in maintaining an

  • New commander takes reins at USAFCENT

    Lt. Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. assumed command of U.S. Air Forces Central Command from Lt. Gen. John W. Hesterman III during a ceremony here June 29, 2015.The ceremony was officiated by U.S. Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, U.S. Central Command commander, who travelled to Shaw from his headquarters in

  • Western hemisphere Air Chiefs work together at annual CONJEFAMER

    United-Allied. This is the motto of the System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces, or SICOFAA. The organization is a collection of more than 20 air force leaders from across the Western Hemisphere. They met June 22-26 in Mexico City for a summit known as the Conference of American Air

  • Making a Splash: NCO Goes Deep to Re-Enlist

    A Tyndall Airman re-enlisted in a unique way recently, diving approximately 70 feet under water to swear in for another three and a half years of service.Technical Sgt. Robert Barnes, 325th Communications Squadron quality assurance NCO in charge, wanted his re-enlistment to be one he will always

  • STARBASE expands young minds

    Sixty soon-to-be fifth graders journeyed through the limitless skies of knowledge during the 2015 Science and Technology Academies Reinforcing Basic Aviation and Space Exploration, June 22 to 26.For nearly a quarter of a century, STARBASE has given children in North Carolina a deeper look at the

  • Hunters save lives through RPA Human Performance Team

    As the persistent demand for remotely piloted aircraft support increases, the burden on the Airmen who fly, maintain, and support these operations also increases often times leaving some questioning their ability to continue in this rewarding but highly stressful job.Providing disciplined

  • Ninth AF commander completes final F-16 flight

    Ninth Air Force commander Maj. Gen. H. D. Polumbo Jr., a fighter pilot for 34 years and a combat veteran of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, took his final flight in an F-16 Fighting Falcon last week as he nears the end of a long and distinguished Air Force career.Polumbo has served as the

  • Dyess Airmen participate in CAPEX

    Twenty Dyess Airmen from the 7th Munitions Squadron participated in the Pacific Air Forces' 2015 Combat Ammunition Production Exercise at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 31- June 6.CAPEX evaluates a host unit's mission readiness. It also provides training in mass, live munitions production

  • F-15E Strike Eagle students complete training at D-M

    Student pilots from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, have been training here since June 17.Fourteen F-15E Strike Eagles from the 334th Fighter Squadron, as well as pilots and Weapons Systems Officers, came to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base to complete the Surface Attack Tactics phase of

  • MILSTAR time capsule opened 20 years later

    In the spring of 1995, Offutt saw the completion of its state of the art Military Strategic and Tactical Relay facility, commonly referred to as MILSTAR.This was the world's first operational Air Force Command Post Terminal and was responsible for reliable, secure, survivable, jam resistant

  • Random Acts of Kindness

    "Our Security Forces members are tip of the spear when it comes to Holloman security and too often people forget that. Most people drive through the gate and say "I'm glad I'm not doing that job," when they should say "I'm glad they are doing that job," said Tech Sgt. Dominic Moless,

  • 31st TES F-35s take on Green Flag 15-08

    F-35A Lightning IIs from the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron played the U.S. Army's primary close air support platform during the latest iteration of the Green Flag exercise, GF 15-08, as the Air Force's program works toward its goal of declaring initial operational capability by the end of this

  • ACC commander tours CAP National Headquarters

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, toured Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, on Thursday and got an up-close look at the many missions of the Air Force auxiliary."Impressive. Thanks for what you guys are doing," Carlisle said

  • Ninth Air Force welcomes new command chief

    Chief Master Sgt. Frank H. Batten III reported for his first day of duty as the Ninth Air Force command chief at Shaw Air Force Base, May 16, 2015. As the command chief, Batten is responsible for advising the commander and staff on matters influencing the health, welfare, morale and effective

  • AFSOUTH Airmen make time to visit orphans, delivering gifts to those in need

    Up a winding mountain road through the mountains of Honduras, about an hour outside the city of Tegucigalpa, lays Casa de Corderitos, a small community of orphaned and neglected children.  This is where Airman from 12thAir Force (Air Forces Southern) decided to spend some of their downtime during a

  • AFSOUTH assessment team paves way to increase capabilities in Honduras

    A five-member assessment team from 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern), Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., and the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron from Travis Air Force Base, Cali., travelled to Honduras from June 15-19, 2015 to perform a three-day capabilities assessment  at several

  • 18th ASOG JTACs exercise joint efforts at DRAGON STRIKE

    "Cleared hot!" yelled the joint terminal attack controller (JTAC), sweat dripping from his sunburnt face.Within seconds, he hears the sound of 50-caliber rounds raining down on the target from an A-10C Thunderbolt II. As a billowing cloud of smoke and dust consumes his sight, he runs to his next

  • Spiritual doctors support Airmen

    They don't work in hospitals, wear lab coats or fix broken bones but they can heal hidden wounds. Some people may refer to them as pastors, while others consider them counselors. But these spiritual doctors are known to the military as chaplains.Chaplains work 24/7 to help Team Moody members cope in

  • 23d AMXS keeps A-10s flying during DRAGON STRIKE

    Team Moody sent more than 100 maintainers and 36 tons of cargo from the 23d Maintenance Group to Exercise DRAGON STRIKE to keep 10 A-10C Thunderbolt IIs ready for flight here, June 6-13.DRAGON STRIKE was a joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) oriented exercise including close air support (CAS),

  • Men's health month increases health awareness

    Every June, Men's Health Month is observed to help increase awareness of preventable health problems and aid with early detection and treatment of medical problems with men.With approximately 70 percent of the Air Force being male, it is imperative that all male Airmen maintain healthy lifestyles in

  • Team Dyess completes Linear Air Park restoration

    More than 120 Team Dyess volunteers completed a major restoration project of 36 aircraft June 12, finishing the refurbishment of the C-130E Hercules near the front gate at the Linear Air Park.Originally established through the Texas Museum of Military History in 1981, the park is a two-mile-long

  • USAF Weapons School JTAC graduates to receive hallowed patches

    Five Joint Terminal Attack Controllers are about to become the first enlisted U.S. Air Force Weapons School Weapons Instructor Course patch wearers.When the five graduate the JTAC WIC, they will receive diplomas during the school's class 15-A ceremony June 27. They will also be awarded the coveted

  • Airmen on the street: Father's Day

    With Father's Day fast approaching, the 99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs office set out to find out how Nellis Air Force Base members celebrate the holiday, what they think about it, and what their favorite childhood memories are of their fathers.

  • UEI Capstone date fast approaching

    Nearly two years ago, the base's Unit Effectiveness Inspection cycle began under the new Air Force Inspection System. AFIS was designed to improve performance, military discipline and management excellence up and down the chain of command, and allow commanders to shift their focus from inspection

  • TRICARE covers breast pump costs

    Tricare recently changed their policy and now covers manual, electric or hospital grade breast pumps with a prescription.Before the update, military members and their families were paying out of pocket for the products."Medical providers, and families alike, are excited for this new coverage to

  • The touch down before the stand up

    On June 16, 12 F-16 Fighting Falcons arrived at Holloman Air Force Base as part of the 314th Fighter Squadron stand up scheduled for July 14.The arrival of these aircraft not only signifies the new beginning for the 314th FS, but also a continuation in training the world's best F-16 fighter pilots

  • Tinker captain wins ACC award

    A pilot with the 552nd Operations Group has taken home the 2015 Airlift Tanker Association Young Leadership Award for Air Combat Command.Capt. Fernando Nicolalde had an impressive award package that included accomplishments from the last year, from his time as a flight commander for the Aircrew