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  • Perfectly wounded

    The Offutt Diversity Team hosted a National Disability Employment Awareness Month Lunch and Learn Oct. 28 at the Patriot Club with several guest speakers including two wounded warriors.The first of the four guest speakers was John Weinberg, a wounded warrior, who was medically retired in 2008 after

  • Raptors fly the Big Easy Skies

    No sooner did Tyndall's F-22 Raptors return from a successful mission in Europe, they took off again for an exercise in the Mardi Gras City.Over the past two weeks, 220 Tyndall Airmen participated in exercise Southern Strike at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Belle Chasse, La., just outside of

  • Creech improves resiliency, cares for spouses

    Families of Creech Airmen were recently honored for their sacrifices and contributions to the mission with a very special 'thank you' event.The United Service Organization of Las Vegas, along with various agencies around Creech Air Force Base, Nevada to include the Chaplain Corps, Creech Human

  • Creech revives IDS, aims to improve quality of life

    In an effort to improve quality of life for Airmen at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, the Integrated Delivery Service program has reemerged as of July 2015, to help serve the Airmen with issues in areas such as career field manning, financial troubles, resiliency, and quality of life concerns.The IDS

  • 633rd SFS Airmen, Hampton police train to enhance JBLE

    Driving on a military installation isn't a privilege many receive, and until recently, if a civilian or military motorist waspulled over for a driving infraction, the ticket was taken to the violator's first sergeant for repercussions. Now, civilian ticketed motorists will have to answer to a

  • Combat Shield ensures Strike Eagles ready for tomorrow's war

    The 4th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hosted members of the 16th Electronic Warfare Squadron from Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, during Combat Shield, Oct. 19-23.Combat Shield is an annual program aimed to provide operational combat Air Force units in Air Combat Command, a system-specific capability

  • Hardrock comes home

    More than 100 members of the 726th Air Control Squadron returned Oct. 18 from a deployment to Southwest Asia supporting multiple operations in the area.Since April, the 726th ACS, also known as Hardrock, provided support using various forms of communication and detection equipment across the areas

  • CES Civil War

    The 366th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted their 3rd annual CES Readiness Challenge on Oct. 15.10 teams comprised of Airmen and civilians from shops throughout CE got a look at the different careers within their squadron.The challenge tested wits and technical skills of participants in areas they

  • Nuclear Treaty Monitoring Center activates five new squadrons

    The Air Force Technical Applications Center here activated five newly-designated squadrons this week as the center takes steps to reorganize after becoming a wing equivalent in August 2014.The ceremonies were historic events for the center as well as the Air Force.  AFTAC was first organized in 1959

  • Golden Gate Guardian talks suicide

    Retired California Highway Patrol Officer Sergeant Kevin R. Briggs recently spoke to members of Team Offutt in the 557th Weather Wing Auditorium on his experiences with preventing suicide.During his 23 years as an officer, Briggs talked to hundreds of people attempting to jump off the Golden Gate

  • Hill commemorates F-35 arrival

    Hill and the Top of Utah community officially welcomed the F-35 Lightning II at a ceremony Oct. 14, an event that formally marked the beginning of F-35 operations for the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings.Members of the Utah congressional delegation, Lockheed Martin, and the Air Force addressed a crowd

  • Homecoming: Beale Airmen return from final MC-12W deployment

    Beale Air Force Base welcomed back airmen from the 427th and 306th Reconnaissance Squadrons after they completed the final Operation Enduring Freedom deployment to Afghanistan of the MC-12W Liberty on Oct. 13.This was the final MC-12W deployment from Beale and the MC-12W aircrew will be

  • COMACC praises Rapid Raptor Tyndall Airmen

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, visited Tyndall recently to personally thank the men and women who made the first ever Rapid Raptor to U. S. Air Forces in Europe training deployment happen."This deployment made a difference and it made a big impact," said Carlisle

  • EW Barn aims for 100 percent effective fleet

    For more than 25 years, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, has been home to the F-15E Strike Eagle; from day one when it was just getting airborne, to the high-tech bird it is today.The first production Strike Eagle, a dual-role fighter designed for air-to-air and air-to-ground

  • Firefighters: Training to protect

    Airmen jump to their feet as sirens blast throughout the building and proceed to their assigned trucks while a voice over head can be heard ..."Alarm medical emergency"Whether it's a real-world in-flight, medical, fire emergency or training for an emergency, this is the routine for the firefighters

  • Langley Airmen return from supporting ISIL airstrike missions

    Members of the 94th and 149th Fighter Squadrons returned to Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, after a six-month deployment to the Middle East.Approximately 200 members of the 1st and 192nd Fighter Wings, operating the F-22 Raptor, were assigned to United States Central Command as a part of a theater

  • ACC director of operations joins RPA family

    The Air Combat Command director of operations graduated from MQ-9 Reaper pilot training Sept. 15 from the 16th Training Squadron here.Major Gen. Thomas Deale joined the Remotely Piloted Aircraft community after completing four weeks of rigorous training to become an RPA pilot."General Deale's

  • New family support program offered at Holloman

    Holloman is now one of a few select bases chosen to participate in a one-year trial for a family support program called The Family Check-Up.The program went into effect July 13."It's an exciting new program," said Jerold Wiley, the outreach manager of the 49th Wing Family Advocacy. "It's going to

  • 357th FS, 22nd STS team up for austere landings

    Four A-10C Thunderbolt II pilots from the 357th Fighter Squadron conduct austere landing training at the National Training Center range at Fort Irwin, California, Sept. 22, while participating in Green Flag-West 15-10.The training involved the landing of A-10s on the unimproved surface of Bicycle

  • Rivet Joint crew earns 2015 General Jerome F. O'Malley Award

    The Air Force Association recently recognized an RC-135V/W Rivet Joint flying crew as the 2015 General Jerome F. O'Malley Award winners.Each year, the title is given to the best reconnaissance crew in the U.S. Air Force.The award's namesake was a U.S Air Force pilot who was stationed in several

  • Gold Star Mother's Day: Local mothers attend Arlington ceremony

    The Survivor Outreach Services and U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Center for Initial Military Training chapel staff at Fort Eustis, Virginia, teamed up with personnel from Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, to provide transportation for local Gold Star mothers to attend the 75th Annual

  • British JTACs benefit from training in U.S. desert

    Four joint tactical air controllers from the British Army and Royal Air Force trained at Barry M. Goldwater Range, Sept. 21-25.The frequent air traffic at the BMGR provided the JTACs with a fast track to becoming more proficient in their career field.British Armed Forces JTACs are the link between

  • Creech photojournalist wins DoD photography challenge

    Tech. Sgt. Nadine Barclay, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing NCO in charge of public affairs took 1st place in the 2015 San Diego Shoot Off Ken Hackman Challenge Sept. 25-27, 2015, in San Diego.The shoot off was a four day photography workshop which gathers professional photographers, judges,

  • 'Yukla two-seven' Airmen remembered on 20th anniversary of crash

    On September 22, 1995 an E-3 Sentry airborne early warning aircraft went down at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska, killing all 24 American and Canadian airmen aboard.Two decades later, their memories live on and still inspire members of "America's Wing," according to Col. David Gaedecke, commander

  • Unit strives for excellence despite low retention

    The 432nd Maintenance Group has members from 20 different Air Force Specialty Codes and is responsible for maintaining the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper. The increasing demand for remotely piloted aircraft has placed significant stressors on the people who make it all work.For some, the fast-paced

  • 74th EFS weapons bring thunder to Estonia

    When a pilot locks in on a target and fires, the mission is complete. Whether that mission takes place during training at home or in a deployed location, the Airmen responsible for loading those weapons know it's all about teamwork, trust and cohesion.It is that mentality the 74th Expeditionary

  • Nellis holds first NCO induction ceremony

    The first NCO induction ceremony at Nellis AFB was held recently at the Thunderbird hangar here Sept. 18.There were approximately 380 staff sergeant selects in attendance, not including Airmen assigned to Creech Air Force Base."When I first got to Nellis AFB I found out that we didn't do (NCO

  • Air Combat Command participates in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland air show

    A U-2 "Dragon Lady" with aid from 9th Reconnaissance Wing Airmen conducted flyovers over an air show at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, and over the Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sep. 19, 2015. Also in attendance for the air show was the Air Force's aerial demonstration

  • 598th RANS reactivates after seven decades

    After more than six months of planning, the transition of Detachment 1 into the 598th Range Squadron took place on Sept. 22, at Avon Park Air Force Range, Fla.After approximately 70 years, the 598th RANS formerly known as the 598th Bombardier Squadron reactivated and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kevin

  • In memory of the missing

    The Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Remembrance Week was held, Sept. 14-17, here to remind Airmen of those who served as POW/MIAs.Every year, POW/MIA Remembrance Week is held to pay respect to the POWs or MIA's who did not return home from war."There are so many people who have served before us,

  • Flying Tigers land in Estonia

    Twelve A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and approximately 350 Airmen from the 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron arrived at Amari Air Base, Estonia September 21, as part of a theater security package deployment in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.The Airmen and aircraft, deployed from the 23d Wing out of

  • 357th FS trains at Green Flag-West

    More than 100 Airmen and eight A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, arrived at Nellis AFB to participate in Green Flag-West 15-10 from Sept. 13-25.Green Flag-West is an advanced, realistic, and relevant air-to-surface training exercise, preparing joint and coalition

  • U-2 Dragon Lady takes center stage during Air Force celebrations

    For 60 years the U-2 "Dragon Lady" has been providing high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance for national decision-makers enabling them to make educated decisions regarding the security and safety of the United States. Throughout 2015, the U. S. Air Force has been celebrating

  • Moody to support Operation Atlantic Resolve

    Team Moody announced today, 12 A-10C Thunderbolt IIs are scheduled to deploy as part of a Theater Security Package in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.Approximately 300 Airmen and support equipment will deploy to bases across Europe with the A-10s from the 23rd Wing.U.S. Air Force Col. Mark

  • Beale conducts 'fini' flight for MC-12W Liberty

    Beale Airmen conducted a "fini" flight in the MC-12W Liberty at Beale Air Force Base, California, Sept. 16, 2015.A fini flight is an aviation tradition that can be traced back to the Vietnam War era.  It honors aircrew members or an aircraft model in a final flight at a particular location.Airmen

  • COMACC talks 5th-generation warfare, innovation at AFA

    Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, addressed advances in fifth-generation warfare and the importance of delivering cutting-edge technology during day two of the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition.For an audience of Airmen, civic leaders,

  • Oldest Rocketeer turns 100

    Airmen from the 336th Fighter Squadron Rocketeers traveled to Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sept. 3, for the 100th birthday celebration of the oldest surviving Rocketeer fighter pilot, retired 1st Lt. William "Bill" Corbett Slade.The celebration was an opportunity for six Rocketeers to learn about their

  • Take action: September is National Preparedness Month

    September is National Preparedness Month, and Air Combat Command encourages Airmen, civilians and their families to be prepared for emergencies and disasters at all times.This year's theme is "Don't wait. Communicate. Make your emergency plan today," and each week of the month is dedicated to

  • COMACC visits battlefield Airmen at Pope AAF

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, met with battlefield Airmen assigned to the 18th Air Support Operations Group during a visit here Sept. 9.Carlisle's visit included mission briefings and equipment demonstrations by 18th ASOG units including the 682nd Air Support

  • New trainer provides huge benefits for Compass Call crews

    After nearly five years in the works, the 55th Electronic Combat Group's EC-130 Compass Call flight deck simulator went fully operational in June.The new $35 million weapons system trainer allows 55th ECG aircrew and maintenance members to perform multiple types of annual training without ever

  • Creech Airmen participate in CPIP to improve the RPA enterprise

    Creech Airmen and families were the first to participate in the initial stage of Air Combat Command's new Culture and Process Improvement Program here, Sept. 10 and 11, 2015.The CPIP teams will visit 12 Air Force active duty, Reserve and National Guard bases and was established to target and develop

  • COMACC visits Seymour Johnson AFB, talks priorities, future

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, visited Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Sept. 8-9, to further immerse himself in the 4th Fighter Wing's mission and one of its most prominent quality of life programs, the "Make It Better" initiative.During the

  • Special mission aviator earns coveted award

    Staff Sgt. Sven Raemer, a special mission aviator assigned to the 34th Weapons Squadron, was recently awarded the Staff Sgt. Henry "Red" Erwin Outstanding Enlisted Aircrew Member Airman of the Year Award.The annual award is given to an enlisted aircrew member for their outstanding accomplishments

  • Seymour Johnson AFB remembers 9/11

    A 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony was held Sept. 11, at the main fire station on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina to mark the 14-year anniversary since the terrorist attacks of 2001.More than 150 members of the base and local community attended this year's event, which featured a slideshow

  • JTACs train at Poinsett

    The 20th Operations Support Squadron Poinsett Electronic Combat Range hosted the U.S. Army Special Operations Command during joint terminal attack controller training in Wedgefield, South Carolina, Aug. 31 through Sept. 3.The training was conducted by USASOC JTAC's with help from the 20th Fighter

  • Operation Llama Fury: Joint base training aims to standardize AFSC

    Explosive ordnance disposal Airmen from three bases descended upon Seymour Johnson Air Force Base for a training exercise, Aug. 24-28.Teams from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Moody and Andrews Air Force Bases participated in Operation Llama Fury, where teams competed against each other to promote

  • Defense Secretary Ash Carter visits Nellis

    Defense Secretary (Dr.) Ash Carter visited the base Aug. 26 to observe Red Flag 15-4 operations and speak to Airmen and coalition partners about the future of the force and innovation.While at Nellis Air Force Base, the secretary visited the 414th Combat Training Squadron, toured the Combined Air

  • 513th Air Control Group flies in Joint Task Force Exercise

    Reservists from the 513th Air Control Group returned home Aug. 27 from Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, where they provided Airborne Warning and Control System support to the Navy's Joint Task Force Exercise off the coast of Southern California.The exercise, led by the Navy's

  • 4th CES leads the way in energy

    The 4th Civil Engineer Squadron was recently awarded the 2015 Federal Energy & Water Management award, which recognizes individuals and organizations for significant contributions to energy and water efficiency within the federal government.The 4th CES began their journey back in 2014 by recognizing

  • Tinker aircrews take part in Red Flag exercise

    Members of Tinker Air Force Base's 552nd Air Control Wing proved their mettle during an intense simulated combat training exercise that took place July 13 through July 31.The 960th Airborne Air Control Squadron "Vikings," 552nd Air Control Network Squadron and 552nd Maintenance Group returned July

  • First operational F-35As arrive at Hill AFB

    The Air Force ushered in a new era of combat air power today as Hill Air Force Base received the service's first two operational F-35As.Hill's active duty 388th Fighter Wing and Reserve 419th Fighter Wing will be the first combat-coded units to fly and maintain the Air Force's newest

  • 366th Fighter Wing earns Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

    Located 45 minutes southeast of Boise, Idaho, Mountain Home Air Force Base may seem like a sleepy small town installation. Most people probably would not expect this secluded base to be host to one of the most outstanding units in the Air Force. The men and women of the 366th Fighter Wing recently

  • The Eagle has Landed: F-15 Eagle finds new home

    Air Force aircraft that can no longer be flown are usually sent to the boneyard at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. Those lucky enough to avoid this fate, may get the chance to become training tools or static displays to be enjoyed for many years to come.Tyndall has been working hand-in-hand

  • JBLE completes deployment readiness exercise

    U.S. Service members completed a Phase I Deployment Readiness Exercise at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, Aug. 24-28, 2015.The exercise, which took place over the course of the week, simulated a mass deployment of the 633rd Air Base Wing and assessed its ability to rapidly deploy to an

  • Polish, US demonstrate 'Stronger Together' at Lask

    Four U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft, two F-22 Raptors and one C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft arrived at Łask Air Base, Poland, Aug. 31, 2015. The Airmen and aircraft are in Poland for separate flying training events with allies to demonstrate the countries' shared commitment to

  • WSEP Outstanding performers

    During the recent Air-Ground Weapons Systems Evaluation Program, also known as Combat Hammer, Aug. 3-7, 2015, some Airmen distinguished themselves above their peers in both maintenance and aircrew operations.These four Airmen of the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, Staff Sgt. Charlie Loper,

  • Operation That's My Dress hits Las Vegas

    For many women, the daily grind of military life can sometimes take its toll, leaving some feeling like they could use a day to get pampered; however, looking like a million bucks often comes at a cost not everyone can afford.But that is where the Las Vegas USO has stepped in, providing a day of

  • Red Flag 15-4 marks 40th year anniversary

    From its inception in 1975, Red Flag exercises have tested military members' combat capabilities in air, space and cyberspace. Red Flag 15-4, which concluded here Aug.28, will close out the 40th anniversary of Red Flag.Col. Jeffrey Weed, 414th Combat Training Squadron commander, expressed his

  • NCO finds calling by helping others

    Is this the job for me? Did I pick the right career field? One might find themselves asking this question throughout their Air Force career. If this question arises, don't fret, there are several viable options an Airman has to expand their careers without having to leave the Air Force.Tech Sgt.

  • New program aimed to improve MQ-1/9 community begins at ACC

    The initial stage of Air Combat Command's new program, the Culture and Process Improvement Program, began here, Aug. 21, and is designed to take place across 12 Air Force active duty, reserve and National Guard bases.The CPIP was established to target and develop methods of improvement for concerns

  • Airmen weather through Marine tactics course

    -- Aircraft ranging from bombers to fighters to helicopters all have one similarity between them that can be either friend or foe.Mother Nature.But one specialized group of Airmen is able to tell whether service members are dealing with friendly forces or one of its most deadliest foes. Amongst

  • F-22 inaugural deployment to Europe

    Four F-22 Raptors, one C-17 Globemaster III, and approximately 60 Airmen arrived at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to train with allied air forces and U.S. services through mid-September.This first-ever F-22 training deployment to Europe is funded by the European Reassurance Initiative, and provides

  • US Airman recognized as 'hero' in Paris

    U.S. Ambassador to France, Jane D. Hartly, recognized Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone for his actions in saving countless lives during a terrorist attack aboard a train headed toward Paris Aug. 21."We often use the word hero, and in this case I know that word has never been more appropriate," Hartley

  • AF Senior leaders give State of the Air Force address

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III held a State of the Air Force address at the Pentagon, Aug. 24.The first topic of discussion was about Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone's heroic actions aboard a train in France. James briefed that

  • Historic fighter squadron celebrates 98th birthday

    One of America's oldest fighter squadrons celebrated its 98th birthday at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, Aug. 20, 2015.The 94th Fighter Squadron, which dates back to World War I, was originally organized at Kelly Field, Texas, before being re-designated to Langley in June 1975. The squadron is

  • Air Force extends SAPR services to AF civilians

    The Air Force released a policy memo today allowing Air Force civilian employees who are victims of sexual assault to file restricted and unrestricted reports with their installation's sexual assault response coordinator.The policy is effective immediately and allows SARCs and sexual assault

  • 71st FTS 'Ironmen' return to Langley

    U.S. Air Force Airmen, former Service members and families welcomed the 71st Fighter Squadron "Ironmen" back to Joint Base Langley-Eustis during a reactivation ceremony here, Aug. 21.Deactivated in 2010, the historic fighter squadron will continue its legacy of excellence, but shift its focus from

  • New Horizons medical personnel provide emergency assistance in mass casualty

    U.S. Air Force medical personnel treated mass causality incident victims at the Dr. Salvador Parades Hospital in Trujillo, Honduras, Aug. 10, 2015.The incident involved 14 Honduran army soldiers from the 15th Battalion who were injured in an explosion at their base said a Honduran army official.The

  • From throttle to brakes ACMS maintainers make RPA missions possible

    Imagine a wire entangled room laden with the sound of humming computer drives, or a crowded air-conditioned ground control station dimly lit by the glow of computer screens. In these locations one might also find Airmen of the 432nd Aircraft Communications Maintenance Squadron attending to one of

  • Honduran air force members glean valuable knowledge from NDI technicians

    Five members from the Honduran air force teamed up with 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) and the 355th Equipment Maintenance Squadron for a subject matter expert exchange from Aug. 16-22, 2015.  The exchange focused primarily on a variety of nondestructive inspections lab processes."The NDI lab

  • RPA Airmen save time, money with new NDI technology

    Non-destructive inspection (NDI) technicians assigned to the 432nd Maintenance Squadron at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada are among the first Airmen to receive training on a new technology used to maintain and fix remotely piloted aircraft and parts.The Q-800 Portable Shearography System equipment or

  • Holloman receives Pete Taylor Partnership of Excellence Award

    Holloman received the Pete Taylor Partnership of Excellence Award on Aug. 18, from the Military Child Education Coalition for their participation in the Otero STEM program.STEM provides specific education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to children in real-world applications.The

  • 25th Air Force commander visits Beale

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Bradford "B.J." Shwedo, 25th Air Force commander, visited Beale Air Force Base, California, Aug. 12, for the first time after assuming command of the 25th Air Force. During the visit, Shwedo was familiarized with the 9th Reconnaissance Wing mission. The 25th Air Force

  • Continuing evolution: 75 years of Nellis History

    Closing in on its 75th anniversary, Nellis Air Force Base has stood the test of time. Although the Las Vegas Army Air Field opened in 1941, the base's roots can be traced back to a little over a decade earlier when a new airfield opened in the barren desert of Las Vegas.Pop Simon, a local fuel