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  • PJs meet Open House heart attack patient

    Six pararescuemen from the 48th Rescue Squadron were able to meet the man whose life they saved.Russell Korne, a Phoenix resident, suffered a heart attack on April 12 while he and his wife were walking past the 48th RQS display during the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona event . Six PJs and two

  • Survival by Luck

    It started on Sept. 1, 1939, more than 2,000 tanks and over 1,000 planes, broke through Polish defenses along the border and advanced on Warsaw. Within weeks the Polish army was defeated.Pawel Lichter, a survivor of the German invasion of Poland, shared his life story with the members of 12th Air

  • Team JSTARS reaches 100,000-hour flying milestone

    When a car surpasses 100,000 miles, it may be time to get a new one. But when Team JSTARS flew past the 100,000-hour mark Wednesday above Afghanistan, it reinforced the importance of its mission - supporting the Defense Department's combatant commanders since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks - both at

  • Tablet technology to aid maintenance Airmen

    Airmen assigned to the 20th Maintenance Group began testing iPads in place of laptop "tough-books" to view their technical orders on April 28.A 10-member pilot test team assigned to Air Combat Command Directorate of Logistics arrived here to aid in the testing of the iPads and log findings.Technical

  • Taking a progressive stand against sexual assault

    In response to what has been called a "crisis within the ranks" by leaders within the Department of Defense, a variety of new sexual assault programs and initiatives have been sought out and employed in recent months and years.The improvements are centered on sexual assault prevention as well as

  • Members from 12th AF Participate in Joint Combat Search and Rescue Exercise

    Air Force Active Duty members assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base along with members from the Air and Army National Guard, put their search and rescue skills to the test during a Combat Search and Rescue exercise in the rocky terrain of Arizona's west desert April 29.Military personnel from

  • Vehicle maintenance team keeps BDF, US engineers on track

    A team of five U.S. Air Force vehicle maintainers are working diligently to ensure Belize Defence Force and U.S. military engineers have the working machinery they need to complete construction projects on schedule. Wear and tear happens, especially in the fast-paced construction environment seen on

  • 5 Airmen LEAD to USAFA

    The U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., will welcome five members of the Desert Lightning Team into the Leaders Encouraging Airmen Development program. Senior Airman Thomas R. Nguyen and Airman 1st Class Torrence R. Rees, both from the 755th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, will enter

  • Beale pays tribute to fallen Airmen

    Team Beale honored four Airmen including two Beale Airmen who died in support of Operation Enduring Freedom during a memorial service at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., April 25.Capt. Reid K. Nishizuka, Capt. Brandon L. Cyr, Staff Sgt. Richard A. Dickson and Staff Sgt. Daniel N. Fannin were killed

  • Building relationships through Exercise ANGEL THUNDER

    The largest personnel recovery exercise in the world helps foster international relationships by combining joint, coalition, and interagency partners.Exercise ANGEL THUNDER is an annual exercise that supports the DoD's training requirements for personnel recovery, but also helps in building trust

  • Hill's F-16s take first flights alongside F-35s

    F-16 pilots from Hill's 419th and 388th Fighter Wings took to the skies here this morning for their first training missions alongside the F-35A Lightning II, the Air Force's newest fighter aircraft.Hill's F-16s flew air-to-air combat training missions with F-35As assigned to Eglin's 33rd Fighter

  • Medical experts evaluate air transportable clinic

    The 99th Medical Group took part in an Air Force pilot unit review program April 21 to 25 to evaluate the next generation forward deployable Utilis Air Transportable Clinic for future world-wide contingencies, disasters or emergencies. The ATC can support 300 to 500 patients requiring outpatient

  • Dyess receives second upgraded B1

    The second operational B-1B Lancer with the integrated Battle Station upgrade has arrived here at Dyess.The B-1 landed here May 7, 2014, and is the second in a series of upgraded aircraft. The B-1B, which was re-designed in the 1980s from the original 1970's B-1A, is now under a fleet-wide upgrade

  • Holocaust, Nazi Germany survivor shares life story

    Members of Team Seymour and the local community filled Heritage Hall to pay tribute and recognize Holocaust Remembrance Day during an event on base, April 28, which featured a Holocaust survivor who shared his journey from oppression to freedom. The event also had a museum arrangement displaying

  • Team Seymour stands down during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    The 4th Fighter Wing held the first of its two Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program (SAPR) Stand-down days this year, April 25, during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which is observed annually in April.SAPR Stand-down day, an Air Force wide initiative, focuses on preventing sexual

  • Rep. Tom Cole visits AF Reserve's only AWACS unit

    Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., visited the 513th Air Control Group at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., April 18 as part of a base-wide tour to hear the accomplishments of and issues facing military units at the base.The 513th is an Air Force Reserve unit stationed at Tinker and is the only reserve unit to

  • Medic, part-time construction worker, student: Deployed Airman does it all

    She stands on top of scaffolding at a school addition construction site in Belize, profusely sweating from spending more than 12 hours per day out in the sun, fatigued from laying block after cement block and covered from head to toe in dust and debris. You might think that she has spent every day

  • Tutoring anywhere, anytime

    The Department of Defense is funding a program for younger military dependents to help further their education.Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families is a program available to grades K-12 students in eligible military families that provides expert tutoring and homework help at no cost."Tutor.com

  • 4th CMS propulsion flight: keeping Eagles soaring, engines screaming

    With more than 90 F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, aircraft maintenance is a huge undertaking for Team Seymour Airmen. With Seymour Johnson's four fighter squadrons, and factoring in each of the wing's 90 aircraft has two jet engines, one can see how busy a day in the life of an

  • Dyess receives first-of-its kind $26 million C-130J simulator

    The 317th Airlift Group held a dedication ceremony for a new $26 million C-130J simulator here April 22, 2014.Dyess is the first installation to receive this modern C-130J simulator with Vital-10 technology. Vital-10 is an advanced visual display package with a higher resolution and a more realistic

  • Deployed AWACS squadron flies 4,000th combat sortie

    On April 5, the 968th Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron flew their 4,000th combat sortie, a milestone that began in 2007."This accomplishment is not only a testament to the aircrews and staff that have rotated through the AOR, but also a phenomenal feat for AWACS maintainers," said Air

  • Walking on her own

    At two-years-old, she still wasn't walking and suffered from balance and coordination issues. Due to a variety of medical conditions, caring for her was a 24-hour, 7-day a week job. The family needed help, but didn't know where to turn. In time, it came to the family's attention that she needed

  • IOC declared for 95th Fighter Squadron

    One of the fiercest fighter squadrons in Air Force history took another step toward its return and inched closer to its ability to project airpower dominance wherever America needs it. Col. David E. Graff, 325th Fighter Wing commander, declared the 95th Fighter Squadron Initial Operational

  • ACC completes AFNET migration

    During these fiscally challenging times, saving money is at the top of the Air Force's priority list. With the recent Air Force network (AFNET) migration, the Air Force is doing just that. The goal of the migration is to collapse base, major command, field operating agency, direct reporting unit and

  • Beale boasts best Environmental Restoration Program in Air Force

    The hard work of Beale's Environmental Restoration Program team has paid off, earning them the 2013 U.S. Air Force Gen. Thomas D. White Installation Award for Environmental Restoration Program Excellence. Beale was selected for this award by a panel of peers in restoration, who believe Beale has the

  • Airman consumed by alcohol fights back

    (Editor's note: This is the second article in a series highlighting the dangers of drinking and driving, alcohol abuse, and the negative effects those behaviors can have on someone's life. The Airman in this article wishes to share his story in effort to prevent it from happening in the future, but

  • PJs rapidly respond during Open House

    Six pararescuemen assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron were first responders at a scene during D-M's Thunder and Lightning over Arizona event on April 12.During the event, an individual suddenly had a heart attack and fell over. The episode happened directly in front of the 48th RQS display, which

  • Last four 95th FS Raptors arrive

    The last four F-22 Raptors arrived from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., April 8, completing the 95th Fighter Squadron and making Tyndall AFB the largest contingent of the 5th generation jet in the world."It was exciting to see the aircraft land," Maj. Mark Donohue, 95th FS director of operations. "It

  • TACP Airmen remember fallen brothers

    Airmen in the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) career field make many sacrifices. Sometimes, it's the ultimate sacrifice. Those TACP members may be gone, but they are not forgotten.The U.S. Air Force TACP Association recently held their third annual 24-hour run challenge to honor, remember and

  • Link 16: The B-1B's future link to the battle field

    During a speech in 1989, former President Ronald Regan discussed his thoughts on the Soviet Union's philosophies of the time and said, "Information is the oxygen of the modern age... it seeps through the walls topped by barbed wire, it wafts across the electrified, booby-trapped borders. Breezes of

  • April 8 - Pulse on AF force management

    A limited number of Airmen who received notice that their previously approved applications for early retirement had been declined will be given the option to retire if they still desire to do so, officials announced April 8."We are aware that some Airmen received erroneous (temporary early

  • Dyess, Abilene firefighters train together to keep blaze under control

    Firefighters from the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron and Abilene Airport Fire Department participated in live fire training here April 2 and 3.The purpose of live fire training is to evaluate and improve firefighting capabilities on various types of aircraft fires."In this live fire training, we use

  • 4 FW teams with local community to tackle child abuse

    Members of the 4th Fighter Wing joined Wayne County officials for a Child Abuse Prevention Proclamation Ceremony, April 8, in downtown Goldsboro, N.C.Col. Jeannie Leavitt, 4 FW commander, along with key community members, signed a city proclamation declaring the start of National Child Abuse

  • Team Seymour welcomes Airmen home

    Nearly 300 Airmen and several F-15 Strike Eagles assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing, returned here during the week, from a deployment to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing in Southwest Asia.Following their return, service members were reunited with their loved ones during a reception ceremony on the

  • Air Force Wounded Warrior Trials begin

    Wounded warriors joined together here April 7 to celebrate the opening ceremonies of the first ever Air Force trials competition at the Warrior Fitness Center.The trials are an adaptive sports camp used to identify which athletes will be selected as members of the Air Force Warrior Games team and

  • 'Life of a Warrior' strengthens resiliency pillars

    There are many different workout programs available, but most are concentrated on just the physical fitness only. Very few fitness platforms focus on the whole-person concept to include the physical, mental, social and spiritual pillars of resiliency. Luckily, the Life of a Warrior practiced on

  • AF updates officer, enlisted voluntary force management eligibility lists

    Select Airmen in specific categories who were not formerly eligible for fiscal year 2014 force management voluntary separation are now being offered voluntary separation. These individuals will not be subject to involuntary programs in fiscal 2014.Officers from 33 Air Force specialty codes by year

  • 7th SFS Airmen assist local law enforcement during bomb threat downtown

    Military working dog handlers from the 7th Security Forces Squadron responded to a bomb threat April 3 in downtown Abilene, Texas.An individual called the operator at the old Taylor County Courthouse stating a bomb was in the building. Since the Abilene Police Department and the Taylor County

  • Wounded Warrior Air Force trials to begin at Nellis

    The 2014 Warrior Games Selection Camp will begin April 7 at Nellis AFB.The trials will last until April 11, where wounded warriors will compete in various events to see if they can make the U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior team."We have close to 100 athletes coming from across the United States to

  • Holloman's new combat chapter

    Since the beginning of its existence in the 1940s as the Alamogordo Army Air Field, Holloman Air Force Base has housed historic aircraft such as the B-17 Fortress, the F-117 Nighthawk and the F-22 Raptor. On April 1, a new page was added to the Holloman history books as the arrival of the first F-16

  • myPers is one-stop shop for civilian personnel support

    myPers, the Air Force official online source for personnel policy, information and day-to-day transactions, empowers civilian employees to manage their careers."This resource can save employees an infinite amount of time by providing direct online access to answers and valuable information about

  • 571st MSAS advisers participate in discussions, partnership building in Chile

    U.S. Airmen, including two from the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron, are on a temporary duty assignment in Santiago, Chile, this week to participate in discussions and build partnerships with counterparts from air forces throughout Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Lt. Col.

  • Centralized info hub stands up at AOC

    A centralized hub meant to streamline operational information stood up here March 24, to enhance senior leadership's situational awareness about all non-aerial events that could affect Air Forces Northern.The AFNORTH Domestic Operations Desk (DOMOPS) will be manned by force protection professionals,

  • AFRCC helps save seven lives after Washington mudslide

    The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center stepped in to help local authorities after a massive mudslide left several residents injured, trapped or missing in Snohomish County, Wash.At approximately 3:30 p.m. March 22, the AFRCC received a call from a 911 call center in Darrington, Wash., requesting

  • Carolina Hurricanes honor 4 FW Airman at Military Appreciation Day

    The National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes recognized Senior Airman William Harris, 4th Communications Squadron cyber operations technician and the 4th Fighter Wing's Airman of the Year, during a Military Appreciation Day, March 16, in Raleigh, N.C.Harris was nominated by his squadron for his

  • Changing the way we inspect

    The 355th Fighter Wing became the fifth fighter wing in Air Combat Command to be evaluated under the new unit effectiveness inspection program. A UEI is an inspection that was implemented in August 2013 and combines consolidated unit inspections and operational readiness inspections into one

  • Belizean, US officials make final preparations for Corozal MEDRETES

    Belizean government and U.S. military officials met March 24 to discuss final preparations for the upcoming New Horizons medical readiness training exercises, or MEDRETES, in the Corozal region in Belize. Belizean and military medical providers will use the MEDRETES as an opportunity to learn from

  • Dyess Airmen witness effects of drunk driving

    Airmen from the 317th Airlift Group witnessed the effects of drunk driving firsthand during their quarterly Comprehensive Airman Fitness event here March 21. CAF events help Airmen, their families and Air Force civilians be more resilient and assist them in dealing with stressors of military life.

  • FIDAE Air Show, subject matter expert exchanges kick-off in Chile

    Chilean President Michelle Bachelet presided over a ceremony today officially marking the start of FIDAE 2014, one of the largest international trade and air shows in the world, being held in Santiago, Chile, March 25 to 30.Hundreds attended the ceremony which took place among a sea of military and

  • Team Seymour recognizes 2014 Spouse of the Year

    Each year, a military spouse is awarded the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Spouse of the Year, in appreciation of their contribution to the base and the local community. This year's recipient, Billiejean Rogers, was recognized for her work with spouses and families of deployed Airmen. "Billiejean is

  • Air Force's secure healthcare messaging, MiCare, now fully implemented

    The Air Force has recently completed implementation of its secure healthcare-messaging system, MiCare, to all 76 of its medical treatment facilities worldwide.As of March 1, more than 360,000 Air Force healthcare beneficiaries and 2,300 providers have signed up for this service, which allows the

  • New tool provides Offutt maintainers with just the right blend

    A new tool no bigger than a yard stick is making work a lot easier for maintenance professionals in the 55th Wing who are responsible for keeping Offutt aircraft flying. It also stands to save the Air Force hundreds of thousands of dollars.The 55th Wing, the largest wing in Air Combat Command,

  • MHAFB essential to multinational warfare training

    Imagine being trapped behind enemy lines in hostile territory with nowhere to go. The intelligence briefs about the threats in the area begin to resonate in your mind. The enemy is rapidly approaching your position, and your intestinal fortitude is tested. As you prepare for the worst, your military

  • Red Flag 14-2 ends; SJ Airmen return home

    Following two weeks of non-stop operations, more than 200 members of the 4th Fighter Wing returned home from participating in Red Flag 14-2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. from March 1-14.As the host unit for the exercise, the 336th Fighter Squadron sent 14 F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft along with

  • Moody hosts WWII veterans

    How far would someone go to bring booze to the party? For one World War II pilot, the answer is round-trip from Italy to Tunisia in his P-38 Lightning fighter plane. All was going according to plan until, mid-flight, tragedy struck. After retrieving the goods and on his way back to Italy, the

  • 82nd ATRS helps rescue boaters

    Tyndall Airmen helped locate a boat in distress March 14, 30 miles south of Cape San Blas, Fla.The 82nd Aerial Target Squadron team was on an E-9A Widget completing their mission when they received a distress call indicating there was a vessel taking in water with four men on board happening in

  • Airman receives Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor

    An Airman received the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor March 11 at Naval Support Activity Panama City, Fla. for providing rescue to soldiers surrounded by improvised explosive devices.Lt. Gen. Bradley A. Heithold, United States Special Operations Command vice commander, presented the cross to

  • Air Force continues force management programs

    Air Force leaders announced a resumption of all force management programs March 15 following a recently discussed strategic pause."After providing senior leadership a chance to evaluate the programs and assess our early progress, we are ready to resume immediate processing of voluntary applications

  • Changes coming to deployed Airman pay

    Starting June 1, Airmen deployed to several locations will see significant changes to pay programs. The biggest change includes the discontinuation of imminent danger pay, or IDP, in multiple countries.The DOD-wide announcement impacts Airmen deployed to 15 countries."The IDP recertification process

  • Air Force-Wide BAH recertification

    An Air Force-wide Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) recertification for Airmen currently receiving with-dependant Rate BAH began March 1 and is scheduled to be completed by December 2014.Master Sgt. Danny Avery, 633rd Comptroller Squadron financial services officer, said after discrepancies were

  • Gunfighter Flag promotes international interoperability

    The multi-national combat exercise Gunfighter Flag continued today with continuous training in order to prepare multiple coalition joint terminal attack controller teams and proficiency training for aircrews.Airmen from the 366th Operations Group, 366th Maintenance Group and 266th Range Squadron

  • Airmen helping Airmen

    Team Dyess held a luncheon March 3, to kick-off the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign. This campaign consists of four different charities that raise money to support active duty, retirees, reservists, guard members and dependents through financial stresses. Hardships can occur at any time in

  • JBLE hosts Canadian Air Cadets, strengthens international bonds

    U.S. Service members from Joint Base Langley-Eustis hosted more than 100 Royal Canadian Air Cadets from the 180th Mosquito Squadron, 173rd Tiger Squadron and the 342nd Bedford Lions Squadron March 12 and 13.The tours on each installation showed the Canadian units the U.S. military mission, teaching

  • Top training, realistic combat threats - warriors made on Idaho soil

    Red smoke bellows from the hilltop as Marines and Air Force combat controllers barrel out the back of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter.Moments later, the relatively calm desert sky erupts with booms as two F-15E Strike Eagles "attack" the air assault as an exercise contesting enemy force.More Strike

  • ACC command chief visits team Dyess

    Chief Master Sgt. Richard Parsons, Air Combat Command command chief,  visited here March 5, 2014.Click here to view the photo slideshow.

  • Think first, post later

    A multitude of social media platforms has made sharing every aspect of life easy, immediate and permanent. Because of this, and the rate information spreads through the internet, U.S. military members must ensure to think before they post.Leaders at Joint Base Langley-Eustis have made it a point to

  • New nutrition: MCAHC tips on health

    In the Department of Defense Total Force Fitness diagram, nutrition represents one of the eight main concepts of fitness. National Nutrition Month takes place during March, and Service members looking to improve their nutritional fitness have options to change their habits in healthy, easy-to-manage

  • Langley captain helps save local family

    On the evening of Feb. 11, 2014, a family was driving to their home in Suffolk, Va., when the driver, London Dubois, lost control of the vehicle and plummeted into a retention pond. A nearby resident scrambled toward the vehicle desperate to help the family trapped within.Fortunately, a U.S Air

  • Air Force officials announce FY15 force structure changes

    Air Force officials released force structure changes today resulting from the fiscal year 2015 President's Budget announced March 4..To ensure the service successfully transitions to a leaner force that remains ready, the Air Force plans to remove almost 500 aircraft across the inventories of all

  • Firefighters get refresher on crash recovery rescue of vintage aircraft

    Members of the 355th Fire Emergency Services flight engaged in crash recovery rescue training on the flightline here Feb. 27. The training was in preparation for the several different aircraft that attended this year's Heritage Flight as well as those that will be present for D-M's open house in

  • SJ teen recognized as Youth of the Year

    Sitting in front of three judges, she had her doubts about the outcome; she stated a strong case, but the opposition was just as tough. She didn't think she was going to win."I was absolutely shocked," she said of the verdict. "It probably would not have been very professional to get out of my chair

  • Raptor crews preserve mission through adversity

    Four F-22 Raptors in transient from Savannah Ga. to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, were diverted here March 1. The Raptors were diverted due to a complication in meeting with their refueling tanker. "When the Hickam birds were coming in, it just so happened that we had F-22 crew chiefs

  • Air Force presents FY 15 budget request

    The Air Force presented its fiscal year 2015 President's Budget request today, following similar briefings by the Department of Defense and its sister services.The FY 15 budget request repositions the force to focus on future challenges and opportunities, while continuing to recover readiness lost

  • Retention recommendation forms critical for ERB, QFRB eligibles

    Commanders and senior raters of enlisted Airmen slated to meet the quality force review board in May or an enlisted retention board in June must complete an AF Form 3538E, Enlisted Retention Recommendation Form, for each eligible Airman, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. Completed forms

  • Joint Task Force-Bravo conducts overwater training

    Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo and 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conducted helocast, caving ladder and overwater hoist training at Lake Yojoa, Honduras, Feb. 26, 2014.The training was conducted in order to allow military members to maintain proficiency in a variety of skill sets as well as