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  • 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

  • 20th MDG fine tunes patient care

    The 20th Medical Group was recently competitively selected as one of only three out of 74 Air Force military treatment facilities to receive specialized training on the patient centered medical home model in order to fine-tune the quality of care the facility provides. A Patient-Centered Medical

  • SECAF discusses current, future challenges with JBLE Airmen

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited Langley Air Force Base Feb. 27 to learn about the mission of Joint Base Langley-Eustis and to discuss the challenges facing the Air Force."This is my introduction to Air Combat Command," she said. "I have seen nothing but enormous energy from the

  • Get ready for the return of the raptor!

    The F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team will perform on base for the first time since 2010 as part of the Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show on July 19 - 20.The official announcement came last week from Air Combat Command and by adding the F-22 to the previously announced Blue Angels, this

  • Telework provides more flexible work arrangements

    Telework Awareness Week begins March 3-7, at Langley Air Force Base to promote and encourage workforce efficiency, emergency preparedness and quality of life to civilian employees.The Air Force Telework Program, implemented by the Department of Defense in 2010, applies to civilian employees,

  • "Grey Matters": a lesson in consent

    The 325th Fighter Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office, Tyndall's Victim Advocates, the 325th FW Legal office and the Area Defense Counsel hosted a mock trial Feb. 25 at the base support court room."Grey Matters" was a realistic, condensed sexual assault trial and intended to teach the

  • Military saves week encourages fiscal fitness

    Now in its eighth year of partnership with America Saves Week, the Defense Department's Military Saves Week begins today to help service members achieve financial security, flexibility and confidence, a Pentagon official said in a telephone news conference here Feb. 24.The partnership initiatives

  • School is out, 358th FS Inactivates

    The 358th Fighter Squadron officially switched to inactive status Feb. 21, here.The squadron is inactivating due to Total Force Integration, an Air Force wide active duty, guard and reserve-initiative designed to maintain the combat effectiveness of our forces, while reducing the operational burden

  • Suicide prevention efforts rise

    According to Department of Defense records, military suicide rates began rising in 2005, plateaued in 2012 and began decreasing in 2013, due in part to the alleviation of stigma attached to behavioral health clinics, implementation of new methods of leadership training and increased access to

  • Dyess Chapel Wins ACC's Large Chapel Organization Award

    The 7th Bomb Wing Chapel recently won the 2013 Air Combat Command Large Chapel Organization Award, also known as the Charles I. Carpenter Award.The chapel was recently recognized for being a pillar in the Team Dyess community. The support from dedicated volunteers and agencies has contributed to

  • 55 ECG Welcomes Next Generation Electronic Attack Capability

    The 55th Electronic Combat Group successfully received their first Baseline-2 modified EC-130H Compass Call aircraft here, Feb. 20.This latest modification marks a significant milestone in the aircraft's thirty-one year history and expands the Department of Defense electronic warfare capability

  • Airmen perform CPR, save stranger's life

    Three noncommissioned officers were awarded the U.S. Air Force Achievement Medal during a ceremony Jan. 31 for their quick reactions that saved the life of a stranger at McCarren International Airport earlier in the month. Staff Sgt. Brent Olson, military working dog instructor with the 99th Ground

  • Senior Statesman Panel focuses on leadership

    Leadership in war and peacetime was the focus of a Feb. 12 Senior Statesman Leadership Panel, sponsored by the Logistics Officers Association and Air Force Association. The panel consisted of Col. Jay Bickley, 552nd Air Control Wing commander; retired Col. Chuck DeBellevue, Vietnam War ace; Col.

  • Retired CMSAF visits Vegas Airmen, learns high-tech mission

    A legendary Air Force veteran visited here Feb. 6-7, to recognize top Airmen and offer words of wisdom along the way.Retired Chief Master Sgt. Robert Gaylor, who served as the fifth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force from 1977-1979, primarily visited to serve as the guest speaker for the 432nd

  • Airmen can 'chat' live via myPers for personnel support

    Air Force Personnel officials have implemented a live chat capability on the myPers website to allow real-time communication between Airmen and personnel specialists.Launched in 2012, myPers represents a shift from primarily face-to-face personnel interaction to a process that enables Airmen to

  • AF announces change to reduction in force board schedule

    Air Force leaders announced a change Feb. 20 to the officer reduction in force board, or RIF, originally scheduled to convene June 16 at the Air Force Personnel Center. Air Force officials are adjusting the timing of the board until later in calendar year 2014 due to legal limitations governing RIF

  • The upgraded Expeditionary Medical Support System

    The Langley AFB 633rd Medical Group partnered with teams from the San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC) to test new equipment for the Expeditionary Medical Support (EMEDS) system 3 - 7 February, 2014.EMEDS is comprised of a variety of modular, medical response packages and equipment that can

  • Giving blood on the flightline

    According to the American Red Cross (ARC) website, more than 41,000 blood donations are needed every day. The 355th Maintenance Group had the chance to help fill these donation needs while working on the flightline, Feb. 14.Master Sgt. Wayne Gibbs, 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft

  • D-M hosts 16.4 MW solar array ribbon cutting ceremony

    A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Davis-Monthan photovoltaic solar array project was held here, Feb. 13.The 16.4 megawatt solar array is the largest of its kind on any U.S. Department of Defense installation."This project will produce enough energy annually to power 3,000 homes; it will reduce

  • For the Love of Reading!

    Desert Lightning Team members read to children in the Tucson community in support of 'Love of Reading Week', Feb. 10-14.Love of Reading Week is a national event designed to encourage the appreciation of literature among students, by giving community members an opportunity to read to children."Books

  • $and dollar prints

    Two Tyndall Airmen will participate in the 4th Annual Destin 50 Beach Ultra Marathon at the Tops'l Resort in Destin, Fla., Feb. 16."The event is comprised of a 50-mile run, a 50K run and a 24-hour all sand run," said Tech. Sgt. Michael Petty, 325th Force Support Squadron Airmen Leadership School

  • D-M girls selected as semi-finalists for Military Child of the Year Award

    Two local area children whose parents are stationed here have been selected as semi-finalists for Operation Homefront's Military Child of the Year (MCOY).The two finalists are Karrington Pryor, age 13 and Caylin Taylor, age 8.Karrington is the daughter of Tech. Sgt. Abbi Cabeen, 923rd Aircraft

  • Maintainers counter cyber threats for first time at Red Flag 14-1

    Maintainers learn how to counter cyber threats on the flightline for the first time through innovation and adaptability here during Red Flag 14-1. Maintainers are not only expected to keep their aircraft in the fight but are also being tested on scenarios they may face while in the combat zone."What

  • Airman pins on SSgt in hospital

    Military members usually have their days planned out, even months in advance. When we leave work at the end of the day, we know what we will be doing tomorrow and have a rough draft of how the day will go, but sometimes life happens and our plans change.Staff Sgt. Andrea Pabon, 25th Operational

  • Las Vegas City Council members learn ISR mission

    A group of more than 20 Las Vegas City Council members, including Mayor Pro Tem Stavros Anthony, received a firsthand look at the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance mission during a short visit Jan. 30.During the tour, the officials viewed static displays of the MQ-1B Predator and MQ-9

  • Exceptional teen earns title 'Youth of the Year'

    One teen's devotion to mentoring others and willingness to help others in the local community recently allowed him to receive the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a military youth here.In January 2014, Jeffrey Fleming was named Moody Youth of the Year, which is a part of the Boys and Girls

  • Flight simulator program hopes to spark youth's interest in education

    Students from Alfonza W. Davis Middle School and Bellevue East High School visited Offutt Feb. 3 and 6 as part of a program that promotes learning by showing the students that with a good education, the sky's the limit."We attempt to use aviation and aeronautics as a hook to gain their interest,"

  • Beale conducts active shooter exercise

    Beale Air Force Base conducted an active shooter exercise, Feb. 5., with more than 20 base and local agencies participating.The exercise took place at the DCGS and involved hostages, simulated casualties, and tactical maneuvers. The goal was to prepare Team Beale to respond to this kind of crisis.

  • CSAF releases 2014 reading list

    The Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III published his professional reading list Feb. 6."This year's CSAF Reading List was designed to build understanding," Welsh said in his message to Airmen. "There are stories of Airmen, fellow service members and leaders from many different

  • ACC command chief visits Ellsworth

    Ellsworth Airmen welcomed a visit from Chief Master Sgt. Richard Parsons, Air Combat Command command chief, Jan. 29. During his visit, Parsons toured several locations - including the Raider Café dining facility, Airman Leadership School, 28th Security Forces Squadron shoot house, and the 432nd

  • A 'Selena' story: Local MHAFB medic selected for premier performance troupe

    A Mountain Home Air Force Base Airman and Riverside, Calif., native was selected to perform with the Air Force's premier entertainment showcase 'Tops In Blue.'Senior Airman Myra Hernandez, 366th Medical Support Squadron nutritional medical technician, learned Feb. 5, that she was selected above 70

  • Airmen deliver care despite lockdown

    Jan. 30 was anything but a normal day for the patients and staff at the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center. A disgruntled man brandishing a handgun outside the emergency room caused the hospital to lockdown at about 10 a.m., but the care provided by the 99th Medical Group staff was not.The

  • 820th BDG trains for real-world operations

    Defenders from the 820th Base Defense Group geared up to deploy to the fictitious country of the People's Republic of Bemiss in support of exercise Safeside Guardian Jan. 24 through 29 here.Members from the 822nd Base Defense Squadron kicked off the first 72 hours of the exercise with airborne

  • Weapons Airmen bring bombs to fight

    The chill in the morning air and the dark before dawn didn't deter the Airmen from the 366th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron as they prepared training munitions for aircraft participating in combat exercise Red Flag 14-1 here.By providing realistic combat training in a contested, degraded and

  • Super Bowl preparations include air defense exercise

    Fighter jets from the Continental United States North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, also known as CONR, along with the command's interagency partners, are preparing to protect the sky around MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the site of Super Bowl XLVIII Feb. 2. Air defense exercise

  • 726th ACS hits ground running in SW Asia

    On Jan. 10, approximately 42 Airmen with the 726th Air Control "Hardrock" Squadron from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho took up their watch at the 73rd Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia.The 726th ACS is a geographically separated unit that falls under the 552nd Air Control

  • One of Offutt's own is going to Hollywood

    A vocalist in the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band received three yeses from the judges when she tried out for American Idol Oct. 14 at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, earning her a ticket to Hollywood Week. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Paula Hunt's advancement to Hollywood was kept secret

  • New Roll Call released, CMSAF talks force management

    In his latest Roll Call, the Air Force's senior enlisted Airman addresses force management and gives transition guidance to supervisors and Airmen.Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody discusses why the Air Force needs to manage the force, while also discussing steps Airmen should take to

  • Red Flag returns to skies over Nevada

    The latest iteration of the Air Force's premier air-to-air combat training exercise kicked off Jan. 27 as both allied and U.S aircraft took to the skies to do simulated battle over the Nevada Test and Training Range.Allied aircrews from Great Britain and Australia joined U.S. warfighters in the

  • 552nd ACW wins its 24th Outstanding Unit Award

    The 552nd Air Control Wing has been awarded it's 24th Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, it was announced recently."This recognition is without a doubt a tremendous reflection of the military and civilian Airmen who make up this outstanding wing," said Col. Jay Bickley, 552nd ACW commander. "I want

  • Dyess Airmen receive ACC Aviation Resource Management award

    Two Dyess Airmen from the 436th Training Squadron recently received awards from Air Combat Command for their hard work and dedication for Aviation Resource Management. Tech. Sgt. Katie Carter and Tech. Sgt. Tyler Armstrong, 436th Training Squadron Instructors, were both announced winners for the ACC

  • Dyess receives first operational IBS-upgraded B-1

    The first operational B-1B Lancer with the Integrated Battle Station upgrade, landed here Jan. 21 with a ceremony celebrating its arrival Jan. 24.The IBS is a combination of three different upgrades, which include a Fully Integrated Data Link, a Vertical Situation Display Upgrade and a Central

  • Dyess K-9 trainers receive Bronze Star and Purple Heart Medals

    Two 7th Bomb Wing Security Forces Airmen received two of the highest military awards available during a ceremony Jan. 24, here. "These two defenders are heroes and warriors," said Brig. Gen. Glen VanHerck, 7th BW commander. "They selflessly go down range to save lives without hesitation."Staff Sgt.

  • ACC announces 7th CPTS as comptroller squadron, finance services of the year

    Air Combat Command recently announced that the 7th Comptroller Squadron received the Maj. Gen. Alfred K. Flowers Comptroller Squadron of the Year award and the Financial Services Office of the Year award during the 2013 Financial Management and Comptroller Annual Awards. "We are so proud and blessed

  • Transition program revamped to TAP you out

    The Air Force is providing separating and retiring Airmen with the revamped Transition Assistance Program (TAP), which is more comprehensive and standardized across the DoD.The goal of TAP is to reduce veteran unemployment, which is at a rate of 12.5 percent; however, the unemployment rate for

  • F-22 demo pilot practices at Tyndall

    While snow fell on the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team's headquarters at Langley Air Force Base, Va., the team's pilot took to the skies over the Florida panhandle to practice the routine for the upcoming air show season. "I love flying here," said Capt. John Cummings, F-22 Demonstration pilot who

  • First F-22 sortie for "Mr. Bones"

    The 95th Fighter Squadron took flight for the first time Jan. 21, since its reactivation here in October 2013.With the first group of F-22 Raptors delivered Jan. 6 from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Tyndall is becoming the world's largest F-22 contingent and preparing the "Boneheads" for the new

  • Weapon Systems Officer reaches 1,000 combat flying hours

    (Editor's note: The name of Major Dozer is withheld due to security and safety reasons.)Air Force Maj. "Dozer," a weapons systems officer assigned to the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (Chiefs), exceeded 1,000 combat flying hours since his first combat sortie in Spring of 2004.He reached this

  • 2013 Holiday/Winter Safety Campaign wraps up on positive note

    For the first time since 2010, there were no Airmen lost between Dec. 21, 2013, and Jan. 1 when Airmen are most at risk due to holiday celebrations, increased travel and fatigue."Every Airman owns a piece of this milestone," said Maj. Gen. Kurt F. Neubauer, Air Force chief of safety. "It means

  • Resilient Airmen hit the slopes

    The 20th Fighter Wing Chapel took a group of junior enlisted Airmen on a resiliency ski trip to Sugar Mountain Ski Resort in Boone, N.C., Jan. 18-20.Twenty-five Airmen went on the three-day trip and learned about resiliency while also enjoying the wonders of winter weather."The purpose of a trip

  • Let freedom ring

    It's been more than 50 years since the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech to more than a quarter-million listeners in Washington, D.C."... Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of

  • MHAFB remembers retired Col. Chester 'Soapy' Walborn

    The 366th Fighter Wing pauses to remember retired Col. Chester "Soapy" Walborn, a local Mountain Home hero, who died Jan 16. "Our deepest condolences go out to the Walborn Family at the passing of Col. Chester A. 'Soapy' Walborn," said Col. Christopher Short, 366th Fighter Wing commander. "He was an

  • AFSOUTH Airman and Soldiers aim for the T.K.O.

    The sounds of bodies hitting the mat rang through the Benko Fitness Center as Airmen from 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) and Soldiers from the 1st Battlefield Coordination Detachment (1 BCD) learn the basics of hand -to -hand combat. Members from the 1 BCD, taught the Modern Army Combatives

  • NEWS RELEASE: 4th Space Squadron set to leave Holloman

    The Secretary of the Air Force announced today that the 4th Space Control Squadron, currently located at Holloman AFB, N.M., will collocate with the 76th Space Control Squadron at Peterson AFB, Colo., this year.Approximately 90 active duty positions will be affected by the move.The 4th SPCS and

  • Joint Task Force-Bravo members earn German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge

    Forty members of Joint Task Force-Bravo earned the right to wear the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge after completing three days of fitness and military testing here. The German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (Abzeichen für Leistungen im Truppendienst) is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the

  • 12th AF commander receives firsthand look at ISR mission

    The Hunters of the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing welcomed the 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander, Lt. Gen. Tod D. Wolters during a two-day visit Jan. 13-14.The visit gave the commander the opportunity to meet the Airmen who perform the Air Force's intelligence, surveillance and

  • The Red Tails are alive, well

    The legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen lives at Tyndall with the arrival of the 301st Fighter Squadron. The squadron is a U.S. Air Force Reserve Command unit that is comprised of combat-ready F-22 Raptor pilots, F-22 Formal Training Unit Instructors, and Adversary T-38 pilots as well as associated

  • Commander of ACC visits Beale

    Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, visited Beale AFB and held an Airmen's call at the community activity center here Jan. 14.During the forum with Airmen, Hostage addressed top issues within the Air Force, such as budget concerns, force management programs and retirement

  • 337th TES assures JASSM-ER carriage capability

    The 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron has recently completed a captive carriage exercise with a Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range to verify the weapon's ability to maintain functionality after being carried for close to 100 total flight hours over several sorties with one single

  • Brig. Gen. Gersten participates in JTF-Bravo firefighter exercise

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Gen. Peter E. Gersten, Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs (Western Hemisphere), Strategic Plans and Policy Directorate, Joint Staff, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., definitely felt the heat during a visit to Joint Task Force-Bravo here today. As part of his

  • DOD, Invenergy reach agreement on Pantego Wind Energy Project

    The Department of Defense and Invenergy Wind Development LLC reached an agreement to mitigate impacts of the Pantego Wind Energy Project on military training while pursuing renewable energy development."With this agreement, a careful balance was struck to capitalize on the potential of renewable

  • Retention Board Q&A

    Airmen across Air Combat Command are starting the New Year with many questions pertaining to retention and quality review boards announced by Air Force leadership to reduce the enlisted force by thousands. Chief Michael J. Helfer, chief enlisted manager (CEM) Manpower, Personnel and Services

  • Ceremony recognizes multiple senior NCO's

    A Chief Induction Ceremony was held to honor four newly inducted chief master sergeants here Jan. 9, 2014.The inductees included Senior Master Sgt. Donald Hendershott, 366th Equipment Maintenance Squadron maintenance superintendent, Chief Master Sgt. Allen Sapp, 266th Range Squadron chief of

  • Dyess Bowling Program recognized as ACC's best of the year

    On Dec. 5, the 7th Force Support Squadron's Bowling Program was announced as the best in Air Combat Command and will go on to compete at Air Force Level."The award validates that we are providing a good service to our customers," said Stephen Bush, 7th FSS bowling program manager. "It also validates

  • CMSAF discusses force management with Langley Airmen

    During a visit to Langley Air Force Base Jan. 7 and 8, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody talked openly with Airmen about force management measures which will affect the future of the U.S. Air Force.Cody said Airmen should prepare for the many programs, most of which are driven by the

  • TAP curriculum available online for separating service members

    Separating service members can participate in the transition assistance program, or TAP, online, Department of Defense officials announced. TAP, now called Transition GPS-Goals, Plans and Success, is designed to help prepare separating and retiring members for life outside of the military. It

  • First combat deployable F-22s arrive at Tyndall

    Tyndall Air Force Base received the first five-of-24 F-22 Raptors scheduled to transfer from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 6 as part of the new combat mission.The aircraft are now a part of the 95th Fighter Squadron, which reactivated in October 2013. "We have been talking about the arrival of

  • Air Land Sea Application Center to Visit Nellis for WEPTAC

    The Air Land Sea Application Center will visit Nellis Air Force Base for the annual Weapons and Tactics Conference Trade Show here Jan. 15 and 16.According to the Air Combat Command official website, the Combat Air Forces WEPTAC is an annual two week event that brings together hundreds of

  • More aircraft increases maintenance mission

    Tyndall will soon house the largest F-22 Raptor force, a new group of expert maintainers and more than $65 million in equipment to make sure the jets remain the pinnacle of air dominance."These aircraft transferring from Holloman bring a whole new mission to Tyndall," said Capt. Emily E. Harris,

  • First Sergeants are here to help

    Some Airmen need help or direction that is beyond what their immediate supervisor can provide. When a situation like this arises, there is one person in particular an Airman can go to.The first sergeant, also referred to as "first shirt", wears a diamond in the middle of their rank for a reason.

  • Force management programs necessary despite budget deal

    Despite a congressional budget deal that lessens the impact of sequestration on the Air Force, it doesn't go far enough to halt actions to shrink the service, senior service officials said. Under Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning and Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, the Air Force chief of staff, said