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  • 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

  • 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