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  • Photos: Arizona Christmas Light Show

    U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Joshua Palochak, 41st Electronic Combat Squadron, likes to give back to his community in his own way. He has programmed approximately 50,000 Christmas lights to sync up with the music played by a local radio station to encourage donations to Toys for Tots.

  • DOD prepares for potential sequestration

    The Office of Management and Budget has instructed the Department of Defense to pursue internal planning to meet required budget cuts if sequestration goes into effect Jan. 3."We are at the very start of this process," said Dr. George Little, acting assistant secretary of defense for public affairs,

  • Deployed Holloman warriors surprised with STEP promotion

    Two Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Airmen who are currently deployed to Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan, received news Dec. 4, that under the Air Force's Stripes for Exceptional Performers program, they were to be immediately promoted to master and technical sergeant.For Tech. Sgt. Amanda Jones and

  • Air Force considers renewable energy project agreement at Holloman

    The U.S. Air Force entered into a license agreement with New Generation Biomass, LLC, Oct. 16 to explore development of a biomass renewable energy generation facility at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M.The license grants New Generation Biomass limited access to approximately 80 acres on Holloman AFB to

  • Tree farmers, transporters team up to provide trees for Airmen

    Christmas spirit at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., was boosted when a semi truck delivered 235 free Christmas trees Outdoor Recreation Office as part of the Fifth Annual Trees for Troops event, Nov. 30.Sponsored by the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation, tree farmers from across the midwest donate trees

  • Asking the question: SFS helps local families

    As he drove through local neighborhoods, he noticed that despite the chill in the air, neighborhood children were riding bicycles and playing outside without wearing coats.He stopped his vehicle, got out and asked one of the children why. "I don't own one," the child said. The reply bothered the

  • U.S., Belizean governments prepare for major exercise

    U.S. Embassy and military personnel conducted final site surveys in the Central American country of Belize last week for a major exercise that will test U.S. military members' ability to deploy while building partnerships with host-nation medical and civil engineering experts. The exercise, called

  • Revamped TAP aims to help transitioning vets

    As part of President Barack Obama's plan to reduce veteran unemployment, Moody Air Force Base, Ga., implemented the first of a new, revamped Transition Assistance Program Nov. 26. The new program, which is mandatory, uses an in-depth Individual Transition Plan and a focus on teaching veterans how to

  • A march to remember

    As the sun began to rise on a chilly West Texas morning, Dyess Airmen loaded up their 50-pound ruck sacks prior to a four-mile march led by the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit Nov. 29.The ruck march raised esprit de corps and awareness for the sacrifices made by Air

  • ACC Commander ends time as F-22 pilot confident in Raptor

    After five months in the cockpit and numerous discussions with combat-ready pilots and maintainers, the commander of Air Combat Command is ending his tenure as an F-22 pilot, confident that the aircraft is safe to fly and on a path toward unrestricted worldwide operations.Gen. Mike Hostage recently

  • Airmen reminded to get TDAP

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of Nov. 17, 2012, more than 36,000 cases of pertussis and 16 pertussis-related deaths were reported this year. The Department of the Air Force mandated all personnel to receive the tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular

  • America's AOC conducts dual change of command

    Command of the 601st Air and Space Operations Center and the 101st Air and Space Operations Group, collectively referred to as America's AOC, both changed hands in a combined ceremony held here on Nov. 20, 2012.An age old military tradition of passing of flags during the dual ceremony symbolized the

  • QF-16 arrives for testing, advances 53rd WEG mission

    The 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group marked an important milestone in continuing to prepare the warfighter for tomorrow's threats as the first QF-16 drone arrived for developmental testing at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 19."The work done prior to today and the test work that is forthcoming will

  • JTAC trainees collaborate with aircrew for FTX

    Trudging over rocky terrain, navigating through dense woodlands and tackling highly stressful situations is just another day on the job for joint terminal attack controller trainees; however, they had the chance to train with F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews during a field training exercise here, Nov.

  • Senior leaders issue holiday safety message

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy issued a tri-signature "Letter to Airmen" on Nov. 5. As part of this year's Holiday/Winter Safety Campaign, "Safe-n-Sound," the Air Force's

  • Fire fighters demonstrate holiday cooking dangers

    Between planning, shopping and getting care packages together for loved ones overseas, the holidays can be a taxing and chaotic time for Airmen and their families. The 4th Civil Engineer Squadron fire emergency services flight hosted a Turkey Fryer Fire demonstration at Seymour Johnson Air Force

  • First combat ready HC-130J arrives at D-M

    Making its Air Force debut, the first combat ready HC-130J Combat King II touched down on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 15.The new plane was welcomed by a formation of 21 Airmen who, upon arrival of the HC-130J, rendered salutes, and a crowd waiting for the induction ceremony for the

  • First sergeants feed families

    Cranberry sauce, stuffed turkeys and honey-baked hams will soon fill the tabletops of many households nationwide.But at Langley Air Force Base, Va., some of those households would not have a Thanksgiving feast if not for Operation Warmheart, which allows first sergeants to step up and help Airmen in

  • CSAF addresses Airmen

    To the Airmen of the United States Air Force,November is a proud month! Betty and I stood at the Tomb of the Unknown on Veterans Day as President Obama laid a wreath honoring not just our Fallen, but all our Nation's veterans, for everything they (and you) have done to defend American citizens and

  • ACC news now in high-definition

    Headquarters Air Combat Command Public Affairs video news stories are now available in high-definition."Broadcasters throughout the command are producing video stories in visually stunning high-definition," said Master Sgt. Christopher Stone, HQ ACC PA Internal News superintendent.The availability

  • Airman participate in Veteran's Day Parade

    Airmen from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., participated in the Veteran's Day Parade, hosted by The American Legion Morgan McDermott Post 7, Nov. 12.More than 100 Airmen contributed to the event in several capacities, including Honor Guard, the D-M Fire Department and a marching formation."I

  • Bold Tigers perform flyover at NFL game

    While the National Anthem played during the recent San Diego Chargers versus Kansas City Chiefs football game Nov. 1, 2012, four F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 391st Fighter Squadron from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, streaked over the field in perfect formation to cheers and applause

  • AFOSI helps those traveling abroad via AF Portal

    As foreign travel increases within the Department of Defense community, the risk of foreign intelligence targeting also increases. Individuals can be the target of a foreign intelligence or security service at any time and any place; however, the possibility of becoming the target of foreign

  • Loved ones welcome Airmen home from Middle East

    Families and friends welcomed home approximately 150 U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing after a six-month deployment to the Middle East.Throughout the year, numerous Airmen deploy to various locations around the world, leaving behind loved ones and missing out on several special

  • Newest ACC wing welcomes new commander

    Col. David Graff, previous 325th Fighter Wing vice commander, took command of the 325th FW from Brig. Gen. John K. McMullen in a change of command ceremony today."I am so honored and humbled to be standing here and taking command," Graff said. "General McMullen, you have put Tyndall on the right

  • Heritage of America Band bridges gap between military, community members

    The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band plays approximately 25 concerts a year in venues from Pennsylvania to South Carolina, playing a variety of jazz, classical and patriotic music to an audience of retirees, children and families alike.Their mission is to reach out to communities and tell the

  • Paramedics bring new meaning to being 'Street Smart'

    Onlookers were fixated as paramedics strapped the young man to a stretcher, his head in a neck brace. As his vitals began to drop, the technicians tried to stabilize his blood pressure by inserting an IV. Only a few hours before the IV needle broke his skin, he had been laughing and dancing with

  • AAFES chief visits Holloman

    The senior enlisted advisor for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service visited the Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 7 and 8. During his visit, Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Pearson toured Exchange facilities, met with Airmen and community members and addressed Exchange-related issues."This is my first

  • Military leave carryover extension expires Oct. 1

    Unless approved for special leave accrual, active-duty and Active Guard Reserve members who have more than 60 days of leave must use it or lose it by Oct. 1, 2013, when the temporary leave carryover extension provision expires, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today. The 2010 National

  • 7th OSS crowned best bomb squadron in Global Strike Challenge

    Once again, the 7th Operations Support Squadron is atop the bomber community as they walked away from the 3rd annual Global Strike Challenge with two of the competitions most coveted trophies.During the GSC symposium Nov. 7 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., the 7th OSS was awarded the LeMay Trophy

  • JB MDL hosts engineers clearing flood waters

    A team of nearly 50 Air Force civil engineers from duty locations across the country pulled together to form the 331st Air Expeditionary Group this week, to pump flood waters affecting New York coastal communities following Hurricane Sandy.The 331st AEG assembled here Saturday, with engineers from

  • National Parks free to veterans this weekend

    America's 398 national parks will offer the public free admission Nov. 10-12 during Veterans Day weekend in honor of those who serve and have served in the U.S. military, according to a National Park Service news release."National parks preserve places that commemorate our country's collective

  • Langley civil engineers join Hurricane Sandy recovery operations

    The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron from Langley Air Force Base, Va., sent a team of eight members along with two water pumps and equipment for approximately 30-days to New York, Nov. 2, in support of Hurricane Sandy relief operations."In any emergency event were on call and always available 24/7,"

  • AF officials delay MilPDS upgrade

    Air Force officials are delaying the upgrade of the Military Personnel Data System that was originally scheduled for December.Delaying the upgrade is necessary to ensure the new system is thoroughly tested by the Air Force Personnel Center and other Department of Defense and Air Force agencies that

  • Exercise Razor Talon launches from Seymour Johnson

    The 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., hosted Exercise Razor Talon to provide joint units on the East Coast an opportunity to participate in a training exercise Oct. 26.Seven installations along the East Coast participated in the exercise, contributing 32 aircraft to create a

  • New AFOSI anonymous tip line allows base-level agents to investigate crime

    The Air Force Office of Special Investigations recently announced its first anonymous tip line, which operates via the Internet, SMS (text messaging), and a smart phone application.This tool will allow anyone to provide OSI with anonymous tips on everything from drugs and theft to terrorist

  • Into the frontier: Op-4 attacks

    Floating dust particles glistened in the air as they danced around the sunlight which streamed through a cracked window inside a building at the North Range of Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 20.Periodically, a man would peer out the window, scanning his narrow field of vision with an AT-4 rocket

  • Weather update - only mission essential personnel report

    Due to possible weather conditions, only designated mission essential personnel at Langley AFB will report to work Sunday, Oct. 28 (beginning at 0600) and Monday, Oct. 29.If you have questions, contact your chain of command. Also, for future weather updates and information, look to ACC's Facebook

  • Airman saves residents from fire

    A Staff Sgt. from the 923rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., rescued nearby residents after a fire broke out in a house close to his own Oct. 16.Staff Sgt. Christopher Cacopardo, 923rd AMXS aircraft electrical and environment systems craftsman, was driving home

  • Docs work together to find a cure, get recognized

    An Airman from the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., has been chosen to present his research. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. (Dr.) Christian Lyons, 4th Medical Operations Squadron commander, will present his research on a patient with a potentially deadly side effect of ankylosing

  • 428th FS returns from RED FLAG-A 13-1

    The 428th Fighter Squadron concluded the first Red Flag-Alaska exercise of the fiscal year Oct. 19, 2012, after two weeks of intense, air-combat training throughout the vast mountain ranges of the Yukon River Valley near Eielson Air Force Base, Ala. Red Flag-Alaska provides joint offensive

  • Blue Aces rock out at Seymour Johnson

    Members from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., were rocking and rolling when the Air Combat Command band The Blues Aces, held a concert at the base's youth center, Oct. 17.The Blue Aces performed two 45-minute sets with songs from artists such as Michael Jackson and Maroon 5."I think the kids

  • Into the frontier: the rolling convoy

    The hard, rubber tires bounced over the rocky road of the North Training Area at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., as the vehicle's occupants strained to see out the small, dust-covered windows, Oct. 19. The Airmen inside the vehicle scanned the open fields and hills of the range, looking for something out of

  • Into the frontier: close-quarters combat

    Amid the loud pops and dissonant sounds of paint erupting against wood, Security Forces Airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., tested their close-quarters combat skills against an opposing force team during Road Warrior X at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 18.The tactical response force teams from

  • Into the frontier: Airmen get on target

    The acrid smell of gunpowder lingered in the air as spinning rounds of hot brass peppered the rocky terrain of Camp Guernsey, Wyo.'s South Range, Oct. 16.Airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. waited patiently as targets popped up in the distance - only to be knocked down by a round from an M4

  • Into the frontier: Airmen prepare for Road Warrior X

    A thick cloud of dust flew in the air as a steady procession of vehicles bounded across a loose-gravel road, which ran through the North Range of Camp Guernsey, Wyo., Oct. 15.Just as visibility was almost completely obscured, the vehicles stopped at a makeshift town, and its passengers exited -

  • Arizona base helps validate RTAP

    Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., hosted an evaluation team during the Response Training and Assessment Program exercise Oct. 17-19, 2012.Davis-Monthan is one of three installations needed to validate the RTAP training and exercise program to meet the requirements for Headquarters Air Force.

  • SFS Airman receives Hero of the Year award

    Staff Sgt. Aaron Escalante, 355th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, was one of four to receive the Hero of the Year award at the fifth annual Tucson observance of Heroes Day, Oct. 18, 2012.Escalante and Mushe, 355th SFS military working dog, are being honored by the city of

  • Dyess' readiness tested during ORE

    For three days the Airmen of Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, were tested on their ability to deploy personnel and assets to a deployed location in support of combatant commanders during an operational readiness exercise Oct. 15-17.During this exercise, known as a Phase I ORE, Dyess was evaluated on the

  • ACC commander visits Ellsworth

    Ellsworth hosted Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, Oct. 9 and 10, and took the opportunity to showcase 28th Bomb Wing Airmen accomplishing the mission at the home to two of the nation's three B-1 combat squadrons.During his visit, Hostage took time to speak with Airmen during a

  • Fire hazards focus of Fire Prevention Week

    Imagine a world where firefighters would never have to respond to a fire because everyone knew how to prevent fires from starting.The goal of a "fire-free" world was behind the efforts to educate children and teenagers on what causes a fire and what they can do to prevent one from starting, during

  • A Day in the Life: Buccaneers in Alaska

    The 428th Fighter Squadron from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, has settled into their temporary home in Alaska. The 428th FS "Buccaneers" are stationed at MHAFB as part of a unique, long-term partnership with the Republic of Singapore Air Force. The U.S.-flagged 428th FS is dedicated solely to

  • Strong man pulls for troops

    Practice makes perfect for strong man Mark Kirsch, "Pulls for the Troops" performer, during the practice pull of a HC-130 Combat King at Moody Air Force Base, Oct. 5, 2012Kirsch has been performing for audiences for over 5 years, but recently started pulling jumbo jets at airshows. His next

  • 552nd ACW wins first base-wide energy conservation competition

    The 552nd Air Control Wing has set the standard and is the winner of Tinker's first Off We Go Energy Reduction Competition. Over the course of the summer, personnel in the wing's headquarters' building decreased energy consumption by 24 percent over what was used in the same period during fiscal

  • Going for the gold: Langley hosts Special Olympics

    "Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt." This is the oath of the World Special Olympics, in which more than 4 million athletes compete in 170 countries every year to win the gold.This year, Langley Air Force Base hosted the 12th annual Virginia area 22 Special Olympics for

  • ACC commander stresses continued focus on readiness

    Providing ready combat airpower for any contingency in an uncertain budget environment was the main theme during the Air Combat Command leadership visit to Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, Oct. 10 and 11.Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of ACC, and Chief Master Sgt. Richard Parsons, ACC command

  • 'Fastest man alive' celebrates 65 anniversary with re-enactment

    Retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Chuck Yeager, the first person to fly faster than the speed of sound, celebrated the 65th anniversary of his ground breaking event with a re-enactment at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 14.Yeager was serving as a test pilot and flying the experimental Bell X-1

  • Holloman mourns the loss of Military Working Dog

    Holloman Air Force Base members said their goodbyes to one of their own at a memorial service that rendered full military honors to a 49th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Oct. 11.Roky/M628, a 5-year-old German Shepherd, died immediately following a demonstration Oct. 2 at Holloman AFB.

  • Nellis doctor provides unique capability

    Maj. (Dr.) Jeremy Kilburn is providing a specialty procedure at the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center here that's saving money and, more importantly, time.Kilburn is the cardiopulmonary flight commander and intensive care unit director at the federal medical center, but not long ago, he

  • Firefighter Challenge builds unity, inspires determination

    Hose drag, dummy pull, ladder climb, hose pack hoist and Keiser sled are activities Ellsworth firefighters are more than familiar with. During the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron's annual Firefighter Challenge at the base fire station, Oct. 5, more than 50 Airmen and civilian employees became familiar

  • Plan ahead - MilPDS shuts down in December

    For those who may be planning to re-enlist, retire or make any other changes that could affect their pay, now would be the time to do it. The Air Force Personnel Center will be upgrading and transferring the Military Personnel Data System to the Defense Information Systems Agency's Defense

  • Offutt earns ACC Installation Excellence Award

    Offutt Air Force Base was recently named Air Combat Command's 2013 Commander in Chief's Annual Installation Excellence Award winner.By claiming this award, Offutt receives $100,000 for quality-of-life improvements throughout the installation."It's quite an honor to be selected by ACC as their

  • Airmen rally, register to save lives

    Nearly 200 Airmen fromf Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., added their names to the C. W. Bill Young Marrow Donor Center database as willing bone marrow donors during a registration drive Sept. 27.Airmen and base community members teamed together to make the event, coordinated by Capt. Amber

  • 317th AG delivers hope to Afghan children

    The 317th Airlift Group participated in the Denton Program Sept. 18, by transporting school supplies to students and teachers in Afghanistan. The aircrew stopped at Charleston AFB, S.C., picking up school supplies from Denton Program offices before continuing to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, where

  • 9th Attack Squadron stands up at Holloman

    The 9th Fighter Squadron was re-activated as the 9th Attack Squadron, part of the 49th Operations Group, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Sept. 28. The Flying Knights carry with them a rich heritage dating back to 1941, when the 9th Fighter Squadron was first activated to support a global mission

  • The 46th Test Group transitions to the 96th

    After 20 years, the 46th Test Group deactivated at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 1.The group was simultaneously redesignated as the 96th Test Group, which was established at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., in July 2012, as part of a command-wide consolidation effort by Air Force Materiel Command.

  • Energy action: It starts with one

    If one Airman runs an 18-watt compact fluorescent light bulb for one hour, it costs approximately five cents. If the estimated 10,000 civilian employees and military members at Langley Air Force Base, Va., were to run one 18-watt CFL bulb for one hour simultaneously, it could cost roughly $500.