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  • Airmen receive taste of Ranger School

    A 12-mile ruck march, water survival, battle drills and urban tactics all while being deprived of food and sleep is what prepares Moody Airmen for U.S. Army Ranger School.The 820th Base Defense Group hosted a six-day Pre-Ranger Focus Training Course at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Sept. 4 to 9.

  • Global Strike Challenge 2012: Meet the Operations Group team members

    Dyess Air Force Base aircrews recently took to the skies with aspirations of representing the base as the premier bomb wing during the 3rd annual Global Strike Challenge.The Global Strike Challenge is the world's premier bomber, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile and security forces competition with

  • Airmen fulfill Janie's wish

    Airmen from the 48th Rescue Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., visited Tucson's University Medical Center, handing out stuffed animals to the children of the pediatric ward Sept. 10.The members of the 48th RQS volunteered in honor of Janie Fahrendorff, an 18-year-old patient who had

  • AFREP: The last stop for maintenance

    In a time when budgets are shrinking and money is tight, shops across the Air Force are trying to find ways to do more with less. However, there is a little known program that has been working behind the scenes to alleviate some of these financial issues.As the last stop in the maintenance world

  • Online survey seeks Soldiers' experiences with new Army Service Uniform

    Soldiers will soon have the opportunity to share their experiences with the new Army Service Uniform (ASU) with Product Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment (PM SCIE). An online survey will be posted Sept. 17, and will run until Oct. 9. The Soldier feedback will be used to assess the

  • Airmen march to remember 9/11

    While most Americans commemorate the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on 9/11 by observing a moment of silence, whispering a prayer for those who lost a loved one, or spending quality time with their family, others choose to remember that fateful day a little differently. More than 150 Ellsworth

  • We remember: JBLE and local community honor Sept. 11

    It was a fair autumn wind that blew through Gosnold's Hope Park as service members, local police and citizens of Hampton, Va., gathered to pay their respects on the 11th anniversary of what has widely been regarded as the single-greatest act of terrorism ever committed on American soil."We will not,

  • Members of 612 ACOMS remember 9/11 victims with memorial march

    "Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror. The pictures of airplanes flying into buildings, fires burning, huge structures collapsing, have filled us with disbelief, terrible sadness and a quiet, unyielding anger." - President George W. BushIt was a Tuesday morning,

  • CFC kicks off for 2012

    The Combined Federal Campaign kicked off Sept. 1 in workplaces around the world. The campaign will run until Dec. 15 and, and at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., representatives are gearing up to help make this year's campaign a success.The CFC is one of the largest and most successful annual

  • Shaw hosts first sergeant symposium

    Noncommissioned officers from around the Air Force gathered at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., for a first sergeant's symposium Aug. 27-30.The symposium was attended by 103 NCOs who were interested in becoming a first sergeant or are currently assigned first sergeant tasks as an additional duty. While

  • Team Seymour leads ACC in energy conservation

    During a time when people all around the nation are doing what they can to minimize energy and water consumption, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., has been recognized as the leader in Air Combat Command for conservation during the 2011 fiscal year.According to Matthew Latham, 4th Civil Engineer

  • Summer safety wraps up

    Air Combat Command leaders reflect on the positive impact this year's safety campaign made across the command as the 2012 Critical Days of Summer nears its end Sept. 4. The Headquarters ACC Safety office led the campaign, with the goal of preserving combat capability for the command and the Air

  • Langley Airmen to raise suicide awareness through community walk

    In the United States, a person dies by suicide every 15 minutes, which claims more than 36,000 lives each year. Suicides among U.S. military members have spiked this year, and according to Pentagon figures, it is the highest rate so far during a decade of war in Iraq and Afghanistan.According to

  • Twelfth Air Force celebrates 70 years of service

    Twelfth Air Force personnel, visiting dignitaries, both current and past leadership, wing commanders, command chiefs, a former Vietnam Prisoner of War and Tucson, Ariz., civilians celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the Numbered Air Force (NAF) from its activation on 20 August 1942, during World War

  • Be informed, be ready: JBLE prepares for 2012 hurricane season

    It was only a year ago when a very large and incredibly destructive girl blew through Joint Base Langley Eustis, Va., and the surrounding area, leaving a disastrous wake everywhere she went. Her name was Irene, and she was the fifth costliest United States hurricane on record. A year later, JBLE

  • Rules of the road, the airfield

    Driving onto the Airfield at an Air Force base can be a daunting process for any Airman. There are so many things that need to be remembered to be safe. Drivers must ensure they conduct roll over foreign object debris checks at all FOD points, stay back 200 feet from taxiing aircraft, ensure they're

  • Gym transformed into 'shoothouse' for law enforcement

    In 2010, defenders from the 99th Security Forces Squadron and one member from the 555th RED HORSE, took a gym scheduled for demolition and transformed it into a shoothouse, currently utilized by all military services, local law enforcement and federal law enforcement. A shoothouse is a building

  • D-M flies above the rest at Hawgsmoke 2012

    Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., hosted 18 A-10 squadrons from around the world for the 7th biannual Hawgsmoke Competition here Aug. 15-17.Hawgsmoke is an aerial competition focusing on A-10 tactics such as moving target strafe techniques, GPS-out navigation, and degraded weapons delivery. Both

  • Civic leaders forum shares top military-support strategies

    Twenty-three civic leaders from 9th Air Force wings across the Southeastern United States gathered at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 14 to 15, 2012, for the first-ever 9th Air Force Civic Leader Forum.The forum offered civic attendees a better understanding of 9th Air Force's missions, challenges

  • NHRA driver breaks sound barrier

    Professional NHRA driver Alexis DeJoria received a ride that not even her 8000 horsepower funny car can deliver, a near 9G, supersonic flight in an F-15E Strike Eagle.The orientation flight provided DeJoria with a unique insight into the mission of the Air Force, 366th Fighter Wing and 389th Fighter

  • Afghanistan Health Reconstruction Course introduced into PRT training

    Sustainability and self-sufficiency - that is the goal.At least that is the goal for the new Afghanistan Health Sector Reconstruction Course being introduced into all provincial reconstruction team training."We have taken what some would have considered a boring lecture series, expanded it and

  • Welsh 'humbled' to serve as Air Force chief of staff

    The Air Force chief of staff flag passed to the service's 20th chief in a ceremony here Aug. 10.Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, a 36-year Airman, stepped into the position, taking over for Gen. Norton Schwartz, who also retired from the Air Force during the ceremony."Mark is respected throughout the Air

  • 317th AG two for two on target

    The 317th Airlift Group dropped two joint precision airdrop system or JPADS bundles simultaneously into two different drop zones a mile-and-a-half apart during a training exercise August 14 at Fort Hood, Texas."It's a unique capability," said Capt. Joshua Linden, 317th AG. "It is very flexible when

  • Thunderbirds, Snowbirds perform at Canadian Air Show

    The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds," performed alongside the Royal Canadian Air Forces air demonstration team the "Snowbirds," at the Abbotsford International Air Show Aug. 10 through 12. This year, the Abbotsford International Air Show celebrated its 50th anniversary and

  • PANAMAX 2012 commences

    Air Forces Southern and partner nations from 17 different countries officially kicked-off the annual U.S. Southern Command sponsored PANAMAX 2012 exercise Aug. 6. The 12-day exercise is an annual SOUTHCOM-sponsored exercise series that focuses on ensuring the defense of the Panama Canal. The canal

  • Cohesion key to joint ops during Mountain Peak

    The 20th Air Support Operations Squadron trained with the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, N.Y., during exercise Mountain Peak July 23 through Aug. 2 to improve joint operations downrange. The purpose of Mountain Peak is to prepare U.S. Army soldiers and U.S. Air Force Airmen for future

  • Gunfighters participate in Green Flag Exercise

    Members of the 389th Fighter Squadron and the 366th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron will team up with service members from around the United States during Green Flag East at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 9 through 23.GFE is a joint exercise that gives both airmen and soldiers a chance to

  • DOE honors Dyess with energy award

    Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, was recently presented a Federal Energy Management Program award by the Department of Energy.The award is presented to individuals and organizations with the federal government that significantly contribute to the efficient use of energy and water resources."This isn't

  • New VA Medical Center dedicated

    The first Veterans Affairs Medical Center ever built in southern Nevada and the first built in the United States in 17 years was dedicated by VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki with more than 700 people in attendance here, Aug. 6.The new $600 million facility includes 90 inpatient beds, a 120-bed

  • JASSM-ER nears operational employment

    The 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron is scheduled to complete the final-phase of operational testing for the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile - Extended Range later this month, marking a significant step toward operational employment.JASSM-ER is an autonomous, air-to-ground, precision-guided

  • Joint services tackle Mountain Peak

    The 10th Mountain Division hosted its largest exercise in over a decade to prepare soldiers and Airmen for future training and deployments. More than 10,000 service members participated in Mountain Peak, a large-scale training exercise July 23 through Aug. 2. "The most unique aspect of Mountain Peak

  • The forgotten side of cyber security

    U.S. President Barack Obama stated that cyber threats are "one of the most serious economic and national security threats our nation faces." As a society we have interwoven "cyberspace" into almost every aspect of our daily lives. The military is no exception to this trend. Cyberspace is used to

  • Airspace expansion enhances training

    The aerial training range at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, was expanded by more than 2,000 square miles July 26. The new airspace will accommodate the technological advancements of modern aircraft, as well as meet current and future training requirements for the F-15E and other aircraft flown

  • More than a homecoming

    Airmen reunited with their family and friends July 25, after being deployed to Southwest Asia for six-months. One Airman in particular had no one there to greet him or holding up welcome home signs, because his family was gathered a few miles away where a new addition was brought into the world.For

  • JTF-Bravo mentors medical students

    "We probably got more training in these two weeks than we will in our whole surgery rotation next year," said Ensign Kelly Haeusler.On their first day they witnessed a 14-year-old boy die, and an 18-month-old girl medically evacuated to the capital city's hospital. Finishing their first year of

  • Operation Hero helps alleviate children's deployment-related anxiety

    The roar of tiny feet resonated against the concrete floor as children from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., all ran to experience the different stations and events of Operation: Hero, Aug. 1. This marks the 11th year for Operation: Hero, which focuses on educating children to the reality of

  • Gunfighters go green with turf installation

    Synthetic turf was recently installed at the Mountain Home Air Force Base Fitness Center's athletic field, ultimately saving the base 145,000 gallons of water and thousands of dollars per year.According to Richard A. Holmes, 366th Force Support Squadron fitness center director, the upgrade was

  • Air Force assures F-22 readiness following extensive testing

    Following months of life support systems components testing in the F-22 Raptor, officials have "determined with confidence" the source of previously unexplained physiological incidents, the director of operations for the Air Force's Air Combat Command said July 31 at a Pentagon news

  • State attorney general indicts Nellis AFB contractor for theft

    The Nevada attorney general announced the indictment of a contractor working in the plastic surgery department of the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Hospital at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 30.Shanita Flax was charged with 18 counts of theft and one count of attempted theft.One of her duties was to

  • Theater Operations a show of force around the world

    U. S. Southern Command is a joint and interagency organization supporting the United States national security interests, and with our partners, fostering security, stability, and prosperity in the Americas. The 612th Theater Operations Group plays a vital role in supporting the Air Forces Southern

  • 7th BW returns from largest B-1 deployment in last decade

    More than 400 Airmen returned from Southwest Asia July 25 and 26 to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, after being deployed six months in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.The deployment marked the largest B-1 Bomber deployment of aircraft and personnel in the last 10 years.Families and friends waited

  • Rescue efforts combine in force during Red Flag 12-4

    Air combat exercises like Red Flag 12-4 puts pilots to the test in the air, but for one B-1B Lancer pilot his skills were tested on the ground as well. The Nevada Test and Training Range serves as the aerial playground for war games during Red Flag. With more than 12,000 square miles of airspace and

  • Rescue efforts combine in force during Red Flag 12-4

    Air combat exercises like Red Flag 12-4 puts pilots to the test in the air, but for one B-1B Lancer pilot his skills were tested on the ground as well.The Nevada Test and Training Range serves as the aerial playground for war games during Red Flag. With more than 12,000 square miles of airspace and

  • Nellis welcomes new USAF Warfare Center commander

    Maj. Gen. Jeffrey G. Lofgren assumed command and responsibilities of the United States Air Force Warfare Center from Maj. Gen. James W. "Bill" Hyatt during a change of command ceremony July 20 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. General Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, presided over the

  • 64th ERQS signals end of rescue in Iraq

    It's the end of a long chapter in Iraq as the final Airmen from 64th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron began returning home this month. The first 13 Airmen landed in Valdosta, Ga., July 17, and the remaining personnel will be returning home within the next few weeks.The 64th Expeditionary Rescue

  • Dyess trains for night fight

    When the sun goes down, the enemy threat doesn't follow.In the early morning July 19, Dyess service members gathered at the 7th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms building to perform night-fire training, which gives Airmen the opportunity to get accustomed to shooting with night vision

  • Ellsworth Airmen deploy to Southwest Asia

    Approximately 350 Airmen bid farewell to their families, friends and co-workers July 21, as they prepare to deploy to Southwest Asia to support missions in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Ellsworth Airmen will conduct B-1 missions designed to rapidly deliver massive quantities of

  • U.S. and Honduran medical team explore problems, solutions

    Inside a small examination room an air conditioning unit hums away, working overtime to keep the room comfortable. The addition of chairs flushed against the wall and behind tabletops set on top of unsteady legs makes the room appear more like a classroom than a medical examination room. The air

  • 571st MSAS, Colombia air force prepare for Red Flag exercise

    With the Air Force continuously evolving, an emphasis has been placed on building partnerships and exchanging ideas with nations around the world. The 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron recently completed a four-week Air Mobility Command Building Partner Capacity mission to Colombia where they

  • Summer heat safety

    According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, annually more people die from heat-related illnesses than any other weather-related incident.To avoid excessive heat exposure, Airmen and their families should be familiar with signs of heat distress, ensure children are protected

  • 317th AG bids farewell to C-130H sim

    Members from the 317th Airlift Group bid farewell July 12 to one of Dyess' greatest assets, its C-130 Hercules simulator, as it's slated to be moved to Little Rock AFB, Ark., later this year. "Today marks the end to 29 years of history for the C-130 H-model simulator at Dyess," said Capt. Eric

  • Feature - Red Flag: female crew chief joins AF for new challenges

    Turning wrenches and checking the fluids on an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft might not be a dream job for some women, but one 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief faces the challenge head on.Growing up with four brothers, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Grace

  • Crew chiefs launch jets in desert heat for Red Flag 12-4

    Red Flag 12-4, an air combat exercise known for its realistic combat training missions, also provides a certain realism for maintainers on the flightline- desert sands, 100 degree heat, and an increased operations tempo generating aircraft around the clock. The 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron,

  • SERE training teaches valuable survival skills

    Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape: those words are the foundation for enduring and defeating adversaries if aircrew members are forced into a life-threatening game of hide and seek.If an isolation or capture situation ever occurs, aircrew members fall back on the skills they learned during

  • Protect yourself this summer

    "Everybody, hydrate!" This is a saying that is drilled into the minds of Airmen from the day they arrive at Air Force Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.However, dehydration and other heat related injuries continue to be major issues during the summer months."Prevention is

  • Weapons Airmen work together, load A-10s for Red Flag 12-4

    Working together as a team is part of everyday life in the U.S. Air Force; being part of a weapons load crew is no different. Aircraft armament systems Airmen from the 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., deployed here to participate in Red

  • U.S. Air Force Weapons School veteran visits Nellis

    Retired Col.  Ronald E. Catton, a graduate and instructor of the weapons school, visited the U.S. Air Force Weapons School Airmen July 13 to share his knowledge and experiences.Catton attended the then Fighter Weapons School more than 50 years ago. He was the first of only two students ever to

  • NBA supports Nellis

    The Nellis Warrior Fitness Center basketball court was packed to capacity with more than 100 if the base's youth awaiting the mentorship of six USA Basketball Legends during the Hoops for Troops event July 10, 2012. Legends Lenny Wilkens, Gary Payton, Chris Mullin, Spencer Haywood, Jerome Williams

  • JBLE hosts Read to Kids day

    With a wave of her finger, Staff Sgt. Jacquelyne Millender looked out over a group of children, July 17, at the Langley Air Force Base, Va. Child Development Center and spoke."Mama called the doctor and the doctor said," she recited as her finger rhythmically moved to the words.Suddenly, the

  • Senior Enlisted Advisor to CJCS visits Nellis

    U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Nellis, Creech and the Nevada Test and Training Range to see and better understand Airmen and their capabilities."It's been a very, very good trip," Battaglia said. "[My wife,] Lisa

  • Chief's Perspective: Analog leadership in digital times

    The United States Air Force is the world's most advanced air, space and cyberspace force. Most of that can be attributed to you -- our outstanding Airmen -- but technology also plays a huge role. Advanced tools help us maintain an advantage over our adversaries. Technology has enabled our continuing

  • Airmen deliver compassion, medical care to Peruvians via mobile hospital

    An 11-year high school physics and chemistry teacher was struck by a second calling about nine years ago: to serve his country as a U.S. Air Force physician. He set out to become an obstetrician/gynecologist through the Health Professions Scholarship Program, always with the goal in mind of one day

  • Team Moody Airmen deploy in support of Red Flag 12-4

    More than 250 Airmen from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., deployed here in support of Red Flag 12-4 -- a multinational, multiservice training exercise that provides an array of realistic aerial combat scenarios.Moody's 23d Wing Flying Tigers serve as the lead unit for this year's Red Flag, with U.S. Air

  • Remote soccer field transforms to EMEDS mobile hospital

    An 11-year high school physics and chemistry teacher was struck by a second calling about nine years ago: to serve his country as a U.S. Air Force physician. He set out to become an obstetrician/gynecologist through the Health Professions Scholarship Program, always with the goal in mind of one day

  • Red Horse goes round two at Dyess

    For the next few months, Airmen wearing red hats will be seen across Dyess, as 33 Airmen from the 819th Red Horse Squadron from Malmstrom AFB, Mont., are building a pre-engineered building for the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron.The 8,500-square-foot facility will provide the 7th CES a new logistics

  • Gunfighters contribute to fire fight

    Fourteen Airmen and four vehicles from MHAFB were dispatched to Mountain Home, to support efforts to control the Benwalk fire, July 9, 2012. The fire burned more than 25,000 acres and threatened structures near Interstate 84. It is the third time since June that firefighters from MHAFB have assisted

  • Water Is Life: Hydration tips for the critical days of summer

    With the temperature rising during the summer months, the concern for dehydration is increasing as well. Water is one of the most important components of the human body, regulating temperature, cushioning and protecting vital organs and aiding the digestive system.It also composes 75 percent of all

  • 3-Star Gunfighter visits Mountain Home

    Emphasizing Gunfighter capabilities, Mountain Home Airmen had the privilege of welcoming the commander of the 12th Air Force, Air Combat Command, July 10.Lt. Gen. Robin Rand, who also holds the title of commander of Air Forces Southern, U.S. Southern Command, was accompanied by his wife, Kim, and

  • 552 ACW Airman finalist for prestigious award

    An Airman with ties to Tinker Air Force Base has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious 2012 Air Force Times Airman of the Year award.Master Sgt. Brandon Lambert, a digital maintenance supervisor in the 728th Air Control Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. - a geographically separated

  • Minimize the risk

    According to the National Climate Data Center, this year's blistering temperatures have led to a record-breaking summer across the United States. Swimming, boating and personal watercraft are just a few ways to cool off and enjoy the water this summer; however, these activities can become dangerous

  • Dog handler for a day: a dream comes true

    Courage is a quality often associated with fighters, and fighting is something 13-year-old Christopher Carswell has been doing since he was born.Christopher, an epilepsy patient, has dealt with and overcome many health problems over the years including partial blindness, joint issues and seizures.

  • Doctor provides life-saving medical care despite broken leg

    A 34-year-old critical care pulmonologist assigned to the 99th Medical Operations Squadron here went from needing rescue to providing emergency medical attention to a California Highway Patrol officer July 5 near Big Bear Lake in the Shasta Trinity Forest.Maj. (Dr.) Jeremy Kilburn, 99th MDOS

  • Keeping streets of Dyess safe

    Residents here can be at ease knowing the 7th Security Forces Squadron and civilian police officers patrol the streets night and day.During the summer months, people might notice officers not in their cars, but on bikes, keeping Dyess safe.From May to September, officers in groups of two ride

  • Aerial gunner Airman receives Distinguished Flying Cross with valor

    Staff Sgt. Justin Tite, 88th Test and Evaluation Squadron aerial gunner, received the Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross with valor here, July 9.Maj. Gen. Bill Hyatt, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, presented the decoration to Tite during a ceremony with friends, family and members of the

  • Langley employee wins AFA Outstanding Civilian Employee of the Year

    Troy Andersen, 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron chief of asset optimization, was recently selected as the 2012 Air Force Association Outstanding Air Force Civilian Employee of the Year.Andersen earned the title after a process of elimination. He presented his package for a group-level award, then

  • Warm days, warmer hearts: JBLE First Sergeants Council helps Airmen

    The Langley Air Force Base flightline baked in the sweltering Virginian sun June 28, as humidity reached an upwards of 90 percent. Whether directing an F-22 Raptor on the taxiway or moving munitions, only those working under the wing of a plane felt relief from the scorching rays.Fortunately for the

  • Deployed Langley Airman goes above and beyond for man's best friend

    As Saman lay on an operating table at Southwest Asia, June 16, his eyes darted around the room, concerned by his unfamiliar surroundings and unsure of what would happen next.It wasn't long ago he had been training with the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron when he collided full-speed with

  • Agreement with BLM helps CE Airmen combat wildfires, keep base safe

    The 366th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department and the Idaho Bureau of Land Management, Boise district, have a unique agreement allowing the base to borrow a specific BLM heavy duty fire engine throughout fire season.Historically, the largest threat to Mountain Home Air Force Base is high winds

  • Commander qualifies in the F-22, confident in Raptor

    Air Combat Command's senior Airman completed F-22 pilot qualification recently, reinforcing his personal stake in the Air Force's efforts to identify the root cause(s) of unexplained physiological incidents involving a small number of Raptor crews. "As Airmen, risk is part of our lives as members of