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  • U.A.E. crosses Atlantic for Red Flag

    The United Arab Emirates air force recently flew a squadron of F-16 Block 60 Desert Falcons across the Atlantic Ocean for the first time to participate in Red Flag 11-2 and strengthen partnerships with allied nations.This is the second time the United Arab Emirates has trained in a Red Flag

  • Air Force officials announce FY11 additional force management measures

    Air Force leaders announced involuntary force management programs Feb. 2 to reduce personnel as a supplement to the voluntary programs announced in December. These measures are part of the Air Force's multi-year Force Management Program aimed at shaping and sizing the force. With more Airmen

  • Supporting the military spouse

    New Air Force spouses may feel lost in the world of military jargon and acronyms that seem to be part of everyday life. Even a seasoned military spouse may find him or herself searching for answers.Thankfully, Offutt Air Force Base's Airman and Family Readiness Center offers Heart Link, an Air Force

  • Air National Guard fighter wing preps for alert missions at Tyndall

    Shooting down enemy aircraft over American soil is an event U.S.-based alert pilots train for. They run exercise scenarios on a constant basis, preparing for that call to scramble. But all the dry runs in the world can't prepare a pilot for that moment when a live missile is released from the jet.

  • One-on-one with 8th CMSAF

    The eighth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Sam Parish recently paid a visit to Moody Air Force Base, Ga.During his visit, we were supposed to provide the chief a windshield tour of Moody, but as we were loading the bus, he jokingly said he should be the one giving us the tour. The chief has

  • KC-135s make Red Flag possible

    Red Flag 11-2 is a large force exercise requiring many units to work together like a well-oiled machine -- and if one piece were taken out, the whole operation would grind to a halt.A large and important cog in the Red Flag machine is the combined effort of four KC-135 Stratotanker units."We're

  • Air Force fighters prep for Super Bowl XLV

    Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region fighters will be busy well before Super Bowl Sunday preparing to protect the skies around Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas.Exercise Amalgam Virgo 11-05A, a NORAD air defense exercise, was held Feb. 2 in the greater Arlington area to

  • Air Force officials give Civil Air Patrol a technology boost

    When Air Forces Northern officials need an aircrew to fly a search and rescue mission, run counterdrug support or play the bad guy, they frequently call on the members of the Civil Air Patrol, who are always more than eager to lend a helping hand. In an effort to make the job easier and more

  • Military families receive free online tutoring sessions

    When doing schoolwork, whether it's for elementary school, high school, college or beyond, everyone runs into a problem they can't solve by themselves. Helping hands can be a lifesaver.Tutor.com recently gave its six-millionth tutoring session, and currently offers unlimited online homework help and

  • STOMP brings together parents, educators of special needs children

    When Tech. Sgt. Emily Smith and Staff Sgt. Todge Smith were blessed with a baby girl nearly six months ago, they immediately recognized signs of Down syndrome and epilepsy in her. With early intervention and physical therapy, their daughter Renee is now meeting all developmental milestones.Sergeant

  • High-tempo training prepares maintainers for war

    Aircraft maintainers are working day and night during Red Flag 11-2 so pilots can fly the missions needed to prepare for aerial combat, but not only aircrew members benefit from the Red Flag experience.The high-tempo mission requirements of Red Flag provide maintainers an environment that

  • Nellis senior officer wins 2010 Air Force Lance P. Sijan Award

    The Air Force recently selected Lt. Col. Tony L. Millican, 98th Mission Support Group deputy commander, to be the senior officer recipient of the 2010 Air Force Lance P. Sijan Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership both here and during his latest deployment to Afghanistan. "Words can't

  • COMACC checks the weather

    Gen. William M. Fraser III, commander of Air Combat Command, recently got a taste of battlefield weather Airmen training operations after visiting the Battlefield Weather Mission Qualification Training course at Camp Blanding, Fla.This was the general's first visit since the 93rd Air Ground

  • Survey will assess Air Force community well-being

    Airmen will have the opportunity to provide comments and suggestions to improve their quality of life through the 2011 Air Force Community Assessment. Invitation to participate in the assessment was sent out Jan. 25.The assessment is designed to assist chaplains and people working in

  • CSA, the new way to pay for AF travel

    The Air Force will be replacing the old government travel cards with new controlled spend account travel cards from January 2011 through March 2011.The CSA, provided by Citibank, is designed with more flexibility to better meet the needs of travelers and differs from the GTC in many ways.Before,

  • Reunited: Airman comes home after 59 years

    More than half a century later, the family of one Air Force pilot will finally receive closure.1st Lt. Robert Dees, an F-84E Thunderjets pilot, was laid to rest at Longstreet Historical Cemetery, Jan. 22, after being identified as missing in action since 1953. According to reports, Lieutenant Dees,

  • EFMP acts as source for special needs families

    Because nearly 15 percent of all military families have a member in the home with a medical or educational disability, having a good support system is essential for a high quality of life.The Exceptional Family Members Program connects active duty family members who have special needs with many on-

  • Local, military police help identify, apprehend drunk drivers

    Master Officers from the James City County Police Department visited Langley Air Force Base, Va., to provide field sobriety test training to 633d Security Forces Squadron Airmen Jan. 20.The day-long training fulfills the Virginia state requirement for all law enforcement officers working in Virginia

  • CMSAF visits Davis-Monthan

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy visited Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Airmen and their families Jan. 13.During his visit he sat down for an interview and discussed many topics including the new physical training procedures, the drawdown in Iraq, suicide in the Air Force and other

  • Heart Link strives to help Nellis military spouses

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., will be hosting its first Heart Link event of 2011 on Feb. 17.Heart Link is a one-day program designed to inform military spouses about military life."The best way to describe this program is 'Air Force 101 for spouses,'" said

  • New technology enhances fitness assessment

    For Airmen with concerns or curiosities regarding body composition, the Health and Wellness Center at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., has a new machine that can accurately gauge how much fat is available to be trimmed.The HAWC's latest edition, the BOD POD, uses the concept of air displacement

  • 366th EMS highlights best practice

    In 2009, the 366th Maintenance Group implemented an Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century initiative to conduct end-to-end testing of aging electronic warfare radio frequency cabling and perform full spectrum threat analysis on Mountain Home Air Force Base F-15Es. The initiative, known as

  • ACC's newest chiefs descend on Offutt

    More than 100 of Air Combat Command's newest chief master sergeant selects along with their numbered Air Force and major command functional managers braved snow and subzero temperatures to attend the ACC Chief Master Sergeant 2011 Orientation at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Jan. 9-13. The purpose of

  • Ellsworth Airmen deploy to Southwest Asia

    For many Airmen from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., the New Year was greeted with a deployment to Southwest Asia.The Airmen will be providing operational support to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing during their deployment."We've put a lot of time developing and training our Airmen," said Lt. Col.

  • Moody honors Airman's son

    A magnolia tree was dedicated at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., in memory of a former Moody Airman's son during a ceremony, Jan. 14.Airman 1st Class Simon Martin, now assigned to Eglin AFB, Fla., lost his 18-month-old son, Karson Thomas, after a car accident in May 2010. "When we first heard of the

  • Find Team Holloman on Facebook

    Team Holloman has recently joined the social media frenzy with the launch of an official Facebook page, and everyone is invited to become a fan.The page is an extension of Holloman's official site, www.holloman.af.mil, and will offer Team Holloman and the local community an interactive, one-stop

  • National Guard Bureau Chief visits Air Forces Northern

    She wears blue. She speaks purple. She is Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall, the National Guard Bureau's senior enlisted leader who recently visited Air Forces Northern facilities Jan. 5 and met with enlisted AFNORTH Airmen, shared her thoughts and solicited theirs. Chief Jelinski-Hall is the

  • Langley's added MRI capability eliminates long hauls, delayed care

    Effective Jan. 3, the USAF Hospital Langley Radiology Department expanded capabilities for Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Fort Lee and local Navy servicemembers with the addition of a magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, trailer provided by Alliance Imaging.An MRI uses a powerful magnetic field, radio

  • Officials unveil new government travel cards

    The Air Force is primed for servicewide distribution of new Citibank controlled spend account government travel cards now through spring 2011, officials said here Dec. 1.Issuance of the CSA card for use in conjunction with temporary-duty assignments, permanent change of station or deployment orders

  • Holloman to provide 5th generation fighter support

    Two T-38 Talon aircraft, which were previously used by the Republic of South Korea for pilot training, were delivered to Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., in December with the help of NASA.NASA used an Aero Spacelines Super Guppy -- a wide-bodied cargo aircraft used in many space programs to transport

  • Inter-American NCO Academy opens to U.S. NCOs

    Two Airmen are making history as the first Air Force noncommissioned officers to attend the IAAFA Inter-American NCO Academy. In addition to earning NCO academy enlisted professional military education credit, Tech. Sgts. Leonardo Cepero Febres and George Nikolakakos are studying alongside NCOs from

  • EOD Airmen partner with civilian forces, neutralize bomb threat

    Members of the 4th Fighter Wing Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight are use to responding to improvised explosive device threats in Iraq and Afghanistan -- clearing dangerous stretches for Allied troops and civilians alike. When news reached Seymour Johnson Air Force Base on the morning of Jan. 3

  • Royal Air Force aircrew members to train at Offutt

    Whether it's performing strategic bombing missions in World War II, defending Europe during the Cold War, monitoring Iraqi no-fly zones, or battling the Taliban in Afghanistan, the U.S. Air Force and the U.K. Royal Air Force have been close allies for many years.Recently, this partnership was

  • 'Operation CCAF Blitz' targets technical sergeants

    With the implementation of a new initiative, the 23rd Force Support Squadron Education Center at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., is making an effort to increase the number of Airmen eligible for senior rater endorsement on enlisted performance reports."Operation CCAF Blitz" will be carried out in three

  • Heart Link links hearts and minds of military spouses

    The words "Heart Link" may evoke a mental image of animated cartoon hearts holding hands or perhaps the infamous paper heart chain that has become a staple around school houses during Valentine's Day. Sometimes spouses may feel like that flimsy chain of paper hearts, vulnerable and alone. Heart Link

  • Air Force leaders stress safety during the holidays

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following holiday safety message to the Airmen of the United States Air Force:During this holiday season, we extend our sincere appreciation for your

  • Officials extend PRTC public comment period

    In response to Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg's request, the U.S. Air Force has extended the public comment period on the draft environmental impact statement, or EIS, for the proposed expansion of the Powder River Training Complex through Jan. 20.The draft EIS analyzes the potential

  • ACC commander visits Airmen, Soldiers

    Gen. William M. Fraser III, commander of Air Combat Command, visited Fort Bliss Airmen when he stopped in for an Airmen's call at 7th Air Support Operations Squadron's headquarters on East Fort Bliss, Dec. 7. General Fraser met with Airmen and Guardsmen from the 7th ASOS, 3rd Weather Squadron's Det.

  • Air Force colonel promotes Army son in Afghanistan

    The family that serves together stays together. Well, sort of. For example, on Thanksgiving Day at the Afghan National Police Training Sustainment Site at Camp Clark in Parsa, an Air Force colonel promoted his Army son to first lieutenant."My father and I deployed on the same weekend in July of

  • 300 take part in cost-effective, 4-day virtual Pacific battle

    More than 300 Joint warfighters from Japan to England converged in a virtual battlespace over the Pacific for a four-day exercise ending Dec. 16.Participants from 18 locations joined forces to defeat the simulated threat in Virtual Flag 11-1. The 705th Combat Training Squadron at Kirtland Air Force

  • Photos: Mountain Home Airmen test emergency skills

    Gunfighters, also known as the Airmen of Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, participated in an emergency respons exercise on base Dec. 14 to ensure they are properly prepared to protect people and resources during real-world situations.

  • Photos: Band of the Golden West visits Mountain Home

    Members of the band traveled from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., to spread a little holiday cheer by singing Christmas songs throughout the wing. The band performed music at various locations throughout the base Dec. 16, including all five groups assigned to base, the base exchange, and the child

  • New technology vital part of safeguarding information

    A new, digital fingerprinting system being used by the 28th Bomb Wing Information Protection Office is helping to increase efficiency, reduce costs, enhance customer service and ultimately, safeguard information.The Touchprint 4100, by L-1 Identity Solutions, is a live-scan fingerprinting system

  • Nellis selected to host new joint military working dog training program

    Air Force leadership selected Nellis Air Force Base as the location of a new joint military working dog training program in late November. The leadership made their decision after Nellis graduated its beta test class of 15 security forces dog handlers and their military working dogs Nov. 9. This

  • Airman wins for big IDEA

    It wasn't a contest or a lucky roll of the dice that earned Tech. Sgt. Justin Burt, 28th Maintenance Squadron structural maintenance craftsman, $7,633. It was a good idea.Sergeant Burt earned a check from the Ellsworth wing commander, Dec. 3, for creating and developing an idea through the Air Force

  • Shaw Airmen honor fallen veterans

    "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction," said Ronald Reagan. "We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's

  • Personnel recovery division stands up at ACC

    Any Airman who faces possible isolation in a hostile deployed environment and finds themself in need of rescue will have a special interest in Air Combat Command's newest operations division.In December 2010, ACC's Personnel Recovery Division, designated A3J and headquartered at Langley Air Force

  • Davis-Monthan agencies help Airmen, families manage holiday stress

    The holiday season brings to most joyful smiles triggered by good deeds, gift-giving and priceless moments with friends and family. But for some, it brings a sense of worry, self-doubt, frustration and agony as personal relationships crumble, financial issues burden and depression eats away at the

  • 'ATSO rodeo' prepares Airmen for exercises, deployments

    More than 400 Gunfighters participated in an "Ability to Survive and Operate Rodeo" Dec. 13 in preparation for upcoming deployments and a basewide exercise in early 2011.Participants attended one of five two-hour long classes where they learned proper chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear

  • Servicemembers reminded to take care of AF family during holidays

    For many people who aren't in the military, the holidays are a time for gatherings and exchanging gifts.Sometimes people take these moments for granted; however, for some servicemembers, these moments are few and far between.Although some Airmen may feel alone because they may not be able to go home

  • Heritage of America Band spreads spirit, song in free holiday concerts

    The sounds of the season resonated throughout Christopher Newport University's Ferguson Center for the Arts Dec. 2 to 4 as the Air Force Heritage of America Band delighted audiences with Christmas classics and seasonal standards in the fifth annual installment of their "An American Yuletide: Sounds

  • Moody Airmen form DUI task force

    It only takes one bad decision to alter your Air Force career -- whether it be having a drink at a friend's house before driving or taking a sip of alcohol before you're 21.While these are just two situations that can affect military members, the 723rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Mood Air Force

  • New 3-D retina imaging equipment improves care

    Without healthy eyeballs, laboratory technicians wouldn't be able to precisely draw blood and pilots wouldn't be able to fly planes. The 23rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron optometry flight at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., recently conducted training with a new piece of equipment that helps diagnose

  • Nonlethal weapon training impacts Seymour Johnson

    Airmen from the 4th Security Forces Squadron got the shock of their life as they received a day full of taser training including several live demonstrations on the power of the nonlethal weapon.Several Security Forces Airmen participated in a "voluntary exposure," exercise, where they received a

  • Spice illegal for Airmen, produces dangerous side effects

    Although it is banned from use by all Air Force members and scheduled to soon become illegal for all American citizens, not much is known about the drug "spice."Spice, considered a marijuana alternative because it has the same effects, is a mixture of potentially dangerous herbs coated with

  • ACC commander visits Kirtland prior to start of virtual exercise

    Gen. William M. Fraser III, the commander of Air Combat Command, visited the 705th Combat Training Squadron here Dec. 7, prior to the start of Virtual Flag.Virtual Flag exercises are part of the 505th Command and Control Wing's mission at Hurlburt Field, Fla., and are intended to improve warfighter

  • Nellis mourns the tragic loss of Airman

    Friends and family of Staff Sgt. Nathan Paet gathered Dec. 7 for a memorial service in his honor at the base chapel.Sergeant Paet, 28, an F-15 supply section technician assigned to the 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, died from wounds suffered during a shooting at his off-base residence Dec.

  • Photos: Strike Eagles on the line

    The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night, and in all weather.For the full F-15E Strike Eagle fact sheet, click here.

  • Thunderbirds demo team accepting applications

    The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" are accepting officer applications for the 2012 and 2013 demonstration seasons. The team, based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., plan to hire five new positions, including commander/leader, two demonstration pilots, advance

  • Helicopter pilot receives Cheney Award

    An HH-60G helicopter pilot received the Cheney Award from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz here Oct. 15 for the rescue of two critically injured Marines in Helmand Valley, Afghanistan. Maj. John G. Mangan, the assistant director of operations for the 41st Rescue Squadron at Moody Air

  • 820th Base Defense Group heads to Afghanistan

    With their bags packed and weapons on hand, a group of Airmen from the 820th Base Defense Group were ready to go to Afghanistan for the first time.The hand-selected group of individuals will deploy to an air base in Afghanistan for about six months."Our mission will be to train the Afghan security

  • Mountain Home children shop with cops

    Local police departments and military members came together Dec. 4 to give children in the Shop with a Cop program a Christmas to remember. Elmore and Ada county businesses and agencies made donations enabling more than 100 children to receive gift certificates to go holiday shopping for themselves

  • 30 years spent taking care of Airmen

    Airmen, coworkers, family and friends of Chief Master Sgt. Clifton Cole, 28th Bomb Wing command chief, gathered at the Dakota's Club, Dec. 3 to pay tribute and recognize him for his 30 years of service."Some leaders come and go," said retired Chief Master Sgt. Richard Ives, 28th Force Support

  • Recruiting impacts community relations at bowl game

    Pioneers can be characterized as leaders who leave lasting impressions in new territories, while initiating development for others to follow. Brig. Gen. Balan Ayyar, Air Force Recruiting Service commander, visited Columbus, Ga., Dec. 3-4 in an effort to show support to the community and share

  • NORAD tracks Santa for Christmas

    For the 55th consecutive year, the men and women of the North American Aerospace Defense Command are preparing to track Santa. The NORAD Tracks Santa website, www.noradsanta.org, went live Dec. 3 and features holiday games and activities that change daily. The website is available in seven

  • Ellsworth Airman found dead

    Staff Sgt. Ira Kaur, assigned to the Air Force Financial Services Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., was found dead in his off-base residence, Nov. 28. Sergeant Kaur, a military pay technician stationed at Ellsworth since August 2007, died from apparent gunshot wounds. "We mourn the loss of a

  • 14th CMSAF mentors Moody Airmen

    The 14th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force recently visited the base to provide mentorship to Moody Air Force Base Airmen.Retired Chief Master Sgt. Gerald Murray was stationed at Moody 14 years ago, when the 347th Wing was the host unit, and he was the 347th WG command chief master sergeant.

  • ACC firefighters place in top ten percent at world competition

    A firefighter five-man relay team from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., placed in the top 10 percent of 175 teams from around the world at the World Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge XIX in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Nov. 13.The 20th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters included Staff Sgt. Steven Thomas, Senior

  • Air Force, Army unite, worship in joint Thanksgiving service

    Every year, Thanksgiving provides Americans the opportunity to come together and give thanks for hearth, health and home. In keeping with tradition, Joint Base Langley-Eustis chaplains united to host the first JBLE Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service at the Langley Chapel Nov. 23.The event marked the

  • ACC A7 visits Moody for first time

    From the moment Brig. Gen. Dave Howe's boots hit the flightline, he was busy meeting with Airmen and becoming familiarized with the base's mission during his first-ever visit to Moody. As the Air Combat Command director of installations and mission support, General Howe is responsible for hundreds

  • Texting, talking impacts more than driver's life

    While driving at 70 mph, it takes less than three seconds to cross the length of a football field. When the driver is distracted due to texting or talking on their cell phone, those seconds could lead to a fatal accident.Both talking and texting while driving are prohibited on all military

  • Shaw firefighters place in top 10 percent at world competition

    Shaw firefighters five-man relay placed in the top 10 percent of 175 teams from around the world at the World Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge XIX, Nov. 13.The 20th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters included Staff Sgt. Steven Thomas, Senior Airmen Garrett Pope and John Neidrick and Airman 1st

  • 74th FS Airmen to participate in Green Flag West

    Nearly 100 Airmen from the 74th Fighter Squadron are gearing up to take part in a mass training exercise known as Green Flag West 11-02.Held at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., the exercise is for Air Combat Command units who provide close-air support and is designed to be like Iraq and Afghanistan."The

  • ACC commander sends holiday safety message

    Fellow Airmen,The holiday season is here! As we celebrate and enjoy the company of family and friends, let us remember our fellow Airmen serving around the world and not able to be with family. Fiscal year 2010 was ACC's safest year on record for fatal mishaps. However, the holidays bring added risk

  • Security forces patrol engages simulated enemy

    The patrol formed up and moved west with information there may be an enemy encampment or weapon cache in that direction. They moved single file through the dense woods, until sudden gunfire broke out north of their position.The 23rd Security Force Squadron rallied up and swept toward the area where

  • Wildfire affects flying, everyday operations at Moody

    Although weather conditions may occasionally alter flight operations, it's not usually for a prolonged period of time.However, the 5,000-acre swamp wildfire in Clinch County, Ga., has been burning for more than a week and is why many of Moody Air Force Base's flying operations have been cancelled.

  • 'Best of the Best' Bomber and Missile Wings earn top honors in competition

    Air Force Global Strike Command officials announced the overall winners of the first Global Strike Challenge, Nov. 17. With the Under Secretary of the Air Force, Ms. Erin Conaton, and commanders of two major commands looking on, the revelers capped the months-long bomber, missile and security forces

  • Operation Warmheart gives back

    First sergeants from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., gathered to give back to their Airmen by preparing care packages full of nonperishable food, Nov. 14.Every year since 2000, the Ellsworth community has donated Thanksgiving food items such as pie mixes and gift certificates for turkey or ham to be

  • Fallen Airman honored

    Servicemembers turned out in force to honor a fallen Airman from Dalzell, S.C., at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Nov. 18. Staff Sergeant Andrew Bubacz, a 23-year-old Airman assigned to the 97th Communications Squadron, Altus Air Force Base, Okla., died Nov. 12 while deployed as part of a provincial

  • Operation Hero introduces children to deployment process

    The Langley Airman and Family Readiness Center hosted its eighth annual Operation Hero, Nov. 14 at the 1st Fighter Wing static display hangar. Operation Hero is an event that gives children of Airmen insight into what their parents go through during deployments. The goal of the program is to ease

  • Turkey fryer safety

    The latest trend in preparing a turkey is deep frying; however, if people don't take precautions, they may end up with an injury or fire. Deep fryers can be dangerous for several reasons, including: · Many units easily tip over, spilling the five gallons of hot oil within the cooking pot. · If the