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  • Journey begins for ACC runners

    Air Combat Command announced the members of the 2010 ACC Air Force Marathon team who will compete in the Major Command Challenge Sept. 18 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.This year is the fourth consecutive year of the Air Force Marathon MAJCOM Challenge. The command that receives the

  • Air Force, Navy take steps toward joint RPA training

    In a first of many joint meetings, Beale hosted a Global Hawk and Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Joint Cockpit Working Group, or JCWG, Aug. 3 through 5 to develop joint operations and training with the Air Force and the Navy remotely piloted RQ-4 and BAMS programs.The joint working group formed

  • Lancers head to New York

    The 333rd Fighter Squadron and Aircraft Maintenance Unit are taking their training on the road to participate in a Surface Attack Tactics Deploying at Wheeler-Sack Army Air Field, Fort Drum, N.Y., Aug. 6 through 11.The students assigned to the 333rd FS, one of two F-15E Strike Eagle training

  • Photos: 9th Air Force commander's final visit to Seymour Johnson

    Maj. Gen. William Holland, 9th Air Force commander, visited the men and women of the 4th Fighter Wing here, Aug. 3. The visit was part of his final tour of Air Combat Command bases before he retires.General Holland made several stops across the base to visit with Airmen to include the 335th Fighter

  • 'Rockets' participate in joint training exercise

    Airmen with the 336th Fighter Squadron geared up for their upcoming air and space expeditionary force rotation by participating in a joint Battle Rhythm Exercise here Aug. 2 through 4.The "Rockets" spent the week honing the skills they need to work with conventional and special operations joint

  • ACC takes home Air Force STEM awards

    Air Force officials recently announced the 2010 Science, Technology and Engineering award recipients.The winners selected must be an Air Force professional with any science, technology, engineering or mathematics, or STEM, Bachelor of Science degree. Nominees must be assigned to an Air Force

  • Fightin' Fifty-Fifth on the cusp of historic milestone

    Historic, monumental and simply incredible are just a few ways to describe the milestone soon to be attained by the men and women of the 55th Wing.On Aug. 9, the Fightin' Fifty-Fifth will surpass 20 years of continuous deployment to U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility by its personnel and

  • Air Force officials name 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    Air Force officials selected the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2010. An Air Force selection board at the Air Force Personnel Center here considered 36 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and the Air Staff. The board selected the 12 Airmen

  • Hurlburt Field Airman to represent ACC at Phoenix Stripe Conference

    Staff Sgt. Joseph Soldano, 505th Training Squadron intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance instructor, will represent Air Combat Command at Air Mobility Command's Phoenix Stripe Conference Sept. 13 through 17.ACC is allowed one person to attend the conference, and Sergeant Soldano stood out as

  • Communications Squadron supports New Horizons Panama 2010

    An 11-person team from the 32nd Combat Communications Squadron from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., is deployed to Meteti, Panama, to bring phone and data service to engineers and support personnel participating in New Horizons Panama 2010.New Horizons Panama 2010 is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored

  • Clinical lab workers serve with precision

    Personnel from the 23rd Medical Group clinical laboratory scored the highest possible rating of "outstanding " during a recent, major inspection. During the two-day inspection conducted by the College of American Pathologists, the laboratory technicians successfully answered approximately 2,000

  • Air Force announces F-35 basing proposal

    The Department of the Air Force announced today the preferred alternatives for operational and training F-35 Joint Strike Fighter bases. Teams surveyed each candidate base for feasibility, timing, cost and planning purposes to meet initial operational capability timelines. The preferred alternative

  • Air Force announces F-16 training mission

    The secretary and chief of staff of the Air Force announced today the transition of Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., to the F-16 training mission.The Air Force determined that Holloman has the capacity to accept two F-16 training squadrons and offers ability to synergize training activities with

  • Air Force announces MC12W basing proposal

    The Department of the Air Force announced today Beale Air Force Base, Calif., as the preferred alternative basing option for the MC-12W.Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley previously approved six candidate bases. They included Altus Air Force Base, Okla.; Beale Air Force Base, Calif.; Key

  • Ellsworth Airmen reunite with friends, loved ones

    Approximately 160 Airmen from the 28th Bomb Wing were reunited with friends and loved ones after a 189-day deployment to Southwest Asia, July 28.The Airmen returned from an air and space expeditionary force rotation in Southwest Asia in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.During their

  • 9th SFS Defenders return home

    Family, friends and fellow squadron members greeted 26 members of the 9th Security Forces Squadron July 26 as they returned home following a six-month deployment to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, where they encountered numerous attacks from enemy forces and successfully protected the assets inside

  • Secretary of the Department of Transportation visits Creech

    The Secretary of the Department of Transportation recently visited Creech Air Force Base to gain a better understanding of the remotely piloted aircraft mission. Secretary Ray LaHood was able to get a firsthand look at 432d Wing and 432d Air Expeditionary Wing operations when he received a wing

  • Slideshow: Ellsworth participates in phase II ORE

    Ellsworth Airmen participated in the phase II operational readiness exercise at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., July 20-21. The ORE is designed to test Airmen across the base on their ability to operate in a deployed environment.View the slideshow.

  • 20th MDG Airmen return from Haiti with gratitude

    The 20th Medical Group members returned from their Haiti humanitarian deployment with one thing in common: appreciation.Appreciation for simple things like, the medicine Americans have access to, the fresh water that comes out of the tap and the things Americans take for granted daily.The group of

  • Red Flag provides unique training opportunities

    Four times per year, U.S. forces and allies from around the world gather at "The Home of the Fighter Pilot" to participate in Red Flag and gain coalition air combat experiences in a peacetime environment. They fly together on the Nevada Test and Training Range here, the U.S. Air Force's premiere

  • Moody kids experience 'a day at the office'

    As the Year of the Air Force Family campaign comes to a close, there is no better time than to have a day for family members to come together and spend time learning about the mission.Moody recently hosted Bring Your Child to Work Day for servicemembers to show their loved ones what they do on base

  • Birds of a feather train together

    Air Force aircraft engine mechanics fall into a single career field, but they are limited to repairing the one type of engine they originally trained on.Now with the opening of Moody's new engine repair facility, the mechanics here will have the opportunity to work on different engines, a change

  • Wounded warriors complete 'Sea to Shining Sea' journey

    A group of wounded veterans amassed at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco May 22 for a two-month cross country ride that ended July 24 in Virginia Beach, Va. The nearly 4,000-mile trek was called Sea to Shining Sea, and it allowed 17 veterans who've overcome life-changing injuries, such as

  • Green Flag prepares Airmen, Soldiers for joint fight

    As he flies a combat air patrol over the cities of Medina Wasl and Medina Jabal, Capt. James Russell pushes up the throttle on his F-16. His $20 million aircraft is running low on fuel and a KC-135 is standing by in the distance to top off the tanks, but it will have to wait. Soldiers are pinned

  • Spouse jobs program to relaunch in October

    The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts program will resume Oct. 25, but with some significant changes to the popular spouse employment program, a defense official announced July 20.Changes include a reduction in the amount of financial aid, a change in the population eligible to receive

  • Airman pleads guilty during 'trust' court martial

    A member of the 55th Communications Squadron here pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter and knowingly providing false information to a peace officer during his judge-alone court martial July 20.After accepting the plea of Airman 1st Class Corey Hernandez, listening to a number of witnesses during

  • New TF-34 engine facility reduces repair time

    The opening of a new engine facility at Moody signals a faster, more efficient way to produce and repair the engines of the A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft.The TF-34 Engine Repair Facility recently had a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the facility's move from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., to Moody.

  • RED HORSE squadron replaces historic section of flightline

    Since its beginnings in 1940 as Moody Army Airfield, Army Air Corps and Air Force Airmen have cycled through Moody continuously, being a part of its history but not always having the opportunity to observe it. The flightline, on the other hand, has been witness to everything that has happened since

  • Family, friends pay tribute to fallen Airman

    Approximately 800 people gathered at Nellis Air Force Base July 15 to remember the life and service of a 66th Rescue Squadron HH-60G helicopter pilot who paid the ultimate sacrifice while saving the lives of others. Capt. David A. Wisniewski, 31, passed away at the National Naval Medical Center in

  • AFNORTH hosts North American Air Chiefs Conference

    With a focus on enhancing cooperative assistance and security both within and throughout the region, guests at the North American Regional Air Chiefs Conference exchanged information and ideas during the three-day event July 12-15.Hosted by Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command

  • Air Combat Command promotes CCAF degree

    Although having a Community College of the Air Force degree is important for all Airmen, Air Combat Command is encouraging its technical sergeants to achieve this educational goal. Currently, the command is seven points below the Air Force average of 42 percent, but the goal is to have 50 percent of

  • New Horizons Airmen, Marines spend a day at Panamanian school

    More than a dozen Airmen and Marines from Task Force New Horizons spent a day with local children at the elementary school in Sansonsito, July 12, building rubber-band airplanes and playing games.According to Lisbeth Acosta Corella, the school's director, the service members were a welcome addition

  • ACC announces 2010 STEM award winners

    Officials here recently announced the 2010 ACC Science, Technology and Engineering award recipients.The winners selected must be Air Force professionals with any Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) Bachelor of Science degree. Winners must be assigned to an Air Force Specialty Code

  • Final MC-12 deployed to USCENTCOM AOR

    The 30th MC-12 Liberty was recently deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility completing the initial deployment plan, an Air Force official announced July 9."We mobilized a significant industry base and every resource at our disposal, and delivered the first Federal Aviation

  • Behind enemy lines

    Ejecting from an aircraft is not on anybody' s wish list, but if it is necessary in enemy territory, the aircrew member would need the right skills to survive.The survival, evasion, resistance and escape instructors have a vital mission to prepare aircrew and high-risk Department of Defense

  • Deepwater Horizon airspace activity now coordinated at 601st AOC

    As the Deepwater Horizon Response Operation enters Week 13 since the rig exploded April 20 in the Gulf of Mexico, senior Department of Defense and Homeland Security officials made the decision to centralize airspace management operations in the 601st Air & Space Operations Center here because of the

  • Dog days: ACC hosts MWD training seminar at Langley

    Under the scorching summer sun, security forces military working dogs and their handlers from across Air Combat Command assembled at Langley for the first ever military working dog training seminar June 28 through July 2.The handlers and dogs attended the five day course, hosted by the 633d Security

  • Photos: 4th LRS: Equipping Airmen to deploy

    Prior to departing to a predesignated area overseas, all Airmen must visit the 4th Logistic Readiness Squadron mobility bag unit to receive their personal protective equipment whether it is real-world or a base exercise. The mobility bag unit is responsible for inspecting and maintaining an

  • Air Force wounded warrior rides from coast to coast

    A combat controller, who last year was laying in a hospital fighting for his life, is now riding his bicycle across America as part of his rehabilitation and to inspire other wounded warriors.Along with 19 of his teammates, Staff Sgt. Marc Esposito from the 21st Special Tactics Squadron at Pope Air

  • F-22 Raptor rolls out in Hawaii

    Top military and local community leaders gathered here July 9 for a dedication service for the F-22 Raptor.Hundreds of onlookers gathered with members of the 199th Fighter Squadron, 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard and people from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to welcome the F-22, a fifth

  • Photos: Singapore prime minister visits 428th Fighter Squadron

    Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong spent a day touring and meeting with families from the 428th Fighter Squadron, July 11. During the visit, he met with members of the 428th Fighter Squadron, a squadron operated by members of the Republic of Singapore Air Force and the U.S. Air Force. Prime Minister Lee

  • Deployed B-1 reaches 10,000 flight-hour milestone

    A B-1B Lancer achieved 10,000 flight hours here, June 12. After 34th Aircraft Maintenance Unit professionals braved temperatures in excess of 110 degrees Fahrenheit preparing the aircraft for the flight, the aircrew stepped in and performed the milestone mission, despite an 18-hour duty day."The

  • Air Force Surgeon General visits Beale

    The Surgeon General of the Air Force visited Beale AFB July 6 to learn about the mission of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing and to witness firsthand how the 9th Medical Group is taking care of Airmen and their dependents.During his visit, Lt. Gen. Bruce Green and Chief Master Sgt. Charlie Cole, Air

  • Fifth Airman lost from Afghanistan helicopter incident

    The Department of Defense has announced the loss of a fifth Airman from an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter which crashed in southeastern Afghanistan June 9.Capt. David Wisniewski, 31, an HH-60G helicopter pilot assigned to the 66th Rescue Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., passed away at the

  • Colonel SERB delayed, additional colonels to be considered

    Air Force personnel officials announced June 29 that the selective early retirement board for colonels will be delayed by six weeks. There will be no changes to the lieutenant colonel SERB previously announced.During a recent review in preparation for the July 2010 colonel SERB, Air Force officials

  • Former 55 WG commander named top wing commander in ACC

    Brig. Gen. James J. Jones was awarded the Col. Joseph A. Moller Trophy, given to the best wing commander in Air Combat Command for 2009. The award was presented by Gen. William M. Fraser III, commander of Air Combat Command, at an afternoon ceremony June 25 at the command headquarters building.

  • Behind the Scenes: The Making of an A-10C Pilot "Mission Prep"

    (Editor's note: Curious about what it takes to become an A-10 pilot? Follow along as this series showcases 1st Lt. Daniel Griffin's journey to becoming a fully qualified A-10C attack pilot.)It was a little after 8 p.m. on June 8 when I finally left the 358th Fighter Squadron. That afternoon I'd been

  • Moody hosts ACC-wide training event

    For the first time in Air Combat Command history, Aircrew Flight Equipment members from various ACC bases recently trained together at Moody in an effort to refine processes involved in decontamination.The training event involved the use of the Lightweight Inflation Decontamination system, a

  • Air Force chief of staff presents combat decoration to Nellis Airman

    The Air Force's top military leader took time during a visit to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing June 22 to present combat decorations to two Airmen, both of whom were injured by the detonation of an improvised explosive device while driving in a supply convoy in Iraq.Air Force Chief of Staff Gen.

  • Wing welcomes new commander, new name

     Hundreds of Airmen from across the 49th Fighter Wing welcomed a new commander and new wing name during a change of command ceremony June 25.Col. Jeff "Cobra" Harrigian became the last 49th FW commander when he relinquished command of the newly designated 49th Wing to Col. David "Kooler"

  • SJ Airmen impress COMACC

    The commander of Air Combat Command made a stop here June 16-17 to witness firsthand what Seymour Johnson Airmen bring to the fight."Thanks for the opportunity to visit and see all the great things our Airmen are doing at Seymour Johnson," said Gen. William M. Fraser III. "I've been extremely

  • Nellis honors lives, service of fallen Airmen

    One was an ROTC standout who passed up an offer to become an Air Force pilot in order to save lives. The other was a selfless individual who devoted his time, talents and energy to teaching his fellow Airmen to be the best. Both were leaders, mentors and friends who embodied the Air Force Rescue

  • Pararescuemen: Honoring fallen warriors

    More than 20 pararescuemen, active duty, retired and prior service, donned their service dress uniforms, with boots and maroon berets, and fell into formation. Local freedom riders holding American flags lined the street of the funeral procession. As their fallen comrade's remains arrived and were

  • COMACC visits Shaw, highlights Year of AF Family

    The commander of Air Combat Command, Gen. William M. Fraser III, recognized the contributions of 20th Fighter Wing Airmen during his visit here June 16.One of the main purposes for General Fraser's visit to Shaw was to recognize Airmen and their families and express the gratitude he has for them.

  • Officials choose bases for MQ-1, MQ-9 ground control stations

    Air Force officials released their basing decision for the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper ground control stations June 21.The final bases approved by the secretary and chief of staff of the Air Force are: Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. and Ellsworth AFB, S.D."The Air Force uses a deliberate, repeatable

  • Thunderbirds announce 2011 officer selections

    The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, commonly known as the "Thunderbirds," recently announced incoming officer selections for the 2011 demonstration season.Capt. Ryan Riley, an F-16 pilot stationed at Kunsan Air Base, Korea, will join the team as the left wing for the Squadron as

  • A-10C pilot, family headed to Argentina through Olmsted Scholar program

    An A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot assigned to the 358th Fighter Squadron here was one of 17 military officers selected by the George and Carol Olmsted Foundation to be a student in Olmsted Scholar Class of 2011. Maj. Sean Baerman, his wife Mandy and their 3-year-old-son, Teague will move to Buenos Aires

  • Rare birds: Luke F-16s provide 'red air' for Langley Raptors

    Fighters maneuvering in the skies over Langley is a way of life. However, spectators may have noticed a few unfamiliar jets launching from the flight line and seemingly agitating the beloved mainstay fleet of F-22 Raptors.The small, nimble planes are F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 62d Fighter

  • Joint Expeditionary Force Experiment increases UAS security

    Afghan and Iraqi coalition forces are being challenged by terrorist groups that are downloading and viewing footage of coalition unmanned surveillance aircraft on the internet. To address this problem, the Tactical Unbreakable Communications Air experiment was conducted at the Nevada Test and

  • Salvia, Spice use now punishable under UCMJ

    Air Force officials released a guidance memorandum June 9 which addresses the use and possession of Salvia Divinorum, Spice and other products used for the purpose of altering mood or function. The memorandum amends Air Force Instruction 44-121, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment

  • Four Airmen assigned to 23rd Wing killed in aircraft crash

    Four Airmen were killed and three were wounded June 10 when their aircraft, a HH-60G Pavehawk helicopter, assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., crashed June 9 in southeastern Afghanistan.The Airmen were deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and were

  • Global Strike Challenge comes to Ellsworth

    The 28th Bomb Wing joined six other bomb wings in the Air Force Global Strike Command's first-ever load competition, June 9. The competition consisted of a uniform inspection, general knowledge test, tool inspection, munitions build, weapons load and B-1B Lancer preflight inspection.The units that

  • Photos: Load crews crucial to sortie regeneration

    As part of the 4th Fighter Wing's Phase I Operational Readiness Exercise, load teams from the various aircraft maintenance units were tasked with arming F-15E Strike Eagles for combat, while adhering to a strict timetable. For the ORE, Airmen must generate a specific number of aircraft for aircrews

  • Shohna ba shohna

    On May 25, Air Combat Command hosted Afghan National Army Air Corps Chief of Staff, Maj. Gen. Mohammad Dawran, as part of the Combined Air Power Transition Force senior development and mentorship program.General Dawran toured through some of the U.S. Air Force's major commands with his mentor, Brig.

  • Post-deployment health reassessment provides follow-up care

    The Post-Deployment Health reassessment is part of the force health protection program. It extends care for the deployment-related health concerns of Airmen. The PDHRA provides education, screening, assessment and access to care for a wide variety of questions and concerns about personnel health

  • Special day honors all that red, white and blue represents

    The red symbolizes valor and bravery, the white - purity and innocence, and the blue - vigilance, perseverance and justice. They are the colors of the banner for which American citizens young and old pledge allegiance.Every year since 1916 when then President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential

  • Global Hawk takes northern route, improves efficiency

    Staff Sgt. Ryan Conversi's eyes remain focused on a pair of industrial-strength laptop computers as the time approaches for the next launch of an RQ-4 Global Hawk on the Beale Air Force Base flightline. One of the computers is a vehicle test controller and the other contains Sergeant Conversi's

  • 'Critical Days' safety message turns personal for Airman

    Military service officials have geared up their summer safety campaigns, encouraging servicemembers and their families to enjoy the season without becoming statistics during a period historically marred by a spike in off-duty accidents.Ninety-five servicemembers died last year during the "Critical

  • Joint Task Force-Bravo helps victims of Guatemala disaster

    Helicopters and personnel from Joint Task Force-Bravo transported 12,800 pounds of relief supplies June 3 to four areas of Guatemala affected by Tropical Storm Agatha and the Pacaya volcano eruption.The JTF-Bravo team, from Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, deployed to Guatemala June 1 after receiving

  • New tech-advanced classroom awaits F-35 students

    A foundation for how the first generation of F-35 Lightning II pilots and maintainers trains for the next half century continues to evolve here as 33rd Fighter Wing officials add state-of-the-art technology to the classroom arsenal. "The technology is fabulous. It brings us to a revolutionary new

  • Air Force fitness program revision rewards excellent Airmen

    Based upon service-wide feedback, Airmen who earn an "excellent" on the new fitness test will now only have to test once a year according to a new revision in the Air Force Fitness Program."We believe this will recognize fitness excellence and serve as an incentive for more Airmen to improve their

  • Technology drives new, better ways to educate Airmen

    Cell phones could soon be the ticket to keeping up with professional development requirements. That's just one concept being explored by officials at Air Education and Training Command, the Air Force's training and education component. Like their counterparts in the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, AETC

  • Air Force U-2 pilot receives top safety award

    A pilot who recovered a crippled U-2 during a night training mission received the Air Force's most prestigious flight safety award here June 1.Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz presented Lt. Col. Joseph Santucci, the 99th Reconnaissance Squadron commander at Beale Air Force Base, Calif.,

  • DOD certifies 6 programs under Nunn-McCurdy Law breaches

    Department of Defense officials have certified that six acquisition programs, including the F-35 Lightning II and the DDG-1000 destroyer, should continue under Nunn-McCurdy legislation. The systems also include the block 3 upgrade program for the Apache AH-64 helicopter, the advanced threat infrared

  • ACC participates in Air Force Energy Forum III

    Air Combat Command shared its leading-edge energy conservation practices with other Air Force agencies at a forum in Washington, D.C. The ACC Energy Management Steering Group participate in the Air Force Energy Forum III, May 27 and 28. The Forum brings together agencies to focus on the service's

  • Sky's the limit: Raptor pilot surpasses 4,000 hours

    In order to stay proficient and ensure the Air Force's continued air dominance, pilots must train constantly in their fighters, logging hours upon hours in the cockpit. For one Langley pilot, years of missions added up to a remarkable milestone.Lt. Col. Robert Sandford, 192d Fighter Wing chief of

  • For Beth and a cure

    As darkness fell on Raleigh's Glenwood Avenue, 567th REDHORSE Squadron Commander Col. Tim Lamb maintained a steady pace -- the same light jog that had carried him, in just under three hours, some 15 miles.To passers-by, the sight of a lone runner making his way down the sidewalks that line one of

  • Seymour Johnson Airmen visit veterans

    In celebration of the National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans, Airmen from Air Force Sergeant's Association Chapter 371, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base honor guard and various 4th Fighter Wing squadrons visited veterans at Durham Veteran Affairs Medical Center to show their appreciation, May 21.

  • Hurricane season begins June 1

    The National Hurricane Center is predicting an above-normal hurricane season for 2011, which begins June 1, so it is important to be prepared.According to the NHC, there are several steps involved with being prepared. Some of those things include developing a family plan, creating a disaster supply

  • Arizona boy discovers D-M as Pilot for a Day

    Nathan Hoffman, an 8-year-old who recently underwent a heart transplant surgery, toured the base May 21 as a participant in the Pilot for a Day program.The Pilot for a Day program gives local children with serious illnesses a special day for themselves and their families to enjoy, focusing on