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  • Nellis breaks ground for two new child development centers

    The 99th Air Base Wing held a groundbreaking ceremony May 12 to mark the beginning of construction for two new child development centers which will support Airmen, joint partners and their families in the Nellis community.The two facilities are key components in helping to build a spirit of

  • Last TF34 engine leaves Shaw

    The last TF34 engine built at Shaw rolled onto a truck bound for Moody Air Force Base, Ga., May 11. The movement marked the close of an era at Shaw. The 20th Component Maintenance Squadron's Propulsion Flight at Shaw began working on the TF34-GE-100A engine that powers the A-10 Thunderbolt in 1992,

  • 822nd SFS Airmen train for, compete in annual ranger competition

    Two Airmen from the 822nd Security Forces Squadron recently competed in the 27th annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition at Fort Benning, Ga.Master Sgt. Michael Miller, 822nd SFS Bravo Flight sergeant, and 1st Lt. Daniel Norwood, 822nd SFS Charlie Flight commander, began training in

  • Air Force Rescue Coordination Center helps rescue aviator trapped in trees

    The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center here worked with local authorities to rescue an individual who crashed his glider near Altoona, Pa., the afternoon of May 9."After the Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking system picked up the pilot's 406 personal locator beacon signal, we tried to

  • Air Forces Northern readies for cyber inspection

    Just as failure is not an option when it comes to 1st Air Force's homeland defense mission, neither is it an option when it comes to the upcoming Command Cyber Readiness Inspection, May 17 through 21."This inspection is going to have a lot more teeth than previous ones, along the intensity lines of

  • Photos: Aircrew flight equipment technicians compete

    In the tradition of the "Turkey Shoot" competition, the 4th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technicians competed amongst each other to determine who could prepare an aircrew member for flight the fastest with the least amount of errors here, May 7. During the competition,

  • Airmen work hand-in-hand to make Shaw air show a success

    Despite the hot weather, thousands of people flooded the gates here to see the mission and capabilities of today's Air Force at Shaw's biennial air show, May 8 and 9.From the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, to static aircraft displays and many aerial performances, ShawFest 2010 had something for

  • 705th CTS captures three awards in April

    During April, the 705th Combat Training Squadron and its Airmen garnered one Air Force-level award and two command-level awards.705th CTS earns third modeling and simulation training awardThe 705th Combat Training Squadron was awarded the Air Force Modeling and Simulation Training Award for 2009 on

  • Air Forces Northern supports oil containment efforts

    At the request of U.S. Northern Command, and to assist the U.S. Coast Guard's efforts to contain the oil spill in the western Gulf of Mexico, Air Forces Northern is providing units to help disperse the spill and mitigate its impacts when the spill makes its way toward the shoreline.Under the command

  • Ellsworth establishes social media presence

    The 28th Bomb Wing launched its official presence on popular social media networks, May 7.The effort includes an Ellsworth Facebook page and Twitter account for both the 28th BW and its commander,  Col. Jeffrey Taliaferro, which provide additional channels for communicating the wing's messages."We

  • Photos: Fire up the engine

    The 4th Component Maintenance Squadron jet engine mechanics provide a unique service by ensuring the F-15E Strike Eagles here stay in the air.These Airmen receive every damaged jet engine removed from an aircraft. They spend their days receiving, inspecting, breaking down, repairing and rebuilding

  • ACC commander speaks to 552nd Air Control Wing Airmen

    The commander of Air Combat Command wrapped up a two-day visit here April 29 with an "all-call" assembly for 552nd Air Control Wing Airmen.During the event, Gen. William M. Fraser III spoke about the importance of dedicated, resilient and innovative Airmen.He also spoke about the 552nd ACW mission

  • JTF-Bravo provides medical care to 1,100 Nicaraguans

    Tucked away in the countryside of Nicaragua, more than 25 American, Nicaraguan and Honduran medical professionals provided healthcare May 3 through 6 to more than 1,100 residents in and around El Ayote. This team, made up of Soldiers, Airmen and civilians from Joint Task Force-Bravo as well as

  • ACC commander sends 'Critical Days of Summer' safety message

    Editor's note: The following message was written by Gen. William M. Fraser III, commander of Air Combat Command, to highlight the importance of safety throughout the "Critical Days of Summer."Commanders and directors,We will officially start the "Critical Days of Summer" May 28 with the Memorial Day

  • Boy Scouts celebrate 100 years of scouting at Beale

    Team Beale welcomed more than 7,000 Boy Scouts May 1 and 2 as part of their 100 years of scouting celebration.The Boy Scouts erected a colorful tent city in the Dragon Town area of Beale and explored the flightline as they learned about the mission of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing and the Air Force.

  • ShawFest offers historical perspective of aircraft

    ShawFest 2010 will offer spectators the chance to see a wide variety of military aircraft spanning the history of military aviation. Some of the planes that will be on display here include:The North American B-25 Mitchell will be one of the aircraft performing in the air show. The design for the

  • As mother battles cancer, son finds comfort with Air Force

    Ask a young child what he wants to be when he grows up, and you usually get responses like a teacher, a police officer, a firefighter, a doctor or even a pilot. But when a child responds with, 'I want to grow up with my mom at my side,' you know he is a child whose family bonds grow extremely

  • Photos: Seymour Johnson runs for Wounded Warriors

    The 4th Force Support Squadron hosted a Wounded Warrior Project half marathon and 10-kilometer race open to the entire Goldsboro community, May 1. The event raised awareness about the program, which helps honor and empower wounded servicemembers. The Wounded Warrior Foundation follows a set of core

  • Mountain Home launches Facebook and YouTube sites

    As of May 1, Gunfighters can visit and participate on the official Mountain Home Air Force Base Gunfighters page on Facebook and the 366th Fighter Wing channel on YouTube from their government computers.To view the official page on Facebook and channel on YouTube, users may visit

  • Offutt to observe National Police Week

    They defend the public around the clock. They respond to emergencies, domestic disputes and hostage situations. They're the warriors who keep the streets of America and the Offutt community safe.Offutt will observe National Police Week here May 9 through 15, with several events culminating in a

  • ACC chaplains discuss suicide prevention

    Air Combat Command chaplains gathered to discuss the problem of suicide during a Comprehensive Airman Fitness conference in Newport News, Va., April 27 through 29. During the conference, the event's keynote speaker, Dr. Thomas Joiner, the Robert O. Lawton distinguished professor of psychology at

  • Airmen 'Jump into Prevention'

    Airmen and civilians gathered at the Lincoln Regional Airport, April 30 to skydive as part of Sexual Assault Awareness month.The event, titled "Jump into Prevention," gave 38 people the chance to skydive while raising awareness about sexual assault.The idea came about more than 10 years ago when a

  • Air Combat Command opens access to social media sites

    Starting May 1, bases across Air Combat Command will have access to more than 30 social media websites.The decision to allow open access to the sites was based on a Department of Defense directive published in February, where officials highlighted the capabilities of social media. Testing began

  • Wingman Stand Down 2010 in May focuses on Airmen safety, well-being

    For a half day in May, Airmen will learn strategies to prevent suicides and private motor vehicle accidents as part of Wingman Stand Down 2010. The exact date for the stand down will be left to individual units to determine.In a jointly signed letter, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz

  • 74 FS produces record-breaking 205 sorties in three days

    The 74th Fighter Squadron recently conducted surge operations from April 26 to 28 with a goal at the end of the three days to fly 138 sorties.The squadron's main focus during the surge operations was to test their capability to produce as many sorties within the three-day span and to simulate

  • Seymour Johnson honor guard Airman earns ACC-level award

    The base honor guard noncommissioned officer in charge here took home a command-level award from the Air Combat Command 2010 Outstanding Airmen of the Year banquet in La Vista, Neb., April 21.Tech. Sgt. Stacey Hines, a native of Zanesville, Ohio, received the Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year

  • Photos: Donate blood, save a life

    Donating blood is a top priority for the U.S. military. The Fort Bragg, N.C., medical team is just one of many dedicated to traveling base to base collecting blood from donors. Each donor gives approximately one pint of blood, which is sent overseas to servicemembers injured while supporting

  • Advanced maintenance and munitions officer school graduates 200th student

    The U.S. Air Force Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Officer School celebrated two milestones recently, as they graduated their 20th class and 200th student, April 16."It's important to celebrate the school's history and key institutional milestones," said Lt. Col. Matt Powell, U.S. Air Force AMMOS

  • Air Force-wide social media access begins

    Air Force officials began a two-week phased opening April 26 of access to social media sites Air Force-wide. Pacific Air Forces bases gained access to social media sites earlier in April, serving as the test-bed prior to the Air Force-wide initiative.Air Force Space Command, Air Education and

  • Officials announce candidate list for basing of MC-12W aircraft

    Air Force officials released their candidate list of basing locations April 23 for MC-12W aircraft. The list of candidate bases was approved by the secretary and chief of staff of the Air Force and include: Altus Air Force Base, Okla.; Beale AFB, Calif.; Key Field Air Guard Station, Miss.; Langley

  • Thunderbirds fly Super Bowl champions

    Super Bowl XLIV champions Drew Brees and Jabari Greer of the National Football League's New Orleans Saints experienced "air dominance" in a different fashion April 23, going for a ride in a U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds red, white and blue F-16 Fighting Falcon. The Super Bowl champions, known for

  • ACC's best honored at banquet

    More than 200 Airmen from across Air Combat Command gathered at the Embassy Suites hotel in La Vista, Neb., April 21 to honor the command's best at the ACC 2010 Outstanding Airmen of the Year banquet. Of the 29 nominees, six Airmen were selected as award winners and will go on to compete for Air

  • ISR group opens new, state-of-the-art facility

    After more than seven years of planning and preparation, the 497th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group is fully operational in two new buildings at the north end of Langley Air Force Base.The move, which cost approximately $75 million, consolidated the Air Force Distributed Common

  • Angel Thunder participants successful in CSAR training

    Angel Thunder 2010 participants successfully performed a combat search and rescue mission April 19 at the Barry M. Goldwater Range more than 140 miles northwest of Tucson, Ariz. Two HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue helicopters carrying teams of Pararescuemen accompanied by multiple A-10 Thunderbolt Warthogs

  • Photos: Angel Thunder 2010 provides earthquake response training

    Angel Thunder 2010, an Air Combat Command-sponsored personnel recovery exercise, ended here April 23 after 10 days of intense training. Angel Thunder is a joint-service, multinational, interagency exercise designed to provide realistic personnel recovery training using a variety of scenarios to

  • Found: one long-lost father

    Ellsworth Air Force Base recently hosted the production team from "The Locator," a reality show which helps reunite people who have been separated.The reunion at Ellsworth took place between Airman 1st Class Aaron Loudenburg, 28th Communications Squadron ground radio technician, and his long-lost

  • USNORTHCOM commander visits, observes Angel Thunder

    Gen. Victor E. Renuart Jr., commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, visited here April 20 to observe Exercise Angel Thunder 2010. The exercise is the largest of its kind in the world, incorporating more than a thousand people and dozens of aircraft from the

  • Officials announce 2009 ACC JAG Corps award winners

    Air Combat Command officials announced the winners of the 2009 ACC major command-level Judge Advocate General Corps awards, April 21.These awards recognize individuals who, through their hard work and unmatched dedication, have served commanders and clients by providing outstanding legal support.

  • Air Force Rescue Coordination Center dispatches helos to stranded hikers

    The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center worked with National Park Service personnel at Death Valley National Park rangers to rescue five stranded hikers in Mosaic Canyon, Calif., early April 18.The hikers had become trapped between two cliffs and were spotted by another hiker who phoned for help.

  • Photos: CSAR training in action at Angel Thunder 2010

    Angel Thunder 2010, an Air Combat Command-sponsored personnel recovery exercise, started here April 13 and will continue through April 23. The exercise is the largest of its kind in the world, including representation from the Air Force, Army, and other agencies within the Department of Defense,

  • Shaw weapons Airmen compete in historical tradition

    On April 16, 2010, 20th Fighter Wing Weapons Standardization hosted the first Weapons Load Crew of the Quarter competition for the year.Weapons loading competitions have been a tradition in the Air Force since before the Korean War, when bomb loaders would test their skill and speed against one

  • HC-130J model unveiled, increases Air Force rescue forces capabilities

    A new model of one of the aircraft most vital to U.S. Air Force rescue efforts since 1956 was formally presented to the Air Force in a ceremony April 19 in Marietta, Ga. The HC-130J Super Hercules combat rescue tanker is configured to provide strong support to special operations missions and will

  • New 'ROCMOC' keeps missions flowing at Angel Thunder 2010

    For the duration of Angel Thunder 2010, dozens of aircraft are on hand for multiple missions every day. Some of those aircraft are even being flown more strenuously during this two-week period than they would be in a real-world deployment. Lots of aircraft plus lots of missions equals a steady diet

  • Two Offutt individuals win Air Force-level awards

    To say that the Air Force communications and information, or C&I, career field is vast would be an understatement. To be more specific, C&I is comprised of more than 14 career fields and includes more than 47,600 individuals stationed at installations around the globe.So when the career field's 2009

  • Offutt wounded warrior honored at ceremony

    More than 100 people gathered in the 55th Security Forces Squadron guardmount room April 14 to recognize and honor the bravery of a fellow Team Offutt member who was seriously injured during a recent deployment. Lt. Col. Brian Barthel, 55th SFS commander, and Brig. Gen. John N.T. Shanahan, 55th Wing

  • Langley security forces Airman selected for special duty in Iraq

    The U.S. military uses protective security details to protect high-level officials, national and world leaders while they're in the area of operation. For the senior ranking Air Force official in Iraq, Maj. Gen. Joseph Reynes Jr., the director for the Air Component Coordination Element, the Force

  • S.D. Pilot's Assosciation, Ellsworth induct hall of fame honorees

    The South Dakota Pilot's Association and the South Dakota Air and Space Museum inducted six local veterans into the South Dakota Combat Aircrew Hall of Fame during the monthly military affairs committee luncheon, April 15.The inductees placed their names on the hall of fame board after SDASM

  • Photos: Providing the right gear

    Every day, 4th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment Airmen ensure all aircrew flight gear is 100 percent serviceable.These Airmen maintain, inspect and, when necessary, replace everything from aircrew helmets to parachutes. Before each flight, an equipment technician inspects the

  • Remotely piloted aircraft sensor operators named Air Force Team of the Year

    Air Force officials and Air Force Association representatives have named Air Force remotely piloted aircraft sensor operators as the 2010 Team of the Year.Each year, AFA officials, working with major command-level command chief master sergeants and the Office of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air

  • Photos: Strike Eagle, Viper land in Louisville

    Two Air Combat Command demonstration teams landed at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., April 15  -- just in time for "the thunder."The F-15E Strike Eagle and F-16 Viper East Demo Teams are just two of many aircraft taking to the sky this weekend for the Thunder Over Louisville

  • FAA boss rides with Thunderbirds

    The Federal Aviation Administration administrator was given the opportunity to see other side of the safety coin when he flew with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, April 15. Randy Babbitt, who is responsible for the safety of more than 30,000 aircraft and has accumulated more than 14,000 flying

  • ACC commander tours center, 116th facilities

    The commander of Air Combat Command paid a visit to the 116th Air Control Wing and the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, April 1.Gen. William M. Fraser III spent time touring the wing and WR-ALC operations, visiting with leaders and Airmen and discussing the importance of the 116th ACW, which has

  • ACC commander visits 18th ASOG

    Gen. William M. Fraser III, commander of Air Combat Command, visited Airmen assigned to the 18th Air Support Operations Group at Pope Air Force Base, N.C., March 31.The 18th ASOG is a tenant unit on Pope and provides operational planning, weather support, joint air and ground training as well as

  • Thunderbirds meet Air Force legend

    The heritage of the U.S. Air Force is filled with heroes -- many of whom Airmen can name quite easily, including Wilbur and Orville Wright, Jimmy Doolittle and Chuck Yeager. Although he may not be quite as well known, Col. Bob McCormick's efforts in the 1950s helped change the face of aviation

  • Angel Thunder 2010 kicks off

    Exercise Angel Thunder 2010, an Air Combat Command-sponsored exercise, kicked off here April 13 with safety and exercise orientation briefings for participants, including representatives from the U.S. Air Force and Army, along with several other nations.The two-week exercise is in its fourth year

  • 335th FS pilot, WSO receive Distinguished Flying Cross Medals

    Two 335th Fighter Squadron Chiefs were formally recognized for their support of ground troops while deployed to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, with Distinguished Flying Cross Medals April 9.Only those who differentiate themselves from their peers through heroism or extraordinary achievements during

  • 44th Fighter Group becomes part of Team Holloman

    The Air Force Reserve Command's 44th Fighter Group officially stood up at Holloman April 9, 2010, with an activation ceremony and passing of the historic group's guidon.The 44th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 301st Fighter Squadron were also activated in the ceremony and will fall under the 44th

  • Offutt honors ACC's best

    The 55th Wing will host Air Combat Command's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Recognition Week, and nominees and their families around the globe began arriving here April 11.The nominees earned their spot by winning individual honors at the numbered Air Force, center or major command levels in the

  • Global Hawk flies first operational mission over Canada

    In another historical stride forward for the RQ-4 Global Hawk remotely piloted vehicle program, the aircraft flew its first operational mission over Canadian airspace, April 8. The aircraft was flown by pilots and sensor operators from the 12th Reconnaissance Squadron based out of Beale Air Force

  • Holocaust survivor shares memories

    Dr. Rudolph "Rudy" Jacobson, a child survivor of the holocaust in Europe shared his life-changing and historical experiences at a remembrance event here to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day.Dr. Jacobson saw the holocaust through the eyes of a young boy in Germany and said he tells his story to ensure

  • 'Dorm 4-Airmen' provides better quality of life for residents, environment

    Regardless of whether Airmen work eight or 12 hours a day, they can always look forward to relaxing at "home."Now, the 120 Airmen soon to occupy the recently finished "Dorm 4-Airmen" can relax in style. With a suite-style layout, the nearly $16 million building funded by the Defense Base Closure and

  • Air Force officials honor top public affairs communicators

    Air Force Public Affairs Agency officials here announced the results of the 2009 Air Force Media Contest in writing, photography and broadcasting April 7.Winners in writing and broadcast categories advance to represent the Air Force in the annual Department of Defense Thomas Jefferson Awards Program

  • MC-12 begins mission in southern Afghanistan

    Airmen from the 451st Air Expeditionary Wing here welcomed one of the newest members of the Air Force's intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance weapons systems to Kandahar Airfield March 29.The MC-12 Liberty aircraft is a manned special-mission turboprop aircraft designed for ISR and brings a

  • Ellsworth Airman selected as Air Force Security Forces NCO of the Year

    Tech. Sgt. Joel Meyer, 28th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, was recently selected as the 2009 Air Force Security Forces Noncommissioned Officer of the Year.Sergeant Meyer competed against security forces NCOs from across the Air Force to win this award.He said while he is both honored and

  • Airmen rescue injured sailor in Pacific Ocean

    Air National Guardsmen from the 129th Rescue Wing here completed a four-day rescue mission April 4 for a sailor injured at sea.Officials from the 129th RQW sent two HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue helicopters and one MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft, accompanied by one Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules

  • ACC announces 2009 media contest winners

    Public affairs officials announced the winners of the 2009 Air Combat Command Media Contest, April 5. Contest judges scored publication, writing and photography entries for technical quality and value to Air Force internal communications programs. ACC's first-place entries have been sent forward to

  • Photos: Month of the Military Child

    Parents and children from Team Seymour kicked off the "Month of Military Child" with a parade, April 1. In 1986, former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger established the event to recognize military children in their communities. In America, more than 1.7 million children have at least one parent

  • Airmen support space shuttle launch

    The Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, or CONR, and Air Forces Northern provided crucial airspace control and manning support to the successful launch of Space Shuttle Discovery, April 5. CONR members ensured airspace sovereignty by enforcing the Federal Aviation

  • 9th Reconnaissance Wing receives new commander

    The 9th Reconnaissance Wing welcomed a new commander when Col. Paul McGillicuddy received the colors from Brig. Gen. Robert Otto in a change of command ceremony April 2.Lt. Gen. Glenn Spears, 12th Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony in front of hundreds of Beale Airmen, civilians and

  • AFRCC coordinates joint lifesaving mission off California coast

    When the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center received a call from the U.S. Coast Guard's Pacific Area Rescue Coordination Center at 3:50 p.m. April 1 about an injured passenger aboard a deep sea fishing vessel 1,400 miles off the coast of California, controllers immediately responded by

  • ACC to host multinational personnel recovery exercise

    Air Combat Command's annual personnel recovery, Angel Thunder 2010, is scheduled to take place April 12 through 23 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. The personnel recovery is an Air Force service core function. Angel Thunder is designed to simulate a comprehensive government response to

  • Seymour Johnson captures Air Force-level environmental award

    The efforts of the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base community to reduce its environmental impact have paid off, earning the 4th Fighter Wing the 2009 U.S. Air Force Gen. Thomas D. White Environmental Quality Award.Air Force officials present the award to the installation with the best or most improved

  • Photos: Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosive Challenge

    The Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosive Challenge provides training and orientation to bioenvironmental, laboratory and civil engineer emergency management personnel. The challenge teaches them to use all available home station response, specializing in CBRNE detection, identification

  • ACC leaders explain force management

    Air Force leaders announced March 25 an expansion of force management measures designed to bring the Air Force within its congressionally mandated end strength.Air Combat Command leaders explained the reasons for this latest personnel program, and how ACC plans on helping Airmen make a smooth

  • Officials release MQ-1B Predator accident report

    Pilot error caused the crash of an MQ-1B Predator Oct. 3, 2009, at a forward operating area in Afghanistan, according to an Air Combat Command Accident Investigation Board report released March 29. The AIB president determined the pilot error was the cause of this mishap due to channelized attention

  • ROTC cadets get a taste of Moody's mission, active-duty life

    During a recent two-day base visit, Air Force ROTC cadets had an opportunity to experience Moody's mission as well as the active-duty life.For many cadets from the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Det. 755, this was the first time they were able to leave their home country and visit an Air

  • ACC commander visits Beale

    Gen. William M. Fraser III, commander of Air Combat Command, continued his tour of ACC bases with a visit to Beale Air Force Base, Calif., March 8 and 9 to thank Airmen and learn more about Beale's unique missions.During the general's first visit to Beale as ACC commander, he toured several

  • Tyndall airfield evaluation team tests Shaw's runway

    An airfield pavement evaluation team from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., arrived here March 9 to conduct an evaluation on the entire airfield.The evaluations, which took place from March 9 to 23, were conducted to determine the structural integrity of the pavement and the surface's potential to