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  • '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

  • Photos: Bomb builders

    The 4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron conventional maintenance technicians provide a service that, if not done correctly, could end in an explosion -- they build bombs.These 4th EMS Airmen constantly hone their skills, building training bombs to ensure when they must provide support in the area of

  • FitFamily program promotes healthy lifestyles

    In an effort to increase fitness levels, the Air Force has launched FitFamily, a program  created to encourage and reward children and adults for leading an active lifestyle.The program began Jan. 30 and supplements the Air Force's youth fitness program, FitFactor. "FitFamily promotes the importance

  • Air Force leaders expand force management options

    Air Force leaders announced March 25 an expansion of force management measures designed to bring the service closer to its authorized funded end strength. Fewer Airmen than anticipated applied for voluntary programs offered under Phase One of the force management program initiated in November of

  • JTF-Bravo conducts first mission in Haiti

    An aircrew from 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment, conducted their first rotary airlift mission March 24 here in support of Joint Task Force-Haiti.The 1/228th along with other members from Joint Task Force-Bravo deployed from Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras March 21."We are excited about getting

  • JTF-Bravo aircrew conducts overview flights of Haiti

    Pilots and aircrew from 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment, flew over Haiti to get familiar with the country side and survey future landing zones March 23 as they begin relieving Navy and Marine rotary assets that have been supporting Joint Task Force-Haiti airlift operations.The Soldiers from

  • Team heads to Chile for air show, but not empty-handed

    The plan had been in effect for months -- two F-22 Raptors and about 30 Airmen were to head to Santiago, Chile, for 2010 FIDAE Air and Trade Show that would mark the debut of the F-22 Raptor to South America.However, after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake hit the country only weeks before the show,

  • 71 FS trains in large-force employment exercise

    Ten 71st Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagles returned home March 19 after a two-week exercise at the Savannah International Airport, Ga. Langley joined five other bases in a large force employment exercise, FANG Flag, March 6 through 20."The mission centered on gaining and maintaining air superiority

  • New Reserve group stands up at Seymour Johnson

    To keep up with the increasing demand for F-15E Strike Eagle pilots and weapon systems officers, a new group is standing up on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C.The Air Force Reserve Command's 414th Fighter Group may only have a handful of assigned personnel now, but about 340 people will fall

  • JTF-Bravo hits ground running

    Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo, Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, worked all afternoon and into the evening to ready two of their UH-60 Blackhawks for rotary airlift operations March 21 in support of Joint Task Force-Haiti.Maintainers and aircrew from 1st Battalion, 228th Aviation Regiment worked

  • Translators: providing a common language for a common goal in Chile

    With the help of dedicated translators, Chilean patients can describe their pain to Air Force doctors, Airmen can explain expeditionary medical equipment to Chilean medics and local Chilean officials can relay the support they need to meet the medical needs of more than 110,000 people here, after

  • Former CMSAF returns to Langley during time of change

    Former Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Frederick J. "Jim" Finch returned to Langley March 16 through 19, seeing firsthand the many changes and upgrades taking place across the installation.Chief Finch served at Langley from 1995 to 1999 as the command chief master sergeant for Air Combat Command.

  • JTF-Bravo deploys helicopters, personnel to Haiti

    Joint Task Force-Bravo deployed 40 personnel, four UH-60 Blackhawks and equipment March 21 and 22 in support of Joint Task Force-Haiti's airlift operations in Haiti.Four C-17 Globemaster IIIs landed and were loaded during a three-day period to airlift more than 180,000 pounds of equipment."I am very

  • Med Group lends doc to Chilean relief efforts

    Airmen from an Air Force Expeditionary Medical Support team along with members of the Chilean army built a mobile hospital in Angol, Chile, March 10 through 12 to help augment medical services for nearly 110,000 Chileans in the region. Dr. (Maj.) James Dahle, 633d Medical Operations Squadron

  • Ellsworth Airmen participate in cooking competition

    Food service workers from the Bandit Inn dining facility participated in the second annual "Ellsworth Iron Chef" competition, March 17.Col. Steven Hiss, 28th Bomb Wing vice commander, Julie Oberlander, KEVN news anchor, and Josh Nguyen, 95.1 KSKY radio broadcaster, judged the competition."It's

  • DOD official notes rise in sexual assault reporting

    Reports of sexual assault involving servicemembers rose by 11 percent in fiscal 2009, a senior Defense Department official said yesterday. In the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, 3,230 reports of sexual assault were filed. An increase in reporting was a goal for the department, said Kaye Whitley,

  • ISR Wing members contribute to the fight

    Members of the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing are assisting coalition forces with the expanding need for ISR data in Southwest Asia by processing, exploiting and disseminating information coming from remotely piloted aircraft.More than 4,100 Airmen, civilians and

  • Predator passes 700,000 hours

    Airmen of the 432d Air Expeditionary Wing made history March 12 when they surpassed the 700,000 flight hour mark in the MQ-1B Predator remotely piloted aircraft.The last 200,000 Predator hours were flown in just over 12 months compared to 19 months to fly the previous 250,000 hours and 12.5 years

  • Twelfth Air Force announces 2010 Outstanding Performers of the Year

    Commanders and command chiefs from across 12th Air Force accompanied their respective wing-level nominees to Tucson, Ariz., for the Outstanding Performers of the Year recognition, March 9.Nearly 90 Airmen and civilian nominees were treated to two days of VIP treatment - recognition for the

  • Thunderbirds ready for 57th season

    The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" flew their acceptance show, March 11 and were approved by Gen. William M. Fraser III, commander of Air Combat Command, to start their 2010 show season."The acceptance show is the culmination of the hard work and dedication by our entire

  • Shaw dormitory earns national environmental award

    Shaw Air Force Base's newest Airmen's dormitory, building 421, has earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. The award was presented in a ceremony here March 16.The dorm earned the distinction for a number of reasons,

  • Commander of ACC discusses issues, priorities during Nellis visit

    Gen. William M. Fraser III, commander of Air Combat Command, discussed ACC's priorities and focus areas with Airmen here during a visit March 10 through 12.Topping the list of the command's priorities is taking care of Airmen."It's not the hardware or platforms making the mission happen -- it's the

  • 505th Command and Control Wing welcomes new Royal Air Force exchange officer

    Wing Commander Allan Goodison recently took the reins as 505th Training Group deputy commander of development. A Phantom and Tornado navigator, he will work with the 505th TRG commander integrating command and control, or C2, operations with joint and coalition forces.The group develops air, space

  • KUDOS, SUDOS and TUDOS kicks off

    As the morning sun shone through the windows of the Pride Hangar March 13, the 28th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center kicked off a deployment education event.The event, Kids, Spouses and Teachers Understanding Deployment Operations, or KUDOS, SUDOS and TUDOS, was designed to

  • Active shooter exercise keeps Team Holloman ready

    A major exercise March 11 sent the sounds of blank rounds ringing throughout the Domenici Fitness and Sports Center only minutes before Holloman defenders arrived on the scene of a simulated active gunman situation.As the 49th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen cleared the building in search of the

  • Quick thinking saves infant's life

    Several members of the 9th Medical Group Pediatric Clinic's quick thinking saved the life of a 6-month-old boy March 8, minutes before his family left Beale for a new duty station.Clinic personnel contacted family members the afternoon they were scheduled to leave Beale and notified them of an

  • ACC commander visits Gunfighters

    Gen. William M. Fraser III, commander of Air Combat Command, visited the 366th Fighter Wing March 7 and 8 to see the Gunfighters firsthand, thank them for their sacrifices and gain a better understanding of their mission, capabilities and challenges.General Fraser's visit included a dinner with

  • Team Soto Cano provides 630 people medical care in Belize

    A 23-person team from Joint Task Force-Bravo deployed to Belize March 1 through 4 to provide medical care to more than 630 people in rural areas of the country. In partnership with the Belize Ministry of Health and Defense Force team, JTF-Bravo medical crews, based out of Price Barracks near Belize

  • 24 cadets receive Academy's first UAS-RPA wings

    Four junior and 20 sophomore U.S. Air Force Academy cadets received the first unmanned aerial systems-remotely piloted aircraft wings awarded in the school's 55-year history during a function at the Dean's Heritage House Feb. 25. Lt. Gen. Mike Gould, the Academy superintendent and Brig. Gen. Dana

  • EOD Airmen support multiple missions

    The 4th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight has many capabilities ranging from disposal of hazardous explosives to assisting outside agencies like the Secret Service, FBI and local law enforcement agencies. Their skills are put to use for the benefit of servicemembers, the

  • Past, present 'Shooters' unite

    "Do you remember when..."That was the beginning of countless stories of flying and fighting as remembered by 55th Fighter Squadron "Shooters" alumni who joined current squadron members at a reunion in Las Vegas.Nearly 20 pilots from every decade since World War II, many of them former squadron

  • It's official: 633d SFS owns best 'shirt' in 9th Air Force

    "I was shocked," recalled Master Sgt. Michael Dyer, 633d Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, following the 9th Air Force's announcement of First Sergeant of the Year at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., March 5.The 2009 9th AF Outstanding Performers of the Year banquet recognized 54

  • 'Hunter' Airmen return from Operation Unified Response mission

    Approximately 50 Airmen assigned to the 432d Wing returned home to Las Vegas March 5, after supporting relief efforts in Haiti. The homecoming of the Airmen marked the conclusion of the first Predator humanitarian deployment and the first time the Predator has operated out of an active civilian

  • Two Offutt Airmen selected for Tops in Blue

    Two members of Team Offutt were selected for the 2010 Tops in Blue tour during the group's worldwide talent competition at Lackland AFB, Texas, Jan. 17 - 25.Staff Sgt. Candice J. Fagan and Airman 1st Class Devin C. Martin were selected out of more than 70 competitors to be a part of the Air Force's

  • Day 23 of '30 Days Through Afghanistan'

    The Web-based project, "30 Days Through Afghanistan," kicked off Feb. 8 and aims to bring the people, the mission and the experiences of the men and women assigned to the International Security Assistance Force to a worldwide audience through the eyes of Tech. Sgts. Nathan Gallahan and Kenneth

  • ACC commander visits Davis-Monthan

    Gen. William M. Fraser III, commander of Air Combat Command, visited Davis-Monthan Feb. 23 and 24 to learn more about the base's robust mission and thank the Airmen, civilians and family members for their service. With Davis-Monthan's Airmen continuously deployed around the world, to include

  • Beale Airmen 'Read Across America'

    Airmen from the 9th Communications Squadron spent part of their day at Arobga Elementary School, March 2, joining in the nation's largest reading celebration. The Airmen interacted with schoolchildren as they read their favorite books. The read-a-thon was part of the National Education Association's

  • Motivation + innovation + attitude = success

    The 28th Medical Group welcomed Air Combat Command's command surgeon, Col. Kory Cornum, to Ellsworth, Feb. 25.Colonel Cornum visited Ellsworth in order to recognize the 28th MDG's top performers with ACC-level medical awards."Seeing the great Airmen we have do amazing things every day and make them

  • Fledgling eagles learn to fly

    The sky's the limit for the 333rd Fighter Squadron's Basic Course graduates of Class 09 CBE. Twenty four F-15E Strike Eagle pilots and weapon systems officers completed the B-Course and graduated during a ceremony at the Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, N.C., March 6."The 'B-Course,' as it is

  • Day 22 of '30 Days Through Afghanistan'

    The Web-based project, "30 Days Through Afghanistan," kicked off Feb. 8 and aims to bring the people, the mission and the experiences of the men and women assigned to the International Security Assistance Force to a worldwide audience through the eyes of Tech. Sgts. Nathan Gallahan and Kenneth

  • Command chief prepares Airmen for evolving homeland defense mission

    Among the top goals of Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Thornell Sr., 1st Air Force command chief, is the professional development of all enlisted service members.Having accepted his new command chief position in December 2009, Chief Thornell sees his top-level post as a means to encourage and mentor young

  • Day 21 of '30 Days Through Afghanistan'

    The Web-based project, "30 Days Through Afghanistan," kicked off Feb. 8 and aims to bring the people, the mission and the experiences of the men and women assigned to the International Security Assistance Force to a worldwide audience through the eyes of Tech. Sgts. Nathan Gallahan and Kenneth

  • From high school dropout to fighter pilot: Air Force officer to retire

    Sometimes when life deals you a life-altering blow, it's hard to rebound in a positive way.But Col. Michael Hare, who is preparing to retire this month from a long, distinguished and quite diverse Air Force career, ultimately responded well to one of life's serious upsets ― the tragic death of his

  • Day 20 of '30 Days Through Afghanistan'

    The Web-based project, "30 Days Through Afghanistan," kicked off Feb. 8 and aims to bring the people, the mission and the experiences of the men and women assigned to the International Security Assistance Force to a worldwide audience through the eyes of Tech. Sgts. Nathan Gallahan and Kenneth

  • New policy authorizes social media access, with caveats

    A new Defense Department policy authorizes DOD members to access social networking Web sites and other Web 2.0 platforms from nonclassified government computers, as long as it doesn't compromise operational security or involve prohibited activities or Web sites. Defense Department officials issued

  • Day 19 of '30 Days Through Afghanistan'

    The Web-based project, "30 Days Through Afghanistan," kicked off Feb. 8 and aims to bring the people, the mission and the experiences of the men and women assigned to the International Security Assistance Force to a worldwide audience through the eyes of Tech. Sgts. Nathan Gallahan and Kenneth

  • COMACC visits Team Holloman

    The Commander of Air Combat Command, Gen. William M. Fraser III, and his wife, Bev, visited Feb. 22 to get an up-close look at Holloman's mission.Throughout the visit, General Fraser took the time to visit with Airmen from across the base and gave them an opportunity to ask questions during a

  • Day 18 of '30 Days Through Afghanistan'

    The Web-based project, "30 Days Through Afghanistan," kicked off Feb. 8 and aims to bring the people, the mission and the experiences of the men and women assigned to the International Security Assistance Force to a worldwide audience through the eyes of Tech. Sgts. Nathan Gallahan and Kenneth

  • Day 17 of '30 Days Through Afghanistan'

    The Web-based project, "30 Days Through Afghanistan," kicked off Feb. 8 and aims to bring the people, the mission and the experiences of the men and women assigned to the International Security Assistance Force to a worldwide audience through the eyes of Tech. Sgts. Nathan Gallahan and Kenneth

  • BEAR base provides assets to troops in Afghanistan

    Airmen from the 49th Materiel Maintenance Group and 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron began the movement of approximately 150 truckloads of assets Feb. 24, which will directly support joint and coalition forces in Afghanistan.The 49th Materiel Maintenance Group, the U.S. Air Force's only Basic

  • Hurricane Hunters support Air Force DSCA mission

    One of the first things Air Force Reserve Command Hurricane Hunter crew members learn about their job ― flying airplanes into hurricanes and other storms to collect weather data ― is to downplay fear.Lt. Col. Ty Piercefield is a Hurricane Hunter aircraft commander and pilot of WC-130J "Super

  • Gunfighter deploys to Haiti

    Fifteen hours is a typical day of work for the first Gunfighter who deployed to Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Master Sgt. Jerol Boyce, from the 366th Fighter Wing Judge Advocate Office, deployed Feb. 2 to serve as the 24th Air Expeditionary Group law office manager in Haiti.He is deeply involved with

  • Day 16 of '30 Days Through Afghanistan'

    The Web-based project, "30 Days Through Afghanistan," kicked off Feb. 8 and aims to bring the people, the mission and the experiences of the men and women assigned to the International Security Assistance Force to a worldwide audience through the eyes of Tech. Sgts. Nathan Gallahan and Kenneth

  • Day 15 of '30 Days Through Afghanistan'

    The Web-based project, "30 Days Through Afghanistan," kicked off Feb. 8 and aims to bring the people, the mission and the experiences of the men and women assigned to the International Security Assistance Force to a worldwide audience through the eyes of Tech. Sgts. Nathan Gallahan and Kenneth

  • Officials authorize RPA sensor operator incentive pay

    The office of the secretary of defense announced Feb. 24 the authorization of incentive pay for officer and enlisted remotely piloted aircraft sensor operators, with retroactive pay starting Jan. 29, 2010. The incentive pay is designed to foster professional development of career Airmen in the hopes

  • Australian airmen sharpen skills at Red Flag

    Red Flag is an advanced aerial combat exercise where aircrews from the United States and allied nations train in realistic aerial war scenarios over the Nevada Test and Training Range in southern Nevada. One of the nations, along with the United States and United Kingdom, participating in Red Flag

  • Holloman maintainers launch Raptors into Red Flag 10-3

    Holloman Air Force Base maintainers launched their F-22 Raptors into the near-cloudless skies over southern Nevada Feb. 22, kicking off Red Flag 10-3, an advanced aerial combat exercise where air crews from the United States and other allied nations train in realistic aerial war scenarios. The

  • Photos: Seymour Johnson Airmen practice wartime readiness

    Airmen from the 4th Fighter Wing participated in a Phase I Operational Readiness Exercise to test the base's preparation and mobilization from peacetime readiness into a wartime posture on short notice, Feb. 22 to 23. Airmen across the base prepared items for deployment, ranging from mobility bags

  • Wing plays major role in supporting Unified Endeavor

    More than 100 members of the 505th Command and Control Wing recently helped prepare U.S. Soldiers for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.The wing provided communications and network integration, wargaming computer simulations, exercise planners and observers and controllers for the exercise

  • Haiti airport transitions, commercial flights begin

    American Airlines flight 377 landed at 9:21 a.m. at Toussaint L'Ouverture International Airport Feb. 19, marking the return of commercial air service to the nation following the Jan. 12 earthquake that destroyed ports of entry into the country."The transition to normalized operations is a huge step

  • Day 10 of '30 Days Through Afghanistan'

    The Web-based project, "30 Days Through Afghanistan," kicked off Feb. 8 and aims to bring the people, the mission and the experiences of the men and women assigned to the International Security Assistance Force to a worldwide audience through the eyes of Tech. Sgts. Nathan Gallahan and Kenneth

  • AFRCC assists in search for downed helicopter in West Virginia

    The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center coordinated efforts to locate a Navy helicopter from Naval Air Station Norfolk, Va., which crashed in a heavily wooded area near Lewisburg, W.Va., Feb. 18.At about 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time Feb. 18, controllers at AFRCC received a signal from a beacon aboard the