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  • CONR conducts exercise in preparation for Super Bowl XLIV

    Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region fighters were busy well before Super Bowl Sunday, preparing to protect the skies around Sun Life Stadium in Miami for game day.Exercise Amalgam Virgo 10-Miami was held Jan. 21 in the Greater Miami area to allow interagency partners the

  • U-2 Dragon Lady to provide humanitarian support in Haiti

    A U-2 Dragon Lady launched from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Jan. 27 to provide critical imagery support in the ongoing humanitarian relief mission in Haiti.The aircraft, which will be temporarily flown out of Robins Air Force Base, Ga., for the Haiti relief mission, will be used to gather

  • Ellsworth welcomes home Airmen

    Approximately 50 Ellsworth Airmen in various roles arrived home Jan. 27 from a six-month deployment to Southwest Asia. "This is what the 28th Bomb Wing is about--combat," said Col. Jeffrey Taliaferro, 28th Bomb Wing commander. "We couldn't be more proud of the incredible work these Airmen have done

  • Training to save lives

    Airmen of the 28th Security Forces Squadron participated in specialized training from the Pennington County Sheriff Department's special response team Jan. 25.The training was designed to help Airmen understand and develop tactics against armed threats, similar to the incident at Fort Hood,

  • Nellis showcases capabilities to CMSAF

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy visited Nellis Jan. 20 through 23 for the first time since becoming the 16th chief master sergeant of the Air Force.During his trip to the Las Vegas area, Chief Roy witnessed firsthand the capabilities of Airmen at Nellis and Creech and how they are

  • AFSOUTH guides Air Force Haiti relief effort

    Throughout the last two weeks, heart-wrenching stories from Haiti of earthquake survivors, rescue crews and medical volunteers have been broadcast worldwide -- amazing accounts of perseverance, compassion and commitment. The Air Force has an integral role in the relief effort, from reopening the

  • AFSOUTH Air Component Coordination Element joins Joint Task Force-Haiti

    Brig. Gen. Darryl Burke, 12th Air Force (Air Forces) Southern vice commander, and Col. Dave Uselman, 612th Air Operations Center deputy commander, have arrived in Haiti to act as lead members of the Air Component Coordination Element supporting Joint Task Force-Haiti. The team's primary function is

  • Hunter Airmen provide support to Haiti

    Members of the 432d Wing deployed in support of Operation Unified Response, Jan. 22. Approximately 50 Airmen, along with RQ-1 Predator assets, deployed to assist 12th Air Force and Air Forces Southern with providing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities for humanitarian

  • E-4B commemorates 35 years on alert

    To say there have been a lot of changes in the past 35 years would be a bit of an understatement.To give a frame of reference, gas was roughly 50 cents a gallon, the Pittsburgh Steelers, who currently own six Super Bowl trophies, had yet to win their first, and the Cold War between the Soviet Union

  • 849th AMXS provides eyes in the sky of Haiti

    The 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, a formal training unit for the MQ-1 Predator, received a tasking not typical to their normal, day-to-day mission, Jan. 16.At 9:30 p.m. that Saturday night, they were asked to provide two MQ-1 aircraft and a team of crew chiefs and avionics personnel to

  • Team Seymour honors fallen Airman

    The dignified transfer of a fallen Airman took place on the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base flight line Jan. 25.Tech. Sgt. Adam Ginett, a Knightdale, N.C., native, died Jan. 19 near Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 31st

  • Dyess supports Haiti relief efforts

    Six Dyess Air Force Base C-130 Hercules aircraft were called upon to support relief efforts following the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that devastated the Caribbean nation of Haiti Jan. 12. Since the disaster struck, Dyess air crews have flown to various bases on the East Coast to pick up fuel, relief

  • Warfighters to meet in virtual battlespace at Virtual Flag 10-2

    The 705th Combat Training Squadron will execute Virtual Flag 10-2 at the Distributed Mission Operations Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., in March, bringing together more than 200 joint military participants from across the United States and Puerto Rico. Virtual Flag is a seven-day exercise

  • Success stories mark IGNITE ACC rollout

    Elements of the IGNITE ACC campaign are making a difference in the way Air Combat Command personnel do their jobs.ACC offices are making more use of the collaborative tools to speed up processes and cut down on wasted time.The Air Force munitions community took a step forward by using IGNITE ACC's

  • ACC commander visits Creech

    The commander of Air Combat Command visited Creech Air Force Base recently to meet with Airmen and to get a firsthand look at operations. This was Gen. William M. Fraser III's second visit to Creech, but his first since taking command of ACC. He visited various squadrons and urged "Hunter" Airmen to

  • Exercise simulates response to health emergency

    More than 1,000 people wound their way through the community center here Jan. 21 as part of a 55th Wing Point of Distribution exercise. The exercise, a new annual tasking for Air Force units, is designed to simulate the mass inoculation of military populations during a public health emergency.Being

  • RED HORSE Airmen construct new facilities

    The 557th Expeditionary Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron of Engineers recently constructed three buildings outside of Joint Base Balad in two months in support of the responsible drawdown of U.S. servicemembers from Iraq.The team of 26 RED HORSE Airmen constructed a badging

  • Air Force chief of safety visits Seymour Johnson

    The Air Force chief of safety made a stop at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Jan. 20 to see the base Airmen's dedication to safety firsthand. As Air Force chief of safety, Maj. Gen. Frederick Roggero is responsible for all safety across the service, including aviation, weapon, ground, space

  • Peninsula warriors contribute to Haiti relief efforts

    Team Langley Airmen from the 633d Logistics Readiness Squadron and Forts Eustis and Lee Soldiers loaded vehicles, equipment and aid supplies aboard a C-17 Globemaster III bound for Haiti, Jan. 19 as part of Operation Unified Response in support of earthquake relief efforts.The U.S. Transportation

  • 823rd SFS to depart in support of Haiti relief efforts

    Approximately 70 Airmen from the 823rd Security Forces Squadron have been ordered to deploy to Haiti in support of U.S. humanitarian relief efforts.The unit will provide security at the Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. "Our thoughts and prayers are with

  • Air Forces Southern marks major milestones in Unified Response

    Air Forces Southern successfully evacuated 1,521 people from Port-au-Prince, Jan. 18, effectively doubling the cumulative evacuations of the previous five days from the earthquake-ravaged country of Haiti.More than 1,200 of those evacuated were U.S. citizens."One of our mobility experts recommended

  • 612th Air Operations Center manages, improves air traffic flow into Haiti

    Air Mobility Division experts at the 612th Air Operations Center here have been working around the clock since a massive 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti Jan. 12 to improve the air traffic flow into the international airport at Port au Prince.A massive global influx of humanitarian aid, including food,

  • Team Holloman prepares to help Haiti

    Units from across the base have been tasked to prepare personnel and assets to deploy in support of Operation United Response.The 49th Materiel Maintenance Group, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron and 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron have been working around the clock since Jan. 13, preparing potable

  • Slideshow: A bird's-eye view

    An OC-135B Observation Aircraft with the 45th Reconnaissance Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., provides images in support of Haiti relief and recovery efforts after an earthquake devastated the country, Jan. 12. The OC-135B is used to conduct observation flights in support of the Open Skies

  • Snapshot over Haiti: Air Force asset used to assess damage, needs

    After a devastating 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the capitol of Haiti, Port-au-Prince, last week leaving severe structural damage and an unknown death toll, the Air Force was tasked to provide imagery through the use of an observation aircraft.The OC-135B "Open Skies" aircraft, belonging to Air

  • Ellsworth Airmen deploy to Southwest Asia

    More than 300 Airmen from Ellsworth Air Force Base deployed to Southwest Asia, Jan. 17.The Airmen will provide operational support to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing during their deployment."I've been at Ellsworth for 11 years," said Tech. Sgt. Jason Haynes, 28th Maintenance Squadron electronic

  • Moody stands ready to assist in Haiti humanitarian relief

    In response to the aftermath of an earthquake that occurred Jan. 12 in Haiti, Moody units stand ready to provide support in the event a humanitarian tasking is requested.Members from various units such as the 347th Rescue Group, 23rd Medical Group, 820th Security Forces Group and 23rd Civil Engineer

  • Local FEMA team heads to Haiti to aid in humanitarian mission

    Members of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Virginia Task Force 2 Team departed for Haiti Jan. 15 aboard two C-17 Globmaster IIIs to join the search for survivors from last week's destructive earthquake."Everyone is excited to get down there," said Michael Barakey, a search and rescue team

  • Slideshow: Langley, Eustis support Haiti relief efforts

    Air Force and Army personnel from Langley and Fort Eustis, Va., load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft, Jan. 16. The equipment and supplies will be used to support relief efforts, save lives and alleviate human suffering following the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti Jan.

  • General Corley inducted into Order of the Sword

    Approximately 500 members from across Air Combat Command gathered at the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Omaha, Neb., Jan. 13 to induct retired Gen. John D. W. Corley into ACC's Order of the Sword.General Corley became the fifth person to receive the honor, which is the highest the enlisted corps can

  • AFNORTH assists with Haitian relief efforts

    Air operations experts at Air Forces Northern are assisting 12th Air Force and Air Forces Southern with humanitarian aid efforts following the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that devastated Haiti, Jan. 12The 601st Air & Space Operations Center is supporting the 612th Combined Air & Space Operations

  • COMACC visits Barksdale

    The commander of Air Combat Command, General William M. Fraser III, visited Barksdale this week--just one of his many stops throughout ACC. The purpose of General Fraser's visit was to complete his personal review of future Air Force Global Strike Command bases to ensure that they are ready for the

  • AFNORTH Reserve officers support Haitian relief efforts

    Responding to and supporting post-earthquake relief efforts in Haiti is expected to be the one of the most challenging humanitarian operations in the history of the National Security Preparedness directorate, according to NSEP director Col. Michael Hare.Colonel Hare, who oversees Air Forces Northern

  • Injured TACP awarded Air Force Combat Action Medal, Purple Heart

    Senior Airman Michael Malarsie was presented the Air Force Combat Action Medal and the Purple Heart Medal during a visit by his commanding officer, Lt. Col. Roy Fatur, 10th Air Support Operations Squadron commander, Fort. Riley, Kan., in a special ceremony Jan. 12 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center,

  • Global Hawk photographs damage to help relief efforts

    A high-tech, unmanned Air Force aircraft is flying over Haiti to collect imagery of vital infrastructure in the wake of the Jan. 12 earthquake that struck the island. The RQ-4 Global Hawk's photos are providing critical assessment data for earthquake recovery efforts and will inform the U.S.

  • 586th ELRS observes anniversary, supports OIF drawdown mission

    An Air Force team, filling Joint Expeditionary Taskings, recently observed their unit's 4-year anniversary at a forward-deployed U.S. Army base here. Airmen from the 586th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, affectionately known as "Combat Truckers", are charged with moving cargo within the

  • 480th ISR Wing supports disaster relief efforts

    The 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing is supporting the disaster relief and recovery efforts in Haiti with high-altitude damage assessment imagery from a California-based RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle. The imagery is being used by the Department of Defense to

  • Davis-Monthan Airmen support Haiti

    Members of the 79th Rescue Squadron based at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base participated in a Haitian relief mission during the evening of Jan. 13 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.During this mission, Airmen on a C-130 Hercules delivered more than 13,000 pounds of cargo that include vehicles and equipment.

  • Photos: Global Hawk assists in Haiti relief efforts

    The 12th Reconnaissance Squadron at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., launched a Block 10 RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle from Beale Jan. 13 to assist with the humanitarian aid mission in Haiti after the country suffered a 7.0 magnitude earthquake Jan. 12.The Global Hawk is primarily used to

  • Thunderbird returns to Nellis for final farewell

    After being listed as missing in action for more than 40 years, a Thunderbird pilot killed in Southeast Asia returned to the location of his last Air Force assignment Jan. 14 for a celebration of his life among a sea of family and peers."Today, we welcome Maj. Russell C. Goodman home," said Brig.

  • Tyndall Airmen deploy to support Haitian relief efforts

    Liaison officers with the Joint Personnel Recovery Center and the 601st Air & Space Operations Center here are deploying today to assist with humanitarian aid efforts following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that devastated Haiti Jan. 12. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Chris Arnett, a JPRC liaison officer, is expected

  • Select bases to implement new civilian application procedure

    As early as mid-February, the rollout of a civilian hiring test initiative will require current Air Force civilian employees to follow new procedures when applying for jobs at select bases. Air Force civilians who want to apply for jobs at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas; Osan Air Base, Korea; or

  • Beale sends Global Hawk to aid in Haiti earthquake relief efforts

    The 12th Reconnaissance Squadron launched a Block 10 RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle from Beale Jan. 13 to assist with the humanitarian aid mission in Haiti after the country suffered a 7.0 magnitude earthquake Jan. 12. The squadron received the short notice mission from United States

  • Strike Eagle demo team showcases capabilities, says thanks

    Thousands of eyes are looking toward the sky; everybody is waiting, hold their breath. A soft buzz rapidly turns into the roar of engines as an F-15E Strike Eagle passes over thousands of spectators.Wowing crowds is only a small part of what the F-15E Strike Eagle Demonstration Team at Seymour

  • Families dealing with loss, injury of TACPs

    The Air Force suffered a loss Jan. 3 with news of an attack on a joint tactical air control party team embedded with an Army infantry company in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The team was ambushed by numerous improvised explosive devices that mortally wounded Senior Airman Bradley Smith and injured Senior

  • ACC commander visits Offutt

    The commander of Air Combat Command, Gen. William M. Fraser III, had one resounding message for Team Offutt during his visit Jan. 12: "I'm proud of all you do."General Fraser held an all-call with several hundred base members at Dock One of the Bennie Davis Maintenance Facility here as part of a

  • 605th TES completes second phase of TACP software testing

    The 605th Test and Evaluation Squadron, from the 505th Command and Control Wing at Hurlburt Field, Fla., completed the second of three phases for an upgraded version of the Tactical Air Control Party Close Air Support System, or TACP CASS, Dec. 20. TACP CASS is special software on a ruggedized

  • Wing bids hail, farewell to Aussie exchange officers

    The 505th Command and Control Wing bids a fond farewell and congratulations on a job well done as their Australian exchange officer Wing Commander Geoffrey Shambrook returns to his native Australia and passes the mantle to fellow Aussie Wing Commander Mark Thompson.Wing Commander Shambrook, who has

  • Officials release F-16 accident report

    A combination of factors resulted in the collision of two F-16CMs Oct. 15, 2009, according to an Air Combat Command accident investigation board report released Jan. 11. The collision occurred 126 nautical miles southeast of Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., during a night close-air support training

  • CONR scrambles F-16s in response to unruly passenger

    Two F-16 fighters under the direction of Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region launched at 11:44 a.m. Jan. 8 in response to reports of an unruly passenger aboard AirTran Flight 39 from Atlanta bound for San Francisco.The fighters arrived overhead of Colorado Springs

  • DePLAYment program keep children active

    Barksdale is participating in a program for families of deployed Airmen that allows them to enjoy base activities for free or reduced fees.To do so, the families receive DePLAYment tags that are used at force support facilities such as the Barksdale Youth Center, arts and crafts center, bowling

  • Airman killed, another injured in Afghanistan

    An Airman assigned to the 10th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Riley, Kan., was killed and another injured while supporting combat operations in southern Afghanistan Jan. 3. Senior Airman Bradley R. Smith, 24, of Troy, Ill., died of wounds sustained from the explosion of an improvised

  • CONR responds to disturbance aboard Hawaiian Airlines flight

    Two Air Force fighter jets based in Portland, Ore., scrambled Jan. 6 when a commercial airliner reported having a disruptive passenger aboard.The F-15 Eagles, piloted by Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 142nd Fighter Wing in Portland, immediately jumped into action after receiving notification

  • Airmen help Afghan National Army Air Corps soldiers take aim

    Airmen of the 738th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group here are training 30 Afghanistan National Army Air Corps soldiers on the M-240B rifle in January here.For some of the ANAAC soldiers it was their first time shooting the gas-powered machine gun while for others it was their second, but the Airmen

  • Slideshow: Airmen prepare for night mission at Bagram

    Airmen with the 455th Expeditionary Operation Support Squadron here maintain the life support equipment to keep the support for Operation Enduring Freedom in the air. They prepare the equipment needed, especially night vision googles and helmets, for the night missions flown by the 79th

  • Thunderbolts receive wing modification

    The A-10 Thunderbolt II will continue flying close-ground support missions for the next two decades because of a reinforcement process wing replacement specialists call "Hog Up."The phrase originated about a decade ago during an upgrade of the aircraft's avionics system, partially because of the

  • 633d ABW activation begins new era at Langley

    The 9th Air Force activated the 633d Air Base Wing during a change of command ceremony Jan. 7 in the 71st Fighter Squadron, ushering in a new era in Langley's illustrious history.The 633d ABW assumed host unit duties from the 1st Fighter Wing, which served in that capacity since 1975. Maj. Gen.

  • Airmen teach Afghans the art of maintaining

    Being a mentor takes a lot of patience, time and the ability to relate to others on a personal level - and sometimes, it requires maintaining a Russian MI-17 helicopter.For the men and women of the 738th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group's aircraft maintenance section, one three-week course is all

  • 354th EFS reaches 10,000 flight hours amid landmark OEF tour

    More than 10,000 flight hours and 2,500 sorties marked the closing stages of a landmark six-month tour for the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron here New Year's Day.The A-10C Thunderbolt II squadron was the first U.S. Air Force fighter unit based in southern Afghanistan, a move that saved the

  • General to receive highest honor

    Retired Gen. John D. W. Corley, former commander of Air Combat Command, is scheduled to be inducted into ACC's Order of the Sword Jan. 13 during a ceremony in Omaha, Neb. The Order of the Sword is the highest honor the enlisted corps can bestow on an individual and recognizes someone for significant

  • D-M fighter squadron stays busy downrange

    Whether they are conducting patrols on the ground, riding in convoys or performing clearing operations in villages to search for insurgents, coalition forces know members of the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron stand ready 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide close air support anywhere

  • Air Force issues Notice of Intent for F-35A Joint Strike Fighter basing

    Editor's note:  Due to the public scoping meeting schedule change, a revised Notice of Intent will be published in the Federal Register.The Air Force published the Notice of Intent in the Federal Register Dec. 30 to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement to assess the potential environmental

  • Tyndall Airman named Female Athlete of the Year

    When she was just 5 years old, Karrie Warren was already learning to hit softballs in her family's Fort Lauderdale, Fla., backyard. The balls were pitched patiently, one after the other, by an encouraging father who saw something special in his little girl's extraordinary ability to connect a bat

  • Fire in the hole

    In the world of explosive ordnance disposal, day-to-day operations consist of training, training and more training. Before arriving at their first duty station, EOD Airmen attend a nine-month joint service technical training school. Graduation is followed by a year of on-the-job training. During an

  • Photos: Have to keep it running

    The 4th Component Maintenance Squadron provides equipment maintenance support for more than 90 F-15E and more than 20 F-15C Strike Eagle aircraft from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., and Langley Air Force Base, Va. Airmen from the 4th CMS perform maintenance on avionics, electronic weapons,

  • ACC command chief gives Team Seymour 'two thumbs up'

    Air Combat Command's command chief dropped in for a visit Dec. 22 to say "Happy holidays" and "Thank you" to Airmen here. Chief Master Sgt. Martin Klukas became the ACC command chief in October, advising Gen. William M. Fraser III, ACC commander, on the attitudes, concerns, morale, welfare,

  • 8th FS flagship arrives

    The 8th Fighter Squadron received its first of 20 F-22 Raptors, Dec. 21.The arrival of 8th FS flagship, a Langley Air Force Base Raptor, which came from maintenance in Palmdale, Calif., starts the next chapter of the "Black Sheep's" storied history that started in 1941 when the squadron was assigned

  • Conference addresses unmanned aircraft systems use for 1st Air Force mission

    Conference attendees addressed issues related to unmanned aircraft systems' access into the national airspace system Dec. 9 through 11 here.The conference focused on ways Air Force officials can consolidate their efforts with other organizations to gain access into the national airspace system.The

  • Angel Tree Program exemplifies true holiday meaning

    Rows of excited children watched and waited for Santa and Mrs. Claus' arrival on a B-1B Lancer float at the Youth and Family Services child care center in Rapid City.The float was sponsored by the 28th Operations Support Squadron, as part of the Angel Tree gift program for the YFS center in Rapid

  • F-22s complete first Middle East deployment

    Airmen completed the first deployment of F-22 Raptors to the Middle East in mid-December.The fifth-generation fighters and their crews were in the area as part of a multinational exercise where pilots from a variety of nations train together in fighting a large-scale air war. This was the first

  • 49th SFS trains to fight back

    49th Security Forces Squadron Airmen received "First Responder to an Active Gunman" training, Dec. 15 to 17, from members of the Roswell Police Department Special Operations Team.The training allowed defenders to practice the proper techniques to safely eliminate any emergency situation that could

  • Preventing the 'after-the-holidays bill blues'

    Walking through a shopping mall, it's difficult not to notice holiday decorations, crowded stores and retailers claiming to offer the best deals of the season. Before pulling out their wallets, Airmen are encouraged to keep a few things in mind to help prevent the "after-the-holidays bill blues."The

  • Seymour Johnson Airmen provide assistance during accident

    The holiday season is about giving and being selfless in a world where some may ask "What about me?"Three Airmen from the 4th Medical Group exhibited selflessness and bravery when they stopped to help victims of a vehicle accident while on the way to work.The accident involved two vehicles at about

  • AFRCC aids in AZ search for 55 stranded people

    The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center aided local and state first responders while searching for several missing individuals who were stranded near Flagstaff, Ariz.. Last week's winter storm brought several inches of snow, trapping 55 individuals who were hunting or looking for the perfect

  • ACC leadership shares priorities, safety concerns

    Gen. William M. Fraser III, commander of Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Marty Klukas, ACC command chief, took time to speak with the ACC staff during three all-calls at the base theater Dec. 15.During the briefings, senior leaders discussed safety, ACC priorities and the command focus for

  • Slideshow: Installing the OBC

    Members of 9th Maintenance Squadron installed the Optical Bar Camera, or OBC, into the fusel lodge of a U-2 Dragon Lady, Dec. 11. The OBC underwent a multitude of operational tests of its photographic capabilities prior to being certified for deployment. Click here to view slideshow.

  • Moody Airmen awarded Bronze Star

    Two Moody Airmen from the 824th Security Forces Squadron were recently awarded the fourth-highest individual military decoration for bravery and heroism. Tech. Sgts. Aaron Winward and Robert Thompson, 824th SFS squad leaders, were awarded the Bronze Star Medal when deployed with the 887th

  • Whiteman wins five awards - 'Best in ACC'

    The Headquarters Air Combat Command Directorate of Manpower and Personnel annual awards, announced Dec. 3, included several winners from the 509th Force Support Squadron.The 509th FSS garnered three team awards: Club of the Year, Fitness and Sports Program of the Year and Resource Management Program

  • Leaders send holiday safety message

    The Air Force's top leaders send the Air Force family a holiday safety message and remind all to celebrate responsibly.Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz issued the following message: "Happy Holidays! Whether you are deployed, stationed

  • Gunfighters share Air Force story on local radio show

    Gunfighters got the chance to tell their stories to the Boise Treasure Valley Dec. 10 during 580 KIDO AM's live morning talk radio show from the base fitness center.For four hours Airmen and civilians sat down with radio host Kevin Miller and discussed topics ranging from deployments to their

  • N.C. governor visits Seymour Johnson

    North Carolina governor Bev Perdue visited Airmen and families during a tour Dec. 11 to show support for military members during the holiday season.Governor Perdue's visit included a mission brief, tour of the child development center and flightline and a press conference."The F-15E (Strike Eagle)

  • Nellis commander completes six-show run on 'Jeopardy!'

    The set wasn't the same as he remembered from watching the show in its inaugural season more than 25 years ago: The chalkboard scheme has been replaced by liquid crystal display screens; the money at stake has doubled; and contestants are no longer limited to just five wins. From the first day Col.

  • Officials now accepting military spouse scholarship applications

    National Military Family Association officials are accepting scholarship applications from military spouses, and the deadline is Jan. 31, 2010.The Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship program awards up to $1,000 to military spouses to obtain professional certification or to attend post

  • Whiteman Airman receives Bronze Star

    America has been at war for eight years now, and the Airmen of Whiteman Air Force Base have been heavily involved, both in-garrison, and from deployed locations. Many stories of heroism and valor have come back from the war front, as ordinary Airmen do extraordinary things in the line of duty.Staff

  • Seymour Johnson civilian earns DOD disability award

    A civilian at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., received the 2009 Outstanding Department of Defense Employee with a Disability Award Dec. 8 at a ceremony in Bethesda, Md.Charles Hare is the in-service work plan programmer for the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron. "I was overwhelmed," Mr. Hare said.

  • Slideshow: 822nd SFS returns from Camp Bucca

    Members of 822nd Security Forces Squadron returned Dec. 8 from a six-month deployment to Camp Bucca, Iraq. During the deployment, the squadron executed joint expeditionary taskings and performed outside-the-wire security operations and convoy escort.View the slideshow.

  • Slideshow: Raptors fly in Iron Falcon

    The F-22 Raptor and aircrews deployed here from Langley Air Force Base, Va., to participate in the Iron Falcon exercise Nov. 30 to Dec. 3.View the slideshow.