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  • Deployment opportunities available for civilians

    Whether it's helping Iraqis with reconstruction projects or assisting Afghans with their motor pools, the Air Force relies on its civilian work force to help meet its global mission requirements. And the Air Force is not alone. In 2007, more than 1,100 Department of Defense civilians volunteered to

  • 'Airman culture' key to exercise SALITRE success

    Exercise SALITRE came to a successful close Oct. 30 thanks to the Total Force effort of nearly 200 active-duty and Air National Guard Airmen, representing five U.S. bases, and supporting coalition efforts to strengthen regional military ties and interoperability. The exercise, hosted by the Fuerza

  • Thunderbirds wrap up 2009 Far East Tour

    The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron left their home at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., six weeks ago to embark on a whirlwind journey that took them halfway around the world. The Thunderbirds typically travel from mid-March to mid-November in the continental United States; however, this year,

  • Seymour Johnson family wins statewide volunteer award

    Master Sgts. Dean and Kathleen Parrish, along with their two daughters, Grace, 10, and Lauren, 15, received the 2009 North Carolina Medallion Award for volunteerism Nov. 3. The Parrish family was nominated for the award by Janie Best, 4th Force Support Squadron chief, because the family donates many

  • Retired Chief of Staff of the Air Force visits Holloman

    Team Holloman members got the unique opportunity to meet and speak with retired Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. John Jumper when he visited the base Oct. 29 and 30. The four-star general received a tour of the base, witnessed the mission from an "Airmen-on-the-lines" perspective and spoke with

  • Airmen assist local authorities with reinforcing levee

    Barksdale Air Force Base Airmen, at the request of state and local officials, have been working nonstop since early Oct. 31 to reinforce a levee containing Red Chute Bayou in northern Bossier Parish. More than 400 Airmen assisted with filling and hauling sandbags in a massive effort, based near

  • Chilean and U.S. Air Forces invite school children to tour base

    More than 40 children of the Colegio Macaya in Alto Hospicia, Chile, visited the Fuerza Aerea De Chile base in Iquique Oct. 30 to view U.S. and Chilean aircraft and talk with Airmen. U.S. Airmen participating in SALITRE visited Colegio Macaya earlier in the week to spend time with the students, and

  • 505th Communications Squadron delivers computers to school

    Judging from the smile on John Spolski's face, the Max Bruner Junior Middle School principal, one would have thought it was Christmas morning. Instead of Santa Claus, two Airmen from the 505th Communications Squadron came bearing gifts in the form of computers. On Oct. 16, Staff Sgt. Terrance Walker

  • Minot bomb wing commander relieved of duty

    The commander of the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., was relieved of command Oct. 30 due to loss of confidence in his ability to command. Col. Joel S. Westa was removed by Maj. Gen. Floyd L. Carpenter, commander of 8th Air Force. Colonel Westa assumed command in November 2007. Colonel

  • Air Force officials announce candidate bases for joint strike fighter

    Air Force officials here announced the list of candidate locations Oct. 29 for basing the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter. The list of candidate bases was approved by the secretary and chief of staff of the Air Force and identifies the first group of bases to be considered for joint strike

  • Ellsworth launches DASR

    Ellsworth recently completed the installation of a Digital Airport Surveillance Radar system to be used with the Dakota Air Traffic Control Facility. This modern, digital radar replaces traditional airport-surveillance radar used by air traffic controllers. The DASR system eliminates ground

  • SALITRE participants share spirit of service with local children

    A little girl came running down the hospital hall with her arms wide open toward a group of uniformed officers towering above her. "I didn't get a patch," she cried in Spanish, pointing toward the 612th Air Operations Center squadron insignia on the Airmen's flight suits. All of the officers knelt

  • Airmen aid Stop Hunger Now

    The mission: to help stop hunger for the people of Afghanistan and to keep them warm throughout the winter. The people: about 200 volunteers from Seymour Johnson and the Goldsboro communities. The Seymour Johnson and Goldsboro communities gathered Oct. 24 at the MERCI Mission Center in Goldsboro to

  • U.S. and Chilean Airmen visit school during SALITRE

    U.S. and Fuerza Aerea de Chile (FACh) Airmen visited an elementary school in Alto Hospicia, Chile Oct. 27 during SALITRE, a multinational exercise focused on interoperability between Chile, the United States, Argentina, Brazil, and France. More than 100 children welcomed the Airmen, shyly saying

  • ACC commander looks to the future of command and control

    Gen. William M. Fraser III, commander of Air Combat Command, visited the 505th Command and Control Wing at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 14 to re-emphasize the importance of the 505th CCW as the foundation for command and control, training, tactics development and testing in the Air Force. He spent the

  • COMACC visits Whiteman

    Commander of Air Combat Command, Gen. William M. Fraser III, visited Whiteman early this week to observe the 498th Munitions Maintenance Group activation ceremony Oct. 25. During his two-day visit, General Fraser and his wife, Bev, also took time to meet with Team Whiteman and give a "big picture"

  • NORI success: Whiteman excels

    Team Whiteman successfully completed its Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection Oct. 23. The NORI out-brief revealed the wing remains certified to perform its strategic mission and received a rating of "Excellent" during the inspection. "I am very proud of each and every one of you," said Brig.

  • Offutt to compete for Hennessy Award

    Offutt's two military dining facilities -- the Ronald L. King Dining Facility and the Campisi Alert Dining Facility - were recently selected to compete against Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., for best in Air Combat Command honors. The winner moves on to the Air Force-level competition. Established in

  • Four RPV squadrons stand up under 49th FW

    Three remotely piloted vehicle squadrons officially stood up under the 49th Fighter Wing during an assumption of command ceremony here Oct. 23. Lt. Col. James Merchant, Lt. Col. Ryan Sherwood, Lt. Col. Peter Marsch and Maj. Chris Reichardt assumed command of the 29th Attack Squadron, 6th

  • 55th Wing recognized with Meritorious Unit Award

    Airmen in the 55th Wing pride themselves on their ability to perform the mission at the highest level, and recently, they were honored for that dedication with Air Combat Command's Meritorious Unit Award. The MUA is given to Air Force active-duty, Reserve and Guard units for exceptionally

  • Navigation aids keep Eagles on course

    Two Airmen from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Fla., are keeping F-15s on course using portable Tactical Navigation Systems, or TACAN, during SALITRE, a Chilean-led multinational exercise in Antofagasta and Iquique. The portable TACAN is usually used by combat controllers to

  • MacDill tankers keep Red Flag mission airborne

    Everyone plays their part. Whether it be an airman basic, fresh at their new assignment at the logistics readiness squadron, or the full-bird colonel commanding a wing; everyone plays their part to ensure Airmen can fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace. It's how battles are fought and

  • Mountain Roundup acts as final stage for German air force training

    The German air force will continue to train with the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marines through the end of October at Mountain Home Air Force Base during the annual Mountain Roundup exercise. "Mountain Roundup is an annual exercise that we have here hosting the German air force mission employment

  • CMSAF Roy visits Ellsworth Airmen

    The 16th chief master sergeant of the Air Force visited Ellsworth Air Force Base Oct. 21 and 22 to tour the installation and speak with Ellsworth members about education, deployments, fitness and family support. "We are a nation at war," Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy said during an

  • Nellis, Creech firefighter takes home top civilian honor in DOD

    A firefighter's duty is to protect the lives and property of individuals from the threat of fires or extreme conditions. Everyday hundreds of thousands of these heroes put their own lives on the line to ensure their mission is fulfilled. In the military this mission is escalated because of the

  • Arizona Air National Guard tankers return to Chile for SALITRE 2009

    Two Arizona Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotankers from the 161st Air Refueling Wing in Phoenix are flying daily refueling sorties above the skies of Chile to support a multinational force of fighters during Exercise SALITRE II. SALITRE is a Chilean-led exercise involving the United States, Brazil,

  • Civic leaders get Total Force tour

    A group of 29 civic leaders from the Denver metro area witnessed the Air Force's Total Force team firsthand when they traveled from Denver to Nellis and Creech Air Force Bases, Nev., Oct. 7 and 8. The group left Buckley AFB, an active-duty base, supported by the 140th Wing of the Colorado Air

  • 15 units, 3 countries converge on Nellis for Red Flag

    Nearly 1,300 servicemembers, more than 80 aircraft and 15 units from three countries converged on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., with the start of Red Flag 10-1 Oct. 19. American, Norwegian and Dutch Airmen and Soldiers comprise the allied team in the exercise. "The exercise is a great opportunity for

  • Orientation gives spouses an inside look at operations

    For most people, the extravagance of the Las Vegas strip is normally only witnessed from the ground. For a lucky few, however, it was viewed from an HH-60G Pavehawk helicopter soaring above the city. The 66th Rescue Squadron provided this unique opportunity to unit spouses, along with the spouses of

  • Airmen integrate into Chilean CAOC for SALITRE

    Air Forces Southern Airmen are integrating themselves into a Chilean combined air operations center for SALITRE, a Chilean air force-led coalition exercise Oct. 17 to Nov. 2 in Antofagasta and Iquique. The effort can be challenging considering France, Brazil, Chile, Argentina and the United States

  • Photo essay: Gunfighters over Idaho

    A six-ship formation of F-15C Eagles and F-15E Strike Eagles took to the sky over Idaho Oct. 13. The aircraft are assigned to 366th Fighter Wing at Mountain Home Air Force Base.View the slideshow.

  • Authorities call off search for missing F-16 pilot

    Authorities are still looking for the wreckage of an F-16 Fighting Falcon that crashed with its pilot into the Atlantic Ocean off South Carolina's coast Oct. 15. An official at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., said Oct. 19 that there is nothing new to report since authorities announced Oct. 17 that Capt.

  • Shaw pilot didn't eject

    At 10 p.m. Oct. 17, Col. Joe Guastella, commander of Shaw's 20th Fighter Wing, issued the following announcement regarding Capt. Nicolas Giglio, missing since a mid-air collision Oct. 15:"In spite of an intense search conducted by hundreds of professionals from the Coast Guard, Navy and Air Force,

  • Cooperation Team-One exchanges ideas with Chilean air force

    Member of 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) and the Texas Air National Guard completed four days of subject matter exchanges in Santiago, Chile, this week with the Fuerza Aerea Chile (FACh), or Chilean air force, on topics such as crisis management, media relations and air operations center

  • Air Force announces new commander for CONR-1st AF

    Air Force officials announced Oct. 16 that the commander, Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Command Region - 1st Air Force (Air Forces Northern) will be reassigned to United States Central Command. Maj. Gen. Henry C. Morrow will serve as the United States Defense Representative, U.S. Liaison

  • Missing Shaw pilot identified

    The pilot of the missing F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 20th Fighter Wing has been identified as Capt. Nicholas Giglio. His fighter apparently collided with another Shaw F-16 in mid-air over the Atlantic Ocean around 8:30 p.m. Oct. 15, about 40 miles east of Folly Beach, S.C. Both aircraft

  • F-16s collide near Shaw

    Two F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing collided in mid-air over the Atlantic Ocean about 8:30 p.m. Oct. 15 near Myrtle Beach, S.C. The aircraft, from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., were participating in night training maneuvers. The aircraft carried one person each.

  • ACC prepares to battle H1N1

    With the H1N1 vaccine arriving at Air Combat Command bases soon, ACC public health officials are getting the word out on the importance of vaccinating against the virus and other ways to help prevent it. The H1N1 vaccine is due to arrive to Air Force bases this month, but who gets the vaccine first

  • 'Falcon' brings musical talent to Kirkuk

    Through the strumming of a black acoustic guitar, backed by a driving drumbeat and booming brass instruments, Air Forces Central Band Falcon brought musical entertainment here Oct. 7 through 9. The 10-piece Air Force band, currently deployed to Southwest Asia from Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., is on

  • ACC commander visits 53rd, Eglin

    Eglin's contributions to the warfighter are clear and apparent to those who live and work within its reach, but Oct. 13, the commander of Air Combat Command got a firsthand look at just how vast the base's role is in today's fight. Gen. William M. Fraser III, ACC commander, spent the entire day

  • AFSOUTH Airmen to participate in Exercise SALITRE II

    More than 190 Air Forces Southern Airmen will represent the United States during Exercise SALITRE II, a Chilean air force-led coalition exercise Oct. 17 to Nov. 2 in Antofagasta and Iquique, Chile. SALITRE is a coalition air exercise, including search and rescue, aerial refueling and combined air

  • Offutt selects best firefighter, fire officer of 2009

    Col. John Rauch, 55th Wing vice commander, presented Offutt's Fire Officer and Firefighter of the Year awards during a small ceremony at the base fire station Oct. 9. Each year, as part of National Fire Prevention Week, base officials honor the 55th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department's best.

  • German air force FTC commemorates 55,555 flight hours

    With the landing of a freshly painted Tornado, the German air force Flying Training Center completed 55,555 Tornado flight hours Oct. 13, and a reception commemorating the accomplishment shortly followed. German air force members shared the momentous occasion with the 49th Fighter Wing by inviting

  • Miss Idaho visits Mountain Home

    Miss Idaho Kara Jackson visited Mountain Home Air Force Base Oct. 7 and 8 after receiving an invitation from Col. John Bird, 366th Fighter Wing commander."We were very happy to host Miss Idaho," said Colonel Bird. "Any time we can tell the Air Force story, especially to someone who reaches out

  • Air Force brass pleased with Airman, Soldier synergy at Fort Hood

    To the foes who wish us harm, we're bringing a talented team to the fight, according to one senior Air Force leader. As commander of Air Combat Command, Gen. William M. Fraser III is responsible for maintaining combat-ready forces and ensuring the nation's air defense apparatus. General Fraser,

  • Mountain Roundup kicks off Oct. 15

    Starting Oct. 15, Gunfighters and local communities may notice increased flying operations and a few visitors at Mountain Home, which will play host to exercise Mountain Roundup. Visitors will include members of the German air force, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. For the German

  • Moody strives to save more than $42K in energy costs

    In recent years, the Air Force has been identified as one of the largest consumers of energy in the federal government, spending more than $1 billion a year. Moody members are asked to play a part in helping the Air Force decrease energy consumption as part of National Energy Awareness Month, Oct. 1

  • MQ-9 Reaper makes first local flight

    The first MQ-9 Reaper to arrive at Holloman made its first local flight Oct.1, expanding the capacity for the remotely piloted vehicle formal training unit here. Instructors from the 432nd Operations Group, Det. 3 -- soon to be the 29th Attack Squadron -- conducted the first flight, while members

  • A night of candy, costumes and spooky escapades

    Halloween is a night of candy, costumes and spooky escapades, however; there are several precautions adults and children can take to ensure a safe and happy night of haunting. The 1st Security Forces Squadron recommends the following safety guidelines for anyone participating in the upcoming

  • IGNITE ACC brings instant messaging capabilities to another level

    Air Combat Command is fielding a collaboration service this fall called Office Communications Server, or OCS, a tool similar to AOL Instant Messenger, to all 80,000 members assigned to ACC in support of the IGNITE ACC vision. This program allows Airmen to collaborate using chat, conduct voice or

  • ACC holds bomb wing transition summit

    Command staff members from Air Combat Command and Air Force Global Strike Command along with representatives from Headquarters Air Force, U.S. Strategic Command, and the Headquarters Air Force A/10 directorate met Sep. 30 to work on solutions for the smooth transition of ACC's three bomb wings with

  • America’s 'Ambassadors in Blue' continue Far East Tour in Malaysia

    Kuala Lumpur boasts an estimated population of 1.6 million, and the surrounding greater Klang Valley metropolitan area is pushing the 5 million mark and is the fastest growing metropolitan area in Malaysia. When the Thunderbirds arrived at Subang Air Base Sept. 30 for the third stop on their Far

  • Twelfth Air Force gains three wings under Nuclear Enterprise Transformation

    As part of the ongoing Nuclear Enterprise Transformation, 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) gained the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., the 55th Wing at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., and the 552nd Air Control Wing at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., Oct. 1. This is the last

  • AFSOUTH participates in FA PANAMAX 2009

    Air Forces Southern Airmen participated in Fuerzas Aliadas, or Allied Forces, PANAMAX 2009 from Sept. 11 to 22, to train a joint, multinational effort to ensure the security of the Panama Canal. More than 4,500 personnel from 20 countries took part in the 12-day exercise, which was sponsored by U.S.

  • General Fraser shares first letter to Airmen

    Editor's note: Gen. William M. Fraser III assumed command of Air Combat Command Sept. 10. The following is General Fraser's first letter to Airmen.Fellow Airmen, It's a privilege to be back in Air Combat Command and join this team of professional Airmen at the heart of America's Global Power. As the

  • RIE helps 9th MUNS processes

    An Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century Rapid Improvement Event was held, Sept. 28 through Oct. 2, which helped members of the 9th Munitions Squadron improve the small bomb fin repack process. Seven members of the 9th MUNS participated in this weeklong event. The main objective of this

  • AFNORTH Airmen provide support after Samoan tsunami

    Air Forces Northern recently stood up a defense support of civil authorities, or DSCA, operations center here to aid in relief efforts of the tsunami that swept across the U.S. territories of the Samoa Islands and the Super Typhoon Melor bearing down on Guam. "We have six emergency preparedness

  • F-16s scramble to unresponsive pilot over Indiana

    At approximately 10:15 a.m. EDT, when radio calls to a civilian pilot went unanswered, the Continental U.S. NORAD Region, along with the 601st Air and Space Operations Center, responded by scrambling fighter jets to assist with the unresponsive aircraft. The Mooney M20M single engine plane departed

  • ACC officials discuss Year of the Air Force Family

    Air Combat Command has always made the needs of Airmen families a priority, and with the Year of the Air Force Family underway, the command is looking at ways to improve its programs. Earlier this year, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley

  • Officials release MQ-1B Predator accident report

    An electrical failure in the Primary Control Module caused the crash of an MQ-1B Predator northeast of Joint Base Balad, Feb. 22, according to an Air Combat Command Accident Investigation Board report released Oct. 1. The Predator, valued at $4,456,000, was assigned to the 432nd Wing at Creech Air

  • Slideshow: 'Falcon' band soars over Southwest Asia

    To date, the U.S. Air Forces Central Command band, "Falcon," has performed 20 missions for 2,900 audience members throughout Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan and Qatar. The band is comprised of members from the U.S. Air Force Heartland of America Band who are deployed from Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.To view

  • Team Whiteman prepares for NORI

    Team Whiteman recently completed exercise SPIRIT FORCE 09-5, their last Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise for the year. In less than 10 days, members of the Air Combat Command Inspector General Team will arrive to conduct a Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection. "NORIs are the primary way

  • 966th AACS team wins Air Force-level award

    Ten captains made Tinker proud. Representing the 30-member 552nd Air Control Wing Formal Training Unit Distributed Training Team, the captains accepted an Air Force-level award from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz Sept. 15 in Washington, D.C. The 966th Airborne Air Control Squadron

  • Airman sketches his way into Air Force history with UAS wings design

    A toddler's first artistic expressions often surface in the form of well-intended wall defacement or notepad squiggles -- but every now and then, a doodle becomes a hobby, and that hobby becomes a part of history. Staff Sgt. Austin May, a public affairs craftsman from the 100th Air Refueling Wing,

  • D-M's Borman Elementary receives $525,000 DOD grant

    The Department of Defense Education Activity Educational Partnership awarded a $525,000 grant to Borman Elementary recently, which will be used to boast the school's mathematics department.The grant was officially awarded to the Tucson Unified School District through a grant program aimed at

  • Predator passes 600,000 flight hours

    Airmen of the 432d Air Expeditionary Wing made history Sept. 4 when they surpassed the 600,000 flight hour mark in the MQ-1B Predator remotely piloted vehicle. The Predator fleet passed 250,000 hours in June 2007, after 12 years of flying. It only took a year and eight months for the aircraft to fly

  • Nellis' Combined Air Operations Center doubles capacity

    The 505th Operations Squadron, which manages the Combined Air Operations Center - Nellis added more than 5,000 square feet to the facility through a $523,000 construction project that was completed within 30 days. The CAOC-N is a world-class command and control facility critical to training

  • 612th Air Operations Center completes first coalition Virtual Flag exercise

    Airmen of the 612th Air and Space Operations Center took part in the first coalition Virtual Flag exercise with Australian, Canadian and British air services Sept. 16 -24. Virtual Flag simulates command and control during a simulated air war in a real-time environment, and this one took 12 months of

  • Air Force leaders emphasize AFSO21

    In a joint June 2009 memorandum, the secretary and chief of staff of the Air Force pointed out the importance of Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century, or AFSO21. "AFSO21 represents a fundamental transformation in how Airmen work," Michael Donley and Gen. Norton Schwartz said in their

  • 7th FS receives 'world-class' training

    Members and aircraft from the 57th Wing out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., recently visited Holloman in support of a 7th Fighter Squadron training mission. Nearly 50 pilots and maintainers from the 65th Aggressor Squadron and 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron deployed to Holloman from Sept. 9 to

  • Maj. Gen. Rew selected as new ACC vice commander

    Lt. Gen.(select) William J. Rew, Director of Air Force Operational Planning, Policy and Strategy at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., has been selected by the Air Force and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to become the vice commander of Air Combat Command. "I am honored to join ACC as General Fraser's

  • Offutt Airmen complete Air Force Marathon, half marathon

    Thirteen members of Team Offutt helped make history during the 13th running of the Air Force Marathon at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, on Sept. 19. Offutt's warriors, along with 9,973 civilians and military members, set a record for the most runners to participate in an Air Force Marathon. The Air

  • Holloman honors National POW/MIA Recognition Day

    Some may define a bad day as waking up late, hurrying to work only to receive a speeding ticket, arriving to work and realizing they're 20 minutes late for a mandatory appointment. To Alamogordo High School graduate Joseph Hudson, this does not constitute a bad day. He and his six comrades spent 21

  • Photos: 34th Weapons Squadron terminates targets in Boise

    The 34th Weapons Squadron recently completed the terminal employment phase of the Nellis Weapons School syllabus in Boise Idaho. The "T.E." mission objective is to demonstrate and instruct HH-60 weapons employment and landing zone options to maximize weapons effectiveness and quickly recover

  • Officials release F-16 accident report

    A pilot's failure to recognize his altitude during night, low altitude high-angle strafing training caused the crash of a Hill Air Force Base F-16 at the Utah Test and Training Range June 22, according to an Air Combat Command Accident Investigation Board report released Sept. 28. The pilot was

  • 505th Command and Control Wing receives Outstanding Unit Award

    The 505th Command and Control Wing has proven yet again how well they compete toe-to-oe with other units, as they were one of only five units across Air Combat Command to be awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for exceptionally meritorious service in 2009. The award, given by the Secretary

  • Ellsworth participates in first coalition Virtual Flag exercise

    A training team from Ellsworth joined teams from all over the world during Virtual Flag 09-04, Sept. 18 and 21, the first simulation of its kind to host coalition forces. Virtual Flag is an exercise that provides realistic training for Airmen through simulators located at their respective bases,

  • UAS mission enters new chapter with graduation

    Ten pilots and nine sensor operators graduated Sept. 25 from initial qualification training at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., where they learned to operate the MQ-1 Predator. Among the graduates were eight formerly nonrated officers, marking the completion of the first Beta-test class to train

  • Photos: Fixing Thunderbolts

    Crew chiefs with the 442nd FW maintain a vast fleet of 27 A-10 aircraft, keeping each jet prepared for any mission at a moment's notice.

  • Photos: Not enough fiber?

    Air National Guard members from the 271st and the 241st have spent more than two months at Whiteman replacing copper transmission cable with more efficient fiber optic cable. The fiber optic cable will provide 50 percent more capability and expansion to utilize a greater number of networked

  • IGNITE ACC: A philosophical change from analog to digital

    In a continuing effort to meet future challenges, Air Combat Command recently announced the IGNITE ACC initiative. Envisioned as a springboard toward a new "collaborative culture," IGNITE ACC is a blending of new organizational tools designed to help Airmen with a top-to-bottom change to ACC's

  • Slideshow: Mountain Home completes first-ever multinational exercise

    Gunfighter Flag wrapped up Sept. 24 in what the wing commander deemed a "grand slam.""We don't often have the opportunity to practice large-force employment on this scale," said Col. John Bird, 366th Fighter Wing commander. "What we did here over the last two weeks rivals what you see at Red Flag

  • Slideshow: POW/MIA remembrance

    Bases throughout Air Combat Command honored prisoners of war and those missing in action during National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremonies held Sept. 18.  To see the slideshow, click here.

  • Final KC-135E retires at Davis-Monthan

    It was a historical day on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Sept. 23, as the last KC-135E model touched down after its final flight. The aircraft that served the Air Force for more than 50 years will now spend its days basking in the sun in the 'Boneyard' and providing much needed parts to the rest

  • Celebrating 30 years of CAN-AM partnership

    It was a festive occasion Sept. 23, as two neighboring countries celebrated an important milestone in their relationship during the 30th Anniversary Canadian American Partnership Proclamation Ceremony. This year marks three decades of Canadian co-manning in the 552nd Air Control Wing. "Every day at

  • Ellsworth honors fallen Airman

    The Ellsworth community came together to honor the memory of a fallen Airman during a memorial service at the Black Hills Chapel, Sept. 24. Staff Sgt. Bryan D. Berky died from wounds he sustained from enemy fire while engaged in combat operations, Sept. 12 near Bala Baluk, Afghanistan. Ellsworth's