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  • 11 Airmen selected for Air Force wrestling team

    After three weeks of training here, 11 Airmen face off against the U.S. military's top wrestlers following their selection to join the All Air Force Wrestling Team March 6. Of the more than 75 Airmen that initially responded to Coach Richard Estrella's invitation to join the team, 30 were selected

  • MQ-1B PREDATOR ACCIDENT REPORT RELEASED

    A short circuit caused electrical fluctuations to the primary control module and other critical components, thus causing the crash of an MQ-1B Predator near Balad Air Base, Iraq, Aug. 1, 2008, according to an Air Combat Command Accident Investigation Board report released today. The Predator,

  • Barksdale honors Air Force legend

    Barksdale Air Force Base dedicated a new state-of-the-art conference center in the Barksdale Club in honor of retired Maj. Gen. William Eubank Jr., during a ceremony here March 4. General Eubank is often called "Mr. B-52" because he accepted the first B-52 into the Air Force inventory in 1955. The

  • Team Dyess Dominates 8th Air Force Bomb Competition

    The 7th Bomb Wing took top honors by winning the 2009 Proud Shield II/Giant Sword II Best Wing Award in a ceremony held at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. March 4. The overall award was earned by Team Dyess members after demonstrating outstanding proficiency in bombing and navigation, munitions

  • Strike Eagles protect ground forces in massive firefight

    Ten Soldiers who earned silver stars and an Airman who will receive an Air Force Cross March 10 might not be alive today if it were not for 4th Fighter Wing Airmen providing crucial close-air support during an assault on an insurgent stronghold in Afghanistan's Shok Valley last year. A 130-man

  • ACC selects top security forces units for 2008

    Air Combat Command recently announced the Security Forces unit award winners for 2008.  Congratulations not only to the winning units, but all the nominees for their outstanding contributions to the Air Force and Air Combat Command.  Unit award winners by category are:Active Duty Large Security

  • ACC announces media contest winners

    Air Combat Command recently released the winners of the 2008 media contest.  The ACC Media Contest is an annual program that recognizes individuals or units that displayed outstanding achievements in furthering the Air Force's strategic communication objectives through print, photo or broadcast

  • 20th Medical Group leads AFSO 21 in Air Combat Command

    Taking care of Airmen is the primary role of the 20th Medical Group. The 20th MDG also stands above the rest with the first Enterprise Value Stream Analysis meeting for a medical group in Air Combat Command. The main goal of the EVSA is to improve the quality of care for patients who depend on the

  • Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern) prepares for busy 2009

    The planning stage is well underway and several missions have already begun in what will prove to be another banner year for the men and women of Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern) and the civilian, non-governmental organizations, and partner nations assisting in the U.S. Southern Command area

  • Air Force Personnel Initiate Humanitarian Tour in Rural Panama

    Thirty-six U.S. Air Force medical personnel began treating patients as part of a Medical Readiness training Exercise near the town of Ocu in the Azuero Peninsula of Southern Panama on Jan. 12. These exercises focus on providing opportunities for U.S. military personnel to interact with similar

  • Maj. Gen. Deppe visits Rough Riders

    The Air Force Space Command vice commander, Maj. Gen. Thomas Deppe, visited here Feb. 26 to 28 in an effort to boost morale, meet his Airmen and reinforce the importance Rough Riders have in sustaining a successful nuclear enterprise. "The nuclear enterprise is one of the Air Force's core

  • Dyess firefighters respond to 4,000 acre wildfire

    The Dyess Fire Department responded with fire trucks and personnel to a near 4,000 acre wildfire Feb. 26 just 25 miles west of here. More than 15 local and state agencies including Dyess responded to the massive wildfire. The fire was one of the largest fires the 11 fire fighters from Dyess who

  • 505th Command and Control Wing Airman selected to visit with legislators

    A 505th Command and Control Wing technical sergeant was one of five Airmen recently selected by Air Combat Command to represent ACC and the Air Force's combat abilities during a congressional delegation visit to Langley Air Force Base. Tech. Sgt. Darrell DeMotta, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller

  • 354th FS hones CAS skills, capabilities at Green Flag East

    Members of the 354th Fighter Squadron returned today from their two-week participation in Green Flag East, a permanent-party exercise contingent at Barksdale AFB, La. The ongoing exercise is specifically designed to train flying units that perform air-to-ground combat. The 354th FS attended GFE in

  • ACC command chaplain inspires faith

    Members of the 55th Wing joined with personnel from U.S. Strategic Command and the Air Force Weather Agency to celebrate faith at this year's National Prayer Luncheon at the Patriot Club Feb. 24. The luncheon began with a series of readings representing a variety of faiths including Psalm 121 in

  • Gunfighters lead the way at Red Flag

    (Editors Note: This is part of a series written on the 389th Fighter Squadron's participation in Red Flag 09-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.) The 389th Fighter Squadron and other 366th Fighter Wing support teams arrived at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., on Feb. 20 to begin preparations for Red Flag

  • Stratotanker, bomber train in teamwork

    A KC-135 Stratotanker arrived from the 336th Air Refueling Squadron at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., Feb. 8 to train with Barksdale's B-52 squadrons. The KC-135 Stratotanker has the capability to provide midflight refueling, transport personnel during evacuations, and carry pallets of cargo. The

  • Single personnel help number now available for all Airmen

    Members of the Total Force - regular Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, civilian and retired Airmen - are on line to have one central phone number for help with their personnel questions that started at 5 p.m. Central Standard Time Feb. 22. Members of the Air Force community should

  • Warbirds returned to the nest from Guam

    Warbirds returned home from a five-month rotation at Andersen AFB, Guam, Feb. 23 at Dock 9 here. Nearly 300 Airmen and more than five B-52H Stratofortresses were deployed to maintain a strategic bomber presence in the U.S. Pacific Air Command. "It is absolutely important to send our Airmen to the

  • Task 11 signing lays out joint UAS future

    After a year of joint development, both the Army and Air Force's Chiefs of Staff signed a plan recently taking the Army and Air Force one step closer to supporting the full spectrum of conflict with their larger, multi-role unmanned aircraft. Major General Frank Gorenc, Air and Space Operations

  • Barksdale gone fishing: Airmen participate in 2009 ESPN Bassmaster Classic

    The 2009 ESPN Bassmaster Classic allowed several Barksdale Airmen to reel-in a piece of the action Feb. 20 - 22. Several bass enthusiasts and the Barksdale Hawgherders bass club participated in the classic, which brought 137,700 people to the Shreveport area for what is referred to as the Super Bowl

  • 28 SFS displays skills in competition

    As Airman 1st Class Amber Motske, 28th Security Forces response force leader, carefully and steadily aims her M-4 Carbine at the Combat Arms Training and Marksmanship range target, she also silently challenges five other bomb wings in an Air Combat Command competition that hasn't taken place in more

  • Tiger Team overhauls C2

    Command and Control, one of the keystones to modern warfare is getting a boost thanks to the Air Combat Command led Tiger Team. The team, comprised of more than 20 senior leaders from across the Air Force, is responsible for stewardship of the Air Force Theater Control System and brings different

  • 505th CCW Airmen bring forces together in Virtual Flag

    Last week more than 200 people from dozens of units were operating more than 15 types of aircraft for an exercise. If you didn't notice extra people or extra noise, don't be surprised. Through the Distributed Mission Operations Center, or DMOC, at Kirtland AFB, N.M., all the disparate elements that

  • 820th SFG, RAF Regiment train together during joint exercise Winged Eagle

    A security forces group known for its unique mission invited it's counterparts from Great Britain here to conduct training and enhance coalition morale and readiness February 2 - 15. The 820th Security Forces Group, a unit dedicated to base defense and force protection, hosted the II Squadron Royal

  • Predator passes 500,000 flight hours

    Airmen of the 432d Air Expeditionary Wing made history Feb. 18, when an aircrew flew the MQ-1B Predator Unmanned Aircraft Systems in a combat mission in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility surpassing the 500,000 flight hour mark. Members of the 15th Reconnaissance Squadron flew the

  • AFAS gives the gift of education

    The Air Force Aid Society is the official charity of the Air Force and, with donations, has been helping Airmen and their families since its creation in 1942. Housed inside the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Holloman's own AFAS takes pride in assisting Team Holloman active-duty members and

  • "The Mighty Eighth" celebrates anniversaries

    The month of February marks a historic time for the Headquarters Eighth Air Force (Air Forces Strategic). On Feb. 1, the Numbered Air Force celebrated 67 years since the VIII Bomber Command, from which the 8th Air Force traces its heritage, was activated at Langley Field, Virginia. On Sunday, Feb.

  • 17th CJCS visits Minot AFB

    In a greatly anticipated visit, Navy Adm. Michael G. Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Minot AFB Wednesday, Feb. 18, to discuss the importance of family support, concern for the current economic crisis and the base's role in nuclear deterrence as the Air Force's only dual

  • Standards never changed and tough minds remain

    Maj. Gen. Roger Burg, 20th Air Force commander, visited Minot Air Force Base Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 to discuss the nature of nuclear surety here. "The standards have not changed...did not change," General Burg said, but offered, "Our application of those standards has changed dramatically." One of

  • "Speed" comes to Ellsworth

    A production team and show host from The Speed Channel's motorcycle centric program, "American Thunder," visited Ellsworth Feb. 11 and filmed part of an upcoming episode at the S.D. Air and Space Museum. The future episode concentrates on the attractions and cultural icons in the Black Hills area

  • "Seven Habits" course helps families succeed

    Air Combat Command knows providing excellent family readiness support is critical to mission success, especially during these times of increased operations tempo. To provide this support, ACC has employed a course specifically adapted to the military called "Seven Habits of Highly Effective Air

  • B-52 accident report released

    An improper stabilizer trim setting caused the July 21 crash of an Air Force B-52 aircraft northwest of Guam, according to an Air Combat Command accident investigation board report released today. Analysis of aircraft parts found during salvage operations revealed the aircraft's stabilizer trim was

  • "Military Saves" campaign kicks off

    The 2009 Military Saves Campaign kicks off Feb. 22 and runs through March 1. Military Saves is a Department of Defense financial readiness program. It was adopted by the Air Force to promote personal financial readiness among all Airmen and their families to "build wealth, not debt." This year, the

  • Army, Air Force overhaul joint ISR training

    A key group of Army and Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance professionals met at McChord Air Force Base, Wash., in December for a working group to discuss what is needed to ensure America has the best ISR forces on the ground and in the air. The two-day conference was one of two

  • Holloman receives new communication device

    Government computer users here recently received the capability to view news channels streamed over the network courtesy of Internet Protocol Television. IPTV is a system which allows the user to view media from broadcast cable channels through their computer desktop by using the base network. "IPTV

  • Back to basic

    More than 50 Shaw Airmen gathered in the Airman Leadership School auditorium Feb. 10 to listen to the opportunities of going back to basic--training. Tech. Sgt. Danica Eusay, a Basic Military Training instructor on the MTI Recruiting Team, briefed the Airmen and answered questions about life as an

  • Maintainers battle wear and tear

    Flying at 500 mph against five times the force of gravity brings extra significance to the term "wear and tear." Keeping the 4th Fighter Wing's fleet of almost 100 F-15E Strike Eagles safe and strong, despite the intense wear and tear, is the job of 50-plus Airmen who work at the 4th Equipment

  • Command visit prompts tech upgrade

    A command visit to the Joint Task Force-Space Transportation System, operations center prompted a major overhaul in the force tracking system used during space shuttle launches. During previous shuttle launches, rescue teams, commanded by Air Forces Northern commander Maj. Gen. Hank Morrow, tracked

  • DMO conducts first-ever warfighter training

    Positive progress continues for the Air Forces Northern Distributed Mission Operations program as a first-ever individualized warfighter training event was held at the 601st Air and Space Operations Center Jan. 28. DMO is a complex and comprehensive series of interconnected, manned command, control,

  • New "Warrior Airman" exhibit opens at USAF Museum

    The Airman's Creed promises that members of today's Air Force will be the nation's, "Sword and shield, its sentry defender and avenger."That sentiment was duly reinforced Jan.12 when the National Museum of the United States Air Force opened its "Warrior Airmen" exhibit. The newest addition to the

  • NORTHCOM/AFNORTH receives NIUSR Eagle award

    The commander of Air Forces Northern will be accepting the National Institute for Urban Search and Rescue's Eagle award on behalf of United States Northern Command Feb. 10. Maj. Gen. Hank Morrow, AFNORTH commander, will be presented the award during the NIUSR "SMART POWER-The Front Line" conference

  • Creech hosts first-ever UAS Aeromedical Summit

    More than 20 individuals from various specialties came to Creech AFB to participate in an Unmanned Aircraft System Aeromedical Summit from Jan. 27 to Jan. 30. The purpose of the summit was for the participants to gain a better understanding of the UAS community, mission and aeromedical needs. The

  • HAP House provides hope

    The Handicap are Producers House, more commonly known as HAP House, is a non-profit organization on Barksdale Air Force Base, that provides mentally and physically disabled adults the opportunity to work and earn a paycheck. Barksdale is the only military installation that allows a program like this

  • 2d Bomg Wing conducts Global Power mission

    Last week Airmen from the 2d Operations Groups flew two B-52 Stratofortress bombers beginning a vital Global Power training mission. The Airmen flew nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean, over the Mediterranean Sea and the Middle East region en route to a base in the Indian Ocean. From there they will

  • Warbirds compete in load competition

    Airmen from the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, competed in a bomb-loading competition Feb. 2 to 3. The competition features the best load crews from five bomber bases, and is part of Giant Sword II, which is a weapons loading and security forces competition sponsored by

  • 552 ACW Airmen support CREW; protect lives

    Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices are a common threat to lives in deployed locations, yet the casualties due to these RCIEDs are becoming fewer as Airmen from Tinker Air Force Base step up to help. Several members from the 552nd Air Control Wing have voluntarily deployed to some of the

  • Wing and a prayer

    In a long overdue award ceremony Feb. 2, an American hero was presented the Army's Distinguished Service Cross for leading a formation of B-24s on an extremely dangerous mission during World War II. Then-Capt. Walter T. Holmes, operations officer for the 68th Bombardment Squadron, 44th Bombardment

  • MQ-1B Predator accident report released

    An ignition module failure caused the crash of an MQ-1B Predator east of Ali Air Base (AB), Iraq, May 2, according to an Air Combat Command Accident Investigation Board report released today. The $3.8 million Predator was assigned to the 432nd Wing at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. There were no

  • Weapons load crew members compete for Load Crew of 2008

    Spectators gathered from all over Holloman Jan. 30 to watch and participate in the first-ever F-22A Raptor Weapons Load Crew of the Year competition at Holloman Air Force Base. Two crews of three Airmen from the 7th Aircraft Maintenance Unit went head-to-head to earn the rights of being named the

  • The French connection: France's general visits Barksdale

    French Lt. Gen. Gilles Desclaux, France's commander in chief of air defense and air operations, visited Barksdale January 25 to 28 on behalf of the 8th Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Robert J. Elder, to discuss ongoing operations and to fly in a B-52. "France as a country is considering participating

  • Hunters fly Reapers here via New Mexico

    Members from the 432d Wing completed a successful test flight from New Mexico Jan. 15 after flying an MQ-9 Reaper over Fort Irwin, Calif., training air space using remote split operations. Remote split operations allowed 432d Wing Airmen to control the aircraft, via satellite link, from two separate

  • MICs provide vital support to Predator, Reaper mission

    MQ-1B Predator and MQ-9 Reaper crews at the 432d Air Expeditionary Wing fly combat operations 24-hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year in support of coalition ground and air forces operating in Iraq and Afghanistan. A Predator or Reaper crew consists of three Airmen: a pilot, sensor

  • Airmen get more than they bargained for in "yo-yo" car sales

    Airmen should be aware of car dealerships that are quick to approve vehicle purchases. The buyer may get much more than they bargained for. Consumers expect dealerships to uphold hold up their end of an agreement if timely payments are made, but what happens when they don't? A "yo-yo" sale is when a

  • ACC commander visits Barksdale

    Gen. John D. W. Corley, Air Combat Command commander, paid a visit to Barksdale Air Force Base Jan. 26 and 27. Senior leadership from Barksdale's 8th Air Force, 2d Bomb Wing and 917th Wing greeted their commanding officer before he set out to tour the base and meet with Airmen. Gen. Corley's

  • CONR TO FLY AIR PATROLS SUPPORTING SUPER BOWL XLIII

    Continental U.S. NORAD Region fighters will be busy for Super Bowl XLIII protecting the skies around Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Air Force fighter jets may be visible Sunday while enforcing the Federal Aviation Administration's temporary flight restriction zone during Sunday's big game. Maj.

  • General offers top perspective to Airmen here

    Air Combat Command's commander offered his perspective on current Air Force topics to 4th Fighter Wing Airmen here Jan. 23. "First of all, I want to thank you for your service," Gen. John Corley said. "And I'm genuine about it because I'm serving with you as an Airman." As the son, husband and

  • Blue Coach improves 5th SFS tactics, awareness, vigilance, survivability

    The 5th Security Forces Squadron is participating in a series of training classes, which began Jan. 5, in an Air Force-wide initiative to improve the tactics, awareness, vigilance and survivability of security forces here. "This training better prepares us for any situation we may come across," said

  • PTSD awareness is key to treatment

    After a trauma or life threatening event it's common to have upsetting memories of what happened, to have trouble sleeping, to feel jumpy, or to lose interest in things you used to enjoy. For some people, these reactions don't go away on their own, or may even worsen over time. These people may have

  • Langley presidential inauguration mission video available

    The 1st Fighter Wing, from Langley AFB, Va., flew a Noble Eagle mission supporting the Presidential Inauguration Jan. 20. A video highlighting the Airmen who flew and supported the F-22 Raptor during this historical event in the nation's history is available. You can view the Noble Eagle video here

  • ACC selects best comptrollers for 2008

    Air Combat Command announced selections Jan. 12 for the 2008 ACC Financial Management and Comptroller awards. The awards recognize the best financial management personnel and programs in ACC and encompass all facets of financial management from financial analysis to customer support. "Each award

  • 28 MXG, MSG strengths lead to LSET pass

    The Air Combat Command Logistics Standardization Evaluation Team wrapped up a week-long inspection of the 28th Maintenance and Mission Support Groups' logistical functions Jan. 16 during an out-brief conducted at wing headquarters. The commanders of both groups praised the members of their units for

  • ACC chief selects gather at Offutt for 2009 Chief's Orientation

    Approximately 130 chief master sergeant selects braved the sub zero temperatures of Nebraska's winter to attend the 2009 Chief's Orientation here Jan. 12-15. The orientation is an intense four-day course designed to build a cornerstone for the service expected of senior master sergeants who have

  • USAFCENT commander visits Creech

    The commander of U.S. Air Forces Central visited Creech Jan. 13 to get a first-hand look at MQ-1B Predator and MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations and thank Airmen assigned here for their contributions to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. This was Lt. Gen. Gary North's first visit to

  • 355th FW wraps up Phase II operational readiness exercise

    Today, the 355th Fighter Wing here ended its three-day Phase II operational readiness exercise, which began officially at 12:00 a.m. Jan. 13. Designed and planned by the 355th FW's Inspections, Plans and Programs office, the Phase II ORE practiced the wing's ability to generate combat sorties in a

  • Phase II prepares Beale for fall ORI

    Various members of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing participated in a Phase II Operational Readiness Exercise held Jan. 13 to 15. Unlike a Phase I exercise which readies Airmen for a deployment, a Phase II is set in the deployed environment. In this scenario, exercise participants were reassigned from

  • 301 FW, Det 1. commander takes to the skies

    With his historic flight on Jan. 7, Col. Donald "Louie" Lindberg became the first Air Force Reserve pilot of the 301st Fighter Wing to fly an F-22A Raptor mission at Holloman Air Force Base. The flight marked the operational arrival of the Air Force's Total Force Integration at Holloman. "It was a

  • Creech Air Force Base marks 67th year

    On Jan. 14, 2009, Creech Air Force Base reflects on 67 years of proud service to the nation. Today Creech is home to the 432d Wing and 432d Air Expeditionary Wing, 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron, 98th Southern Ranges Support Squadron and the Joint UAS Center of Excellence. Creech AFB was first

  • Soaring Heights opens new homes

    Soaring Heights Communities has opened the doors to the first series of new homes at Holloman AFB. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to commemorate this milestone and to officially hand-over the keys to the first new home. "This is more than a celebration of building new homes," said Ryan Kleinau,

  • Enemy rifle serves as reminder of airpower's impact

    An AK-47 assault rifle once used against American servicemembers now serves as a reminder of the Air Force's impact on the Global War on Terror. Within the 336th Fighter Squadron's heritage display case, the rifle lays front and center next to the squadron memorabilia from past wars and conflicts. A

  • CNE, OFDA, JTF-B partner to save lives of earthquake victims

    Four helicopters and 34 servicemembers from Joint Task Force-Bravo at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, began flying search and rescue missions Saturday in the vicinity of San Miguel and continued their search for victims Sunday after a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck here Thursday. The crews evacuated

  • Financial roadshow targets money goals, worries

    Mutual funds, money market accounts, Roth or traditional individual retirement accounts, adjustable rate mortgages, income trusts. Just trying to keep track of the multitude of investment and financial terms out there can be overwhelming, let alone understanding how to invest or even just break even

  • ACC selects best communicators for 2008

    Air Combat Command announced selections Dec. 30, for the 2008 ACC Public Affairs Awards for Communication Excellence. The awards recognize the best public affairs programs in ACC, and they encompass all facets of communication from multimedia to band efforts. "We are so pleased with the

  • Holloman hosts Safety Day

    To kick off the New Year, Holloman hosted a Safety Day for all members who work on base to stress the importance of safety in all activities and encourage a culture of responsible choices. "Although we accept risk for mission accomplishment, I urge you to think about ways to risk manage the mission

  • 28 SFS increases snow rescue capabilities

    The 28th Security Forces Squadron installed a rubber track conversion system Dec. 19, 2008 on two of their all-terrain vehicles in order to improve their snow rescue capabilities.The idea to use the conversion system on vehicles is a method already employed by the 28th Logistics Readiness Squadron

  • 27th Fighter Squadron deploys to Western Pacific

    More than 200 personnel and 12 F-22A Raptors from the 27th Fighter Squadron departed for Japan Jan. 6 and 7 for their Air Expeditionary Force deployment. An additional 12 F-22A Raptors from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, are deploying to Guam. These deployments demonstrate the continued U.S.

  • 432d AMXS members return from Iraq deployment

    More than 40 Airmen recently returned from a three-month deployment to Joint Base Balad in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom where they formed the first MQ-9 Reaper Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit in support of Reaper Combat Air Patrols in Iraq. The deployed unit was comprised of Airmen

  • Rocketeers fire live missiles during evaluation

    The Rocketeers of the 336th Fighter Squadron returned here from a two-week air-to-air combat evaluation, called Combat Archer, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Dec. 19. Combat Archer, which is conducted by the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group, exercises and evaluates the total air-to-air weapons system

  • 28th Bomb Wing sets FOD-free record

    The 28th Bomb Wing has gone more than a year without a chargeable FOD incident, marking another record for the B-1 community. "In the world of aviation, FOD can become a major contributor to maintenance costs," said Master Sgt. Larry Anderson, 28 BW FOD manager. "In order to fully understand how

  • 505th Command and Control Airmen help roll out new engines on Joint STARS

    America's combat edge got sharper this week, as the Air Force's first E-8C Joint STARS aircraft to be equipped with new engines was unveiled here Dec. 16. The new Pratt and Whitney JT8D-219 engines will make Joint STARS quieter, more reliable and more effective for the warfighter, and 505th Command

  • 'Angel Tree' flourishes with gifts

    Children from the Youth and Family Services Child Care Center lined the halls, waiting in a silent anticipation, for Santa and members of the 28th Bomb Wing to arrive. The anticipation was broken with sounds of joy as Santa, better know as Master Sgt. Cary Loeffler, 28th Operations Support Squadron

  • F-22As scheduled to deploy to Japan, Guam

    The U.S. Air Force is scheduled to deploy two contingents of F-22A Raptors to the Pacific theater in January 2009 for approximately three months. Current plans call for 12 of the fighters to deploy to Kadena Air Base, Japan, from Langley Air Force Base, Va., and another 12 to deploy to Andersen Air

  • Guard squadron dispatches Airmen into missile fields for the first time

    Two Airmen from the 219th Security Forces Squadron of the 119th Wing, North Dakota Air National Guard became part of history Dec. 18 as they became the first Air Guard Airmen deployed into missile fields here. Staff Sgt. John Chalupa and Airman 1st Class Erik Foss, both of the 219th SFS, each had

  • ACC leadership discusses current, future challenges with Balad Airmen

    The commander of Air Combat Command and members of ACC's A-staff spoke to 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen about current and upcoming events surrounding Air Force combat operations during an Airman's Call here earlier this month. Gen. John Corley discussed the impact of current economic trends on

  • Offutt legend retires after 35 years of Air Force civil service

    More than 200 friends, family members, peers and current and former base firefighters gathered in the bay of the fire station here Dec. 12 to bid farewell to an Offutt legend - Fire Chief Robin E. Gullie. Recognizing a member who is retiring from a career of long and honorable service is one of the

  • Geothermal heating to save money, energy at MAFB

    Geothermal heating has been used since the time of the Romans as a way of heating buildings; now, it has come to Minot AFB. The 5th Bomb Wing headquarters building is currently undergoing construction to utilize geothermal heating by having 39 ground source heat pumps installed in the building along

  • Beale reservist designs ornament for White House Christmas tree

    A reservist with the 940th Air Refueling Wing was selected by California's second district congressman and the 9th Reconnaissance Wing commander to design an ornament for the White House Christmas tree. The theme for this year's White House Christmas celebration is "Red, White and Blue Christmas"