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  • 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"

  • Nomads prove readiness during week-long exercise

    This week's Operation Noble Eagle exercise proves Nomads of the 33rd Fighter Wing are ready and able to respond, with a sense of urgency, anytime and anywhere to support in our nation's defense. "F-15s will be on alert, ready to scramble and launch against air threats to a simulated no fly zone that

  • General Schwartz sees full spectrum of fly, fight, win

    Gen. Norton Schwartz and his wife Suzie visited Creech and Nellis Air Force Bases, Dec. 13, to meet with Airmen and get a first-hand look at operations. This was General Schwartz's first visit to both bases since becoming the 19th chief of staff. He said it was important for him to visit Creech and

  • Airmen become first enlistees to join 301st Fighter Wing, Det. 1

    On Dec. 4, two Airmen re-enlisted as the first two reservists to join the 301st Fighter Wing, Detachment 1, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. After taking the oath, reservists now have the option to further their career in the Air Force while pursuing their own goals outside of Holloman. "The biggest

  • Exercise Angel Thunder provides life-saving training

    The largest personnel recovery exercise in the world, which included joint, coalition, interagency and international players, ended Dec. 12, at Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., with 773 hours and 262 sorties flown, 25 recovery events completed and 890 people trained. Dubbed Angel Thunder, this

  • Wanna make an Air Force commercial?

    Senior leaders are asking Airmen to get behind the camera and submit a video for the next Air Force advertising campaign. The contest has begun and runs until Jan. 9. Airmen are encouraged to create a video depicting what their unit or they do to support the Air Force mission, as well as highlight

  • Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander visits Creech

    The Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander visited Creech Dec. 8 to meet with Airmen of the 432d Wing and get a first-hand look at operations and quality of life here. This was the fourth time Lt. Gen. Norman Seip, has been to Creech. He said he's been impressed at how far the base has

  • Sacramento Kings player brightens Airmen's holiday

    For some Beale Airmen, the holiday season just got a little bit brighter. At a Best Buy in Natomas Dec. 7, 25 local military members, including 10 Beale Airmen and their families, received a $200 shopping spree courtesy of Spencer Hawes, a center for the Sacramento Kings basketball team. The event,

  • Chairman of the joint chiefs visits Langley

    The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen, visited Langley Air Force Base, Va., 8 Dec. and received several briefings, but his top priority was talking with Airmen and thanking them for their service. Admiral Mullen held an "All Hands" call, and covered his key priorities before

  • An advanced quality of life

    The United States Air Force is infamous for its great quality of life, but Holloman has taken its quality of life to a new level. In late July, Holloman started implementing new quality of life initiatives monthly, many of which have already been set in motion. "The quality of life initiatives were

  • Iron Falcon means air superiority, record-breaking maintenance for Nomads

    Remaining "Mighty Gorillas" of the 58th Fighter Squadron and their supporting Nomad team redeployed Dec. 6 after effectively deterring "red air" targets in a more than month-long exercise over Southwest Asia. "All together, with a lot of fantastic Nomad support, the Mighty Gorilla team of pilots,

  • Three planes, one mission: Producing high-altitude ISR pilots

    A vehicle is spotted in a remote location in Southwest Asia and the occupants inside have hostile intentions. The call comes in and an RQ-4 Global Hawk is tasked to find the vehicle. From a small shelter, thousands of miles away, a pilot maneuvers the aircraft via satellite to find the enemy. From

  • It's none of my business...or is it?

    We've all watched the news clips where people are standing around watching as someone is victimized by a criminal event or emergency situation. Most of the bystanders did nothing to intervene in the situation and have continued walking or driving with seemingly no regard for the victim. What

  • Outsmarting the enemy, one bomb at a time

    Imagine walking to your car in the morning on your way to work knowing that you would get into a life threatening accident that day. Would you get in anyway, or would you call off and stay home? For Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen, there is no choice. As the "bomb squad" of the Air Force, EOD is

  • F-15D accident report released

    A combination of human factors and aircraft anomalies caused the spin during the July 30, 2008, crash of a two-seat F-15D fighter during a Red Flag exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., according to an Air Combat Command accident investigation board report released today. The pilot in

  • Preferred B-52 squadron location announced

    Gen. John D.W. Corley, commander of Air Combat Command, with concurrence from the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, recently announced that Minot Air Force Base, N.D., is the preferred location for a fourth B-52 squadron to meet Department of Defense requirements for a full rapid response commitment

  • 49 CES plays their own game

    The 49th Civil Engineer Squadron put their own twist on exercise Coronet Gold Rush 08-08, after recently being tasked to the U.S. Northern Command's first dedicated response force. Comprised of Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines, the force's main responsibility is to respond to potential

  • Exercise tests Airmen' s SABC skills

    While deployed, Airmen may find themselves in a situation where self-aid and buddy care (SABC) can mean the difference between life and death. Many Holloman Airmen were put to the SABC test recently with the start of the phase two exercise: Coronet Gold Rush 08-08. On Nov. 18, one individual

  • Remains of B-52 aircrew laid to rest at Arlington

    The remains of six B-52 Stratofortress aircrew members killed when their aircraft crashed off the northwest coast of Guam July 21 were laid to rest in a ceremony held Nov. 14 at Arlington National Cemetery. Dozens of family members, friends and Airmen gathered at the graveside to bury Col. George T.

  • Outstanding DelQuest students visit 552 ACW

    Airmen from the 552nd Air Control Wing spent an afternoon mentoring 25 gifted high school students from the Del City district November 13 as they toured the E-3 Sentry and mission simulators. The event was sponsored by the DelQuest Future Leaders of America Program, which selects deserving high

  • MQ-1B PREDATOR ACCIDENT REPORT RELEASED

    A catastrophic electrical system overload caused the crash of an MQ-1B Predator at Balad AB, Iraq, June 2 according to an Air Combat Command Accident Investigation Board report released today. The $4 million Predator, which was assigned to the 432nd Wing at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., was damaged

  • 2nd Bomb Wing completes NSI

    The 2nd Bomb Wing just completed the first no-notice nuclear surety inspection conducted in over fifteen years according to Air Combat Command officials. "Nuclear surety inspections are the most demanding inspections we conduct, and conducting them on a no-notice basis ensures ACC Airmen are

  • Team Eglin engineer on list of AF best

    After months of tough competition, a Team Eglin engineer was officially announced as winner of the 2007 Air Force Outstanding Mid-Career Civilian Engineer in September at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio in front of senior Air Force leadership. A surprised Lance Hofman, Lead B-1 Defensive Systems

  • Aerospace Physiology flight trains, protects pilots

    Tucked away in a corner of the flightline area sits Bldg. 1029, home of the 9th Physiological Support Squadron and one of the most unique operations in the Air Force. The building houses the Aerospace Physiological Training Flight, an 18 member flight entrusted with the lives of the pilots who fly

  • Marching on: Beale shows support in Veteran's Day parade

    More than 300 Beale members donned their uniforms, marched, waved and handed out candy at the Marysville Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11. Several squadrons and military organizations had parade displays but the largest was a mass formation of 260 Beale military members led by the base honor guard and

  • Blizzard reminds Airmen of winter safety

    The Nov. 5 blizzard provided Ellsworth not only with ten inches of snow, it provided the community an example of the importance of following winter safety precautions. The night of the blizzard, a 28th Maintenance Squadron crew chief was working his part-time job at a local retail store in Rapid

  • Depot team provides A-10C maintainers hands-on training

    Approximately five members of a depot maintenance team arrived at Moody Nov. 12 and provided A-10C Thunderbolt II maintainers hands-on training to perform major crack repairs on the aircraft. The team came from Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, where all C-130 Hercules

  • Beale trains Navy pilots on Global Hawk

    In what could prove to be the first step toward creating a joint RQ-4 Unmanned Aerial System training unit at Beale, the pilots of the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron are teaching a class of Navy pilots the Global Hawk system. The class, consisting of three active-duty P-3 Orion pilots and one civilian

  • 11th RS conducts joint training with Marines

    Members of the 11th Reconnaissance Squadron here teamed up with Marines from Marine Attack Squadron 513 for a joint training exercise at Creech AFB Oct. 24 to Nov. 7. The Marine unit, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, fly the AV-8B Harrier. The unit chose Creech for the realistic training

  • AFSOUTH returns to friends at Santiago orphanage

    While the primary mission of Operation Southern Partner is to exchange career specific knowledge with partner nation Air Forces, members of Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern) are always sure to build time into their visits to Central, South America and the Caribbean to visit with members of the

  • U.S., Trinidad and Tobagon Armed Forces Partner to Rehab CDC

    Navy Seabee Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 202 and Prime Base Emergency Engineer Force from the Air Force's 5th Civil Engineer Squadron are working with Trinidad and Tobago Defense Force personnel to help rehabilitate the All-in-One Child Development Center here during the

  • Skeletons take over the Taylors'

    Skeletons carve pumpkins in front of the Taylor residence Oct. 27. Since Oct. 10, Col. Nevin Taylor, his wife, Stephanie, and their children, Ashlyne, 9; Kyron, 7; and Brynn, 5; have created daily skeleton scenes ranging from yardwork to roasting marshmallows. The Taylors will create their last

  • Ribbon-Cutting conducted for 82 CST buildings

    Military leaders from the South Dakota National Guard and Ellsworth conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new 82nd Civil Support Team's (Weapons of Mass Destruction) new Ready Building here, Oct. 29; the building is the first National Guard unit established at Ellsworth. The 82 CST is one of 55

  • JTF-Bravo provides water for flooded community

    Flooding, caused by a more than week long stretch of rainfall has made life difficult for communities surrounding here, but servicemembers stationed at Joint Task Force-Bravo are determined to help with one of life's most basic needs - water. Servicemembers here are currently involved in a 10-day

  • Save-a-Life tour stresses Wingman concept

    The Save-a-Life tour will come to the fitness center Nov. 10 from 8 a.m. til 4 p.m. to provide awareness about the negative effects of drunk driving. According to the tour's mission statement, the tour is nationally recognized for its hard hitting messages about drunk driving while informing

  • New leadership takes wing

    Colonel James Post relinquished command of the 20th Fighter Wing to Col. Joseph Guastella at a change of command ceremony here today. "The challenges of a combat wing are enormous," said Lt. Gen. Gary North, 9th Air Force and U.S. Air Forces Central commander, to Colonel Guastella. "Your experiences

  • Holloman launches its F-22A Raptor for the first time

    Holloman Air Force base launched the F-22A fleet for training missions in the local area for the first time October 22 to test the aircraft's ability to fly two-ship operations. "This training mission allows the base as a whole to become one step closer to becoming operationally ready," said Major

  • Base hosts bone marrow registration drive

    Members of the 15th Reconnaissance Squadron at Creech AFB, Nev., partnered with the Candlelighters of Southern Nevada to host a bone marrow registration drive Oct. 22 at Creech AFB. The bone marrow drive was inspired by 3-year-old Ethan Freer, son of Captain Ben Freer, 15th RS, pilot, who currently

  • New Mobility Aircraft Arresting System certified at Holloman

    A certifying test of Holloman's new Mobility Aircraft Arresting System took place on the flight line here October 23, and after stopping a 37 thousand pound aircraft at 97 knots, the system proved to be mission ready. Typically, the temporary arresting system is used in deployed environments and for

  • Ellsworth plans energy efficient future

    In correlation with Energy Awareness Month, the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron is highlighting several energy-reducing alternatives for the housing and workplaces of Ellsworth to decrease energy use and cut costs. The Air Force Energy Strategy to reduce demand, increase supply, and change AF culture

  • 49 CES becomes part of USNORTHCOM response force

    More than 130 Airmen from the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron at Holloman AFB, N.M., were recently assigned to U.S. Northern Command's first dedicated response force. Comprised of Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines, the force's main responsibility is to respond to potential chemical, biological,

  • Dyess' AFSO21 culture in line with ACC, Lean thinking

    In keeping with Air Combat Command, commander Gen. John Corley's key focus areas for Air Force Smart Operations - 21st Century, Dyess is implementing more and more "Lean-type" processes to create a culture that constantly combats waste. Since its inception in the 7th Maintenance Group in November

  • “War on Waste” begins at Nellis Air Force Base

    The "War on Waste", a new Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century initiative, began on Nellis Air Force Base, following an Enterprise Value Stream Analysis held here Oct. 6-8. The Enterprise Value Stream Analysis, conducted by the 99th Air Base Wing Executive Council, aligned the wing

  • 28 CES makes dorms energy efficient

    In an effort to aide with Air Combat Command's Energy Conservation Campaign, Ellsworth Airmen have instituted new measures within the dormitories here. These new measures serve as a step toward reaching the ACC's goal to reduce energy use 20 percent by the year 2020. In the Borglum Hall Dormitory,

  • Operations HEROES shows young warriors what parents do when deployed

    Hundreds of children and their families participated in "KIDakastan" predeployment activities here Oct. 18 as part of the second-annual "Operation HEROES". "This event helps explain to the children what moms and dads go through when they deploy," said Tech. Sgt. Brian Westerman, Airman and Family

  • ACC revives competition through virtual airspace

    Air Combat Command hosted combat teams virtually from across the Air Force for the first-ever Distributed Mission Operations Turkey Shoot Sept. 22-26. Teams assembled from Shaw and Tinker Air Force Bases, Misawa and Spangdahlem Air Bases and McEntire Joint Air National Guard Base competed in

  • Training bomb strikes vehicle near Nellis

    A training weapon fell from an Air Force aircraft on a training mission and struck a vehicle traveling on a road adjacent to the base Oct. 15, said Nellis Air Force Base officials. The weapon, a 25-pound bomb dummy unit-33, landed near a mobility warehouse on the base before bouncing into the road

  • AMU takes top honors in last quarterly load comp

    Slow and steady won the race during the high-energy quarterly weapons load crew competition at a 33d Fighter Wing hangar Oct. 10. "This was a great way for the 60th Aircraft Maintenance Unit to go out and show their best," said Lt. Col. Roger Quinto, 33d Maintenance Group deputy commander, about the

  • Déjà Blue entertains Seymour

    The world famous Air Force Tops in Blue preformed in the 916th Air Refueling Wing hanger here Oct. 14. This tour celebrates 55 years of performing for servicemembers overseas and in the states. Déjà Blue was the theme for this year's tour, and from the beginning it was obvious the crowd was in for a

  • ACC command chief visits Creech

    The Air Combat Command command chief visited Creech AFB and the 432d Wing Oct. 9. Although he was impressed with the progress the wing and the base has made in operational effectiveness and quality of life, Chief Master Sgt. Steve Sullens said ACC leadership is wholly committed to ensure Airmen here

  • CMSAF visits Minot AFB for first time

    The Air Force's top enlisted leader visited Minot AFB for the first time Oct. 8 to 10. Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Rodney J. McKinley visited Minot to see the base's challenging and diverse missions firsthand. From the weapons storage area to the launch facility trainer, and the base

  • ACC team effort vital to Nuclear WSEP mission

    A three-month process, planned a year in advance, involving hundreds of man-hours of detailed coordination with more than four Air Force bases funnels down to one aircraft, one missile, one sortie, and a push of a button. The aircraft - a B-52 Stratofortress flown by an aircrew from the 23rd Bomb

  • Program keeps Airmen's achievements in hometown news

    With a few simple keystrokes and the click of a mouse, Airmen can tell their Air Force story to hometown newspapers across America. "It is every Airman's job to tell the great Air Force story, and the Hometown News release program is one of the best ways to tell our story to folks back home and to

  • CMSAF visits Creech, thanks Airmen for their service

    The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force visited Creech AFB Oct. 6th through 7th to get a first-hand look at the base and operations as well as visit the Airmen assigned here. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley, said it had been about three years since his last visit to Creech.

  • Gunfighters return from deployment in Pacific

    After a four-month deployment to the Pacific, approximately 300 pilots, weapons system officers, aircraft maintenance specialists and support personnel returned home to Mountain Home AFB Oct. 6. Elements of the 389th Fighter Squadron, 366th Maintenance Group, 366th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron,

  • 32 Dyess crew chiefs now 'own' their own C-130s

    In a room packed full of work-weary warriors Oct. 6, 32 of Dyess' 317th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs each were assigned their very own C-130 Hercules. This Dedicated Crew Chief assignment ceremony, the 317th Airlift Group's first, began a program here that is widely recognized on other

  • Anniversary ceremony brings joy, tears

    A flurry of voices surrounded the South Dakota Air and Space Museum, Oct. 3, from which anecdotes of glory days and war stories abounded. These voices belonged to members of the Berlin Airlift Veterans Association who were there to commemorate the Berlin Airlift's 60th anniversary through two

  • 7MUNS' goal: set standard for bomber units

    Just as the morning sun began to climb toward noon, six munitions specialists rolled through the gates of the "bomb dump" Oct. 4, their trucks loaded down with CBUs, GBUs, and MK-84s. They were ready to arm Dyess B-1s for simulated combat sorties for the Operational Readiness Inspection. "We're