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  • My miles have meaning

    He runs with a grin on his face, even as the hot southern sun beats down on him. The source of his countenance waits for him in a wheelchair at the finish line, wearing the same smile and matching shirt as she watches for her brother.

  • Benefits of the Air Force Assistance Fund

    Money can be a factor in life that makes the difference between a stressful situation and an overwhelming one. For this reason, Airmen can have peace of mind in knowing they have resources in their time of need in the form of the Air Force Assistance Fund.

  • Holloman Airman recognized as ACC's Volunteer VA of the year

    Staff Sgt. Keisha Hill, a 49th Maintenance Squadron munitions support equipment supervisor, was recently recognized as Air Combat Command’s 2016 Volunteer Victim Advocate of the year. Hill, who has been a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response VA volunteer since 2006, was rewarded for her role in

  • Without Limits

    As he stepped out from the truck, he immediately felt the piercing cold on his face. It was dark, but he could still see last night’s snow draping the rolling hills for miles. “Why do I do this to myself?” he thought.At that moment, Phillip LaPoint reflected back to why he started running in the

  • Airmen endure 20th SFS combat scenarios

    As 20th Fighter Wing Airmen from varying career fields approach a series of obstacle courses, they gather around 20th Security Forces Squadron Airmen, known as defenders, and prepare themselves for a morning intended to test their mind, body and spirit, March 24.

  • Award recognizes analysts’ extraordinary tactical impact

    The 25th Air Force Tactics Analysis Reporting Program recently recognized the Stu Engbretson Tactics Analysts of the Year. This program recognizes analysts’ significant accomplishments completed outside the scope of their traditional Air Force Specialty Code and how that work impacts Combat Air

  • 2016’s VA/VVA of the year

    Two Holloman’s Victim Advocates took home Air Combat Command-level awards. Staff Sgt. Keisha Hill, a 49th Maintenance Squadron munitions support equipment supervisor, and Jennifer Childers-Ansell, a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response VA were recognized as ACC’s 2016 Volunteer VA and VA of the

  • 20th FSS MPS named ACC's best

    The 20th Force Support Squadron military personnel section received the Air Combat Command’s 2016 Gerrit D. Foster, Jr. Outstanding Military Personnel Program award.

  • Air Force ISR Award Nominations Abound for 25 AF Airmen

    Airmen from 25th Air Force have once again demonstrated their proficiency in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, earning 12 of 19 individual nominations, and one of the two unit nominations, by Air Combat Command for the 2017 Air Force ISR Awards program. The annual ISR awards distinguish

  • IDS: Collaborating agencies improve lives

    While the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Integrated Delivery System may sound like a technology based program, it’s not that all. In fact, it’s the opposite.The IDS is comprised of helping agency representatives from the installation, who meet monthly to find solutions to issues they see or hear about

  • Holloman flexes muscle during 2017 Sports Day

    Holloman Air Force Base took the fields, courts and track in full force 16 March to celebrate the 49th Wing Sports Day.The purpose of the event was to enhance Wing-wide pride through performance by bringing the 49th Wing, its mission partners and families together in the spirit of competition. This

  • My miles have meaning

    “On your mark, get set, go!” Amidst cheers and applause, the runners take off from the starting line. Pulling out in front of the pack is a man in a neon yellow shirt emblazoned with the words “Team Momentum” carrying a billowing American flag that serves as a guiding beacon for the rest of the

  • Units make DUIs personal

    For most people, September 9, 2011, was just like any other day. The weather was warm and the sun was out as summer was winding down.However, for Todd and Jaimi Calfee, that is one day they and their family will never forget as a drunk driver took the life of their daughter, Alexis, and her

  • Bataan Death March veteran legacy marches on through ISR Airmen

    The year is 1942, and Private First Class Francis Michael Bania of the 10th Signal, and 75, 000 other U.S. and Filipino service men, marched for several days, approximately 65 miles, to prisoner of war camps in the Philippines. During his grueling journey, Bania had no idea that many years later an

  • Airmen raise hope, funds to cure childhood cancer

    Airmen from the 15th Attack Squadron, Creech AFB, shaved their heads for a fundraiser to support a childhood cancer organizations on March 11, 2017, in Las Vegas. Miss Nevada Teen USA Alexis Smith, shaved 2nd Lt. Kyle’s hair for the fundraiser. Kyle is a 15th Attack Squadron MQ-1 Predator pilot. He

  • X-ray technologists put people first

    A U.S. Air Force Airman shuffles into the emergency room gripping his thigh, which is radiating with pain, but he is told, “We don’t know what’s wrong and there’s no way we can help you.” With a furrowed brow, his eyes begin to shift from side to side rapidly. In his shaken state, he questions if

  • Squadron revitalization leads to EPME changes

    The reenlistment and extension ineligibility requirement will be removed from the enlisted professional military education program effective March 15 according to Air Force officials.

  • Nutrition fuels the mission

    March is National Nutrition Month, which focuses on promoting a healthy diet; along with exercise, nutrition is part of the physical pillar of Comprehensive Airman Fitness.

  • ACC Outstanding Airmen (2017) Announced

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle commander of Air Combat Command announced the ACC Outstanding Airmen of the Year (OAY), First Sergeant of the Year (FSOY) Annual award Winners today. "Each year, we select one Airman from each category to represent the amazing Airmen of Air Combat Command. My

  • National Nutrition Month: Put Best Fork Forward

    National Nutrition Month is an educational campaign organized every March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which is designed to emphasize the importance of developing and maintaining healthy eating choices and physical activity habits. This year’s theme for the campaign is "Put Your Best

  • Hesed Shel Emes: The Truest Form of Kindness

    Seventy-years ago, a young man was killed in World War II just days before the surrender of Japan. Since then, he has been interred with the wrong emblem on his headstone- that is, until recently.On Feb. 28, 2017, 1st Lt. Levy Pekar, Rabbi chaplain assigned to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., led the

  • America’s oldest RPA unit celebrates 75 years

    Airmen from the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing celebrated the 11th Attack Squadron’s 75th anniversary of providing America with intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities here since March 2, 1942.Despite its long history of distinguished and honorable service, the 11th ATKS

  • Wounded warriors participate at 2017 AFW2

    Col. David, 432nd Wing/432 Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander presents a medal to an Air Force Wounded Warrior Trials competitor after competing in the wheelchair basketball competition March 1, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Competitors participated in the basketball tournament until a

  • AF veteran embodies personal motto after overcoming cancer

    A Boston native assigned to U.S. Air Forces Central Command embodies the motto "Boston Strong" every day by living his personal mantra of "Never Quit. Never Stop. Not Today. Not Ever.℠" Retired Lt. Col. Gary Rudman, the AFCENT Safety deputy director, was diagnosed with cancer in 2014.

  • 70th ISRW amputee Airman hopes to return to active duty, soccer and deploy

    “I was eating dinner and watching TV when I got a call from the doctors around 6 o’clock. I knew something was probably wrong if I was getting a call from them this late in the day. The doctor said they found some tumors in my results and recommended I see an orthopedic oncologist. I hung up the

  • Moody remembers weapons Airman

    Airmen, family and friends gathered at the Weapons Load Training hangar here to honor the life of Staff. Sgt. Sara Toy and say their final goodbyes during a memorial service, March 1.Toy was a weapons team chief with the 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and passed away Feb. 25, in a motor vehicle

  • The gift of a lifetime

    Twenty-two people die each day waiting for an organ transplant, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Currently, there are more than 119,000 men, women and children on the national waiting list; every ten minutes another person is added, lengthening the list every year.

  • Flying side by side

    When an Airman’s car battery dies for the second time in a day, she knows there is someone she can always count on. Frustrated and worried, she decides to reach out and text her wingman.

  • Family Advocacy: Keeping families together

    Whether it’s packing up and moving every few years, dealing with deployments, or combatting everyday work stressors, military members and their families face a unique set of challenges.  The 49th Medical Group’s Family Advocacy Program staff wants military families to know one thing: You don’t have

  • NSA, Cyber Command leader visits Joint Base San Antonio

    Admiral Michael S. Rogers, commander, U.S. Cyber Command; director, National Security Agency; and chief, Central Security Service, held a town hall Feb. 17 at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland to discuss the future of 24th and 25th Air Force and his push for integration.

  • Girl “crushes” illness, becomes pilot for a day

    The 4th Fighter Wing Protocol office partnered with the 334th Fighter Squadron to initiate the Pilot for a Day program to provide children who have serious or chronic conditions, and their families with the opportunity to be a guest of the 4th FW and a fighter squadron for a day.

  • Stronger through adversity: Airman rebounding after aneurysm

    Early on Dec. 9, 2015, Staff Sgt. Rasheed, a 7th Intelligence Squadron signals intelligence analyst, experienced a cerebral aneurysm. From what he can recall, and what he has been told, a neighbor found him unresponsive in his Maryland apartment while his dog ran loose outside, door wide open.

  • Analyst turned Chaplain committed to providing spiritual resiliency

    When the search for a new chaplain began at the 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing, who could have imagined an ISR analyst would be selected to fill those empty shoes. Chaplain (Maj.) W. James ‘Jim’ Bridgham said he can see that his ISR career prepared him for this assignment.

  • F-22 participates in 20th annual Heritage Flight

    Members of the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team assigned to Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, attended the 20th annual Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 9 through Feb. 12, 2017.

  • 2017 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course

    A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II and a P-47 Thunderbolt fly in formation during the 2017 Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Feb. 10, 2017. The annual aerial demonstration training event has been held at D-M since 2001. The modern aircraft

  • Presidential honor bestowed on Air Force officer

    When the President of the United States travels, stateside or abroad, there is an advance team who arrives weeks ahead to handle airport logistics. These team members, or agents, volunteer for the job and are the ‘best of the best’ at what they do. That is why Maj. Francisco "Cisco" Leach, deputy

  • Tyndall aircrew flight equipment shop named best in Air Combat Command

    Keeping pilots safe during flight operations is the responsibility of a dedicated and efficient aircrew flight equipment shop, and being skilled enough to earn best in Air Combat Command is no small feat. Tyndall’s AFE shop earned the 2016 ACC Outstanding AFE Large Program of the Year Award and the

  • Sextortion: Don’t become victims

    Sextortion. Lately, this word seems to keep popping up in emails and articles -- Military Times recently reported an increase in Sextortion among military members.

  • Catfishing: Don’t get lured in

    Dating in today’s technologically savvy world seems to have become less personal. In many cases, finding someone to spend time with might be based on information obtained through dating websites, phone calls, texts, chats and instant messages. The big question amidst the barrage of electronic

  • Airman carves out passion, boosts morale

    Growing up in a family of tradesmen, Nicholas learned the value of working with his hands at a young age. As the son of a construction worker and the grandson of a carpenter, he became inspired by their work and ventured to become just as self-sufficient as they were. While Nicholas is skilled in

  • Airmen improve PFA scores, promote culture of fitness

    A heavy emphasis has been placed on health factors affecting Service member’s ability to pass the PFA. The nation as a whole has allocated more research and funding than ever before to target obesity and sedentary lifestyles. Recent data shows approximately eight percent of military members

  • Airman finds potential through EPR

    Enlisted performance reports have the power to affect an Airmen’s career. For one Airman, an EPR had the power to change how he saw his life. Staff Sgt. Preston Moten, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment schedule and training monitor, said the rating from his first EPR

  • Airmen, civilians gain resilience through MMA

    As an Ultimate Fighting Championship athlete gets his hands wrapped and steps into the cage for battle, a cold chill runs down his spine; he’s nervous about the challenge ahead.Comparable to UFC fighters preparing for combat, Airmen may get a similar feeling whether preparing for upcoming

  • Blue Aces bring cheer to veterans, captivate audience

    The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band’s Blue Aces performed a holiday concert at the Hampton Veteran’s Medical Center, Jan. 7.The event’s purpose was to inspire, honor and connect with veterans from the past and present.

  • Specialized attorney provides trusted counsel in times of need

    Sexual assault is something that can affect an individual for the rest of their life. The victims of sexual assault often have residual emotional and psychological damage. These effects are hard to deal with alone, but, with the right help, victims can take a big step toward recovery.

  • Speed networking connects Team Shaw

    The Team Shaw Chief’s Group hosted a speed networking event Dec. 1 at the Carolina Skies Club and Conference Center at Shaw Air Force Base.Approximately 30 senior non-commissioned officers and senior NCO selects attended the event, which was designed to help attendees professionally network during a

  • MQ-1, MQ-9 Millennials make difference on battlefield

    After high school graduation, the world of an 18 year old is theirs for the taking. Often, they go to college and join the workforce, while others find themselves lost on the path of life unsure of what to do next. For the one percent of the U.S population that choose the path to serve in the armed

  • Whiteman pilot logs 6,000 A-10 hours

    Nearly three decades of flying and 11 combat deployments later, Lt. Col. John Marks has achieved a milestone that equates to 250 days in the A-10 cockpit, which most fighter pilots will never reach and puts him among the highest time fighter pilots in the U.S. Air Force.

  • COMACC visits 386th AEW, praises Airmen’s contributions to the fight

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, his wife, Mrs. Gillian Carlisle, and Chief Master Sgt. Steve K. McDonald, command chief master sergeant of ACC, visited Airmen deployed with the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Nov. 23.The

  • COMACC visits Al Udeid Airmen, gives thanks

    Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, visited the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing here, Nov. 22, during his tour of the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Accompanied by his wife, Gillian, and Chief Master Sgt. Steve McDonald, ACC command chief master sergeant, Carlisle

  • Silver Star shines bright on Hutchins’ heroic actions

    The Silver Star medal is a United States military individual decoration and is the third highest award for bravery, heroism or meritorious service. The medal is awarded to members of any branch in the military and represents heroic achievement of service.

  • COMACC inducted into Order of the Sword

    Air Combat Command's enlisted force honored its commander with induction into the Order of the Sword at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, Oct. 27.Gen. Hawk Carlisle, who has commanded ACC since October 2014, is the eighth ACC leader to be inducted into the command's Order of the Sword.

  • “Capt. Carlisle” unveiled: MiG-23 dedicated to ACC Commander

    A Russian MiG-23 fighter aircraft nicknamed “Captain Carlisle” was dedicated in honor of Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, during an Oct. 17 ceremony at the Threat Training Facility on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The mission of CONSTANT PEG was to train U.S. Air Force, U.S.

  • PCS for enlisted and commissioned Airmen made easy

    Airmen across the board want to know when they will receive their next permanent change of station orders, but few actually know what goes into the selection process.There are several factors that determine whether members are eligible and more likely to PCS.

  • Beale’s purple partnership

    In the last 30 years, purple has become a more common sight in October. That’s because October was declared by Congress in 1987 as National Domestic Violence Awareness month and the color purple and purple ribbons are used to raise awareness of domestic violence. The observation of the month grew

  • Holloman's annual Fire Prevention Week

    The annual Fire Prevention Week, held by the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron, kicked off Oct. 5, 2016, here.During the week, members of the 49th CES Fire Protection Flight spread fire safety and prevention information by visiting schools and several base organizations, such as the child development

  • Moody Airman mourns brother

    Family, loved ones, and service members gathered with Moody's own, Senior Airman Jasmine Smith, 23d Equipment Maintenance Squadron HC-130J Combat King II aerospace propulsion journeyman, in remembrance of her deceased brother, Staff Sgt. Darryl Smith, during his funeral, Oct. 17, 2016, in Sparr,

  • Winning the good fight – MSgt earns second Bronze Star

    After serving 16 deployments throughout the course of his career, one Airman earned a second Bronze star after being called upon once more.While being stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C., Master Sgt. Ronald Bartsch, 633rd Communications Squadron cyber transport superintendent, left for two deployments to

  • LACI cadets’ visit AFSOUTH

    Cadets from 13 Latin American air forces spent a day with members from Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern) and the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group during a visit Oct. 13. The cadets are visiting various Air Force bases throughout the U.S. as part of the Latin American Cadet

  • PDP gives Airmen career roadmap

    An initiative by the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group at Fort Gordon created a Professional Development Placemats program to outline important milestones for Airmen development.An Airman's mastery of skills how they lead to new opportunities are part of critical

  • AF bands inspire, captivate worldwide audience

    Stevie Wonder once said, “Music is a world within itself, with a language we all understand,” in a song he produced in 1977, called “Sir Duke.” In countries across the globe, the Air Force has used the language of music to boost morale among military members, foster worldwide trust and gain public

  • Holloman hosts NM STEM event for children

    Holloman Air Force Base hosted the fourth annual New Mexico Aviation Aerospace Association Career Expo here, Oct. 6, 2016. About 2,500 middle school through college-level students from across New Mexico came out to learn about the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. They also

  • Experience is worth more than gold

    The Leadership Pathway’s program here has awarded its first Gold certificate to a member of the Team Offutt community.Senior Airman Alex Fausnight, 338th Combat Training Squadron, took full advantage of the program and received his gold certificate for attending 23 courses in the Leadership Pathways

  • AFOSI: Play it safe with cyber security

    In this day and age, hackers and scammers are finding new ways to exploit unsuspecting victims using various illegal cyber techniques.Internet crimes like phishing, spamming, cyber terrorism, cyber bullying, online identity theft and cyber stalking have been constant concerns on the Defense

  • ISR Airmen get savage in obstacle mud run

    70th ISRW participants endured a seven-mile obstacle course of cargo net walls, creeks, ice cold water and climbing to test their stamina and strength as a team during the 2016 Savage Race October 8, 2016 at Kennedyville, Md. 

  • Fire Prevention Week begins Oct. 9

    Fire Prevention Week kicks off Oct. 9 and will go through Oct. 15. This year’s campaign, “Dont Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years,” represents the final year of a three year effort to educate the public about essential elements of smoke alarm safety.

  • Wing earns outstanding unit award

    Air Combat Command recently announced the 55th Wing as a recipient of the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for the time period of June 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016.The OUA is awarded to units for exceptionally meritorious service, accomplishes specific acts of outstanding achievement, excels in combat

  • Airmen fly, pay homage to fallen aviator

    Army Air Corps 1st Lt. Robert McIntosh, 27th Fighter Squadron, was a fighter pilot during World War II whose plane, a P-38 Lightning, disappeared in Italy on May 12, 1944.In September 2013, the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office (now DPAA) received information from private citizens

  • Members of Team Seymour commemorate Battle of Britain

    The 4th Fighter Wing commemorated the 76th anniversary of the Battle of Britain Sept. 23, 2016, which celebrates the victory over the German Luftwaffe during World War II. The evening began with a formal event with speeches from Dr. Roy Heidicker, 4th FW historian, and guest speaker, retired Lt.

  • 336th FS takes home the David C. Schilling Award

    Representatives from the 336th “Rocket” Fighter Squadron along with Col. Christopher Sage, 4th Fighter Wing commander, accepted the David C. Schilling Award at the annual Air, Space & Cyber Conference, Sept. 19, 2016, in National Harbor, Maryland. The award is sponsored by the Air Force Association

  • Beale identifies U-2 pilot killed in crash

    Beale identifies U-2 pilot killed in crash. He was assigned to the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, Calif. and was on a training mission with another pilot when the two-seater U-2 crashed.

  • SAVAHCS hosts POW/MIA recognition ceremony

    The Southern Arizona Veterans Affairs Health Care System held a remembrance ceremony at their main campus in Tucson, Ariz., Sept. 16.Every year D-M and the SAVAHCS alternate honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action. About 150 veterans, Tucson VA staff and community members attended the

  • Gone, but never forgotten – we remember

    Events kicked off in honor of Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day, which included an opening ceremony and the first lap of a 24-hour run, here, Sept. 15.The events were held to not only pay homage to those who gave their lives fighting for their country, but to also honor and show

  • POW preserves promise, resilience during adversity

    Imagine flying an F-4 Phantom with a copilot over North Vietnam during wartime in 1967. Now picture getting shot down by a surface-to-air missile, having to eject and parachute into downtown Hanoi, Vietnam, before being swarmed by a crowd.U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. (Ret.) Barry Bridger, former 43rd

  • SJ observes the missing, honors those captured during POW/MIA week

    Members of Team Seymour observed the Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Remembrance Week, Sept. 12-15, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina.POW/MIA Remembrance Week pays respect to service members who were held captive or did not return home during past and present wars.

  • American heroes honored at POW/MIA Closing Ceremony

    More than 150,000 Americans who are missing in action or have been held as prisoners of war were payed tribute during a POW/MIA closing ceremony here, Jan. 16. Today, more than 83,400 service members are still unaccounted for.“This was an opportunity for our community to honor those who survived and

  • ACC commander: Airmen make a difference daily

    The success of today’s Air Force is a product of the Airmen who are willing to put themselves in harm’s way for the defense of the nation, the commander of Air Combat Command told thousands of Airmen, members of industry and airpower advocates during the Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National

  • Airman laid to rest after being shot down in 1965

    Fifty one years to the day that his F-105D Thunderchief was shot down over North Vietnam, the remains of Maj. Dean Klenda were laid to rest with full military honors in his hometown of Pilsen, Kansas.

  • Every Airman plays a role in suicide prevention

    The Air Force is determined to prevent suicide, but an Airman doesn’t need to be a specialist or doctor to do that. Sometimes all it takes is starting a conversation. Everyone has a role to play. That’s a key part of the Defense Department’s #BeThere campaign, which encourages making a difference

  • Comprehensive Fitness program builds more resilient Airmen and families

    The challenge was to develop a new and exciting way to build more resilient Airmen and families without it feeling the same as past programs. With support from the Garrison and National Security Agency Georgia leaderships, the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group created their

  • Airmen stand for 9/11 memorial

    On Sept. 11, 2001, the United States experienced the largest attack on domestic soil since Pearl Harbor, causing the deaths of thousands of civilians and first responders.

  • AFTAC to host Women in Science and Technology Symposium

    The Air Force Technical Applications Center will host a three-day Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Symposium Sept. 7-9.Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski, commander of Air Force Materiel Command and the third woman in Air Force history to achieve the rank of four-star general, will be the event’s keynote

  • Team Seymour remembers 9/11

    Members of Team Seymour held a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, Sept. 11, 2016, at the main fire station at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, to mark the 15-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks in 2001. More than 150 members of the base attended this year’s event, which featured a

  • September is Suicide Prevention Month

    Approximately 42,000 Americans commit suicide annually, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, in which the Defense Department and other organizations are raising awareness to help those in need. Currently the 10th leading cause

  • William Dunn; America’s first WWII ace

    William Dunn, American pilot with the British Royal Air Force Squadron 71, became the first American ace of World War II. While assigned to the RAF Dunn shot down his fifth German aircraft during a fight becoming the first American ace of World War II.On Sept. 29, 1942, a year after Dunn left the

  • Langley hosts Shine award ceremony

    Pilots from across the U.S. Air Force gathered for the 2015 Lt. Col. Anthony C. Shine Fighter Pilot Award ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, Aug. 11, 2016. The award is presented annually to recognize an exceptional U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who has proven excellence and

  • DM Airmen assist in highway rescue

    High winds and dust whipped the uniforms of two Airmen as they attempted to rescue a woman trapped in the cab of her semitractor-trailer. One of them applied his might to the piece of metal that kept the woman confined to her vehicle and the other held the door of the vehicle while trying to guide

  • Laid to rest: Fighter pilot remains found 72 years later

    Seventy-two years ago, an Army Air Forces P-38 Lightning pilot from the 27th Fighter Squadron departed Foggia Airfield, Italy, on a strafing mission and never returned.After several attempts to locate the missing pilot, the remains of 1st Lt. Robert L. McIntosh have finally been found and were laid