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  • Within the Air Force, first-term Airmen grades E1-E4 are at highest risk for suicide. Common stressors that may lead to suicidal thoughts include relationship, financial or job problems. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Destinee Sweeney)

    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 of death in the U.S., suicide can affect anyone in the community.
  • William Dunn, British Royal Air Force Squadron 71 pilot, is the first American Ace of World War II. Although Dunn was the first American ace, the title originally went to Gregory Daymond, a fellow pilot with No. 71 (Eagle) Squadron, and Dunn was not officially recognized until March 19, 1968. (Courtesy photo)

    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 Eagles, the No. 71 Squadron was transferred from the RAF to the Army Air Corps and became the 334th Fighter Squadron within the 4th Fighter Group (now the 4th Fighter Wing). The 334th FS recently honored its heritage with a memorial dedication ceremony, July 8, 2016, dedicated to Dunn and his fellow comrades of the No. 71 (Eagle) Squadron. Members of Dunn’s family attended the unveiling and donated one of Dunn’s RAF uniforms to the 334th FS.
  • Team Seymour celebrates women's equality day

    Team Seymour celebrates Women’s Equality Day

    A nationally recognized day is being celebrated here, Aug. 18-26. Women’s Equality Day is commemorated each year in the U.S. to recognize women’s strides toward gender equality. In honor of this day, Seymour Johnson is displaying posters throughout the base, showing free movies Aug. 18, 22 and 24 about women empowerment (A League of Their Own, Hunger Games and Brave) at the base theater and is having a Battle of the Belles fitness competition Aug. 26.
  • The 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2015 Lt. Col. Anthony C. Shine Fighter Pilot Award winners received engraved knives from Shine’s family during a ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Aug. 11, 2016. U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Deale, Air Combat Command Headquarters director of operations, presented the winners the awards with the Shine family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin)

    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 professionalism in flight, as well as dedication to community service.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Fullmer, 563rd Operations Support Squadron loadmaster, poses for a portrait at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., July 29, 2016. Fullmer and Senior Airman Shane Hardin assisted motorists injured in a pile up on Interstate 8, during a sandstorm. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman Nathan H. Barbour)

    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 her down the steps of its cab toward safety. The next instant, just as the woman was reaching the threshold, something came crashing into the rear end of her vehicle at high speed. The two Airmen were thrown ten feet from the vehicle by the impact and as soon as they finished a quick buddy check, they raced back to continue helping the woman in distress.
  • The remains of U.S. Army Air Corps 1st Lt. Robert L. McIntosh were recently found after more than 72 years after his disappearance and were laid to rest in his hometown of Tipton, Indiana, Aug. 13, 2016. In 1944, the 27th Fighter Squadron P-38 Lightning pilot departed Foggia Airfield, Italy, on a strafing mission and never returned.

    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 to rest in his hometown of Tipton, Indiana, Aug. 13, 2016.

  • Intent to apply for AF enlisted medical degree preparatory program due Oct. 7

    Eligible enlisted Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and active-duty Airmen interested in pursuing a medical degree must submit their intent to apply email by Oct. 7 and complete their application for the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program by Dec. 9, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.
  • Members of the 428th Fighter Squadron stand in formation in front of the Singaporean flag August 5, 2016, at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. The colors of the flag represent: red for brotherhood and equality, and white for purity and value. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kippun Sumner/Released)

    RSAF celebrates National Day

    Republic of Singapore and U.S. Air Force members gathered to celebrate Singaporean National Day here Aug. 5. The celebration featured food, performances and military honors celebrating the 51st anniversary of Singapore's independence.
  • U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing flip a tractor tire during a Comprehensive Airman Fitness sports day at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 10, 2016. The tractor tire flip was part of the “Amazing Race” event which tested Airmen’s Air Force knowledge, as well as their physical strength. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

    20th FW Airmen slide into sports day

    Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing jumped into a morning of sports and wingmanship during a Comprehensive Airman Fitness and sports day at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Aug. 10. The CAF sports day gave Airmen the opportunity to recover from the unit effectiveness inspection that began Aug. 1 and concluded Aug. 5.
  • Laura Jones, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron logistics readiness technician, receives an Airman Up! award from U.S. Air Force Col. Stephen Jost, 20th Fighter Wing commander, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Aug. 3, 2016. The Airman Up! campaign challenges Airmen – enlisted, officer, and civilian – to push themselves toward personal development and build upon their resiliency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

    Airman Up! recognizes civil service

    Laura Jones, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron logistics readiness technician, was nominated by her leadership for the Airman Up! award, which highlights her personal development as well as assistance to the Airmen of the unit.
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