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  • Mentoring through J.E.T. Fuel

    "You are afforded privileges not awarded to others, and you have freely accepted responsibility beyond the call of normal duty," as stated in the senior non-commissioned officer creed. "You have not merely been promoted one pay grade; you have joined an exclusive group--A group dedicated to taking

  • No BONES about it, the B-1 is combat proven, future ready

    With tens of thousands of pounds of engine thrust generated from each of its four afterburners, it would be hard to mistake the sight, sound and feel of the B-1B Lancer as the bomber passed by 30,000 plus onlookers during the 2015 Dyess Big Country Airfest here May 2-3, celebrating its 30th

  • Disabled veterans discover 'Hope' through golf program

    Losing a part of yourself, literally or figuratively, can be hard to imagine. Being confined to a wheelchair, not being able to get around without the use of a walker, or struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder is a harsh reality many disabled veterans face every day.Through the Professional

  • The performance of a lifetime

    Full Spectrum, the newest ensemble of the Heritage of America Band, performed "America the Beautiful" at the Preakness Stakes May 16, in Baltimore, Maryland. One member in particular was chosen to perform the historic "Call to the Post."The event, which was nationally televised, broke records in

  • Historian gives insight to past, present

    Everything has a history. From the moment of anything's inception, its history begins. History is an expansive word as it relates to the remembrance, discovery, analysis and recording of past events.Gerald White, 99th Air Base Wing historian has an affinity for analyzing and recording past events. 

  • Airman uses heart, hustle to win gold, MVP

    A smile spreads across her face as she bounces a basketball, remembering the longest 40 minutes of her life, "I just tried to play hard for the entire game. Even though I was tired, I pushed through until we won."Second Lt. Micah Wessinger, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron installation deployment

  • Air Force Future Tech: COMACC talks Laser-Equipped Aircraft

    The U.S. Air Force was born out of technology. After taking flight with the development of the first airplane and maintaining the United States' role in air superiority, one may wonder, what technological innovation is the Air Force planning next to ensure command of the air?One promising

  • Bringing heat: 6th CTS simulation facility keeps JTACs sharp

    The proliferation of close air support applications in modern conflict has kept Air Force joint terminal attack controllers rather busy in recent years.Tasked with providing a link between joint airpower assets above and ground commanders below, these Airmen are a powerful force multiplier that, in

  • Exellence in all we do: Exemplary Airman selected for OTS

    Technical Sergeant Shawn Avery, currently deployed from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., received some greatly anticipated news May 1: He was selected for Officer Training School.Avery, a security forces member deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, grew up in Alabama where he learned the

  • Airman revamps F-16 munitions tracking, wins top award

    Sitting in his newly acquired office after only three days as an assistant first sergeant, his commander walks in the door to congratulate him on a career changing award.Tech. Sgt. Robert Kurz, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron assistant first sergeant, received the Air Force level Lt. Gen. Leo