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  • 49th Wing assumption of command

    Hundreds of Airmen base-wide welcomed the new 49th Wing commander, Col. Robert E. Kiebler, during an assumption of command ceremony at hangar 500 July 18.The presiding officer of the ceremony, Lt. Gen. Tod Wolters, 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander, spoke about Kiebler after the

  • GORUCK Light Challenge tests, inspires Gunfighters

    Painful muscles, cramps, skin dripping sweat, extremely hot temperatures and two heavy downpours courtesy of the Mountain Home Air Force Base Fire Department weren't enough to dispel the motivation of more than more than 25 members of the (Gunfighter) community participating in the GORUCK Light/

  • Military contractors give back to military, community

    For some people a hot cup of coffee is the perfect start to the day. For three military contractors, it is a way to provide a sanctuary for military personnel and an opportunity to give back to their local community.Jasper Brogdon, U.S. Army chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosives

  • Lifer: Oath of enlistment has no expiration date

    After the alarm sounded and the Airman took cover in a nearby bunker, thinking he would be safe. That was until a rocket landed inside exploding upon impact. As a team of medics worked to locate survivors, they came across the Airman and pronounced him dead on scene. Tossing him aside he landed on a

  • Water and Fuels maintained for mission

    With more than half a million feet of gas, sewer and water lines here, an experienced team of Airmen work day and night to keep the 20th Fighter Wing clean, healthy, and mission ready.Twenty-four 20th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems maintenance Airmen keep everything gas- and

  • "Solicit help; don't hide"

    Over the years, the term "Wingman" has evolved in the Air Force. The traditional military definition of a Wingman refers to the pattern in which fighter jets fly. There is always a lead aircraft and another which flies off the right wing of and behind the lead. This second pilot is called the

  • 3d WS supports Ft. Hood, III Corps

    A tablecloth is laid out atop a grassy, scenic hill. The picnic basket is emptied and the food is spread. Sandwiches have been prepared, watermelon sliced, but as the potato salad is served, ominous, dark clouds roll in followed by fat rain drops. A tremendous storm is imminent, and a lovely

  • Knowledge Operations: Truly among the best

    Every day is bustling with stamina and energy. They scurry about, accomplishing tasks directly handed from the 366th Fighter Wing commander and director of staff. Meet the professionals of the wing's Knowledge Operations office. Taking on multiple and varied roles is their profession, and mission

  • Green Flag conducts large scale exercise

    Green Flag-West 14-08 concluded June 27 as the largest scale Green Flag exercise ever conducted. The exercise, spanned from June 13 to 27, and included participants from the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy and Marines. On average, all four military services, including the guard and reserve components