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  • HC-130J prepares for first ever deployment

    Since the arrival of the first HC-130J Combat King II to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. Nov. 15, the men and women of the 563rd Rescue Group have been working to get the aircraft to full-operational capability. The 79th Rescue Squadron is preparing to take the new HC-130J Combat King II on its

  • Everyone has a story: The grocery bagger

    With wild brown hair pulled back into a ponytail and oval glasses accentuating his eyes, Paul Blais easily blends into his surroundings as people rush through the lines at the Langley Air Force Base Commissary - their minds lost in fervor of the day. He quietly and calmly bags their groceries as he

  • Birds take to the beach

    Eighteen miles of pristine white sandy beaches line Tyndall's shores. For most, it is a great place to relax, swim or take the family out for a day. For some rare species of shorebird, the strand serves as a sanctuary.The Least Tern, American Oyster Catcher, Snowy Plover, Black Skimmer, all listed

  • Bare Bones

    With a career that spans across three decades and a warfighting reputation that rivals nearly every aircraft in the Air Force's arsenal, the B-1 Bomber has established itself as one of the United States' most crucial assets to maintaining air and ground superiority. This achievement was built on the

  • Wingmen for Wingmen: Tyndall reaches out to Tinker

    "I will never leave an Airman behind," is a part of the Airman's Creed and the spirit behind this creed was demonstrated by Team Tyndall May 28 as they rallied to support Wingmen living in Oklahoma.Service Before Self motivated Team Tyndall to take action to help fellow Wingmen affected by the

  • All in a day's work for combat medics

    Imagine holding your brother's or sister's life in your hands, as you crouch over them, ignoring their screams of anguish and bloodied, mangled limbs. You try to let your training kick in while seeing their entire existence slowly fade away. Now imagine you are doing all this in the midst of utter

  • Team Langley staff sergeant wins 'Emmy of DOD Journalism'

    What do the nation's third president and a staff sergeant at Langley Air Force Base, Va., have in common?Staff Sgt. Katie Gar Ward, 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs, was named Outstanding New Writer of the Year in the 2012 Thomas Jefferson Awards Program. The awards program, established in 1968

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer kicks of season of safety

    With summer almost here, it will soon be time to uncover boats, dust off motorcycles, take a dip in the pool, go for a hike or just lie in the sun enjoying the outdoors with the smell of barbeque in the air.Unfortunately these beautiful summer days come with increased hazards and risks. According to

  • Hunters lurk among us

    The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a predator as "one that preys, destroys or devours."This phrase, although brief, aptly describes what a sexual predator does to a victim's self-worth and their sense of security. Spotting - and successfully prosecuting - an offender is sometimes easier said

  • Dedicated to the deserving: Veteran recognized for service

    As the officials at the Air Force Personnel Center thoroughly reviewed retired U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. John T. Millan's request for a replacement set of awards and decorations, it was apparent something was missing.In addition to the replacement ribbons he requested, AFPC officials noticed