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  • Everyone has a story: A Langley legacy

    In 1982, the U.S. Air Force that welcomed Airman 1st Class Anthony Brooks to the family was drastically different from today. Thirty years ago, the Air Force was flying F-15 Eagles, there was the rank of buck sergeant and Strategic Air Command was in place. Now, at 65 years old, the Air Force has

  • Air Force sniper recalls brutal Iraq battle (Defender series: Part 2)

    With rockets exploding around him and the entry control point in complete chaos, a security forces Airman took decisive action to help quell the enemy threat and treat wounded comrades.Some were wounded, a few dead, others assisting and many heading for cover. As for Staff Sgt. Daniel Ball, 366th

  • Defenders show gallantry downrange, share stories: Part 1

    They're the women pumping gas at the Shoppette, the man sitting at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Defender in the pristine uniform standing out in the wind and snow, directing traffic through a downed traffic light.Heroes ... authors, poets, politicians, musicians and movie writers have all

  • ATV Safety: What to know

    At the first sign of warm weather, a persistent rumbling heralds their arrival. They travel in packs, congregating in various parking lots. The appearance of the motorcycle provokes a furry of safety courses required to ride motorcycles on base. Off the road, the rules are different, but the danger

  • Ellsworth firefighter lifts his way to the top

    With the beginning of a new year, many seek to change or establish goals that are geared toward improving a variety of aspects in their lives. For Senior Airman Brandon Stout, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services driver and operator, the new year brought little change to his goal

  • New Year, new you: Kick-start your resolution

    As the cheer of the holiday season starts to fade, many people begin reflecting on the past year, capitalizing on opportunities to improve various aspects of their lives with the New Year. While some people may have an idea of what new resolution to take on, others may be overwhelmed with where to

  • Supersonic journey: Airman shows skills as F-22 demo pilot

    The serenity of a sleepy, morning sky broke as a dark form rose from the ground and blotted out the sun. An F-22 Raptor maneuvered through the dawn, banking and rolling, rising and falling at impossible angles. Through the cockpit window, a faceless visor disguised the pilot's exertion.He angled the

  • The spirit of generosity

    The holiday season is a time of celebration when families gather and memories are made. But for members of an all-volunteer, expeditionary military deployments during the holiday season are a necessary sacrifice. The depths of kindness from strangers can be a welcome send off, during a difficult

  • 'Safe-N-Sound All Year Round'

    As the first official day of winter nears; the Air Combat Command Safety team offers tips to help Airmen and their families stay safe this season."Currently ACC is conducting the 2012 Holiday/Winter Campaign in conjunction with the Air Force Safety Center," said Master Sgt. Justin Ulmen,