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  • A history of air shows

    With the multitude of aerial acts, displays, and other exciting performances, the Shaw Air Expo and open house, "Thunder Over the Midlands" is sure to be a lasting subject of conversation.Air shows have a long and rich history, dating back to the dawn of flight. In fact, the "Grande Semaine

  • 210th RQS brings CSAR to desert for Red Flag 16-1

    This time of year, Alaska is usually blanketed in snow and has temperatures so low that you will want to wear an extra pair of socks.Usually you will see trees that are still full of life, the occasional moose or elk walking down the road and can usually stand in one place and hear absolutely

  • Innovating fitness

    The 355th Fighter Wing commander invited U.S. Airmen to showcase their original ideas during a base Desert Lightening Team Innovation event.U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Camille Galang, 355th Fighter Wing Command Post emergency action controller, was one of the nine innovators presenting their ideas to

  • The Wrestling Airman

    Two villains jumped in the wrestling ring and started to yell at the crowd. Loud boos and insults were hurled back in response. The show was sold out, the crowd had warmed up after watching some preliminary matches, and it was time for a big tag team match.Everyone was waiting for a third villain,

  • 606th ACS integrates into Red Flag 16-1

    When pilots fly over the massive Nevada Test and Training Range for Red Flag exercises; they always have to be in contact with one another to make key decisions which can decide who the day's victor and loser will be.Units like the 606th Air Control Squadron from Spangdalem Air Base, Germany, play a

  • BMETs: Taking care of equipment that takes care of people

    When it comes to maintaining patient care, medical personnel at U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley rely on  U.S. Airmen behind the scenes to come running when equipment is in need of a troubleshoot or repair.Whether medical imaging equipment, defibrillators or surgical or clinical laboratory machinery,

  • RAPCON keeps watchful eye on Moody sky

    When skies are cloudy and visibility is low, pilots rely heavily on the air traffic controllers in the Radar Approach Control facility to help them travel safely. Constant training is vital to their mission because it makes sure they know their job inside and out.Air traffic controllers assigned to

  • Chaplains support deployed, stateside missions

    "It is an honor to stand beside a brother or sister, wearing the same uniform, putting your life in the hands of another and walking with those who had the same commitment as you, together, in the same great struggle. To us who assemble here today, I say may we continue to carry the banner of

  • Desert Storm: Palomaria finds his purpose

    While many of the senior service members in today's Air Force served during Desert Storm, not all experienced the smoke-filled air from the burning oil fields. Some faced the despair and uncertainty of those left at home, waiting anxiously to find out if - and when - they'd join the fight.Restricted

  • These young faces

    As Col. Michael Lawrence, the 366th Maintenance Group commander, riffled through pages of bullets highlighting the group's 2015 achievements, he came across a photo of a nearly-unidentifiable airman standing atop a shadowy F-15E Strike Eagle."On the front page of this package is [Airman 1st Class]