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  • Pride of POL

    The Air Force boasts a diverse assortment of individuals, many of whom consistently work with little reward or recognition while providing contributions vital to mission success. Airman 1st Class Dillon DePiazza, 366th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, is no

  • Air Force electronic warfare officer instructs Navy pilots

    An Air Force electronic warfare officer recently became the first EWO to upgrade and become a fully qualified instructor teaching Navy pilots flight maneuvers in the EA-6B Prowler.Maj. Martin Rann, EA-6B Prowler instructor, Fixed Wing Electronic Attack Squadron 129 is attached to the 390th

  • Irma: Flying Tiger lady

    When the men of America were called to fight overseas during World War II, it was left up to the women to take care of things on the homefront.Irma Aul, a Pittsburg native who is now 87, was one of 3 million women who worked at war plants. She installed avionics on aircraft including the P-51

  • Wounded warrior program cares for injured Airmen

    When his convoy was hit Sept. 15, 2009 by an explosively formed penetrator blast, .50 cal gunner Staff Sgt. Phillip Newlyn would be taken back to his forward operating base in Baghdad, Iraq, then medavaced to Balad Air Base before being transported to Landstuhl, Germany and onward to Walter Reed

  • Third generation Airman explores WAF grandmother's history

    For many military members, serving their country is almost a family tradition. Looking down their lineage they may find many generations spanning across several branches.Senior Airman Christine Ann Clucas, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management technician, Tower Hill, Ill., native, is the

  • Airman presents flag to reality television star

    Staff Sgt. Patrick Mackey, 366th Logistics Readiness Squadron quality assurance inspector, wanted to thank the star of his favorite television show, "Paul Jr." Teutal of American Chopper: Sr. vs Jr., for his support of the military. On the show Paul Jr. and his crew build custom motorcycles for top

  • Patriotism beyond retirement

    The way Jerry Childs slowly walks toward the flagpole with an American flag folded in his arms shows exactly what kind of man he is -- one who loves the Air Force, the flag and everything they stand for. The Alabama native spent nearly 26 years in uniform working on aircraft armaments before hanging

  • Airman steps up to MMA challenge

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Turner, Air Force Financial Services Center station gain auditor, trained for his second MMA fight for months. When he stepped into the ring Oct. 21, 2011 on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., he was ready. Check out the photo slideshow below to follow his journey. View

  • Fully integrated, self-sustaining

    The 820th Base Defense Group is known for being a fully integrated, self sustaining unit. But to be successful they need Airmen from 12 different Air Force specialty codes. Several of these AFSCs played an instrumental part during training Oct. 23 to Nov. 1 at Camp Smith, N.Y. with the 823rd BDS

  • Rescue hero's son remembers father

    Kyle Maltz was only a freshman in high school when his father, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Maltz, a pararescueman from the 38th Rescue Squadron, was killed in Afghanistan. His HH-60G Pave Hawk crashed during a mission transporting injured children to a hospital. "I still remember it," said