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  • Rico to Ficko: MWD handler makes the switch

    When a dog's owner watches their lovable companion develop from a puppy to a full-grown animal, an emotional bond forms.For Staff Sgt. Ryan Frederick, 23rd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, these emotional bonds are supposed to be kept out of their daily job of handling their

  • From Africa to America: one Airman's journey around the world

    When people first meet Airman 1st Class Paul Ofori-Asenso, they often think he is from Jamaica by his accent, but he has lived in many parts of the world and experienced different cultures."I get asked the question of where I am from people all the time and I have one response for them," said Airman

  • Maintainer to entertainer: Holloman Airman selected for Tops in Blue

    When Staff Sgt. Heather Slade first saw Tops in Blue perform as a young Airman in 2004, she felt a joy that she hadn't felt since she left home.She was attending technical school at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, and was away from her friends and family for the first time when the traveling

  • Airman charged with DUI speaks at own memorial service

    As Staff Sgt. Anthony Wilson gave a speech beside the flag-draped coffin of Senior Airman Larry Mitchell, he couldn't hear the last regrets of the 26-year-old Airman. If that was possible, he would've heard, "This can't be happening. I thought I only had a few beers. What was I thinking, driving

  • Holloman's Heart Link strengthens team

    The military lifestyle and daily grind that comes with being in the United States Armed Forces can be challenging to adapt to. For married military members, the task can be even more difficult -- not only for them, but for their spouse as well.For Holloman Air Force Base spouses, the Airman & Family

  • Following a pioneer, remembering a father

    The tall Soldier sat upright in a maroon office chair, his eyes moistened as he recalled memories of his father, a trailblazing hero Sailor in the U.S. Navy. His Army Combat Uniform appeared orderly, neat and well-fitted, and his voice, while calm, resonated with fond pride.The nametape over his

  • 'Wings of freedom'

    For many Americans, Jan. 21 is traditionally remembered as the day, 50 years ago, when President John F. Kennedy gave his inaugural speech where he challenged the nation to, "ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."However for the Air Force, Jan. 21 holds

  • Ellsworth enhances emergency response system

    When disaster strikes, the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., are ready to respond faster than ever thanks to upgrades to their Monaco D-21 fire alarm system.The emergency response system has been upgraded over the last two years with the capability to respond to

  • Twenty years pass, 20th TFW recalls Desert Storm role

    Around midnight, Jan. 16, 1991, hundreds of afterburner flames stabbed the inky darkness at many airfields in Saudi Arabia and other countries around Iraq as Operation Desert Storm began. Among the units vaulted into combat was the Upper Heyford, United Kingdom-based 20th Tactical Fighter Wing,

  • Mentally fit to fight

    "I don't care what happens to me. I just want to stop feeling this way."Lee Sasse, 28th Medical Group's family advocacy outreach manager, said those are just two examples of thoughts those battling severe clinical depression feel. He said it is critical Airmen be good wingmen and help each other get