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  • After the storm: people, places and things

    What began with an Iraqi invasion of Kuwait quickly turned into a coalition conflict when the United States launched Operation Desert Storm, Jan. 15, 1991.Twenty years later, some veterans of Desert Storm are still serving on active duty in the military."The speed we moved at was astounding," said.

  • Series: After the storm

    "The people of the State of Kuwait send a message of heartfelt appreciation and of peace and friendship to you. Your profound belief in the principles of freedom and human dignity returned Kuwait to its rightful place among the family of nations.Our prayers go to you, the families of those who have

  • ACC vocalist, technician hand-selected to tour with Tops In Blue

    When the 2011 Tops In Blue performing group hits the road in April, two Airmen from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., will be among the crew hand-selected to tour the world for 10 months after an intense audition process at Lackland AFB, Texas. Staff Sgt. Derek Speights from the 23rd Component Maintenance

  • Seven-year-old is Pilot for a Day

    Seven-year-old Chenoa Richner toured Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 29, as an honored guest and participant in the Pilot for a Day Program. The purpose of the program is to give local children with illnesses an enjoyable day completely devoted to them and their interest in aviation. "Our

  • We STILL want you

    It was 1981 when 17-year-old Steven Comstock joined the U.S. Marine Corps, eager to receive training that would lead him down the path of honor, courage and commitment. Twenty-nine years later, on Dec. 23, Steve received a different kind of gift: clothing donated by Operation H.U.G.S.S. (Hats,

  • SJ cops in first solo AF ground base defense attack since Vietnam

    For the first time since the Vietnam War, Air Force security forces members on the ground solely defended a base from attack in May 2010. Fourteen of those Airmen were members of the 4th Security Forces Squadron, just recently back from a six-month deployment to Afghanistan. "I was driving the bus

  • Those left behind: the aftermath of an Airman's suicide

    When Master Sgt. Robert Sams picked up Senior Airman Joshua Doherty's mother from the local airport, there was little he could say to console her for the huge loss they were all just beginning to deal with.She was there to attend the memorial service of her son, a former 723rd Aircraft Maintenance

  • Langley tennis wiz earns top ACC sports honor

    Staff Sgt. Anixa Almeyda, a 15th Intelligence Squadron unit support analyst, added to her collection of tennis accomplishments by winning the 2010 Air Combat Command Female Athlete of the Year, Nov. 24.Sergeant Almeyda, who recently played tennis with the newly formed Air Force Tennis Team, said the

  • Airmen honor those that came before them

    Select Airmen are asked each year to represent the Air Force to honor those Airmen who have sacrificed and committed their lives to protecting this nation. The Langley Honor Guard represents the 633d Air Base Wing by providing services including military honors for deceased military personnel and

  • Phantoms to Fighting Falcons: One man witnesses history

    From the F-4E Phantom II to the F-16C/D Fighting Falcon, the aircraft at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., come and go, and one man has witnessed this history in a unique way.For more than 55 years, Don Martin has been a part of the military and witnessed the change in the Air Force mission as well as