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  • Rescue helicopter crews answer the call in Afghanistan

    By signing in to their shift, they know the first mission is theirs. Ready to leave in moments with barely a second to spare, the crew is notified at the last minute to stand down, prolonging the suspense as they attempt to relax. However, relaxation is hardly an option when a simple beep of the

  • A tale of two specialties

    Through the best of times and the worst of times, there has always been rivalry between weapons and ammo units. "The rivalry started a long time ago, but it's a friendly one," said Tech. Sgt. Barry Armstrong, 79th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons expeditor. For new weapons and ammo Airmen, they say

  • Ellsworth focuses on energy conservation

    With October designated as Energy Awareness Month, Airmen have been asked to identify their super power.The super power search is part of Air Combat Command's "Power of One" initiative and revolves around what Airmen do to conserve energy and preserve the environment. According to Dell Petersen,

  • Airman attributes life-saving act to AF training

    What started as a seemingly normal day for Airman 1st Class Ashley Brady turned into a life or death situation. "On Saturday, Aug. 28, I went with my family and a group of church friends to Cold Brook Lake, Hot Springs, S.D.," said Airman Brady, 28th Maintenance Squadron isochronal maintenance

  • Behind the surgical care scene: operating room technologists

    In 2009, the 633d Medical Group admitted more than 2,000 patients to undergo some type of surgery. Those patients met their surgeons, nurses and anesthesia providers prior to their surgery; however, there is one vital member of the surgical team that patients rarely meet: the surgical technologist.

  • Creative program helps spouses reach deployed Airmen

    Two Ellsworth Air Force Base family members have put their minds together to come up with a way for spouses to unite, maintain good mental and physical health and foster a sense of community and connection during deployments.Lori Waddell and Master Sgt. David Booker, 28th Force Support Squadron

  • Airman's quick actions save man's life

    People never know when the things they learn in life may have a drastic effect on someone else's life. For one Airman from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., those lessons helped save a man.On Sept. 17, Airman 1st Class Brandon Horne, 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels truck operator, was on his way to

  • Wearing the star: part 2

    What boggles me more than how he maintains such a high level of energy with such a busy schedule, was why I came back for a second job-shadow.It surprised Chief Master Sgt. Clifton Cole, 28th Bomb Wing command chief, too when he met me at 5 a.m., Sept. 23, in the fitness center for his morning

  • A look at supplements

    Many Airmen are looking for ways to stay fit and reach their max on the physical training test. Some Airmen look toward food to help get the proteins and vitamins to work out and increase their strength.Some have taken a different approach to this method. They supplement food with pills and powder

  • AFREP: saving money, resources and time

    If it's broken and on its way to the trash can, there exists a two-man shop within the 49th Maintenance Group who may be able to help before money is spent replacing it.The Air Force Repair Enhancement Program shop at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. repairs otherwise unserviceable equipment and finds