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Sept. 20, 2022
CAP continues training aspiring Air Force pilots through Rated Preparatory Program

The Civil Air Patrol’s U.S. Air Force Rated Preparatory Program (AF-RPP) gives CAP instructor pilots the unique opportunity to help train active-duty officers and enlisted members aspiring to fly. For 2nd Lt Kaitlynn Griffie, from the 325th Force Support Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida,
Sept. 7, 2021
Sometimes You Need A Spotter

Eight years ago, an airman was injured while trying to rescue his coworker from a workplace accident. That injury set a cycle into motion of addiction and mental health issues. Tragically, that airman passed. His brother, Master Sgt. Johnathon Lind, Co-Chair of the Mental Health Military Action
Aug. 31, 2021
National Preparedness Month: ‘Prepare to Protect’

Each September, National Preparedness Month is observed to emphasize the importance of planning and preparing for emergencies that can impact our homes, families, and communities.
Aug. 31, 2021
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over; avoiding DUIs saves lives

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, every day roughly 28 people die in accidents involving drivers who were under the influence or while intoxicated. That statistic equates to about one loss of life every 52 minutes.
Aug. 30, 2021
Shaw tests alternative PT components

Shaw was one of three Air Combat Command bases selected to test the alternative components of the physical fitness assessment.
Aug. 29, 2021
Tigers named top air dominance squadron

Named the top air dominance squadron in the Air Force for their actions across five combat operations and two exercises in fiscal year 2020, the 79th Fighter Squadron received the Raytheon Trophy Aug. 28, 2021.