Now showing: April 28 edition of AFTVNews

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SAN ANTONIO --  The gradual Air Force shift from war to support in Iraq is highlighted in the latest edition of Air Force Television News.

Staff Sgt. Chris Vadnais reports from Bashur Airfield in northern Iraq on how airmen are helping get supplies to troops on the ground. In the United Kingdom, Staff Sgt. Michelle Kruse illustrates the importance of weather forecasters in keeping missions in the air.

In Afghanistan, Tech. Sgt. Matt Lomba shows maintainers who keep the A-10 Thunderbolt II mission flying, while also providing a few comforts of home for the troops.

Staff Sgt. April Lawrence covers the latest Global Hawk testing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., even as the unmanned aerial vehicle continues to play an operational role in the war on terrorism.

Staff Sgt. Leigh Bellinger goes to Maxwell AFB, Ala., to examine the organization that keeps tabs on parts and supplies shipped around the world.

Staff Sgt. Marty Rush ends his three-part series on “The Making of a Pilot” with a segment on the final phase of training and the students’ graduation.

Tech. Sgt. Pachari Lutke visits Charleston AFB, S.C., to report on a unique program that gives errant airmen a second chance at an Air Force career.

Staff Sgt. Kevin Dennison has the story on the Air Force Academy getting its own military working dogs to increase security.

Tech. Sgt. Rusty Barfield is on hand for the somber and moving reunion of Vietnam prisoners of war who attended observances at Hickam AFB, Hawaii.

Air Force Television News is a biweekly production of Air Force News Service. It is distributed on videotape to more than 3,000 military and civilian outlets worldwide, and is seen on more than 700 cable television outlets worldwide. It is also available on the Internet at www.af.mil, and can also be seen regularly on The Pentagon Channel. The program is the only military production offered with closed captioning. AFTVNews reporters are also now a feature on the AFTVNews home page on the Internet. Viewers can comment on the program by sending e-mail to: aftvnews@afnews.af.mil.