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Nation’s first special tactics memorial unveiled
A seven-foot tall bronze statue of a special tactics Airman in operational gear stands atop a black granite base -- a memorial to past, present and future special tactics operators. The Special Tactics Memorial was unveiled at a dedication ceremony with more than 800 people present, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein presided over the ceremony at Hurlburt Field Air Park Oct. 20.
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10/21
2016
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Airman joins Soldiers to facilitate K-9 training in Uruguay
An Airman from 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) teamed up with two U.S. Army Soldiers from Joint Task Force-Bravo to facilitate K-9 certifications with the Uruguayan military from Aug. 1-12.
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8/15
2016
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Jumpmasters certify at Davis-Monthan
Airmen are certified as jumpmasters during the Military Freefall Jumpmaster Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona.
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7/05
2016
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Chief becomes first AF E-9 to graduate Ranger School
The average U.S. Army Ranger School student is in the rank of E-4 through E-6 on the enlisted side and O-1 through O-3 for the officers. Most are between 19 and 27 years old, and only about 21 Airmen graduate each year. Then there are candidates like 39-year-old Chief Master Sgt. William Speck, who in April, became the first Air Force chief master sergeant to graduate from Ranger School.
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5/23
2016
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AF begins testing phase for women in combat roles
In April 2015, the Air Force will begin conducting the physical evaluations required to explore opening the last six career fields currently closed to women.
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4/21
2015
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Wheelchair basketball attracts Air Force wounded warriors' biggest fans
After a disappointing loss against the Navy, the Air Force wheelchair basketball team stood poised to start fresh in their game against the U.S. Special Operations Command Sept. 30, at the 2014 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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10/01
2014
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