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Air Force, Army Aviation come together to complete vital mission in Egypt
Weighing more than 17,000 pounds the a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter -- when not being carried by its own rotors -- is not the easiest piece of Army equipment to move from one point to another. So what happens when one of these military chariots becomes non-mission capable in the desert and needs advanced maintenance?
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8/20
2014
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Silver Star awarded to Special Tactics Airman
Four combat controllers and two tactical air control party members from the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron were presented eight medals during an awards ceremony Aug. 18.
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8/19
2014
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Two cent difference saves AF, Travis AFB millions
Travis Air Force Base has jumped on board an Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century initiative set in place in 2008 that will eventually save the Air Force and Department of Defense millions of dollars each year.
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8/19
2014
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Aircrew flight equipment shop to save $250K at Travis AFB
Answering the call of Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry Spencer, Airmen from Travis Air Force Base’s aircrew flight equipment shop questioned the norm of a well-established process that eventually led to a local annual savings of nearly $250,000.
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8/01
2014
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Command presence: CMSAF visits Gateway to the Pacific
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody visited Travis Air Force Base, California to meet Airmen and thank them for their service, July 9 to 11.
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7/21
2014
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Diversity and Inclusion Working Group ensures every Airman is heard, can participate
In 1986 Airman Basic Bridget Lanier arrived at Royal Air Force Station Greenham Common, England, as one of only two females in the 501st Tactical Missile Maintenance Squadron Munitions Operations as a munitions supply clerk.
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6/30
2014
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Open mind, extra time can save cash when traveling
Fantasizing about an exotic getaway but finding yourself strapped for cash? A "Space-A" seat aboard a military aircraft might be just your ticket to that vacation of your dreams.
Military-owned or -contracted aircraft fly to more places than many people realize, even to areas without U.S. military installations. When all mission-related passengers and cargo are accommodated, empty seats are offered up to eligible passengers on a space-available basis.
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9/17
2013
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