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  • Injured, separated from the Air Force, but not forgotten

    Training medical personnel as a member of the 59th Logistics and Readiness Squadron's Medical Readiness Training team was not the path that George Torres had planned to pursue when he trained as an Air Force Pararescueman. A broken back and compound fracture to his ankle, caused by a combat-related

  • Kunsan pilots improve capability with AIM-9X missile

    Pilots, maintainers and ammunition Airmen at Kunsan Air Base have been introduced recently to a new generation weapon that changes air-to-air combat.The Air Intercept Missile-9X Sidewinder, developed by Raytheon engineers, is a fifth generation AIM-9 missile that is a substantial upgrade to the

  • Air Force officials introduce new civilian training vehicle

    Without it, they are stuck in park. With it, however, they can rev up their future. With the introduction of the Standard Form 182, which was rolled out recently by the Office of Personnel Management, Air Force civilians now have an elite vehicle in their inventory that can effectively steer them

  • Airmen train Iraqi firefighters for improved regional safety

    Air Force firefighters here conducted training sessions with members of the city of Kirkuk fire department Feb. 27 in an effort to improve fire response and overall safety for Iraqi citizens in the region. These sessions are scheduled to become weekly events and eventually train a total of more than

  • Far from the water, close to the mission

    Far from the water but close to the mission, members of the Navy VP-26 Patrol Squadron are enjoying being deployed on an air base, they say."We really appreciate being on an Air Force base, because of the facilities and it's a great feeling to come back to solid ground after a mission," said Lt.

  • 'Perspective' highlights healthy lifestyles

    In his latest "Enlisted Perspective," the Air Force's top enlisted Airman addressed the need for all Airmen to maintain a healthy lifestyle to meet mission challenges. "A healthy lifestyle not only boosts energy levels, endurance and reduces stress in every day duties, but also it can potentially

  • Air Force leaders testify about 2009 budget request

    The Air Force's top two leaders testified before the House Armed Services Committee about the service's budget request for fiscal 2009 Feb. 27 in Washington. Addressing topics from recapitalization to personnel end strength, Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne and Air Force Chief of Staff

  • Air Force leaders announce incoming AETC commander

    Air Force leaders named the commander of Air University as the future leader of Air Education and Training Command Feb. 28. President George W. Bush has nominated Lt. Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz for appointment to the grade of general and assignment as commander of AETC, which is responsible for the free

  • C-130 crew receives award for averting crisis

    A Pope Air Force Base C-130 Hercules crew was awarded Air Mobility Command's 2007 Field of Aeronautics and Astronautics Aviator Valor Award recently.The crew evaded surface-to-air rocket fire just five minutes into a flight out of Baghdad International Airport on the night of Aug. 30, 2007, while

  • Joint effort key to success in Deep Freeze

    Operation Deep Freeze recently concluded its 52nd season of air and vessel operations. The Joint Task Force Support Forces Antarctica ODF is a unique 13th Air Force-led joint and total force mission which has supported the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Antarctic Program since 1955. The

  • Andersen EMTs' training kicks in during response to B-2 crash

    The ambulance services unit of the 36th Medical Group here responded immediately when an emergency call came in Feb. 24 that a B-2 Spirit had crashed on the flightline.Two pilots, from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., were forced to eject from a B-2 Spirit before impact during their last flight from

  • McGuire Airmen support downed satellite cleanup task force

    McGuire Air Force Base members recently provided support for Joint Task Force Operation Burnt Frost to recover debris from a nonfunctional satellite shot down Feb. 20. The Navy shot down the bus-sized satellite to dissipate approximately 1,000 pounds of hydrazine, a hazardous fuel which could pose a

  • Bagram receives first relocatable dormitory

    The standard of living improved dramatically for more than 100 Airmen on Camp Cunningham here with the opening of the first relocatable dormitory here Feb. 26. Texan Hall was officially dedicated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and called home for 120 Airmen deployed in support of Operation Enduring

  • New online master's program for AF civilians now available

    Eligible Air Force civilians have until March 14 to apply for a new online master's degree program offered this June by Air University's Air Command and Staff College. The two-year program, for civilians GS-11 and above and pay band-02 and above who don't already have their master's degree, consists

  • Entertainers use humor to support troops

    Three comedians closed out a two-week stint of laughs as part of the Lone Wolf Entertainment Comedy Tour 2008 as they performed for Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, Marines and civilian employees spread across Africa, Iraq and other Southwest Asia locations Feb. 27 here. Comedians Danta Jackson, known as

  • Air Force films Edwards, Travis Airmen, aircraft 'Above All'

    Aircrews from the Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., and the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis AFB, Calif., recently took part in the filming of the latest round of Air Force commercials featuring the new campaign theme "Above All." The filming at Edwards Feb. 6 through 8

  • Quick actions save Airman's life

    "I really don't recall what happened," the 19-year-old Airman said. "One moment, I was playing dodgeball and the next thing I knew was I was (in the medical clinic) and they were sticking needles and things in me." Airman 1st Class James Garrett, a 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire

  • Artificial spider silk could improve body armor, parachutes

    The Air Force Office of Scientific Research is supporting a team from the University of Wyoming that is investigating spider silk proteins to create biomaterials for military purposes. Producing useful quantities of natural spider silk has proven unrealistic because of challenges inherent in

  • AFMC officials to implement training for sportbike riders

    Air Force Materiel Command safety officials are planning a command-wide training course for airmen under 27 who ride a sportbike. Officials say they expect the training to begin in July or August, with one coach for every six students. According to Juan Vazquez, AFMC traffic safety program manager,

  • Airmen load Japanese helicopter into U.S. plane

    American Airmen and Japan Ground Self Defense Force members loaded a Japanese CH-47J Chinook onto a C-17 Globemaster III Feb. 23 at Yokota Air BaseThe demonstration took place the last morning of the Pacific Global Air Mobility Seminar held Feb. 22 and 23 and attended by representatives from Japan,

  • Pilot reaches 1,000 combat hours flown

    A 332nd Expeditionary Operations Group F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot here will reach two career milestones in a matter of weeks. According to information extracted from the Aviation Resource Management and Military Personnel Data Systems, Lt. Col. Andy Uribe is the only current Air Force fighter pilot

  • Feb. 26 airpower summary: B-1Bs destroy Taliban check point

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 26, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs dropped guided bomb unit-12s

  • Medal of Honor recipient visits Kunsan

    There are few opportunities allowing Airmen to gain first-hand insights on the history and achievements of the Air Force, which have helped shaped the foundation of the organization, while at the same time, inspiring Airmen of all ranks. One of the military's most valued and respected achievements

  • Static displays provide up-close look at American airpower

    Fifteen minutes of fame, it's something many hope for in their lifetimes. For some U.S. military members participating in the 2008 Singapore Air Show Feb. 19 to 24, the wait is over. Whether flying an air demonstration or manning a static display, Airmen and Sailors were the stars of the show as

  • Airman's Roll Call highlights new slogan

    This week's Airman's Roll Call focuses on the Air Force's newest advertising campaign to recruit Airmen and inform the public about the Air Force mission. The campaign was launched in late February and will be featured on television, in print and online. In addition to being shown at several

  • Military, civilian firefighters work to save lives, assets

    When the call came in at 10:30 a.m. on Feb.24 that a B-2 Spirit had crashed on the flightline, 44 Andersen firefighters put emotions aside and relied on their extensive training to fight the fuel-intensified fire. The multi-functional bomber, sans munitions but completely full of jet fuel for a

  • Protocol staff provides first-class service all the way

    Although they primarily work behind the scenes, staff in the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing protocol office works hard to ensure distinguished visitors have a positive experience while visiting the base. Protocol personnel achieve this goal by providing a variety of services to allow DVs a chance to

  • Air Force officials honor top recruiters for 2007

    Fourteen Air Force recruiters have been named tops in their field for fiscal 2007 by Air Force Recruiting Service. The Air Force Blue Suit recruiters for 2007 are: -- Master Sgt. Russell Benigno of the 337th Recruiting Squadron at Fayetteville, N.C., -- Master Sgt. Brian Clark of the 362nd RCS at

  • Joint effort made satellite success possible

    When analysts determined a satellite carrying a tank of 1,000 pounds of hydrazine fuel could be a threat to human life, the U.S. Department of Defense and other agencies came together to find the best course of action. More than two dozen federal agencies collaborated to shoot down the

  • Air Force drill team kicks off 2008 season in D.C.

    Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team members from here revealed their newly choreographed routine in front of a large crowd Feb. 21 at bustling Union Station in downtown Washington. The crowd came to a standstill and watched as the drill team's public event opened the 2008 performance season. The new

  • How to build a bomb

    "Some people think you open a box and there is a bomb, ready to be loaded on an aircraft," said Tech. Sgt. Erick Chrostowski, the 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron munitions production supervisor here. "There is more to it than that," he said. The initial steps of the process are identifying,

  • Latest Joint Force Quarterly focuses on airpower

    The latest edition of the Joint Force Quarterly, published for the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff by the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University, focuses on airpower. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley opens the magazine's forum with an

  • Mobile communications system undergoes final tests

    The 682nd Air Support Operations Squadron performed one of the final tests on their new mobile, state-of-the-art Air Support Operations Center Gateway during the base's operational readiness exercise Feb 12 to 14. The Gateway, a vehicle mounted communications system, improves situational awareness

  • Reserve units swap planes

    Air Force Reserve Command officials will swap C-130 Hercules aircraft this spring to accelerate the consolidation of missions and equipment at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y. Officials from the 914th Airlift Wing at Niagara Falls ARS will exchange its eight C-130H3s for eight C-130H2s from

  • Servicemembers distribute supplies to Honduran school

    Joint Task Force-Bravo members here joined forces with a grass-roots organization from the United States to distribute needed supplies to schoolchildren Feb. 19 through 21 in the Comayagua and La Paz districts of Honduras. Five representatives from the Give a Kid a Backpack Organization in Florida

  • U.S. Forces Japan, 5th Air Force welcome new commander

    Members of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force welcomed a new commander during a change-of-command ceremony here Feb. 25. Lt. Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr. assumed command of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force as he replaced Lt. Gen. Bruce A. Wright, who retired.Navy Adm. Timothy J. Keating, the

  • F-16s featured in Dominican Republic air show

    U.S. Airmen and Coast Guardsmen joined their Dominican counterparts Feb. 16 and 17 to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Dominican air force with an air show. Aviation fans from this small island nation welcomed the Air Force active duty, Reserve and Air National Guard aircraft and

  • CAPSTONE officers study Djiboutians, task force relationship

    Senior U.S. military officers and civilian equivalents traveled to Djibouti to learn about the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa mission as part of the Department of Defense CAPSTONE curriculum designed for newly appointed generals and flag officers Feb. 24. Fourteen CAPSTONE fellows visited

  • Firefighters exchange knowledge, experience

    More than 30 Honduran military and civilian firefighters converged at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Feb. 19 to 22 for a subject matter expert exchange allowing both nation's firefighters to pass along experiences, knowledge and the latest in firefighting tactics, techniques and procedures . The

  • Airmen mentor Afghan national army

    Airmen from the 755th Expeditionary Support Squadron here are currently mentoring Afghan national army soldiers at the Logistics Support Operations Center in Kabul.The Airmen work closely with their Afghan counterparts to assist them setting up a web of logistics throughout the country. The eventual

  • Vipers secure communication for DVs

    A top-level government official sends a Top Secret e-mail routed through numerous interconnected computer networks from 30,000 feet, confident as she does so that the message will reach its intended audience without interruption or risk. Every day, our nation's leaders transverse the globe to

  • Medical group capitalizes on total force cohesion

    Military servicemembers wounded in combat deserve the best health care available. When it comes to providing top-notch medical support, the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group relies on a total force team of medical experts to get the job done. "When soldiers suffer injuries that have a relatively

  • 'Today's Air Force' features AF engineering roles

    This week's edition of "Today's Air Force" highlights joint operations and how teamwork makes the U.S. military one of the most effective fighting forces in the world. The joint approach has Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines working together to accomplish missions. The second segment features

  • B-2 crashes at Andersen

    Air Force officials here announced a B-2 Spirit crashed Feb. 23 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.Two pilots from the 509th Bomb Wing from Whiteman AFB, Mo., were on board and ejected. The pilots were evaluated by medical authorities and are in good condition.The B-2 was deployed to Andersen AFB from

  • AF leaders discuss future challenges

    Air Force major command commanders spoke to Airmen, Air Force Association members and other attendees about the challenges facing their organizations during the AFA's 24th annual Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition held here Feb. 21and 22. Driving home the urgent need to recapitalize the

  • Wilford Hall team rushes to save gravely ill infant

    A team of Air Force and Army medical specialists from Wilford Hall Medical Center here flew to Greenville, S.C. Feb. 21 to transport a 6-week-old baby boy back to Wilford Hall for advanced medical care. The 15-member critical care air transport team, which included neonatal and pediatric critical

  • Challenges no match for joint task force

    Ice storms in Kentucky. Dust storms in the Middle East. Thunderstorms across Europe. A typhoon in the Indian Ocean. They sound like individual, unrelated weather events. Now add having to organize, plan and execute a military operation across the entire width of Africa and do it all within a

  • AEDC-tested Navy Standard Missile destroys errant satellite

    "Way to go, baby."That is what Sherry Simons said here when Navy officials confirmed Feb. 20 that a Navy Standard Missile-3 fired from the deck of the USS Lake Erie in the Northern Pacific hit a falling and potentially dangerous defense intelligence satellite, some people here were particularly

  • Smurfs up: Keesler Hurricane Hunters ready for storm season

    When Hurricane Hunter crews from Keesler Air Force Base track severe storms in 2008 with their WC-130J Hercules aircraft, they will do so with the latest equipment received Feb. 15 that will collect data and provide weather warnings. Members of Air Force Reserve Command's 403rd Wing took delivery of

  • Top AF logistician visits deployed Airmen

    The Air Force's top logistician visited five bases in Southwest Asia recently to meet with logistics readiness Airmen and get a better idea of how things were going in the area of responsibility."The reason I am here is to ensure the LRS troops are able to provide their unique capability," said Maj.

  • Airmen reach out to orphans in Africa

    Airmen from Joint Task Force-Nomad Fire (West) here brought gifts and supplies as part of a humanitarian outreach event for 150 orphaned children Feb. 18 in Accra. The deployed members heard there was a possibility of visiting a local orphanage in the late afternoon Feb. 17 and the numbers of

  • Rescue wing reservists deploy, receive 'National' sendoff

    Reservists from the 920th Rescue Wing departed here Feb. 20 on the first-leg of a 14-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Before they left, they received a visit on the flightline by John Patterson, a pitcher for the Washington Nationals baseball team. The Nationals play their

  • Chief discusses strategy white paper at AFA symposium

    The chief of staff of the Air Force helped kick off the Air Force Association's 24th annual Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition Feb. 21 in Orlando, Fla. Before hundreds of Airmen and civilians, Gen. T. Michael Moseley spoke about the future of the Air Force and also took the opportunity

  • $21 million software facility project underway at Robins AFB

    Air Force officials held a groundbreaking ceremony here Feb. 19 for a 70,000 square-foot software support facility targeted for occupation by January 2010. The new, $21 million facility will be a two-story building designed to help Robins Air Force Base maintain its place as the Electronic Warfare

  • Air Force officials release pilot's name killed in F-15 accident

    Air Force officials here Feb. 22 have released the name of the F-15 Eagle pilot who died due to injuries sustained to an aircraft accident Feb. 20.1st Lt. Ali Jivanjee of the 58th Fighter Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base died in the crash of two F-15s over the Gulf of Mexico.The name of the second

  • Air Force announces medical, dental officer promotions

    Air Force officials here have selected 94 lieutenant colonels, 154 majors and 352 captains in the medical and dental corps for promotion Feb. 21. The board considered 1,349 officers for promotion. The results of the promotion board are as follows: Selection statistics in-the-promotion zone for

  • RED HORSE team improves flightline operations

    Airmen assigned to the 1st Expeditionary RED HORSE Group are nearing the completion of installing a barrier arresting kit on the flightline at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. "The BAK 12 is an emergency stopping system for tail-hook equipped aircraft when they have in-flight emergencies and they don't

  • Dental students receive hands-on training at Elmendorf

    A dozen students currently enrolled in the University of Alaska Anchorage Dental Hygiene Program have partnered with the Elmendorf Air Force Dental Clinic to provide care and to learn from base Airmen. The partnership began in February and is approximately four weeks long with four rotations with

  • Elmendorf Airmen complete first F-22 deployment

    Eight F-22 Raptors and 132 Airmen from Elmendorf Air Force Base completed the first deployment from Alaska as Reserve and active-duty Airmen combined for training Feb. 2 through 17 at Tyndall AFB, Fla.Members of the 3rd Wing and Air Force Reserve Command's 477th Fighter Group here combined for

  • Command and control Airmen keep eyes on the sky

    Airmen who sleep in their beds at night don't have worry about who's watching the sky because of Airmen who patrol the sky 24/7 in Southwest Asia. Using an Airborne Warning and Control system, 70 Airmen in the 71st Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia, along with Army missile battery

  • Recruit loses 120 pounds to join Air Force

    Growing up in Columbus, a young man admired Airmen from nearby Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and he thought joining the Air Force was a logical conclusion since his father and other family members served in the military.But the problem for Daniel Kuertz was that he weighed 320 pounds. The

  • Maxwell Airmen assist city devastated by tornado

    More than 20 Maxwell Air Force Base Airmen teamed up with 66 Officer Training School trainees from here Feb. 19 to help people recover from a devastating tornado that leveled 150 homes in Prattville, Ala. The Enhanced Fujita Scale-3 tornado that swept through the city 15 miles northwest of Maxwell

  • Eglin F-15 pilot dies

    An Eglin Air Force Base pilot involved in a Feb. 20 crash of two F-15 Eagles over the Gulf of Mexico has died. The other Eglin AFB F-15 pilot is listed in good condition at the base hospital. At approximately 5 p.m., Coast Guard crews located and rescued the 58th Fighter Squadron pilots after they

  • Airmen treat Iraqi children injured in mortar attack

    Air Force Theater Hospital Airmen here helped save the lives of seven Iraqi children who were playing soccer when they were wounded in an attack by insurgents Feb. 19 in Al Jumia, Iraq. The seven wounded children were transported to the base and were treated for various injuries. Two were treated

  • 2 Eglin F-15 pilots rescued from Gulf of Mexico

    Two F-15 Eagle pilots from Eglin Air Force Base were rescued Feb. 20 in the Gulf of Mexico.The pilots who were involved in an accident Feb. 20 were transported to medical facilities, and their condition is unknown at this time.  They are assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin AFB.   The 1st

  • New Web-based assignment application debuts March 3

    The power to apply for your next home-basing and follow-on assignment will soon be literally at your fingertips. Starting March 3, all active-duty enlisted members and officers, lieutenant colonel and below, who are slated to serve an unaccompanied tour of 15 months or less will have the ability to

  • Joint STARS goes beyond line of sight

    A straight line is the shortest distance between two points and the best way for communication to pass from one to the other, unless the earth's curvature prevents it. Then, what is known as beyond-line-of-sight, or BLOS, communication capability becomes necessary. BLOS uses two straight lines, one

  • Misawa Airman rescues woman in flipped vehicle

    After witnessing a vehicle flip from an icy road into a ditch, a Misawa Air Base NCO leapt into action to render assistance recently in Japan.Staff Sgt. Mark Moore from the 35th Operations Support Squadron was on his way to a Japanese mall one evening in January with his wife when they saw the car

  • The Air Guard migrates to the Air Force Public Web

    The Air National Guard has joined the Air Force in consolidating its public Web sites under one network, the Air Force Public Web. The Air Guard's public Web site has a new look and feel similar to other Air Force Web sites currently using the Air Force Public Information Management System, or

  • EPA officials recognize Air Force for leading green power

    Environmental Protection Agency officials recently named the Air Force to the agency's National Top 25 List of green power purchasers. Selected as No. 3, Air Force officials demonstrated their commitment to protecting the environment and built upon its existing affiliation with EPA's Green Power

  • Airman's Roll Call highlights tax time

    This week's Airman's Roll Call focuses on the assistance Airmen can receive from the Air Force to help get their taxes done. The deadline for filing your taxes is April 15 and that day will be here before you know it. All American citizens are required to file their taxes by that date. As

  • Deployed Airmen may qualify for assignments, deferments

    Some deployed Airmen who have served uncharacteristically long tours of duty will become qualified for a special advance assignment/deferment program, according to Air Force Personnel Center officials here. "This program recognizes that some of our Airmen, enlisted and officer, who have served a

  • Ramstein firefighters train in mass casualty exercise

    Firefighters from the 435th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Protection Flight faced billowing smoke and screaming casualties during a mass casualty exercise Feb. 11 at Ramstein Air Base. Fire trucks responded to the scene of a burning warehouse with victims still inside. "It's important we stay

  • OTS begins new close-combat course

    Today's Airmen don't simply drop bombs or watch combat from a distance; they are in the fight. From operations in Iraq and Afghanistan to the Horn of Africa, Airmen are consistently working outside the wire in support of their Army, Navy and Marine counterparts. This means Airmen need to know how to

  • ACC officials issue latest release from stand down for F-15s

    Gen. John D.W. Corley, Air Combat Command commander, returned 149 grounded F-15s to flight Feb. 15 contingent upon the completion of customized inspections on each of the aircraft's longerons. This "stand-down release" order brings the total number of cleared A, B, C and D-model F-15 aircraft to

  • 49 C-5s approved for modernization program

    Air Mobility Command leaders welcomed the news that defense officials certified 49 of the Air Force's C-5 aircraft for upgrade in the Reliability Enhancement and Re-engining Program. The decision was made Feb. 14. Continuing the C-5 RERP allows the Air Force to modify aircraft with better, newer

  • CMSAF outlines Air Force priorities to Dover Airmen

    The chief master sergeant of the Air Force outlined the Air Force's primary concerns Feb. 11 to Dover Air Force Base Airmen. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley told base Airmen that the service's top-three priorities are winning the war on terrorism, taking care of Airmen and

  • Officials broaden AFSO 21 scope for Mildenhall mission

    Royal Air Force Mildenhall Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st century facilitators currently are broadening the spectrum of improvements to encompass the entire 100th Air Refueling Wing mission in 2008. Base process improvements in 2007 focused mainly on operations and maintenance, resulting in

  • Summer jobs available at Air Force bases worldwide

    Students and certain other eligible persons can gain marketable skills and earn money while enjoying their summer vacations with the Air Force Summer Hire Program, Air Force Personnel Center officials here said Feb. 19. Job vacancies will be posted on the USAJobs Web site and may be advertised

  • CCAF officials appoint chief as first enlisted vice commandant

    The Community College of the Air Force here recently appointed an Air National Guard chief master sergeant as its first enlisted vice commandant since the school's creation more than 35 years ago. Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Thornell is the first enlisted Airman to serve in the position historically

  • 'Today's Air Force' features airlift, medical training

    This week's edition of "Today's Air Force" highlights the Air Force's state-of-the-art technology for both air and ground operations. Also featured is a segment on cargo airlift in Southwest Asia. Airmen deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan deliver supplies to dangerous locations and, at the same time,

  • Air Force C-5 Galaxy modernization program certified

    Air Force officials announced today that officials in the office of the under secretary of Defense for acquisition, technology and logistics have certified the C-5 Reliability Enhancement and Re-engining Program for 49 additional aircraft. The C-5s approved include 47 C-5Bs used for inter-theater

  • DOD health officials host first medical 'Webhall'

    The Pentagon's top doctor, S. Ward Casscells, assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, hosted a Web-based live "Webhall" Feb 14, a first for the military health system. Leaders from the MHS joined Doctor Casscells in answering some pointed and challenging questions live on the new MHS Web

  • 'Live Round,' helps bring gifts; music to school for the deaf

    Airmen from the U.S. Central Command Air Forces Band "Live Round" found themselves in front of an unlikely audience Feb. 13, when they visited Bishkek's Boarding School for the Deaf. The visit was part of the band's outreach efforts during their eight-day trip to Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan. Band

  • Firefighter first U.S. Airman to attend RAF leadership training

    A firefighter here began the Royal Air Force Airmen's Command Squadron, the equivalent of the NCO Academy, Feb. 12 at RAF Halton, England. Tech. Sgt. Josh Trundle, the RAF Mildenhall fire department assistant NCO in charge of training and safety, joined RAF airmen in training topics ranging from

  • Hungarian air force leaders visit Ramstein

    Third Air Force officials hosted a delegate of Hungarian air force leaders at Ramstein Air Base Feb. 5 and 6 and shared C-17 Globemaster III interoperability procedures with its European neighbor. During the two-day visit, Lt. Gen. Robert D. "Rod" Bishop Jr., the 3rd Air Force commander, gave

  • Multiservice team provides presidential support in Africa

    A team of Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines are currently arriving and working in Africa to provide support for a series of country visits by President George Bush. The servicemembers are providing an array of mobile support functions for the president's five-nation visit to the

  • Air Force snags top national advertising award

    The Air Force earned one of the nation's top advertising honors Feb. 7, taking home a Golden Award at the 2008 ADDY Awards ceremony in Dallas. The technology section of the AIRFORCE.com Web site won best in class in the micro-site category, according to Air Force Recruiting Command officials. The

  • Civilians add stability during emergencies

    Airmen here are fighting the base during this week's local operational readiness exercise Beverly High 08-04 and a special group of civilians is right alongside them contributing to the mission. These civilians, categorized as "emergency essential," stay with military forces even if a non-combatant

  • Bacteria research could protect Airmen from radiation

    An Air Force Office of Scientific Research-funded scientist has identified manganese complexes in the bacterium Deinococcus radioduran that resists the damaging effects of radiation. The goal of the research is to investigate biomaterials that offer protection to Airmen from various environmental

  • Iraqi leaders visit civilian IED victims at Air Force hospital

    One day after a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device explosion devastated residents in the vicinity of the city of Balad, local Iraqi leaders came to the Air Force Theater Hospital here Feb. 11 to visit the attack's most critically wounded. The hospital serves as the region's premiere hub for

  • Airmen bring romance and roses to Air Force Enlisted Village

    The champagne fountain gurgled and the dress uniform buttons gleamed in the candlelight at a very special Valentine's Day event Feb. 9.  Airmen from nearby Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field were visiting the Air Force Enlisted Village to honor and escort the residents of Hawthorn House, the

  • New matting system to improve deployment capability

    Engineers at the Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate here have made recent significant advancements developing a super-strong, lightweight composite airfield matting that speeds up forward aircraft deployments, expands parking space and reduces costs. Working with

  • The club that keeps on giving

    For one Kadena Air Base organization, "service" is not just a buzz word. It's a mission, and the proof is in the numbers. The Kadena Officers' Spouses' Club, a non-profit organization with nearly 170 members, donated more than $180,000 for the welfare of American and Okinawan communities last year.

  • Incoming top chaplain speaks about trust

    The Air Force's next chief of chaplains spoke about the importance of trusting in God, and the effect it has had on America and his life during the Feb. 12 Bolling Air Force Base annual prayer breakfast. "Trust is critical to our faith, crucial to our prayers and central to who we are as Americans,"

  • Airmen's January reenlistment bonuses now retroactive

    All eligible Airmen in Air Force specialty codes with a selective reenlistment bonus or those with a critical skills retention bonus who reenlisted Jan. 1 or later are authorized retroactive payment effective immediately, Air Force officials here announced recently. The 2008 National Defense

  • Airmen help shape tomorrow's Iraq

    Airmen from the 887th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron delivered dozens of supplies and athletic equipment Feb. 6 to Safwan school students located near Umm Qasr, Iraq.The Airmen deployed from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., brought the donations as part of an area-wide effort around Camp Bucca by

  • Airmen, Marines seek to synchronize in sky over Iraq

    Leadership from the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing and the 3rd Marine Air Wing-Forward met here Feb. 10 and 11 to raise joint air traffic control and airspace utilization in central Iraq to new levels of safety and effectiveness. During the conference, the military services discussed ways to increase

  • Course provides pinpoint space education for leaders

    Until recently, many senior military and civilian leaders in the Department of Defense faced a dilemma regarding their understanding of space. There were no classes available to teach them the basics quickly and effectively. "We saw the need and designed the Space Operations Executive-level Course,"

  • Keeping canine protectors safe

    The protective gas mask used in local operational response exercises is very effective in a chemical environment for most Airmen throughout the Air Force, but its design leaves some unprotected. One group at the 18th Security Forces Squadron here is preparing to handle the possibility of chemical