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  • Air Force vice chief of staff visits Andersen AFB

    Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Carrol H. "Howie" Chandler stopped here Aug. 2 through 4 to see firsthand how the 36th Wing Airmen furthers regional security in the Pacific theater.General Chandler was joined on his trip by Maj. Gen. Douglas Owens, the Pacific Air Forces vice commander, a former

  • Elmendorf unit wins DOD maintenance award

    Department of Defense officials announced Aug. 4 that the 3rd Component Maintenance Squadron at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, won the 2010 Secretary of Defense Field-level Maintenance Award in the small category.  This was one of seven awards announced for depot and field-level units.  These

  • Wilford Hall is 'baby-friendly hospital'

    Wilford Hall Medical Center has been designated a "Baby-Friendly Hospital" through the Texas Department of State Health Services' Texas Ten Step facility program.The announcement coincided with World Breastfeeding Week 2010 Aug. 1 through Aug. 7. The Texas Hospital Association and the Texas

  • Air Force Facebook page reaches 100,000

    The official United States Air Force Facebook page reached new heights over the Aug. 1 weekend when the number of fans who "like" the page topped 100,000. The page went live in mid-2009 as a way to share the latest Air Force news and to network with current Airmen, veterans, family members,

  • Defense panel calls for more force structure changes

    Defense Department officials must plan to maintain recent additions to the ground forces for the foreseeable future and boost their long-range strike, maritime and cyber capability to confront global trends and threats, the Quadrennial Defense Review Independent Panel told Congress Aug. 3.William

  • Lavelle posthumously nominated to general

    Department of Defense officials announced Aug. 4 that retired Maj. Gen. John D. Lavelle has been nominated posthumously by the president for advancement on the retired rolls to the rank of general. This follows an Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records decision and recommendations from

  • Coronet mission helps fighters cross Atlantic, other long distances

    From a spectator's point of view, a Coronet mission may seem simple; a group of tankers flies with a group of fighters across the ocean, ensuring the smaller aircraft have enough fuel to get home.Beyond that first glance, however, the "air bridge" is a complicated, critical mission which takes

  • Nonappropriated fund human resources issues addressed during conference

    Nearly 100 Air Force human resources professionals met here recently for the 2010 Nonappropriated Fund Human Resources worldwide conference.This was the first time the conference has been held since 2003, and it included topics on NAF employee recruiting, labor relations, retention methods and new

  • Teamwork provides relief

    More than 76 thousand pounds of food was carried aboard a C-17 Globemaster III Aug. 2 en route to the flood-ravaged areas of northwest Pakistan.Those 38 tons of halal meals, ready-to-eat meals that don't contain pork products, were only a small part of the 345 thousand meals that have been

  • Honor, dignity and grace: USAF honor guard trains Tyndall Airmen

    A slow procession of Airmen dressed in immaculate blue uniforms carries a large wooden box with a flag draped over the top. A trumpet sounds. Shots ring out. Carefully, the Airmen fold the flag, salute it and present it. For nearly 29 Airmen serving in the Tyndall Air Force Base Honor Guard, this is

  • Leaders say volunteers key to Guard's success

    National Guard leaders said that if citizen-Soldiers and citizen-Airmen continue to deploy in support of overseas missions, their family readiness groups will need to be supported at the same pace."If we allow these rotations and what we do to become common, accepted and routine, then we need to

  • Air Guard officials focus on equipment for domestic operations

    Hundreds of Air National Guard members are meeting here Aug. 2 through Aug. 6 to discuss and prioritize the Air National Guard's equipment requirements for future natural and manmade disasters.The Domestic Operations Equipment Requirements conference provides Air Guard leaders, subject matter

  • Airmen treat children from local orphanage to day of fun

    Airmen here invited children from the local orphanage to the base and treated them to a day of fun and activities July 24.More than 64 children from the Il Mag Won Orphanage were treated to activities such as Humvee and fire truck static displays, a visit from Sparky the Fire Dog, swimming in the

  • Air Force officials name 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    Air Force officials selected the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2010. An Air Force selection board at the Air Force Personnel Center here considered 36 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and the Air Staff. The board selected the 12 Airmen

  • Mullen: Family support vital to war effort

    Military readiness is directly tied to family readiness, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told National Guard family program volunteers here Aug. 2."This is our ninth year at war," Navy Adm. Mike Mullen said. "We continue at a level that has generated extraordinary results from the best

  • One year later: JB Charleston helps keep multinational wing operational

    A C-17 Globemaster III pilot from Pápa Air Base, Hungary, completed simulator training here recently, as part of a multinational mission.Maj. Brian Nicosia, a U.S. pilot and chief of tactics for the Heavy Airlift Wing, is part of the first multinational partnership for Strategic Airlift Capability,

  • Obama reaffirms commitment to veteran care

    Caring for veterans is a moral obligation, President Barack Obama said Aug. 2 in a speech at the Disabled American Veterans National Convention in Atlanta. "Every American who has ever worn the uniform must know this: your country is going to take care of you when you come home," President Obama

  • Undersecretary talks about Air Force's energy plan at White House forum

    Undersecretary of the Air Force Erin Conaton described the service's work on energy reduction and the search for renewable sources of energy during a White House forum July 27. At the White House Office of Energy and Climate-sponsored Clean Energy Forum, Ms. Conaton talked about the strategic,

  • CSAF: Legacy of Tuskegee Airmen lives on in today's Airmen

    The red jackets of the Tuskegee Airmen remain as distinctive today as the red tail markings on the aircraft they flew during World War II. And their legacy -- the influence they've had on Air Force operations, past and present -- leaves an even more indelible mark.This was the message from the Air

  • Knowledge operation managers lead the way

    Air Force senior leaders in the Knowledge Operations Management career field recently recognized KOM personnel at Wilford Hall Medical Center for their outstanding work in realigning information managers under one central office. Prior to 2008, the 59th Medical Wing KOMs were called information

  • Combat communications team supports New Horizons Panama 2010

    An 11-person team from the 32nd Combat Communications Squadron from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., is deployed to Meteti, Panama, to bring phone and data service to engineers and support personnel participating in New Horizons Panama 2010.New Horizons Panama 2010 is a U.S. Southern Command sponsored

  • Photo essay: Ellsworth welcomes back deployed Airmen

    Base leaders, co-workers, family and friends welcome back Airmen returning from a six- month deployment in support of operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom in Southwest Asia here July 28 at different times of the day.View the slideshow.

  • Suicide solution involves leadership, Mullen says

    While no easy answers exist to a military suicide problem that has reached "crisis level," a big part of the solution is tied to leadership, according to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.Addressing the National Guard Family Program Volunteer Workshop Aug. 2 in New Orleans, Navy Adm. Mike

  • Photo essay: Academy cadets participate in Scan Eagle operations

    U.S. Air Force Academy cadets participated in a remotely piloted aircraft, or RPA, course of instruction here July 6. The cadets familiarized themselves with RPA operations by launching and controlling a Scan Eagle over a "village" during six 40-minute training periods of actual flight. View the

  • July 29 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations July 29, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportShahidanNavy F/A-18F Super Hornet

  • July 28 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations July 28, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportMoqorAir Force F-16C Fighting

  • July 27 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations July 27, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportMusa QalaNavy F/A-18F Super Hornet

  • July 26 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations July 26, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportShahidanAir Force F-15E Strike

  • July 25 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations July 25, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportLashkar GahNavy F/A-18C Hornet

  • Kunsan Airmen participate in Invincible Spirit exercise

    Members of the 35th and 80th Fighter Squadrons here flew a total of 20 sorties July 25 through 28 in support of Exercise Invincible Spirit, the first in a planned series of South Korean and U.S. Forces Korea combined naval exercises.The exercise is in response to the unprovoked attack on, and

  • 'Today's Air Force' features a look around the service

    In this edition of "Today's Air Force," Airmen take part in RIMPAC, the world's largest maritime exercise. Plus, a home town hero gets the ride of a lifetime from the Thunderbirds. And, watch the story of one young girl on the way to achieving her dreams. The 30-minute, weekly news show can be seen

  • Maintainers resurrect F-16s that will become targets

    Maintainers are towing F-16 Fighting Falcons out of retirement from the "boneyard" here July 29 and preparing them to become the Air Force's newest platform for target training. Specialists with the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group are regenerating F-16s so they can be flown to a

  • Fallen Airmen honored at Arctic Thunder

    Commanders from the 3rd Wing and the Alaska Air National Guard's 176th Wing here spoke to local media July 31, discussing the weekend's Arctic Thunder air show and the tragic C-17 Globemaster III crash July 28 which killed four crewmembers.Maj. Michael Freyholtz, 34, from Hines, Minn., and Maj.

  • Global Strike Command director briefs upcoming logistics changes

    The Air Force Global Strike Command's director of installations, logistics and mission support visited here July 21 through 23 to discuss the base's transformation from the current logistical process to the Expeditionary Combat Support System.During her site visit, Ann Mitchell stressed the

  • Airman gives of himself to save son

    An Airman from Hurlburt Field, Fla., donated a portion of his liver to help save the life of a two-year-old boy.Senior Airman Mario Webb, a ground radio maintainer from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, acted as a living donor to give his son, Genghis, a liver transplant in April. Airman Webb and

  • Air Force officials release preferred aircraft basing alternatives

    Air Force officials released several announcements regarding five different aircraft July 29. Michael Donley, the Secretary of the Air Force and Gen. Norton Schwartz, the chief of staff of the Air Force, approved C-27J operations and training candidate bases and announced the transition of Holloman

  • Child care fees change to maintain quality services

    The Defense Department is adjusting its child care fees, adding categories for its highest income earners, to compensate for six years without fee range increases, Pentagon officials announced July 30.The department's Military and Community Family Policy Office has added three categories to the top

  • Airmen killed in C-17 crash identified

    Maj. Michael Freyholtz, 34, from Hines, Minn., and Maj. Aaron Malone, 36, from Anchorage, Alaska, both pilots assigned to the Alaska Air National Guard's 249th Airlift Squadron; Capt. Jeffrey Hill, 31, from York, Pa., a pilot assigned to Elmendorf's 517th Airlift Squadron; and Master Sgt. Thomas

  • 509th Medical Group earns outstanding HSI rating

    Whiteman Air Force Base's 509th Medical Group earned the highest rating in seven years for the entire Air Force during a recent Health Services Inspection July 12-16. "We received an outstanding in the three areas and an outstanding overall which means we're doing an exceptional job in making sure

  • Elmendorf AFB air show, Arctic Thunder, to proceed

    Despite the tragic loss of four Airmen in a C-17 Globemaster III accident that occurred here July 28, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's air show and open house will proceed this weekend. "We do this to both honor the loss of our four Airmen and also to pay respect to all servicemembers who make the

  • Photo essay: Ramstein Airmen test skills at Allied Strike 10

    Joint terminal attack controllers test their skills in directing combat aircraft to enemy targets and providing close air support to units here July 23 during Exercise Allied Strike 10. Before they worked with aircraft, they tackled the obstacle course.View the slideshow.

  • VA officials approve $2.8 million for Gulf War illness research

    Department of Veterans Affairs officials have approved $2.8 million to fund three new research projects that focus on testing or developing new treatments for illnesses affecting veterans who served in the Gulf War from 1990 to 1991. The research incorporates recommendations of the department's Gulf

  • 22nd Fighter Squadron participates in Allied Strike 2010

    Members of the 22nd Fighter Squadron here will participate in Allied Strike 2010 when they launch two F-16 Fighting Falcons twice a day Aug. 2 through 5.The 16 pilots flying the sorties are part of approximately 200 servicemembers and 24 aircraft from the U.S. and five European nations participating

  • Air Force Week in Photos

    This week's photo highlights feature Airmen around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.View the slideshow.

  • Team successfully completes GEO-1 command and control interface testing

    Researchers in the Space Based Infrared Systems program office at Air Force Space Command's Space and Missile Systems Center here successfully completed a major system-level test of the interfaces between all SBIRS ground facilities and the GEO-1 satellite, June 30. "Successful completion of the

  • Senior Indian air force leaders visit Kirtland AFB

    Senior Indian air force leaders visited the 705th Combat Training Squadron here July 26 and 27. The IAF leaders were here to learn how the U.S. Air Force operators use simulators for different aircraft and how to do distributed mission operations, according to Maj. Mark Hadley, 705th CTS assistant

  • ICBM test launches showcase Global Strike capabilities

    Two Global Strike Command missile crews launched Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile test vehicles June 16 and 30, respectively, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.Missile maintenance and operational task forces from F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo., and Malmstrom AFB, Mont., combined with the

  • Innovative training aids support EOD mission

    Explosive ordnance disposal technicians are trained to apply classified techniques and special procedures to lessen or remove hazards created by the presence of unexploded military, criminal, biological, nuclear or terrorist homemade ordnance. Airmen here help provide this training by fabricating

  • Airmen, engineers execute groundbreaking satellite test

    Airmen with the 3rd Space Operations Squadron, along with engineers from Lockheed Martin and The Aerospace Corporation, successfully demonstrated the capability to correct a wayward satellite using the spacecraft's reaction wheels. The successful procedure represents an important achievement and

  • Lynn: Guam tours provide insight, perspective

    Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III said a series of tours he'd taken on and above the island of Guam gave him broader insight into the challenges that lie ahead for that U.S. territory, as well as an appreciation of the historical significance of the region."It's very helpful to see the

  • Last Air Force police transition team completes mission

    The final Air Force police transition team in Iraq completed its mission July 26 as Iraqi police officials have reached a self-sustaining level.In a ceremony here, 732nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, Det. 2 officials transferred authority to officials from the Army's 94th Military Police

  • Photo essay: Cadets learn skills in summer camp

    Combative instructors teach ROTC cadets non-lethal, close-range combat techniques during the cadet summer camp here July 22. The cadets are sent through a month-long summer camp which prepares them to become leaders of tomorrow's Air Force. View the slideshow:

  • No survivors of Elmendorf C-17 crash

    Four Airmen were killed when a C-17 Globemaster III crashed here July 28. Three were members of the Alaska Air National Guard and the other was an active duty servicemember here. "Our deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of those Airmen killed in this crash,"

  • Elmendorf AFB C-17 crashes in Alaska

    An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 3rd Wing, here crashed about 6:14 p.m. (Alaska time) July 28.At the time of the accident, it was on a local training mission.Four aircrew were on board, and their condition is unknown at this time. First responders are on scene.A board of officers

  • Airmen take crash course in defensive driving

    Airmen participated in a defensive driving exercise July 23 on the Eglin Range, Fla. The exercise is part of the tactical force protection module during the Air Force Special Operations Training Center's Air Commando Baseline Course."It's basically an ambush from hell and you all are going to

  • Current, former Airmen eligible for stop loss special pay

    Thousands of current and former Airmen remain eligible to receive $500 in retroactive special pay for each month they were affected by stop loss. Airmen have until Oct. 21 to apply through the Air Force Personnel Center here. Air Force people eligible include active, retired and former members as

  • PHOTO ESSAY: U.S., Japan aeromedics collaborate during bilateral exchange

    Airmen from the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron hosted more than 30 Japan Air Self Defense Force Airmen during a two-day bilateral exchange July 22-23. Flight medics, flight nurses and loadmasters showed off their unique aeromedical capabilities and equipment used inside the 353rd Special

  • August is National Immunization Awareness Month

    Air Force medical officials are encouraging Airmen, their families and all beneficiaries to raise their personal awareness of immunization health during National Immunization Awareness Month in August. Vaccines are one of the best public health interventions for the prevention of infectious

  • Gates shares common experiences, vision with Scouts

    Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates shared his personal experiences and passion for Boy Scouting July 28 with tens of thousands of Scouts and their families gathered for the 100th anniversary celebration of the Boy Scouts of America."Scouting has been a big part of my life and my family's life,"

  • Officials recommend Eglin as preferred alternative F-35 base

    Air Force officials announced July 28 its proposal for basing 59 F-35 Lightning IIs at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The draft supplemental environmental impact statement, which Air Force officials plan to release in September, includes the preferred alternative of basing the 59 F-35 aircraft at Eglin

  • Moody AFB engine mechanics cross train on different engines

    Air Force aircraft engine mechanics fall into a single career field, but they are usually limited to repairing the one type of engine on which they originally trained.Now, with the opening of the 23rd Component Maintenance Squadron's new engine repair facility, mechanics here will have the

  • Reserve medics treat 8,000 patients in Dominican Republic

    Thirty-eight Air Force Reserve medics with the 512th Aerospace Medicine Squadron here provided free medical care to 8,363 patients as part of a Medical Readiness Training Exercise in the Dominican Republic July 10 through 24.The 512th Airlift Wing Airmen, as well as other reservists from around the

  • Officials select LATINA award winners

    Air Force officials recently selected two winners of the 2010 National LATINA Symposium Distinguished Service Award. The award honors the servicemember and civilian employee who demonstrate distinguished performance and display exceptional character as role models representing the Hispanic community

  • Oklahoma Airmen participate in Pacific exercise

    Aircraft refuelers from the 465th Refueling Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., are keeping aircraft flying during the Rim of the Pacific exercise in the Hawaiian operating area.RIMPAC, a biennial exercise in its 22nd year, is hosted by officials from the U. S. Pacific Fleet and is the world's

  • Misuse of prescription drugs could cost Airmen career, jail time

    Sitting in his room with a headache, an Airman contemplates whether or not to take pain medication that was prescribed to him for a tooth extraction several months ago.He decides it's pain medication, and he's suffering from pain, so there can be no harm. The next day, the Airman tests positive in a

  • Chief McKinley visits Ramstein Airmen

    The 15th chief master sergeant of the Air Force visited here July 26 and shared his perspective as the service's former top enlisted member.Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley retired from active duty at the highest enlisted level in June 2009, but despite the transition to civilian

  • AF Academy instructor positions available

    Opportunities are available for active duty officers to apply for vacant U.S. Air Force Academy instructor positions for the 2011-2012 academic year, Air Force officials have announced. Officers may apply by Sept. 30 for positions on the faculty and in the preparatory school and athletic department.

  • Photo essay: Refuelers keep aircraft flying during RIMPAC exercise

    Tanker aircrews help keep participating aircraft flying during the Rim of the Pacific exercise. RIMPAC, the world's largest maritime exercise, is a biennial event which stresses interoperability of all partner nations as a key element of regional stability The exercise, which runs from June 23

  • Electronic Systems Center enhances Air Force network

    The Cyber/Integration Division, formerly known as the 753rd Electronic Systems Group, has recently improved the way information flows to and from Air Force computers worldwide, saving approximately $24 million in the process. This was accomplished through modernization projects that upgraded both

  • Boom containment critical to Eglin AFB waterways

    Eglin Air Force Base officials are using reverse psychology to protect their waterways from possible contamination.Bruce Stippich, the 96th Civil Engineer Group's environmental compliance expert, has been busier than usual since an oil well ruptured in the Gulf of Mexico April 20. The Deepwater

  • Airmen in Europe propel surge into Afghanistan

    Ongoing U.S. Transportation Command surge operations into Afghanistan are being supported by U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen, who are helping push through the increased numbers of deploying combat troops and war-sustaining equipment. USAFE air bases provide strategic staging locations in Central

  • Improved physical training uniform sized for both sexes

    The new, improved physical training uniform, or IPTU, has seen many improvements from the current PTU and sizing also has improved for both sexes."We have received much feedback from the field," said Maj. Eric Habersberger, the deputy chief of the Air Force Uniform Office. "We have made a strong

  • Chairman appalled by WikiLeaks release

    The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said he is "appalled" by the breach of security represented by the WikiLeaks case.Navy Adm. Mike Mullen told reporters traveling with him that the leaks could put American servicemembers at risk. Investigators are still sifting through some 90,000 classified

  • Barksdale AFB hosts CAP Louisiana Wing Encampment

    For the 13th consecutive year, the Louisiana Wing Civil Air Patrol Cadet Encampment was held here July 15 through 25. The encampment is a 10-day course designed to give young CAP cadets the opportunity to experience Air Force customs and get an up-close look at various military careers. This year's

  • Security forces Airmen, Sailors learn new active shooter techniques

    Air Force requirements for improved active-shooter training allowed security forces Airmen and Sailors to attend the Pacific Air Forces command's High Risk Response Training program here July 19 through 23. The PACAF HRRT program, taught throughout the MAJCOM's nine bases, helps base security

  • Man's best friend not immune to stigmas of war; overcomes PTSD

    When four-year-old Gina, a 21st Security Forces Squadron military working dog, returned from her five-month tour in Southwest Asia, she wasn't the same.She was anti-social. Every sound, even the radio, bothered her. She was jumpy. And, she showed no interest in her work, which was to detect drugs

  • July 24 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations July 24, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportRemakAir Force F-15E Strike Eagle

  • July 23 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations July 23, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportKandaharCoalition aircrews provided

  • July 22 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations July 22, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportMoqorNavy F/A-18C Hornet pilots

  • July 21 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations July 21, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportKhavelAir Force F-15E Strike Eagle

  • July 20 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations July 20, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportSurkhabadNavy F/A-18E Super Hornet

  • July 19 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations July 19, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportGardezAir Force F-16C Fighting

  • 'Today's Air Force' features a look around the service

    In this edition of "Today's Air Force," Airmen work with Afghan villagers and officials to rebuild the country.  Plus, see what land navigation training is like for Airmen who usually work indoors. And also, adjusting to the new PT standards, see what Airmen are doing to stay in shape. The

  • Newer F-15s enhance maintenance training

    Months of coordination, several temporary deployments, and a large parking space define only a few of the factors that fell into place to bring 13 newer-model F-15 Eagles to update the F-15 aircraft maintenance course here.The course currently utilizes A and B model aircraft to train today's F-15

  • Scientists envision robotic aerial port

    Members of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron might see the addition of robotics to their team in the not-so-distant future, according to Air Force scientists. Researchers from the Air Force Research Laboratory, accompanied by Air Mobility Command's chief scientist, visited July 16 to explore the notion

  • Senior NCO Academy graduates largest class

    The commandant of the Air Force Senior NCO Academy here said a milestone was reached by the class that graduated from the academy July 21."This was the largest class in the history of the SNCOA, but we hope the next class will be larger still," Chief Master Sgt. Alex Perry said.The chief said the

  • Airman pleads guilty during 'Trust' court martial

    A member of the 55th Communications Squadron here pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter and knowingly providing false information to a peace officer during his judge-alone court martial July 20.After accepting the plea of Airman 1st Class Corey Hernandez, Military Judge Lt. Col. Nancy J. Paul

  • Wounded warriors complete 'Sea to Shining Sea' journey

    A group of wounded veterans amassed at the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco May 22 for a two-month cross country ride that ended July 24 in Virginia Beach, Va. The nearly 4,000-mile trek was called Sea to Shining Sea, and it showed 17 veterans who've overcome life-changing injuries such as

  • Closest thing to combat: Allied Strike 10

    Air Force, Army and NATO joint terminal attack controllers and tactical air control party members joined together to participate in exercise Allied Strike 10 July 23 through Aug. 5 here.Allied Strike is Europe's premier close air support exercise, which is held annually to conduct robust, realistic

  • Reserve board seeks nominations for in-residence schools

    The annual Air Force Reserve Developmental Education Designation Board will convene at the Air Reserve Personnel Center here in November to select Reserve officers for in-residence developmental education schools for the 2011-2012 academic year.The board will select qualified Airmen to attend

  • CSAF ends Turkey visit at Incirlik

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz capped a multi-day visit to Turkey by meeting with U.S. and Turkish airmen here July 21. The Air Force's top uniformed officer visited with Airmen around the base and addressed issues affecting the Air Force with more than 500 Airmen during an all call

  • Secretary of the Air Force visits RAF Lakenheath

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley visited the 48th Fighter Wing here July 22 to meet with wing leadership and speak with Airmen serving in England.Secretary Donley also had lunch with base Airmen."This is my first visit to the 48th Fighter Wing," Secretary Donley said. "With 30 percent of