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  • Fifth Airman lost from Afghanistan helicopter incident

    Department of Defense officials have announced the loss of a fifth Airman from an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter which crashed in southeastern Afghanistan June 9.Capt. David Wisniewski, 31, an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter pilot assigned to the 66th Rescue Squadron here passed away at the National Naval

  • Air Commando One honored, remembered

    More than 500 friends, family members and servicemembers gathered at here to honor and remember "Air Commando One" during a memorial ceremony July 2.Airmen of all ranks, including Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Medal of Honor recipient retired Col. George "Bud" Day attended the

  • June 30 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 30, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportChahar BaghAir Force MQ-9A Reaper

  • June 29 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 29, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportAsmarAn Air Force B-1B Lancer

  • Aviano AFSO21 aims to commit to improvement

    Committing to improvement has been a continuous battle cry of the Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century ever since its conception. Otherwise known as AFSO21, the program aims to strengthen the ability of every Airman to drive improved mission performance. This is in line with the Air

  • Medical readiness center opens at Camp Bullis

    A new era in military medical readiness training opened at Camp Bullis June 25, as Air Force officials cut the ribbon on an $18 million Medical Readiness Training Center.Center officials will host all initial, sustainment and future medical readiness training. The center will also allow officials to

  • Three Airmen earn career enlisted aviator award

    Air Force officials announced the selection of three Airmen for the 2009 Staff Sgt. Henry E. "Red" Erwin Outstanding Career Enlisted Aviator of the Year Award July 1.The recipients are:--Senior Master Sgt. Michael A. Morris, of the 54th Air Refueling Squadron at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.,--Tech.

  • Tinker reservists to participate in Navy fleet exercise

    More than 180 reservists from the 507th Air Refueling Wing along with four KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft will join forces with the U.S. Navy during July to support a U.S. Pacific Fleet exercise.The exercise, called RIMPAC, for Rim of the Pacific, is a series of multinational maritime exercises

  • Defense officials authorize medal for Chile relief efforts

    Airmen who participated in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in Chile following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake Feb. 27, 2010, are eligible for the Humanitarian Service Medal.U.S. military members must have provided humanitarian assistance for at least one day between March 6

  • Ramstein Airmen pay St. Baldrick's $6,645 for haircut

    Does a free haircut sound like a good deal? Perhaps it sounds even better when a free haircut raises awareness and money to combat cancer in children. Ninety-eight people volunteered to give up their locks to participate in the first St. Baldrick's event at Donnelly Park here June 26. The

  • Air Force stands up deployment transition center at Ramstein Air Base

    Airmen in selected career fields returning from the area of responsibility now have access to enhanced post-deployment support with the service's stand up of the deployment transition center at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, officials here said June 30.The DTC provides deployment returnees an

  • Reflections on the water: Outward Bound veteran expeditions

    Through a joint effort between various foundations, servicemembers who are veterans of operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom can receive a free Outward Bound expedition.Outward Bound offers white water rafting trips, cliff diving and group fitness, hikes and teambuilding exercises. Life on

  • Labor Department officials award $5 million to aid homeless veterans

    Labor Department officials are awarding more than $5 million in grants to help homeless female veterans and veterans with families find jobs and work toward a "bright future," the secretary of labor announced June 30."Millions of hard-working, responsible families are at risk of losing their homes

  • General Schwartz recommends reading selections

    The Air Force chief of staff announced his latest reading recommendations July 1, all from the CSAF reading list. "Defining events across the globe continue to shape our service in very consequential ways," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz said. "Rising regional tensions, the oil spill

  • CMSAF visits 380th AEW, touts importance of Airmen's mission

    Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy visited the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing June 26 through 28 as part of his tour of bases in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.The Chief said it was important that he got to see the mission of the 380th AEW."I came here to view the

  • Ukrainian airmen visit Ramstein, gain knowledge of AF capabilities

    Airlifters from the Ukrainian air force visited here June 21 through 25 to participate in an engagement focused on airlift interoperability. The five-day trip showcased the 86th Airlift Wing's operation and support capabilities to the Ukrainian airmen."The goal of the visit was to assist the

  • June 28 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 28, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportAsmarAir Force F-15E Strike Eagle

  • June 27 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 27, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportAsadabad Air Force F-15E Strike

  • Intrepid Center merges art, science for brain treatment

    When National Intrepid Center of Excellence officials opened the center's doors here last week, the sense of hope in reversing the rising tide of brain injuries and psychological illness in servicemembers was palpable. From its warm design and family-friendly amenities to its best-in-the-world

  • Air Force honors its youth of the year in Pentagon ceremony

    Fifty-three teenagers received recognition at the 2010 Air Force Youth of the Year Award ceremony June 24 in the Pentagon auditorium.Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III, the deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel, hosted the event and presented trophies to the major command honorees and plaques

  • June 24 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 24, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportSanginAir Force MQ-9A Reaper

  • June 26 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 26, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportMushanAir Force F-16C Fighting

  • CMSAF visits Bagram Airfield, engages Airmen

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy met with Airmen here June 24 and 25. Chief Roy toured the base and spoke with Airmen of all ranks to see what Air Force officials are doing to support warfighters on the ground, and to discuss how senior leaders can make sure Airmen are properly

  • June 25 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 25, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportBalocan Air Force MQ-9A Reaper

  • Two Airmen save Soldier's life outside gym

    Two Airmen credited their pre-deployment training for recently saving the life of an Army lieutenant colonel who was having a heart attack outside the camp's gym.Tech. Sgt. Aaron Gufford and Staff Sgt. Jeffery Kirker, both of the 392nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion at Camp Liberty, were on their

  • Belgian Air Component participates in first Red Flag-Alaska

    Twenty-seven members from the Belgian Air Component participated in their first Red Flag-Alaska exercise here. The BAC 15th Air Transport Wing 20th Squadron arrived here June 8, with two C-130 Hercules, and will be participating until June 25, when the exercise ends. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air

  • June 23 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 23, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanLashkar GahAir Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots

  • 13th AF hosts international engineering exchange summit

    The 13th Air Force hosted seven civil engineers from countries throughout the Asia-Pacific region during a subject matter expert exchange summit called Pacific Unity here June 3 through 17. The summit is a joint and combined military information-sharing forum that provides mid-level officers from

  • June 22 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 22, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanChahar BaghCoalition aircrews provided armed overwatch

  • Ramstein allies with Poland to become sister wings, build partnership

    Officials from the 86th Airlift Wing formalized their partnership with their Polish sister wing, the 3rd Airlift Wing, during a ceremony here June 21. Along with members of the Polish Air Force, Airmen from the 86th AW and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, attended

  • Air Force takes steps against suicides

    The Air Force vice chief of staff testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee June 22 to address steps the service is taking to stem the rising suicide numbers. Gen. Carrol H. "Howie" Chandler, in testimony alongside the other service vice chiefs and the assistant commandant of the Marine

  • Services work to learn more about brain ailments, suicides

    Post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury and suicides among servicemembers are interrelated problems requiring holistic prevention methods and more scientific study, military leaders told a Senate panel June 22. "The reality is, the study of the brain is an emerging science, and there still is

  • Services, VA use technology for stress, resilience outreach

    Officials from the military services and the Veterans Health Administration of the Veterans Affairs Department increasingly use digital technology to reach out to identify and treat servicemembers with traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder. The second-ranking officers of each

  • June 21 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 21, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanSoltaniAir Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilots provided

  • Know before you go

    The first time Tech. Sgt. Christina Gamez's husband deployed, she wanted to do everything herself, frustrating friends who wanted to help her. This time, she knows she will need her support network. She too is scheduled to deploy soon after her husband leaves this fall.Master Sgt. Rodolfo Gamez of

  • June 20 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 20, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanMusa QalehAir Force MQ-1B Predator operators provided

  • June 19 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 19, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanAsmarAir Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews and an Air

  • June 18 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 18, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanChahar BaghAir Force MQ-9A Reaper operators provided

  • Puerto Rican troops, families need new birth certificates

    Servicemembers and their families who were born in Puerto Rico will need to obtain a new birth certificate starting July 1, although the Defense Department will honor the certificate they used to establish their identity and to enroll for military benefits prior to that date, a defense official

  • June 16 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 16, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanChahar BaghAn Air Force B-1B Lancer aircrew and

  • June 17 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 17, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanAsmarAn Air Force B-1B Lancer aircrew supported

  • CWID tests latest in communications for warfighters

    Airmen and Soldiers brought their experience from Afghanistan and Iraq to test the latest communications systems in the Colorado Springs portion of the joint Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration on June 16.The demonstration is designed to improve and enhance command and control;

  • Air Force officials discuss mental health options, confidentiality

    Airmen in need of psychological intervention or counseling have myriad options available through a number of Air Force programs, officials said here June 16.Although psychological screening occurs throughout an Airman's career by way of annual preventive health assessments and post-deployment

  • Tuskegee Airman dies

    Retired Lt. Col. William H. Holloman III, 85, one of the famed "Tuskegee Airmen" who broke the military's color barrier by becoming a World War II fighter pilot, died June 11 in Kent, Wash.Colonel Holloman continued to serve during the Korean War and became the Air Force's

  • Gates: Budget request reflects Pentagon's reform agenda

    The fiscal 2011 defense budget request continues and builds on the reforms of the fiscal 2010 budget, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told the Senate Appropriations Committee's subcommittee on defense June 16.The proposed base budget request is $549 billion, a 3.4 percent increase over the current

  • Special tactics squadron double amputee makes historic jump

    Air Force history was made June 15, when a wounded warrior from the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron became the first active-duty double amputee to successfully participate in a personnel drop.Staff Sgt. Shaun Meadows, along with 39 of his co-workers, conducted a practice parachute jump from a C-17

  • June 15 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 15, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanAsadabadF-15E Strike Eagle aircrews and a B-1B Lancer

  • June 14 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 14, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanAsadabadAir Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided

  • Joint team construction projects follow Afghan priorities

    Airmen and Soldiers are encouraging Afghan government officials to determine their own priorities for construction projects that will benefit people in the Zabul province."We recognized a need for the people of Zabul to be connected with their government and the desire of the population to build

  • Air Force MIAs from Vietnam War are Identified

    The Department of Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office announced June 14 that the remains of four Airmen, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and returned to their families for burial with full military honors.They are; Capt. Peter H. Chapman, II, Centerburg,

  • June 10 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 10, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanAir Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews released

  • Surgeon wins Armed Forces Triathlon Championship

    If at first you don't succeed, then try, try again. For Capt. James Bales, a Wilford Hall Medical Center orthopedic surgeon, it was eight 'tris' before success: winning the Armed Forces Triathlon Championships.The Air Force captain traversed the Olympic-distance course at Naval Base Ventura County,

  • June 13 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 13, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanSoltaniAir Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews provided

  • June 12 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 12, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanAsmarAn Air Force B-1B Lancer aircrew, Air Force F-15E

  • Ohio Air Guard Airmen provide medical services to Hawaiian communities

    Airmen from the 178th Medical Group of the Ohio Air National Guard provided free medical services to the local community here June 9. It was one of several locations served during the 178th MDG's two-week training deployment during which the Airmen will provide free medical services to underserved

  • June 11 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 11, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanAsmarAn Air Force B-1B Lancer aircrew, Air Force F-15E

  • PRT beautifies Afghan girls' school

    Airmen from Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul are partnering with Zabul Province government officials to make school life more pleasant by overseeing improvements for 1,200 Afghan high school and elementary students at the Bibi Khala Girls' School here."Coming out here and seeing the smiling

  • Survivor shares story to combat troop suicides

    Kim Ruocco hung up the phone with her husband, relieved he had finally agreed to seek help for his increasingly severe bouts of depression.Still, she had a nagging feeling that something wasn't right. She decided to catch a red-eye flight from Massachusetts to California, where her husband's reserve

  • Photo essay: Tyndall Airmen prepare for morning dive

    Combat controllers in training prepare to head out for an early morning dive during a combat dive course held at Panama City Beach, Fla. June 10. The Airmen are assigned to the 342nd Training Squadron Det. 2.View the slideshow:

  • Global Strike Command Airmen respond to incident scenario

    Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen conducted their first-ever Response Task Force exercise here June 1 through 4."We are training and preparing for a variety of contingency scenarios to ensure our readiness for any situation that may arise," said Gary Oldham, Air Force Global Strike Command's

  • Special operations Airmen train from the air to the water

    It's 3 a.m. in Panama City Beach, Fla. The bay looks like black liquid glass as the motor boat filled with combat controllers-in-training cuts through the water.The boat comes to the insertion point. The controllers sit on the edge of the boat and when the order is given, they fall backward over the

  • June 9 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 9, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportAsmarAir Force B-1B Lancer aircrews,

  • Mullen stresses precision, innovation to graduates

    The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told graduates of the National Defense University here June 10 that their careers will be dominated by their understanding of the precise application of military force and national power.NDU's National War College and the Industrial College of the Armed

  • Applying for Air Force NAF jobs goes virtual

    A new centralized online tool is making it easier for job seekers to find and apply for federal careers in various nonappropriated fund activities, including Air Force clubs, golf courses, child development centers, youth centers, bowling centers and outdoor recreation centers. On May 24,

  • June 8 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 8, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportBari KowtAir Force F-15E Strike

  • Mildenhall special operations Airmen commemorate D-Day landings

    The sky above Normandy billowed to life June 5 as hundreds of parachutes slowly descended on a field just outside St. Mere Eglise, a town near Utah Beach.Beneath the chutes was a mix of American, English, French and German paratroopers, all landing in the field known as the "Iron Mike" drop zone,

  • UFC fighter helps train battlefield Airmen

    Airmen from the Special Tactics Training Squadron participated in a special mixed martial arts training session with an Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter here June 8.Alan Belcher, a UFC middleweight title contender, held a physical training session with STTS Airmen to provide them with some

  • Council tackles Air Force retiree concerns, issues

    The Air Force Retiree Council meets annually at the Air Force Personnel Center here to discuss and act upon concerns and issues affecting nearly 790,000 retired Airmen and surviving spouses. This year's council met May 3 through 7 to review topics such as pay and benefits, medical care, and

  • June 7 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 7, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportAsmarAir Force F-16C Fighting Falcon

  • Tinker maintained B-1 milestone

    A B-1 Lancer will reach the 10,000-hour flying mark by early June. Initially envisioned with a 20-year service life in 1985, the aircraft wasn't expected to reach such a milestone, Tinker officials said. Through the dedication and hard work of the members of the 76th Maintenance Wing's programmed

  • Airmen join international community at Anatolian Eagle

    Airmen of the 493rd Fighter Squadron integrated with nearly 1,000 airmen from five countries and NATO June 7 when Anatolian Eagle started at Third Main Jet Base in Konya, Turkey.The Blue Force, consisting of airmen from the United States, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, Turkey and NATO, will

  • Defense leaders laud air-sea battle concept initiative

    The air-sea battle concept being developed by Air Force and Navy officials exemplifies the closer, more integrated relationships the military needs in order to confront future challenges, top Pentagon leaders said.The new concept is "a prime example of how we need to keep breaking down stovepipes

  • June 4 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 4, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportLashkar GahAir Force A-10

  • June 5 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 5, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportNowzadAir Force A-10 Thunderbolt II

  • June 6 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 6, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportWashirAir Force A-10 Thunderbolt II

  • Medal of Honor recipients promote mental-health support

    Twenty-eight Medal of Honor recipients recently launched the "Medal of Honor - Speak Out" campaign to encourage servicemembers struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injuries and other health problems to take advantage of services to help them. The Air Force, Army, Navy and

  • How the Air Force Uniform Board works

    Throughout the years, Air Force uniforms have evolved to meet modern day operational requirements, but few Airmen know the process involved or who is responsible for these changes.The biggest misconceptions seem to center around the uniform board. Contrary to what some believe, the board is not the

  • Officials announce 2010 LULAC award winners

    Air Force officials have selected the winners of the 2010 League of United Latin American Citizens Excellence in Military Service Award. The award recognizes members who have made significant contributions to the advancement of minority groups and the promotion of diversity and equal opportunity in

  • Air Force awarded top honors for excellence in public relations

    The U.S. Air Force received top honors June 3 at the Public Relations Society of America's annual Silver Anvil Awards Ceremony at the Equitable Tower in New York City. This is the first time the Air Force has received the PRSA's most esteemed, "Best of Silver Anvil" Award, recognized as the civilian

  • June 3 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 3, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportGereshkAir Force A-10 Thunderbolt II

  • June 1 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 1, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportChahar BaghCoalition aircrews

  • June 2 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 2, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportBahram ChahCoalition aircrews

  • Air University students, faculty honor past, celebrate Eagles

    "Eagles" from across the history of aviation are sharing their stories with Air Command and Staff College students here this week. The "Gathering of Eagles" program, sponsored by Air University officials and held on site at ACSC, is a weeklong capstone graduation event during which historic figures

  • Mullen: Servicemembers constitute the 'best military'

    Navy Adm. Michael G. Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, saluted the exemplary actions of Airmen and other military members serving worldwide during a visit with troops and families here June 3. From training Afghan army and police officials, protecting coalition forces and Afghan

  • Colonel receives presidential honors in Zambia

    The president of Zambia awarded an Airman a Medal of Gallantry during an Africa Freedom Day ceremony here May 25. Col. Keith Andrews, the Chief of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance for the 607th Air and Space Operations Center at Osan Air Base, South Korea, saved two young Zambian women

  • May 30 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan in the following operations May 30, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportMushanAir Force A-10

  • May 29 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations May 29, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportChahar BaghMultiple aircraft

  • Airmen complete projects for progress in Afghanistan

    Airmen assigned to the Zabul Provincial Reconstruction Team help Afghan government officials here with reconstruction, health and social projects to improve lives for Afghan citizens in the region."The Afghans here are taking ownership of projects and making decisions to meet the needs of the people

  • Air Force U-2 pilot receives top safety award

    A pilot who recovered a crippled U-2 during a night training mission received the Air Force's most prestigious flight safety award here June 1.Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz presented Lt. Col. Joseph Santucci, the 99th Reconnaissance Squadron commander at Beale Air Force Base, Calif.,

  • May 31 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations May 31, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportBari KowtAn Air Force B-1B Lancer

  • Vietnam combat lessons apply today, Mullen says

    The military's top officer called on Vietnam veterans to stay connected with today's servicemembers, saying their lessons learned, especially with post-traumatic stress disorder, can help veterans of combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, made

  • Iraqi forces practice lifesaving measures

    Members of the Iraqi air force and army participated in a mass casualty exercise recently at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. Iraqi forces from Al-Muthana, Camp Taji and New Al-Muthana demonstrated their abilities to assess and treat several types of conditions that may happen if they were to enter a combat

  • May 28 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations May 28, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportChahar BaghCoalition operators

  • May 27 airpower summary

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

  • Airmen upgrade GPS constellation

    Airmen from the 2nd Space Operations Squadron and from the 19th SOPS took control of the Air Force's newest GPS satellite following its launch into orbit May 28 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.  The GPS IIF SV-1 satellite represents a substantial upgrade for the GPS constellation. Thanks