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  • AMC office seeks to solve problems in 8 steps

    In life, it can take as many as eight steps to solve a problem. However, according to the Air Force's Smart Operations for the 21st Century program, eight steps to solve any problem is all it should take. "The eight-step process is a more disciplined approach to problem solving," said Col. Mark

  • Space Command boss talks of space, cyber connection

    Addressing the Air Force Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Symposium here Sept. 29, the leader of the Air Force Space community said space and cyberspace are integrally connected. "Think of space and cyber as circles on a Venn diagram," said Gen. C. Robert Kehler,

  • Airman sketches his way into Air Force history with UAS wings design

    A toddler's first artistic expressions often surface in the form of well-intended wall defacement or notepad squiggles -- but every now and then, a doodle becomes a hobby, and that hobby becomes a part of history. Staff Sgt. Austin May, a public affairs craftsman from the 100th Air Refueling Wing,

  • Air Force security forces, DOD police collaborate to keep joint base secure

    Department of Defense police at Naval Air Engeneering Station Lakehurst and Fort Dix will merge into the Air Force security forces squadron at McGuire Air Force Base effective Oct. 1 as part of an ongoing joint base effort.  Officials said this merger will ensure a seamless and secure transition to

  • C2ISR Symposium kicks off

    The Air Force Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Symposium kicked off here Sept. 28 with a presentation by former Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. John P. Jumper. He told the mixed industry and government gathering that, in an era of flat or declining defense budgets,

  • Air National Guard program cuts red tape for quick solutions

    An Air National Guard program designed to cut through bureaucracy has led to safety solutions for problems as vast and varied as avian flu, pilot fatigue and reducing the carbon footprint. Five years ago, some Guard members deployed to Iraq brainstormed to share tactical data in a new way using

  • VA to provide emergency checks to students awaiting benefits

    Checks for up to $3,000 will be available soon to students who have applied for Veterans Affairs educational benefits and who have not yet received their government payment. The checks will be distributed to eligible students at VA regional benefits offices across the country starting Oct. 2, said

  • Iraqi, U.S. Air Force work hand in hand to support drawdown of forces

    The Iraqi air force commander and the director of the Iraqi Training and Advisory Mission-Air Force visited the 407th Air Expeditionary Group Sept. 24 at Ali Base to conduct a site survey of the airfield and facilities, and to speak with members of the media from the local city of An Nasiriyah about

  • Air Force leaders emphasize AFSO21

    In a joint June 2009 memorandum, the secretary and chief of staff of the Air Force pointed out the importance of Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century, or AFSO21. "AFSO21 represents a fundamental transformation in how Airmen work," Michael Donley and Gen. Norton Schwartz said in their

  • UAS mission enters new chapter with graduation

    Ten pilots and nine sensor operators graduated Sept. 25 from initial qualification training at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., where they learned to operate the MQ-1 Predator. Among the graduates were eight pilot candidates from nonpilot career fields. The group was part of a Beta-test class to train

  • Football: Defense carries Falcons to 26-14 victory over Aztecs

    The U.S. Air Force Academy football team won its second straight Mountain West Conference game on the strength of its defense, which scored two touchdowns in Falcons' 26-14 victory against San Diego State University Sept. 26 at Falcon Stadium here. The Falcons picked off San Diego State's

  • 'Year of the Air Force Family' Web site launched

    Air Force officials have launched a new Web site to showcase the Year of the Air Force Family effort. Airmen and their families can log on to http://www.af.mil/yoaff/index.asp to learn about AF-wide initiatives, monthly themes and programs, as well as contact local installation Airman Family and

  • Gunfighter Flag wraps up at Mountain Home AFB

    Gunfighter Flag wrapped up Sept. 24 in what one commander deemed a "grand slam." "We don't often have the opportunity to practice large-force employment on this scale," said Col. John Bird, commander of Mountain Home AFB's 366th Fighter Wing. "What we did here over the last two weeks rivals what you

  • British band performs in Pentagon courtyard

    The British Army's 1st Battalion Scots Guards Pipes and Drums Band played in the Pentagon courtyard during lunchtime Sept. 25 as a show of solidarity with the U.S. Armed Forces, according to a British liaison officer to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.The unit's performance is "an

  • Airmen host multinational virtual training exercise

    More than 300 joint warfighters from 25 worldwide locations participated in a multinational virtual training exercise led by the 705th Combat Training Squadron at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., and demonstrated it to a joint/coalition audience at the Warfighter Capability Center in the Pentagon

  • McChord Airmen head for 'the ice' as Operation Deep Freeze season kicks off

    Thirty-seven McChord Air Force Base Airmen left Sept. 24 in a C-17 Globemaster III loaded with more than 90,000 pounds of cargo destined for Antarctica to begin another season of Operation Deep Freeze. The 2009-2010 season of Operation Deep Freeze, the Defense Department's support of the U.S.

  • Air Force officials begin search for new aerial tanker

    Senior Department of Defense and Air Force officials announced the rollout of the KC-X Acquisition Program at a Pentagon briefing Sept. 24. Air Force leaders are seeking a replacement for the KC-135 Stratotanker that has been a stalwart of the tanker fleet for more than 53 years. Today, the

  • Final KC-135E retires at Davis-Monthan

    It was a historical day on the flightline here Sept. 23, as the last KC-135E model touched down after its final flight. The aircraft, which served the Air Force for more than 50 years, will now spend its days basking in the sun in the 'Boneyard' and providing much needed parts to the rest of the

  • Airmen thank Iraqi family for lifesaving assist

    Several members of the 887th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron delivered a new generator, a care package filled with baked goods and a heart-felt thank you to a young Iraqi girl and her family near Camp Bucca, Iraq, Sept. 18. The girl was playing with a group of friends when she noticed

  • Kisling NCO Academy hosts first international student

    The Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy accepted its first international air force student this week as part of the United States Air Forces in Europe effort to build the capabilities of its partner nations. Romanian air force Plutonier (technical sergeant equivalent) Diana-Cristina Mireuta will

  • Elmendorf exercise practices hazardous spill clean up

    Nearly 60 members from the 611th Civil Engineer Squadron participated in an annual Fall Spill Drill here Sept. 14-18. The drill simulates a fuel spill into one of the base's surrounding lakes and trains 611th CES Airmen on proper containment and clean up procedures. This was the first of two such

  • Assignment deferment extended for births, adoptions

    Air Force officials here announced recent modifications to the post-birth and post-adoption assignment deferment policy will increase the time a parent can delay reporting to certain assignments, re-emphasizing the Air Force's commitment of taking care of its people. Birth mothers and adoptive

  • Guard offers resiliency training to servicemembers, families

    Officials with the National Guard Resiliency Center showcased their training program Sep. 24 here at the Army National Guard Readiness Center in an effort to give military leaders, both enlisted and officers, the tools they need to deal with stress. The training program, titled "Flash Forward -

  • DOD officials announce requirement for new aerial tanker competition

    The needs of warfighters and value for taxpayers are at the heart of the new draft request for proposal for aerial refueling capability, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn said here Sept. 24. Mr. Lynn, Air Force Secretary Michael Donley and Ashton B. Carter, defense undersecretary for

  • Bombers complete long-range exercise with Australia

    Three B-52 Stratofortresses stationed here completed 13-hour flights to an Australian training range Sept. 21 and 22 as part of Exercise Green LightningIn addition to training for long-duration flights, aircrews from the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron teamed with Australian joint terminal air

  • U.S. military to begin new Deep Freeze season

    U.S. military officials will kick off the 2009-2010 season of Operation Deep Freeze, the Department of Defense's support of the U.S. Antarctic Program and the National Science Foundation, on Sept. 25. Operation Deep Freeze involves operational and logistic support of the National Science

  • Basic research may lead to revolutionary new devices

    Jiwoong Park of Cornell University, who receives funding for basic research from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, is investigating carbon nanostructures that may some day be used in electronic, thermal, mechanical and sensing devices for the Air Force. "Devices that are required in many

  • Vice president's wife urges support for military families

    The wife of Vice President Joe Biden met with New York National Guard personnel and their families in mid-September in Latham, N.Y. Dr. Jill Biden visited with the family members of deployed servicemembers and the professionals who support them, and pledged her support for military families and

  • Defense Department to announce balanced social media policy

    Defense Department officials here plan to forward a social media policy to the department leadership within the next two weeks that will balance the pros and cons of social networking sites, the department's top public affairs official said on National Public Radio's "Talk of the Nation" Sept. 23.

  • Osan officials dedicate POW/MIA memorial

    Osan Air Base officials dedicated a new memorial to commemorate the POW/MIA National Recognition Day in front of the base theater here Sept. 18.The POW/MIA committee here wanted to make this year's remembrance ceremony special, and while looking at locations to hold the ceremony, they came up with

  • Leaders call for balance between network use and protection

    Finding the right balance between user needs and network protection is essential, senior officials from the Air Force, the joint community and other organizations said during a conference here Sept. 21. Addressing the 7th annual Net-centric Operations Conference, Air Force Electronic Systems Center

  • Air Force, Army, Navy family services expand for new joint base

    Family services members here will expand to support Air Force, Army and Navy personnel and their dependents as Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst moves toward full operational capability Oct. 1. The Airman and Family Readiness Center at McGuire, along with Navy Fleet and Family Services and Army

  • Defense Department officials to announce balanced social media policy

    Defense Department officials plan to forward a social media policy to the department leadership within the next two weeks that will balance the pros and cons of social networking sites, the department's top public affairs official said on National Public Radio's "Talk of the Nation" Sept. 22. "I

  • 'Today's Air Force' features views from the top

    In this edition of "Today's Air Force," key leaders discuss the future of the air force and aerospace development, members of an all new enlisted career field talk about their job, and two brothers enjoy a virtual reunion.Several top Air Force officials were in the nation's capitol for the 2009 Air

  • Airmen ensure communications capability for joint, coalition success

    A team of five Airmen from the 1st Communications Maintenance Squadron from Kapaun Air Station, Germany, have been traveling throughout England since Aug. 24 performing annual preventative maintenance inspections on antenna systems belonging to Royal Air Force Base Croughton and RAF Barford. The

  • Aviano Airmen open doors to new NATO terminal

    Airmen of the 724th Air Mobility Squadron here processed their first passengers following the opening of the new passenger and air freight terminal Sept. 10 at Aviano Air Base. The new predominantly NATO-funded terminal cost more than $10 million and is a 34,000-plus square-foot facility that

  • Air Guard planners host first domestic ops conference

    Air National Guard planners kicked off Sept. 22 with what they hope will become an annual conference for drafting a domestic operations strategy. "We're leading the way to help build a formal document for the Air Force," said Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, the director of the Air National Guard. The

  • 'My Biz' offers training records updating for civilians

    A new tab in "My Biz" allows Air Force civilian employees to update their completed training through the self-service module in the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System. Employees and their supervisors can view and print satisfactorily completed training and professional military education from

  • Changes ahead for Air Force acquisition

    More than 275 Air Force and defense industry leaders met here Sept. 3 to discuss military technology acquisition challenges and opportunities facing the nation. The Air Force Association Technology Symposium was timed to immediately follow the semi-annual Air Force Materiel Command Senior Leaders

  • Airmen build bare bases 1 pallet at a time

    Servicemembers assigned to the 1st Expeditionary RED HORSE Group here create forward operating bases where once nothing but nature existed. These servicemembers working behind the scenes to ensure FOBs transition from bare base to fully operational bases are assigned to the group's logistics and

  • Basic Military Training construction project begins this fall

    Change is coming to the Lackland Air Force Base skyline this fall as work begins in October on the first of 13 new Basic Military Training facilities. With a price tag of nearly $900 million, the eight Airmen training complexes and four associated dining-classroom facilities will be located on two

  • Football: Falcons feast on turnovers, down New Mexico 37-13

    The U.S. Air Force Academy defense forced four turnovers and capitalized on New Mexico's offensive miscues to down the Lobos 37-13 here Sept. 19 in NCAA football action. Air Force took control of the game from the first series, when the defense held firm on the Lobo's first drive, limiting their

  • Sept. 18 airpower summary: C-130s continue to deliver throughout theater

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Sept. 18, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft responded to a request for

  • Record crowd turns out for Air Force Marathon

    Nearly 10,000 runners lined up at the starting line for the 2009 Air Force Marathon Sept. 19 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The events of today included participants running in the full marathon as well as a wheeled division, a half-marathon and a 10K run. The 13th annual running event with an

  • Heroes help dedicate Airman's Hall, pin newest battle streamers

    The secretaries of Defense and the Air Force joined the Air Force chief of staff, chief master sergeant of the Air Force, and distinguished guests from all services at a Pentagon dedication ceremony for the Airman's Hall in which the service attached six new streamers to the Air Force flag Sept.

  • Former Kadena commander and spouse receive 2009 O'Malley Award

    The former Kadena Air Base, Japan, wing commander and his wife received the 2009 General Jerome F. O'Malley and Diane O'Malley Award Sept. 11 at a ceremony in the Pentagon. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz presented the award and Sharon O'Malley Burg made two special presentations of

  • Airmen begin humanitarian mission in Vietnam

    U.S. civil engineer and medical Airmen are here providing humanitarian and civic assistance to local communities Sept. 15 to 24 as part of Operation Pacific Angel 2009.   Operation Pacific Angel is a joint and combined humanitarian assistance operation conducted in the Pacific area of responsibility

  • Commander of newest MAJCOM defines success, introduces command at AFA

    The commander of Air Force Global Strike Command stressed the importance of skilled and dedicated Airmen to the nuclear enterprise during a question-and-answer session following his address at the Air Force Association's Air & Space Conference and Technology Exhibition Sept. 16. Praising Airmen who

  • Air Force study uses virtual reality for PTSD

    A new virtual reality program to treat combat veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan experiencing post traumatic stress disorder is being used at Wilford Hall Medical Center here. Virtual reality exposure therapy is a computer-simulated virtual Iraq and virtual Afghanistan that allows Airmen

  • Air Force doctor studies new medication for traumatic brain injury patients

    A neurologist at the Wilford Hall Medical Center here is studying a medication that may significantly reduce chronic headaches and migraines without all the usual side effects from oral medications. Maj. (Dr.) Maria Alvarez, a 59th Medical Operations Squadron staff neurologist with a special

  • Wilford Hall opens new PTSD Clinic

    Wilford Hall Medical Center has a new clinic to treat patients who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder. The PTSD Clinic offers evidence-based treatments and a virtual reality program to help Airmen returning from combat operations. PTSD is an anxiety disorder which can occur after a person

  • CMSAF holds open forum for Airmen at AFA

    The Air Force's top enlisted leader conducted an open forum at the 2009 Air Force Association Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition at the National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md., Sept. 16. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy discussed such current issues as training, compliance and

  • Former RAF POWs share experiences with Mildenhall Airmen

    About 50 Airmen were given a first-hand account of life in a German World War II prison camp during a question-and-answer session held here Sept. 16. Dr. Howard Tuck, whose career is dedicated to military history, introduced retired Air Cmdr. Charles Clarke and Andrew Wiseman, both of whom was

  • President announces plan to expand fight against H1N1 flu

    President Barack Obama has announced that the United States will continue to act aggressively to stop the global spread of the pandemic 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. The nation also is prepared to make 10 percent of its H1N1 vaccine supply available to other countries through the World Health

  • U.S. Air Force Band receives Gill Robb Wilson Award

    The United States Air Force Band was awarded the prestigious Gill Robb Wilson Award Sept. 14 at the Air Force Association Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C. The Gill Robb Wilson Award is presented annually to an Air Force unit for outstanding contributions to national defense in the field of arts

  • Generals look to future challenges, opportunities

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz joined 13 other generals during a panel discussion Sept. 16 at the 2009 Air Force Association Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition held at the National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md. "This is the group of leaders that strives every day to be worthy

  • Air Force has solid future capabilities, Secretary Gates says

    The foundation of America's airpower rests on a broad and versatile mix of capabilities, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here Sept. 16. Speaking at the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference, Secretary Gates addressed the range of things the Air Force must be able to do in the

  • Air Force engineer discusses building relationships in Afghanistan

    Although the formula for success in Afghanistan may be complex to some, it is commonly agreed that the war cannot be won by military might alone. According to Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the International Security Assistance Force commander, the current strategy used by coalition forces in the

  • Blogging Airman sheds 70 pounds, ready to take on marathon

    As last Thanksgiving passed and the leftovers were all gone, one Airman had an epiphany about his portly self. Nearly a year later and 70 pounds lighter, Senior Master Sgt. Ken Holcomb is getting ready to run the Air Force Marathon Sept. 19 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. He plans to blog

  • New AFOSR magnetron may help defeat enemy electronics

    Researchers at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MIch., invented a new type of magnetron that could improve radar resolution. The magnetron is a type of vacuum tube used as the frequency source in microwave ovens, radar systems and other high-power microwave circuits. The project is funded by

  • Senior Air Force enlisted leaders address Airmen's concerns

    Five command chiefs and the chief master sergeant of the Air Force led a forum to answer Airmen's questions on a myriad of issues affecting the service during the 2009 Air Force Association Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 15 at the National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md. Spearheaded

  • General Newton: People are priority No. 1

    "The Air Force is a great way of life and we are going to make it even better," said Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III, deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel at the 2009 Air Force Association Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition at the National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md. General

  • Top Air Force general to attend USAF Marathon

    In another historical first, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz is scheduled to attend the U.S. Air Force Marathon on Sept. 19. General Schwartz's attendance marks the first time the service's most senior officer will attend the event, which is in its 13th year. The general, an avid

  • Air Force Marathon's MAJCOM Challenge draws record-breaking participation

    After first going to Air Education and Training Command at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, and then to Air Force Materiel Command here, the Major Command Challenge, or MAJCOM Challenge, trophy is again up for grabs at this year's United States Air Force Marathon. The MAJCOM Challenge is an Air

  • New Horizons Guyana 2009 comes to a close

    Air Force, Army, Marine and Navy servicemembers here completed New Horizons Guyana 2009 Sept. 12.New Horizons Guyana is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored humanitarian event for the benefit of thousands of Guyanese in Georgetown and the outlying areas. Since late May, a rotating task force of

  • CENTCOM bases hold fun runs

    Across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, servicemembers were making a run for it.  More than 2,000 participants from four Southwest Asia bases took part in their separate half-marathons and 10Ks, aligning their runs to coincide with the Air Force's annual flagship marathon at

  • ReserveNet changes to ARCNet, welcomes Air National Guard members

    ReserveNet has a new name and a new mission. After a year of coordination between Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard officials, ARCNet was established Sept. 1 to provide ReserveNet capabilities to Air Guard members. Until now, only reservists had access to these resources used to train,

  • SecAF delivers 'State of the Air Force' speech at AFA

    The Secretary of the Air Force outlined the service's priorities during a keynote address at the 2009 Air Force Association Air & Space Conference Sept. 14. Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley said he credited Airmen for the service's significant milestone achievements, including the

  • Osan air mobility squadron aids in helicopter swap out

    Airmen from the 731st Air Mobility Squadron and Soldiers from the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade worked side by side on the Osan Air Base flightline Sept. 9 when a C-17 Globemaster III arrived with three new AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopters. They are the first of 24 new upgraded Block II helicopters

  • Air Force chief calls for collaboration between Guard, active duty

    Citing evolving missions and shrinking budgets, the Air Force chief of staff called for the Air National Guard and active duty forces to work closer together. "The skill-set of National Guard members is critical to sustaining worldwide partnerships," said Gen. Norton Schwartz during his speech at

  • Air Force officials strengthen nuclear deterrence operations

    New initiatives underway within the Air Force to consolidate commands, modernize systems and strengthen personnel emphasize nuclear security. "Nuclear deterrence underpins all of our freedom of movement everywhere," Maj. Gen. Donald Alston, the service's assistant chief of staff for strategic

  • Football: Gophers take glory in stadium's inaugural game

    Showing off for a sold-out home crowd, the Minnesota Gophers emerged victorious in a 20-13 win over Air Force at the inaugural game for the University's new TCF Bank Stadium Sept. 12. The Falcons won the battles of total offensive yards with 386, offensive plays, first downs with 24 to Minnesota's

  • Reaper crashes in Afghanistan

    An Air Force MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft crashed in Afghanistan Sept. 13 at approximately 5:30 a.m. Kabul time.   The aircraft was flying a combat mission when positive control of the aircraft was lost. When the aircraft remained on a course that would depart Afghanistan airspace, a U.S. Air Force

  • C-5M Super Galaxy unofficially sets 41 world records

    A Dover aircrew flying a C-5M Super Galaxy, named The Spirit of Normandy, unofficially set 41 world records in a single flight, taking off from the base before dawn Sept. 13. The results are pending certification by the National Aeronautic Association and should be finalized in about a month, said

  • Kids experience Air Force careers during Air Force Week Sacramento

    Students from a local middle school here were able to experience some of the sights and sounds of the Air Force Sept. 10 during an aerospace career day at the Discovery Museum of Sacramento. The event was part of Air Force Week Sacramento, a weeklong event designed to highlight the Air Force's

  • History shows strong response on 9-11 by AMC people

    If you thumb through the volumes of Air Mobility Command history, many significant events are documented. The terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, are among them. On the morning of Sept. 11, 19 Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial passenger jet airliners and

  • Air Guard officials tout G-RAP program

    A revitalization of the Air National Guard's advertising and marketing and the continued success of its recruiting assistant program have helped recruiters in August and throughout the fiscal year, recruiting officials said here Sept. 10. "G-RAP (Guard Recruiting Assistance Program) continues to be

  • Laughlin Airmen train Iraqi pilots

    Forty-nine Laughlin Air Force Base Airmen are helping the Iraqi air force take flight.Lt. Col. Christopher Spigelmire, a 47th Flying Training Wing instructor pilot, and other Airmen deployed from Laughlin AFB are part of an Iraqi training and advisory mission. Colonel Spigelmire said he is "having a

  • Personnel officials launch new civilian employment Web site

    Air Force Personnel Center officials here have developed a new Air Force civilian employment Web site to educate potential applicants and the general public about available civilian jobs, the eligibility and application process and finding job opportunities in various specialties and career fields.

  • Medical exchange program benefits military, civilian community

    The 3rd Medical Group's Family Practice clinic staff here and Providence Alaska Medical Center are working together to bring more hands-on training to medical residents. Members of the 3rd MDG began an exchange program with Providence to allow medical residents to come here and work alongside Air

  • Vehicle crashes drive off-duty summer fatalities

    Four servicemembers died in off-duty accidents Labor Day weekend, bringing to 95 the number killed during the summer season that kicked off Memorial Day weekend, safety officials reported. Two Soldiers, a Sailor and an Airman died in vehicle accidents during the Labor Day weekend, which marked the

  • Air Force officials unveil new PT running shorts at marathon

    Air Force officials here will unveil new lightweight running shorts this month in time for the Air Force Marathon Sept. 19 here. The shorts feature a durable, quick-drying nylon shell with polyester brief for moisture management, a 4.5 inch inseam, drawstring waist, and oversized inside back key

  • 1st Air Force Airmen better prepared for homeland defense 8 years after 9/11

    On Sept. 10, 2001, Airmen assigned to 1st Air Force here were wondering just how much longer their air defense organization might last. They knew the organization's lifespan was possibly at risk, fostered by a widespread belief that major conventional military air threats to the U.S. homeland were

  • Air Force officials fund super-fast, secure computing

    Air Force Office of Scientific Research-supported physicists at the University of Michigan are developing innovative components for quantum, or super-fast, computers that will improve security for data storage and transmission on Air Force systems. According to Professor Duncan Steel, lead

  • Aircraft maintenance facility dedicated to Tuskegee Airman

    Airmen at Keesler AFB celebrated the life of retired Col. Lawrence Roberts Aug. 28 with a ceremony here dedicating the 403rd Wing's consolidated aircraft maintenance facility in his honor. The new $22.6 million structure is used to perform maintenance on equipment for aircraft assigned to the 53rd

  • Improvement plan realigns acquisition wings as directorates

    Air Force officials will implement a new organizational construct for weapon systems acquisition that includes designating directorates, divisions and branches in place of some current wings, groups and squadrons. Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz

  • Injured Airman credits training for saving her life

    The training one Airman received during the Advanced Contingency Skills Training Course at the Air Force Expeditionary Center at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., and the quick reaction of her teammates is what she attributed to saving her life. While on a convoy in Iraq Aug. 21, Capt. Wendy

  • Air Combat Command welcomes new commander

    Gen. William M. Fraser III assumed command of Air Combat Command from Gen. John D.W. Corley in a change-of-command ceremony here Sept. 10. General Fraser comes to ACC from the Pentagon, where he served as vice chief of staff of the Air Force and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Requirements

  • Air Force Flight Standards Agency owns rules, regulations of flight

    Picture an airfield. Aircraft taxi along the runway, pilots discussing clearances with air traffic controllers. Ground-flight operators drive the flight line ensuring the lights and navigation aids work and business can continue as scheduled. Their routines are possible because of the Air Force

  • Airmen advise Afghan medical mission

    Between 100 and 400 Afghans are screened here daily for entrance into the Afghan national army. The first day of screening is the medical portion - an essential process for all would-be recruits to pass before becoming an Afghan soldier. Over a six-month timeframe, 2,500 to 3,000 Afghan recruits

  • Servicemembers help reconnect Afghan, government

    Coalition forces are lending a helping hand through provincial reconstruction teams in Afghanistan in an attempt to rebuild the government's relationship with its people. "(The purpose is) to give hope and a means for a better future to people recovering from war and oppression under a totalitarian

  • Afghan medical technicians learn lab techniques

    Air Force mentors are developing Afghan hematology knowledge and practices every day at the Kabul national military hospital. "The (medical embed training team) mission strengthens the (Afghan national army's) healthcare system's ability to improve medical care with trained and experienced medical

  • Airmen provide comfort, care with aeromedical evacuations

    Members of the 379th Expeditionary Air Evacuation Squadron run weekly missions to both Iraq and Afghanistan to either pick up patients or return servicemembers who have sufficiently recovered back to a forward location. An average of 120 wounded and injured servicemembers are transported each month.

  • Airmen demonstrate their importance to Afghanistan, joint operations

    Joint expeditionary tasked Airmen have two commanders, the Army one responsible for their day-to-day missions and the Air Force one responsible for their administrative and operational control; but they both sing the praises of their Airmen. According to Army Lt. Col. Matt Smith the task force