AFTN releases newest version of Today's Air Force

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FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) --  Air Force Television News released a new edition of Today's Air Force on April 27.

In the first segment, Airman 1st Class Mari Mosteller shows viewers how an unmanned aircraft played an important role in the rescue of two lost civilians. Also, Tech. Sgt. Roberto Velez heads to the Amazon to cover the work of Naval Medical Research Unit-6 in Lima, Peru.

Later in the program, Staff Sgt. Brad Sisson heads to Colorado Springs, Colo., to get viewers a sneak peek of the Air Force's team at the 2012 Warrior Games. And finally, Matthew Clouse highlights the Doolittle Raiders' 70th reunion celebration at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and their gift from the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

This 30-minute, bi-weekly news show can be seen every day on The Pentagon Channel and American Forces Television Service stations around the world. The show also airs on more than 140 public cable-access stations within the U.S.

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This week's line-up includes:

Block 1
-Straight from the top: Quote from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz.
-Search and rescue: Two lost civilians are found with the help of an unmanned aircraft.
-NAMRU-6: A team of military members do the research that makes vaccines safe.
-Mad scientist: A look at a non-destructive inspection lab technician.
-This week in photos

Block 2
-A coach and his athlete: A preview of a 2012 Warrior Games participant.
-Warrior Games: More coverage of the Air Force Warrior Games team.
-Portraits in Courage: New spot in Today's Air Force showcasing our amazing Airmen.

Block 3
-Deployed siblings: Two siblings from different services deploy together.
-Doolittle Raiders Reunion: The Doolittle Raiders receive a special gift on their 70th reunion.
-Patriot Guard: A group of bikers in Ohio travel to honor military members.

(Courtesy of Defense Media Activity-Air Force.)