'Today's Air Force' looks back at 2011

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FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) --  On a special end-of-year edition, "Today's Air Force" takes a look back at the top stories for 2011.

This week's show kicks off with TAF reporter Airman 1st Class Jimmy Moreland covering the rebuilding efforts in Japan after the devastating earthquake and tsunami. Later, the show pays tribute to one Airman who died during the 9-11 attacks, while the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds honor those who died downrange. Finally, TAF takes a look back at a couple of stories from Defense Media Activity journalists.

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This week's line-up includes:

Block 1
- Operation Tomodachi - Six Months Later: A look into the rebuilding of Japan and some personal recounts from people who experienced the earthquake.
- Hurricane Hunters: TAF reporter Staff Sgt. Shannon Ofiara takes a ride into the eye of Hurricane Irene.
- Coming Home: A day in the life of one Airman coming home from a deployment to Iraq.

Block 2
- Jerome Dominguez: Family and friends recount the life of one heroic Airman who died saving lives during the World Trade Center attacks.
- Thunderbirds Honor: The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds honor those who died downrange by flying their names over their hometowns.

Block 3
- Basic Trainee Barber: Meet a man who's cut the hair of more than 1 million Air Force basic trainees.
- East Timor Leste: Civil engineers help create a better learning environment for school children in East Timor Leste.

(Courtesy of Air Force News Desk.)