July-August Airman magazine now available Published July 1, 2008 SAN ANTONIO (AFPN) -- In the latest issue of Airman magazine, Airmen who maintain the twin-tailed A-10 Thunderbolt II in Afghanistan know their gun-toting jets spread fear among insurgents. So maintainers do whatever it takes to keep the aging ground-attack fighter jets -- which they call the "hog" -- flying in the war on terrorism. It's a tough job that takes dedication and teamwork. At other bases around the globe, "space warriors" use space-based systems to provide the space link that helps coalition ground forces -- and aircraft -- track down the hard-to-find enemy. These are just two of the stories in the July-August 2008 issue of Airman magazine, now available in print and online at www.airmanonline.af.mil. The full list of feature stories in the issue include: Fear the Hog A-10 Thunderbolt II maintainers at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, know their "hogs" are helping win the war on terrorism. So they do what it takes to keep their jets flying. The space link "Space warriors" use high-tech, space based systems to help coalition ground forces track down their elusive enemies. A persistent presence Pacific Air Force's area includes 16 time zones, 43 countries in 100 million square miles. That's a lot of space and responsibility for Gen. Carrol "Howie" Chandler. Recruiting the force The Air Force is not having problems recruiting people. But recruiters still look far and wide to find "the best and brightest." Keesler marches on After surviving a near knockout blow, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., is alive and kicking and training Airmen like before. Its post-Katrina transformation has put it back on track. Vote of confidence An army of voting officers worldwide is ready to help Airmen cast their votes in the upcoming election. "FITTER" to fight Many reasons can derail a fitness program. But in today's Air Force, fitter is better. Comment on this story (comments may be published on Air Force Link) View the comments/letters page