Airmen support NATO AWACS operations

Twenty-eight thousand feet in the sky above Hamburg, Germany, and more than 4,200 miles from home, a crew from a KC-135 Stratotanker refueling squadron supports a NATO E-3 Sentry. Airmen of the 126th Air Refueling Squadron from the Wisconsin Air National Guard stationed at Gen. Mitchell

Sept. 16 airpower summary: Tankers fuel the fleet

Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Sept. 16, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Force F-10 Thunderbolt IIs targeted enemies near Asadabad with cannon

C-17 Globemaster III celebrates 16 years of flight

At 16 years young, the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is the newest and most versatile aircraft in the mobility fleet. And, according to those who fly it, it is the best the Air Force has seen in its 60 years. "There's no doubt in my mind I fly the best transport aircraft ever," said Major Wayne

Donation provides fun for Djibouti boy's orphanage

Country desk officers don't normally get away from their desks to assist with the humanitarian aid work that occurs on a daily basis at Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. Sept. 13 was a unique day for a couple of them as they spent some time kicking donated soccer balls around with children

Sept. 13 airpower summary: B-1Bs keep enemy in check

Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Sept. 13, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. An Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II performed a show of force in Farah to

Chief of staff announces major total force integration steps

The Air Force's top officer announced the addition of Dannelly Field Air Guard Station, Ala., as well as other initiatives, to the service's evolving set of total force integration efforts at an event Sept. 13 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley said the move is

Typhoon Nari heads for Okinawa

Typhoon Nari, the second typhoon of the season, is on track to pass over Okinawa Sept. 14, Kadena Air Base weather officials said. At a base typhoon strike meeting Sept. 14, operations and maintenance officials from the Air Force, Navy, Marines and Army discussed the base plan for protecting

Sept. 12 airpower summary: A-10s unleash the thunder

Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Sept. 12, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs dropped guided bomb unit-12s and a general

AFMC executive director discusses challenges

Air Force Materiel Command's top civilian leader discussed several challenges facing the Air Force, including the increasing costs of personnel and military health care, during a speech to the International Test and Evaluation Association Antelope Valley chapter Sept. 5 here. Barbara A. Westgate,

New software enhances mission report data analysis capability

In response to a warfighter need for automated mission report data management capability, the Global Cyberspace Integration Center here joined Air Force Research Laboratories to develop the Mission Report Analysis Tool, or MAT. MAT data management software installed at a base in Southwest Asia is

Sept. 11 airpower summary: Airlifters resupply daily

Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Sept. 11, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Royal Air Force GR-9 Harriers attacked enemies on a hillside in Qalat with

Eagle Cash card: Money spreads its wings

Deployed servicemembers in Southwest Asia can now access their funds 24 hours a day, seven days a week with a new, automated money management program called Eagle Cash. Co-sponsored by the Army and the Department of the Treasury, Eagle Cash is a financial management tool to support military members

Kunsan pilot receives Distinguished Flying Cross

An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron here was recently awarded the Distinguish Flying Cross for his extraordinary achievement while flying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Capt. David Anderson, a 35th FS flight commander, received the medal from Col. C.Q. Brown,

Sept. 10 airpower summary: F-15Es strike enemy

Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Sept. 10, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles strafed an enemy moving from a compound to a

Gen. McNabb inducted into AMC Order of the Sword

Air Mobility Command's eighth recipient of the Order of the Sword was presented to Gen. Duncan J. McNabb during a Sept. 6 ceremony here attended by more than 425 enlisted members from throughout the command. The crowd assembled in the Scott Club ballroom to honor their leader, who was singled out

Commander highlights AETC mission, impact, initiatives

The commander of Air Education and Training Command treated a crowd of more than 2,000 to a look at "The First Command's" mission, initiatives, and impact on the Air Force during opening comments at the 2007 AETC Symposium Sept. 6 in San Antonio. Gen. William R. Looney III highlighted the three main

AETC Airmen gather at command symposium

More than 2,000 Airmen flocked to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Sept. 6 and 7 here to attend the 2007 Air Education and Training Command Symposium. The event kicked off with a speech from Gen. William R. Looney, the commander of Air Education and Training Command, who said Airmen attending

Bagram Airmen celebrate Air Force's 60th birthday

Airmen celebrated the Air Force's 60th birthday at a dinner and celebration held Sept. 8 at Bagram Air Base. Festivities included a POW/MIA/Fallen Comrade Ceremony, several slide shows and videos focusing on the advancement of airpower since its inception, and a guest speaker, Maj. Gen. Kevin J.

Djibouti schoolchildren offered brighter future

Officials from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 6 dedicating new educational facilities for the schoolchildren of Balbala, Djibouti. Projects for the Balbala and Goubetto primary schools were handed-over during the dedication ceremony to the local

C-17 alternative fuel research tests to begin

Air Mobility Command's chief scientist is now turning his attention to tests to certify Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to use an alternative fuel mix, which was certified for B-52 Stratofortess Aug. 8. "The C-17 tests will be important because it's a newer aircraft with newer materials and

Hurlburt Field MH-53 crashes

Two people were injured and five were unhurt when an MH-53 Pave Low helicopter from Hurlburt Field made a hard landing at approximately 11:45 p.m. Sept. 7 near Duke Field, Fla. The Airmen injured in the incident being held at separate hospitals in Pensacola, Fla., are Airman 1st Class Bradley

13th Air Force to host education day for Hawaiian students

Members of 13th Air Force is scheduled to host an Air Force Education Day for Hawaii public high school math and science students Sept. 13 at Hickam Air Force Base. The event is part of Air Force Week Honolulu, which officially kicked off Sept. 7. The day allows Hickam AFB Airmen to teach and

Small rewards program results in big explosion

A small rewards program led to a big explosion as explosive ordnance disposal Airmen detonated more than 900 pounds of munitions turned in by local Afghans Sept. 1 near Forward Operating Base Mehtar Lam. The detonation destroyed mortars, rocket-propelled grenades, rockets, bullets and other

Air Force continues search for missing adventurer

Air Force Rescue Coordination Center officials here continue to provide critical search and rescue support in the multistate effort to find Steve Fossett, an adventurer missing since Sept. 3. The extensive coordination and support effort includes coordination with officials from across the United

Air Force presence to be seen on Sept. 11 anniversary

On the sixth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, Air Force fighters assigned to the Continental U.S. NORAD Region will be visible over the New York City area. Two F-15 Eagles from the 102nd Fighter Wing at Otis Air National Guard Base, Mass., will over fly New York City as part

Hickam Airman to play during Air Force Week

One Hickam Air Force Base Airman will get the chance of a lifetime to take the stage before the Air Force's premiere talent showcase, Tops in Blue, at the Waikiki Shell during the Air Force Week Honolulu celebration Sept. 7 through 15. Tech. Sgt. Daniel Baduria, an air Reserve technician with the

Moody Airmen use AFSO 21 to get it right the first time

Members of the 723rd Maintenance Squadron here are currently redesigning the incoming A-10 Thunderbolt II phase inspection operations with a top-to-bottom evaluation of its facilities in a rapid improvement event, or RIE. By redesigning the layout of the stations where Moody Air Force Base A-10Cs

Sept. 5 airpower summary: B-1B supports close-air missions

Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Sept. 5, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles dropped guided bomb unit-38s and

Program takes safety, occupational health to next level

In the last 17 years since operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, 82 Airmen have died in combat, and 1,370 Airmen have lost their lives in the same timeframe in off duty incidents-- in their homes, in their cars or during recreational activities. William C. "Bill" Anderson, assistant secretary

SOUTHCOM deploys disaster assessment team to Nicaragua

A nine-member disaster assessment team and an Army CH-47 Chinook from Joint Task Force-Bravo based at Soto Cano Air Base in Honduras, deployed to Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua, Sept. 5 to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Felix. The team is comprised of engineering, communications and medics. The

Airmen participate in joint exercise along Panama Canal

Airmen, Sailors and Soldiers came together for the U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, joint and multi-national training exercise, Fuezas Aliadas (Allied Forces) PANAMAX 2007 Aug. 29 to Sept. 7 in Panama and Honduras.The joint exercise focuses on ensuring the security of the Panama Canal by

Governor of Guam signs Air Force Week proclamation

Acting Governor of Guam Michael W. Cruz signed Proclamation No. 2007-081 Sept. 4 declaring Sept. 4 to 9 Air Force Week in Guam. In conjunction with similar events at Air Force bases worldwide, the national commemorative period for the Air Force's 60th anniversary began Oct. 14, with the dedication

Air Force units assist in search for adventurer Steve Fossett

Air Force members from around the United States scrambled early Sept. 4 to assist in locating billionaire adventurer Steve Fossett in the border area around Southwest Nevada and California. The 1st Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Henry C. "Hank" Morrow, the Inland Search and Rescue Coordinator, is

Undersecretary of the Air Force heads back to school

The undersecretary of the Air Force, Dr. Ronald M. Sega, announced Aug. 30 he was resigning his post for a faculty position at Colorado State University. Dr. Sega, a former astronaut, became the undersecretary of the Air Force in 2005. His background with NASA gave him vast credibility as the Air

Sept. 4 airpower summary: F-15Es strike from above

Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Sept. 4, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, an Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II struck enemies in a

Chinook shipment a joint effort by Army, Air Force

Members of Peterson Air Force Base helped load 12 Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters onto Air Force C-17 Globemaster IIIs during the last two weeks of August to send the choppers to support Operation Enduring Freedom. Airmen, Soldiers, contractors and civilian members disassembled and inspected the

Assessment teams gear up to respond to Felix

Soto Cano Air Base assessment teams are currently loading up equipment in preparation to deploy to countries affected by Hurricane Felix. Felix left a trail of devastation in areas of Nicaragua and Honduras yesterday, killing at least four people and destroying 5,000 homes, according to the U.S.

Congressional delegation observes enemy fire from C-130

Four congressional delegates observed live, enemy fire from a C-130 Hercules Aug. 30 that had just departed Baghdad International Airport enroute to Jordan. "They witnessed firsthand our Air Force's Airmen in combat," said Lt. Gen. Gary L. North, the U.S. Central Command Air Forces commander. On

Last two T-38s get avionics upgrade

The Air Force closed another chapter in the T-38 Talon aircraft modification process as the last two upgraded aircraft arrived the end of August at Randolph Air Force Base. The aircraft underwent such a major change that Air Force officials redesignated it the T-38C."The last two aircraft being

Sept. 3 airpower summary: A-10s support ground troops

Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Sept. 3, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, an Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II conducted a show of force with

Air Force medical group saves thousands with AFSO 21

Members of the Fairchild Air Force Base medical group saved more than $75,000 in emergency room visit costs over the past year through a just-do-it initiative, a program associated with Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st century. Through patient education and training, the 92nd Medical Group

2 Elmendorf Airmen receive Purple Hearts

Two 3rd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operators from Elmendorf Air Force Base were presented Purple Hearts during an Aug. 28 ceremony here. Staff Sgt. Larry Franklin and Airman 1st Class Benjamin Crain received the medals for injuries sustained while supporting operations Enduring Freedom and

100th F-22 delivered

Air Force officials received the 100th F-22 Raptor from Lockheed Martin in Aug. 29 ceremonies in Marietta. The milestone aircraft -- Air Force serial number 05-0100 -- will be assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne

New global logistics unit to be headquartered at Scott

Air Force Materiel Command officials announced Aug. 30 that the Global Logistics Support Center headquarters will be located at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The Global Logistics Support Center, or GLSC, will stand up in fiscal 2008 and serve as the Air Force's supply chain manager. The decision to

Kadena begins selective arming program

Kadena Air Base Airmen not assigned to security forces are now redefining the meaning of force protection by taking up weapons and the training that goes along with it to protect base resources. A few units have already completed training with members of the 18th Security Forces Squadron through the

Al Asad Airmen load, help deliver new 'Buffaloes'

Airmen from the 438th Air Expeditionary Group Aerial Port Flight from Al Asad Air Base helped deliver four new Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Category III Buffalo vehicles to ground troops in and throughout Iraq Aug. 28.  The new MRAPs, which are to phase out the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled

Sept. 2 airpower summary: A-10s provide show of force

Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Sept. 2, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs attacked insurgent caves with

Sept. 1 airpower summary: Tankers keep missions flying

Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Sept. 1, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs destroyed insurgent locations

USCENTAF commander visits Airmen at Camp Lemonier

The Air Force's role in the stand up of Africa Command and the Airmen's increased presence in support of the humanitarian mission in the Horn of Africa were key topics discussed by the Central Air Forces Commander at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, Aug. 28. Lt. Gen. Gary L. North, also the Air Component

Aug. 31 airpower summary: Tankers bring fuel to fight

Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Aug. 31, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, an Air Force B-1B Lancer dropped multiple guided bomb

Balad collects first in-house plasma donation

Donating platelets is a way of life for some Airmen and Soldiers here. Once a month, these volunteers stop by the donation center at the Air Force Theater Hospital, hop into a chair and sit for up to two hours while platelets are removed from their blood. One Airman recently became the first plasma

Aug. 30 airpower summary: C-130's move people, supplies

Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations August 30, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs strafed enemy personnel with

Aug. 29 airpower summary: KC-135 off-loads fuel for GWOT

Coalition airpower supported Coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations August 29, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles dropped Guided Bomb

USTRANSCOM ready for worst hurricanes can muster

As Hurricane Dean converged on the Gulf of Mexico in August, members of the U.S. Transportation Command were prepared for the worst its winds could muster. In support of United States Northern Command, aeromedical capabilities such as personnel and equipment were forward -deployed to Texas, and a

Kunsan officials hold environmental orientation

Kunsan Air Base officials hosted 30 Gunsan City, South Korea, officials here Aug. 29 in an effort to inform and educate them on the base mission and environmental practices. City officials from Gunsan City were handpicked by the mayor to attend the orientation where they were briefed on the 8th

Reserve beats recruiting goal for seventh consecutive year

Air Force Reserve officials announced they have reached their recruiting goal for 2007, topping 8,000 people Aug. 28.This is the seventh consecutive year Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service has surpassed its goals, an achievement unmatched by any other Reserve component. Approximately 400

McChord C-17 crew flies medevac mission out of Antarctica

Airmen of the 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron flew a C-17 Globemaster III on a medical evacuation mission to bring a patient requiring immediate medical attention Aug. 28 out of Antarctica. Twenty-four hours after completing their winter fly-in season for Operation Deep Freeze, 304th EAS Airmen

McClellan Park celebrates base closure milestone

The former McClellan Air Force Base in California, now known as McClellan Park, celebrated a base closure milestone Aug. 27.Officials from the Air Force Real Property Agency and the County of Sacramento hosted a ceremony marking the first time in the nation the military funded an early transfer with

Former Illinois base transferred to village of Rantoul

Air Force officials recently transferred more than 780 acres of the former Chanute Air Force Base to Rantoul, Ill., in a deed signing ceremony. This transfer marks a significant milestone for the Air Force in achieving property transfer goals, and the village's title ownership of the Federal

Aug. 28 airpower summary: F-16s stay close overhead

Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Aug. 28, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles dropped guided bomb unit-38s

CSAF's Scope highlights SERE training, AMU reorganization

The Chief of Staff of the Air Force's Scope focuses on current topics the Air Force chief of staff feels are of special importance to today's Airmen. Among Gen. T. Michael Moseley's top issues this month are revamping survival, evasion, resistance and escape training for Airmen and reorganizing

E-Pubs migrate to Air Force Public Web

Whether you are a warfighter in Iraq or a retired Airman in Nebraska, accessing Air Force forms or publications is now easier than ever due to a centralized Web site that began Aug. 24.The Air Force Departmental Publishing Office, or e-Pubs, officially migrated under the Air Force Public Web program

Aug. 27 airpower summary: Stratotankers help fuel the fleet

Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations August 27, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs targeted enemies near

Wilford Hall opens Joint Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center

Cutting-edge laser eye surgery procedures for active-duty servicemembers are now available as 59th Medical Wing officials opened the first Department of Defense Joint Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center Aug. 23 here.  The $2.7 million renovated facility houses the most advanced technology available

Small meds make big impact in Afghan village

Provincial Reconstruction Team Qalat members left many Afghan villagers with a healthier outlook on life after an Aug. 22 village medical outreach in this remote region of Zabul Province in Afghanistan. Nearly 200 people were seen by medics assigned to PRT Qalat and other military units stationed in

DOD honors Air Force civilian with small business award

Department of Defense officials honored an Air Force civilian employee with the DOD Small Business Program Manager of the Year Award for fiscal 2005 during a ceremony Aug. 22 in Washington, D.C. William G. Machingo, then the chief of the Air Force Plant 42 Integrated Product Team of the Acquisition

Summit tracks warfare center consolidation

Senior Air Force leaders gathered at the Pentagon Aug. 23 for a U.S. Air Force Warfare Center Summit. The purpose of the summit was to track progress and consider new initiatives in the ongoing effort to forge a single warfare center within the Air Force. The vision is a simple but powerful one,

Winter flights to Antarctica wrap up

Airmen from McChord Air Force Base, Wash., completed the Operation Deep Freeze 2007-08 winter fly-in season when a final C-17 Globemaster III took off Aug. 25 from Pegasus White Ice Runway in Antarctica. Members of the 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron flew a total of 355 passengers and 119,953

Big month for small Alaskan town

August marked a big month for the citizens of a little town in Alaska as military members will finish the Operation Alaskan Road project Aug. 31 in Metlakatla, Alaska.The Metlakatla Indian Community hosted a dedication ceremony Aug. 6 honoring the military for their commitment to complete the

A-10 Thunderbolt II gets technological 'thumbs up'

The precision engagement modified A-10C Thunderbolt II received its Initial Operational Capability Aug. 21 during a ceremony here. The A-10C has received its most significant modifications in its 30-year history, said Lt. Col. Ralph Hansen, chief of A-10 requirements for Air Combat Command. The

Aug. 26 airpower summary: F-16s provide close-air support

Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Aug. 26, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles strafed a possible enemy

Aug. 25 airpower summary: coalition fighters support ground forces

Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations August 25, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs destroyed a mortar firing

Aug. 24 airpower summary: A-10s provide show of force

Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Aug. 4, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Royal Air Force Harriers GR-9 and GR-7 fired rockets at enemies

NORAD fighters respond to airspace violation

Two F-15 Eagles under the direction of North American Aerospace Defense Command intercepted a small Cessna aircraft flying through the Temporary Flight Restriction zone over Crawford, Texas Aug. 23. The civilian aircraft entered the TFR at approximately 3:00 PM central time. The fighters expended

Barksdale Airmen recreate history

Several units from Barksdale Air Force Base added their mark to a significant page in history Aug. 24 when they recreated a historical flight. The 2nd Bomb Wing, 53rd Wing, U.S. Air Force Weapons School and the 917th Wing came together for the first time to fly a maritime intercept mission. The

Astronaut orbits Air Force Week science day

A former major and astronaut provided the opening remarks for the Air Force Week New England Science Day Aug. 21 at the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium in Concord, N.H. Astronaut Jay Buckey, who in 1998 served as a payload specialist aboard NASA space shuttle flight STS-90, said he was happy to see so

Crew chiefs work around the clock

Air Force helps foster American, Russian relations

Stressing the importance of fostering good relations between America and Russia, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander spoke to media at a press conference Aug. 21 at the Moscow International Air Show. With the aid of a Russian translator, Gen. William T. Hobbins expressed what an honor it was for

Aug. 23 airpower summary: F-16s provide coalition overwatch

Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations August 23, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs strafed enemies near Sangin

Deployed servicemembers experience South Korean culture

Clanging, banging and thumping were the sounds as deployed U.S. servicemembers experienced traditional Korean culture Aug. 20 at the tent city on Osan Air Base. Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines deployed here in support of Ulchi Focus Lens 2007 got a firsthand feel for traditional Korean attire

Air Force fighter squadron celebrates 90th year

An F-22A Raptor demonstrated its air power during the wrap-up Aug. 20 of the 90th Fighter Squadron's 90th anniversary. Former and current members of the 90th FS gathered here Aug. 17 to 20 to recall the squadron's past and look forward to its future. "It is very humbling to be part of a squadron

Neither snow nor deep freeze keep mail from Antarctica

Members of the Det. 4, Pacific Air Forces Air Postal Squadron here have been busy supporting Operation Deep Freeze 2007-08 winter flights to Antarctica beginning in late August after more than 150 days since the last shipment of mail to the ice station. The detachment members collected 14,000 pounds

Vandenberg supports successful missile defense experiment

Vandenberg space technicians successfully launched a space launch vehicle, the Chimera, Aug. 23 from North Vandenberg.  The Chimera is a modified Minuteman II booster vehicle with a simplified target payload. The launch was part of an exercise involving the tracking of a long-range target missile by

Airmen mentorship helps develop Afghan hospital

Airmen and Soldiers are blending medical supply logistics with a dose of Afghan national army partnership in a dusty warehouse at ANA's Hero Camp near Kandahar Airfield. It's a prescription for successful mentoring as the Afghans prepare for a new hospital opening here, said Capt. Jay Snodgrass, a

Aug. 22 airpower summary: Transports keep cargo, pax on the move

Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Aug. 22, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles conducted successful shows of

Investigation finds engine failure caused Predator crash

Engine failure caused the crash of an MQ-1B Predator remotely piloted aircraft Jan. 17, at a forward location in Southwest Asia, according to an Accident Investigation Board report released by Air Combat Command today. The $4.16 million Predator, assigned to the 15th Reconnaissance Squadron at

Air Force Reserve to form F-15E associate detachment

As part of the Air Force's Total Force Integration, the Air Force Reserve is teaming up with Air Combat Command to establish an F-15E Strike Eagle associate unit in October. A detachment of eight instructor pilots, four instructor weapon systems officers and two administrative specialists will

Air Force Reserve to form A-10 associate units

As part of the Air Force's total force integration, Air Force Reserve Command officials are teaming up with Air Combat Command officials to establish two A-10 Thunderbolt II associate units in October. A classic associate group of about 215 reservists will support the active duty 23rd Wing at Moody

Tops in Blue brings sergeant home for an encore

A Tops in Blue performance at Veterans Memorial Park here Aug. 18 was an opportunity for one performer to catch up with friends and family. Staff Sgt. Mark Schmidt, the bass player for the Tops in Blue 2007 World Tour, grew up in nearby Biddeford, Maine, where he learned how to play the bass in high

Airmen equip Afghan hospital with supplies, knowledge

Despite equipment shortages, delivery delays and increased violence around Kandahar, several Airmen and Soldiers continue to work side-by-side with Afghans, putting the final touches on an Afghan National Army hospital that soon will provide state-of-the-art care to warriors injured in the field.

Travis Airmen grant child's wish

The 6th Air Refueling Squadron granted a local boy's wish by making him a "Pilot for a Day" in the U.S. Air Force. Mitchell Louie, of San Carlos, Calif., who is battling gliolastoma spinal cancer, got the chance to become a KC-10 Extender pilot Aug. 20 as part of the Pilot for a Day program. The

Commands meet challenges of multiple, diverse missions

The two military commands charged with defending the homeland have also answered the nation's call in August  for humanitarian and space missions.The commands' officials supported the launch and landing of Space Shuttle Endeavour, provide divers to assist in underwater recovery efforts in

Fairchild NCO receives $10,000 for great idea

A Fairchild Air Force Base NCO used his knowledge and experience as a KC-10 Extender and KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief to come up with an idea worth $10,000.Tech. Sgt. Cade Peterson, a 92nd Maintenance Operations Squadron senior weapon system coordinator, used the the Innovative Development through

Aug. 21 airpower summary: Lancers show force

Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Aug. 21, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs strafed an enemy firing

Assessment team arrives in Belize

Approximately 20 Soldiers and Airmen from Joint Task Force-Bravo at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, deployed here as part of an initial assessment team following Hurricane Dean Aug 21. The team members were transported via three Army helicopters. The team is made up of a security detail, medics,

Off to the South Pole

Charleston Airmen get Lean with maintenance

Airmen from the 437th Maintenance Squadron here used Lean principles to increase aircraft availability and reduce total cost for Charleston Air Force Base Aug. 6 to 10.  The Airmen used the rapid-improvement Lean process, under the umbrella of Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st century to

Stratofortresses test operational skills in Koa Lightning

B-52 Stratofortresses and aircrews demonstrated the Air Force's global reach and global power by participating in the latest Koa Lightning exercise Aug. 21 through 23 from Andersen Air Force Base. Airmen of the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Barksdale AFB, La., flew 18 hours

SOUTHCOM deploys damage assessment team to Belize

Approximately 25 Airmen and Soldiers, two CH-47 Chinook helicopters and a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter from U.S. Southern Command's Joint Task Force-Bravo here deployed to Belize today to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Dean. The assessment team will bring various people to evaluate the amount

Servicemembers treat 1,300 patients in Peru

Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo's medical disaster relief task force continue to supply medical assistance to the citizens of Pisco, Peru, following an 8.0 magnitude earthquake that struck the region Aug. 15. Medical team members deployed from Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, have treated more than