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  • ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. (AFPN) -- Col. LeEllen Coacher, 89th Airlift Wing Staff Judge Advocate, is given an aircraft orientation of the UH-1N helicopter by her daughter Capt. Kacey L. Grannis, 1st Helicopter Squadron pilot, during a visit to the 1 HS recently. This is the first time this mother and daughter have been assigned to the same base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bobby Jones)

    Mother, daughter reunite at Andrews

    A mother and her daughter have the Air Force to thank for being able to serve together. Col. LeEllen Coacher, 89th Airlift Wing staff judge advocate, supervises six attorneys, eight paralegals and four Department of Defense civilians. Her daughter, Capt. Kacey Grannis, is a 1st Helicopter Squadron pilot. Colonel Coacher arrived here a few weeks
  • BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan (AFPN) -- Sarah Beauchamp sets the ball during a volleyball tournament. The tournament is one of many events put together by professional organizations here. Airman Beauchamp is deployed from Dover Air Force Base, Del., and is assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus McDonald)

    Professional groups, services keep deployed Airmen busy

    Three professional organizations are doing their part to boost morale and keep Airmen involved for the duration of their deployment here The Airmen Committed to Excellence, Middle Tier Association and Top 3 Organization are helping augment some of the 455th Expeditionary Services Squadron’s morale-building initiatives. “Each of these organizations
  • MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Staff Sgt. Ben Davis connects the support rods to a B-52H Stratofortress bomb bay doors. The sergeant is a crew chief with the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Danny Monahan)

    'Fixers' keep 'big, ugly, fat fellas' flying

    What makes a plane fly? Engines and wings first come to mind.But the answer is much simpler than that -- people. Maintainers to be exact.There are about 120 crew chiefs at the 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here. They are the lead maintainers who work on Minot’s fleet of B-52Hs Stratofortresses, commonly called the "big, ugly, fat fella." On a
  • WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFPN) -- Jim Staffan does reps on one of the resistance machines in the Wright Field Fitness Center here. At 51, Mr. Staffan said, he was an overweight smoker, but he changed his life after becoming part of the Air Force civilian fitness program. He quit smoking and attended a health class at the health and wellness center. Since February 2005, he's lost 47 pounds and five inches off his waist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Spencer P. Lane)

    Wellness center helps one man get fit after 50

    After Jim Staffan passed the half-century mark, he decided his once-lean physique was in need of help. He was 51, a smoker, overweight, with a 41-inch waist, 25 percent body fat and elevated cholesterol. The member of Air Force Materiel Command's Inspector General Office said he knew he needed to make some changes. But, the push for him to start a
  • DJIBOUTI, Africa (AFPN) -- Airmen from the 449th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron prepare an HC-130 for a Combined Task Force-Horn of Africa mission. The New York Air National Guardsmen are from the 102nd Rescue Squadron, the oldest ANG unit. While deployed to Djibouti, Africa, the unit performed pararescue drops, air refueling for Marine CH-53s and stayed on alert, ready to recover any downed servicemembers. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Shannon Collins)

    HC-130 team trains to save lives during Africa mission

    With ears pricked, they listen for the slightest sign of an alert. This Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa team knows it gets the call, it is a life-or-death situation. Approximately 65 aircrew and maintainers from the New York Air National Guard’s 102nd Rescue Squadron are deployed here with the 449th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron where they
  • BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan (AFPN) -- Staff Sgt. Andrew Topor assembles an aircrew survival vest. Sergeant Topor, a survival equipment supervisor/rigger, is deployed here from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. James H. Cunningham) (Released)

    Bagram survival equipment duo keeps A-10 pilots safe

    From an initial review to final inspection, a survival equipment duo here is helping keep A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots safe and secure as they fly close-air support missions as part of the global war on terrorism. Whether assembling an antiG-suit, parachute or survival vest, Staff Sgt. Andrew Topor and Senior Airman Adam Hatch, both deployed from
  • TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Brass Band plays at the 325th Operations Group change of command ceremony recently. The band members are (from left) Maj. John Evans, Capt. Lee Wilstead, Maj. Raymond Law, 2nd Lt. Steven Vega, Capt. Chris Comer and Airman 1st Class Brandon Schessl. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Band of brothers: Tyndall musicians bring 'brass' to base ceremonies

    Confucius once said, “Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.” The 325th Air Control Squadron realized this also applies to squadron ceremonies, and thus the ACS Brass Band was formed. The band, which began in 2003 with four trombonists, now also includes two trumpeters and a drummer. They play at 325th ACS air
  • DEATH VALLEY, Calif. (AFPN) -- Col. Norman Albert runs along a 153-mile marathon route from Death Valley, Calif., to Mount Whitney, Calif., during the Badwater Ultramarathon. Colonel Albert completed the course in 42 hours, 46 minutes, beating the 48-hour goal he set for himself. The ultramarathon was held July 11-13. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Colonel takes fitness to the extreme

    Run a marathon? No problem. Swim around Manhattan Island? Been there, done that. Run a 135-mile race from Death Valley to Mount Whitney -- on lava-hot roads -- without stopping to eat a proper meal or get a decent night’s sleep? Now that’s a challenge. Or at least that’s what Col. Norman Albert thought. He finished the run in a little under 43
  • BOLLING AIR FORCE BASE, D.C. -- Blue Suit Pacers cyclists go for a training ride around this historic base. The group -- riding here Oct. 19 -- has about 30 Airmen and other government workers from the D.C. area. They get together to enjoy riding their bicycles and raise money for worthy causes. Most recently the group raised more than $1000 for hurricane Katrina victims. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jim Varhegyi)

    Cyclists helping themselves -- and others

    Gloria Padilla joined because she had breast cancer surgery. As a survivor, she wants to help others afflicted with the deadly disease. Master Sgt. B.L. Lawrence joined because he had trouble passing the Air Force’s bike test. Both joined the Blue Suite Pacers bicycle riding team. They joined for their own reasons -- and also because of their
  • NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. -- Airman 1st Class Naomi Mobley, 6-foot-3-inch power forward for the U.S. Armed Forces Women's Basketball Team, receives a gold medal after the Conseil International du Sport Militaire World Women's Basketball Championship here. Airman Mobley is a vehicle operator in the 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. (U.S. Navy photo)

    Iceman hoopster to tour with pros

    A vehicle operator here never thought she’d be touring with professional basketball players -- especially after choosing the Air Force over a pro career in 2003. However, that will be the case in two weeks when Airman 1st Class Naomi Mobley, from the 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron, will be will be touring with a Women’s National Basketball
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