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  • After the storm

    "The people of the State of Kuwait send a message of heartfelt appreciation and of peace and friendship to you. Your profound belief in the principles of freedom and human dignity returned Kuwait to its rightful place among the family of nations.Our prayers go to you, the families of those who have

  • Critical care air transport team brings ICU to battlefield

    He walks into the Kandahar Air Hospital with his medical bags in tow. Minus a few dusty footprints at the doorway from the outside environment, it resembles any other hospital complete with a clean, sterile smell -- a scent absent anywhere else on the airfield in Afghanistan which is noted for its

  • Little Rock refurb crew brings C-130s back to life

    An aircraft sits in the hangar waiting for its facelift. Inside and out, there are signs of wear and tear: chipped paint, dented metal, torn insulation and peeling decals are a few examples this aircraft has been around.Airmen from the 19th Equipment Maintenance Squadron's C-130 Hercules

  • Fitness: What not to do

    It's common knowledge that fitness is one of the most important keys to living healthy. It's no secret that remaining in good physical shape is not only important for one's body, it's also essential to military readiness. Though physical training is instilled into service members from the moment

  • 821st ETRS helps Iraqi airmen master core value

    As you walk into the Iraqi Air Force Training School here, you will notice the words integrity, military discipline, loyalty to the homeland and English language posted on the walls. These are the Iraqi air force core values.Airmen, civilians and contractors assigned to the 821st Expeditionary

  • We STILL want you

    It was 1981 when 17-year-old Steven Comstock joined the Marine Corps, eager to receive training that would lead him down the path of honor, courage and commitment. Twenty-nine years later, on Dec. 23, Mr. Comstock received a different kind of gift: clothing donated by Operation H.U.G.S.S. (Hats,

  • Those left behind: the aftermath of an Airman's suicide

    When Master Sgt. Robert Sams picked up Senior Airman Joshua Doherty's mother from the local airport, there was little he could say to console her for the huge loss they were all just beginning to deal with.She was there to attend the memorial service for her son, a former 723rd Aircraft Maintenance

  • Airmen achieve mission through friendship, relating to Afghans

    Security forces members assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron here, in addition to securing one of the most dangerous places on earth, are guarding one of the busiest pedestrian base entry gates in Afghanistan. Each day, the Airmen assigned to guard the entry control point

  • Zumba refreshes fitness center workouts

    With its fusion of Latin and international music and easy-to-follow dance steps, it is no surprise that the Zumba fitness craze is going strong at many fitness centers across the Air Force."Zumba is awesome because it is like dancing for an hour," said Makamae Burgess, a fitness center patron here.

  • Blessed chaplain assistant finds peace in helping others

    "Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier." - Mother TeresaAnd just like that, one Airman's life was changed forever.The story begins with a little girl named Ratna, which means "gem" in Hindi, who was born into an Indian family with a high social status,