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CENTAF releases airpower summaries for Jan. 30, 31

U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Jan. 30 and 31.In Afghanistan Jan. 30, F-15 Eagles provided close-air support to International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, troops in contact with enemy forces near Nurestan. Air Force B-1 Lancers and Royal Air

Missing Airman declared dead

Andersen AFB officials announced Airman 1st Class Michael McDonald has been declared dead Jan. 31. Airman McDonald was reported missing Jan. 27 off Tarague Beach here. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Airman McDonald's family and friends during this tragic event," said Brig. Gen. Douglas Owens,

Tanker recapitalization proposal released

Air Force leaders officially released a request for proposal for a replacement tanker aircraft Jan. 30. The RFP is the official invitation to manufacturers to begin making offers to build a replacement for the Air Force's aging "Eisenhower-era" fleet of KC-135 Stratotankers, said Sue Payton, the

B-52 tests synthetic fuel in cold weather

Ramstein control tower gets facelift

Ramstein AB air traffic controllers left their 10-story tower in January for a one-story MSN-7 mobile control tower. During the next few weeks, the air traffic control tower will receive approximately $313,000 in upgrades that will transform the 1952 tower. "My pledge is to provide our outstanding

NCO trains allied airmen in Cope Tiger

Airmen have been lending their expertise to train allied airmen from Thailand and Singapore as Exercise Cope Tiger 2007 kicked off Jan. 29 in Southeast Asia. The multinational exercise covers command post procedures, field training and humanitarian civic service training. "My job is to perform air

C-130 mechanics beat repair deadline for gunship

When Aircraft 89-0512, an AC-130U Spooky, arrived at Robins AFB for program depot maintenance, it was given an accelerated schedule of only 150 days to complete. This was 31 days less than the standard 181 days for such an aircraft and many wondered if the members of the 560th Aircraft Maintenance

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Changes planned for ISR community

The Air Force director of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, or ISR, recently discussed his plans for improving the service's ISR capabilities. During a recent roundtable with members of the press, Lt. Gen. David A. Deptula laid out his plans for overhauling the service's ISR functions.

Glimmering Globemaster IIIs

USAFE, Ukrainian air force continue spirit of cooperation

As the Ukrainian air force continues its steady progress, information exchanges with partnering nations such as U.S. Air Forces in Europe help further that development, said the chief of the Ukrainian air force. "A visit like this is a good opportunity to gain experience from USAFE, which relates to

Hickam Airmen strategize aircraft weight-reduction initiative

Members of the Hawaii Air National Guard have been categorizing parts of a KC-135 Stratotanker to figure out what can come off during certain missions to save fuel and money for the Air Force. The project was initially launched when Dr. Ron Ritter, special assistant for Air Force Smart Operations

Security forces hone skills through realistic training

Five Airmen lie broken, bleeding and screaming for help along the smoke obscured tree line, while gunfire cracks overhead and thunderous mortar blasts shake the ground at terrifyingly irregular intervals. Through the smoke, a dismounted squad urgently approaches. The scene that confronts them is a

Wedding bells ring for couple at Elmendorf

Wedding bells were ringing at Elmendorf Jan. 26 when an officer from the 611th Air Intelligence Squadron and his fiancee tied the knot in the 611th AIS conference room after he received news of a short-notice deployment to Iraq. Maj. Greg Soukup's notification came only 32 days before the large

Center for the Intrepid opens its doors

An aircraft carrier that sparked the spirits of a nation following the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor during the dark, early days of World War II has become the namesake of the world's most technologically advanced rehabilitation center for amputees and burn victims unveiled during an

Initiatives save Airmen processing time

First experiences here used to consist of waiting in lines, dragging bags, waiting in more lines -- and then meeting the people being replaced. Not exactly the warm welcome Personnel Support for Contingency Operations Airmen wanted to bestow upon new arrivals. New arrivals to this Southwest Asia

C-130 maintenance unit gets much needed upgrade

Airmen of the 746th Aircraft Maintenance Unit who generate C-130 Hercules aircraft throughout Southwest Asia now have an upgraded maintenance facility to call home. The new complex replaces the hodgepodge of old tents, conexes and homemade wooden structures, which combined to form a complex

Joint Intelligence Operations Center opens in Kabul

The Joint Intelligence Operations Center, a strategic and operational breakthrough in Afghanistan-Pakistan border security, officially opened here Jan. 25 during a ceremony at Headquarters, International Security Assistance Force. The JIOC's debut publicly acknowledges ISAF's, Afghanistan's and

Pararescuemen dedicate drop zone to lost Airman

Airmen at Kadena Air Base, Japan, remembered two of their own during a "Ridout Drop-Zone" dedication ceremony Jan. 29. Pararescuemen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron and the 31st Rescue Squadron honored the fallen warriors with a pararescue tradition of naming the drop zone and then

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Missile overhaul creates big savings

When U.S. Air Forces in Europe officials recently moved to shift serviceable rocket motors from older, first-generation AIM-120A advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles and put them in unserviceable, but newer and more capable AIM-120B and C models, 435th Munitions Squadron Airmen volunteered to

Wrestling: Air Force defeats Portland State, 31-9

Boosted by three technical falls, the Air Force wrestling team picked up a 31-9 victory over Portland State Jan. 28 at Northern Colorado. The Falcons moved to 3-10 on the season.After Air Force picked up six points for a Portland State forfeit at 125 pounds, junior Zach Valdez from Parker, Colo.,

CSAF's Vector discusses Air Force intelligence transformation

The latest Chief of Staff's Vector outlines changes in the way the Air Force will transform its intelligence activities. "Our first step is to realign functions within the Headquarters Staff to establish the AF/A2 as the single focal point and lead for all Air Force intelligence, surveillance and

Guard leaders commend Hickam's total force integration

Senior Air National Guard officer and enlisted leaders were here recently to discuss current and future issues in the ANG as well as learning from the successes of Hickam's total force integration with the C-17 Globemaster III and how that can be reproduced elsewhere. The group of ANG leaders make

Fisher House offers help in times of crisis

Her kind eyes have seen a lot of joy and sorrow over the years, but Paula Lewis never tires of helping those in need. A self-professed collector of hugs, Ms. Lewis has been a staple of the Lackland Fisher House since it opened in 1994. She started her association as a volunteer, and after being

Hero's Highway begins in Iraq

Deploying Airmen wait in Italy through six-day layover

Airmen deploying to operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom had an Italian holiday of sorts in late January at Aviano AB. Active duty and Reserve Airmen coming from such places as Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England; Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii; and Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio; made a

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Jan. 29

U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Jan. 29. In Afghanistan Jan. 28, Air Force B-1B Lancers provided close-air support for International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, troops in contact with enemy forces near forward operating bases Carlson and

NORAD fighters to patrol Super Bowl XLI

The Continental U.S. NORAD Region is stepping up its air patrols in the Miami-Dade area to increase security during Super Bowl XLI activities. Spectators will see the Air Force Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, fly over Dolphin Stadium during pregame events, and other Air Force fighter jets

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New complex expedites refueling

A new petroleum, oil and lubricant complex here has commenced operations to meet the burgeoning growth of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing in support of the war on terrorism. The $113 million complex, located near the north end of the flightline, boosts the capability needed to supply fuel for

36 graduate from AFSO 21 class at University of Tennessee

Thirty-six military officers and civilians graduated from the first class of Level II Experts in Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st century Jan. 11 at the University of Tennessee.The University of Tennessee was selected for the six-month training for "their depth and breadth of knowledge, and

Deployed maintainers launch 200 perfect sorties

Some records can only be matched, never broken. One such record was set this week by the maintainers of the 36th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, who successfully launched their 200th consecutive B-52 Stratofortress sortie with a 100-percent mission

Swimming & Diving: Air Force swept at Utah

The Air Force men's and women's swimming and diving teams were swept by Utah here in a Mountain West Conference dual Jan. 27. The men's team lost 154-146 while the women lost 153-117. The Falcon men took first place in eight of the 16 events, but came up just short. Senior Chris Knaute took first

Wrestling: Falcons drop pair of dual meets at home

Despite a pair of victories for heavyweight junior Anthony Stegeman, the U.S. Air Force Academy wrestling team fell to conference foe North Dakota State 24-15 and Adams State 23-15 Jan. 27 at Cadet East Gym. Air Force falls to 2-10 on the season, 1-0 in the Western Wrestling Conference. North Dakota

Hockey: Air Force blanks Bentley 2-0

Senior Ben Worker recorded his first career shutout as Air Force blanked Bentley 2-0 in an Atlantic Hockey Association game Jan. 27 at the John A. Ryan Arena here. The U.S. Air Force Academy improved to 13-10-5 overall and 10-5-5 in league play. Bentley fell to 10-14-1 in all games and 9-11-0 in the

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Jan. 28

U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Jan. 28.In Afghanistan Jan. 27, U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles provided close-air support for International Security Assistance Force troops in contact with enemy forces near Moqor and Worzhanah Kalay. An F-15 expended a

Search continues, officials identify missing Airman

Base and local officials are continuing to look into the disappearance of an Airman swimming off Tarague Beach here Jan. 27. The missing Airman has been identified as Airman 1st Class Michael McDonald, who was deployed to Andersen from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., with the 36th Maintenance Squadron.

Track & Field: Beerse sets pole vault record

Freshman Melissa Beerse rewrote the Academy's pole vault record ... twice ... as the Air Force track and field team hosted the annual Don Barrett Air Force Open Jan. 27 at the Cadet Field House. Beerse is one of four event winners for the Falcons in this non-team scoring event. Beerse won the pole

Basketball: BYU drops No. 16 Air Force, 61-52

Brigham Young University outrebounded and beat No. 16 ranked Air Force 61-52 Jan. 27 in a Mountain West Conference game.For the complete story, visit the academy sports web site at http://www.goairforcefalcons.com. (The appearance of hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Air Force

Basketball: Falcons lose to Wyoming, 64-43

With a hot three-point shooting effort from the Cowgirls, the Air Force women's basketball team dropped a 64-43 contest to Wyoming Jan. 27 at Clune Arena. The Falcons fall to 4-15 overall, 0-8 in the Mountain West Conference, while the Cowgirls improve to 14-5, 5-2 in the MWC. The Falcons jumped out

Swimming & Diving: Air Force falls to BYU

The Air Force men's and women's swimming and diving teams were swept in a Mountain West Conference dual Jan. 26 at the BYU swimming and diving complex. The men's team lost 138-105 while the women lost 153-74. Senior Chris Knaute led the way for the Falcons, winning the 500- and 1,000-yard freestyle

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Jan. 27

U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Jan. 27.In Afghanistan Jan. 26, a B-1B Lancer and Royal Air Force GR-7s provided close-air support for International Security Assistance Force troops in contact with enemy forces near Sangin. A GR-7 expended a guided

Hockey: Bentley beats Air Force 3-1

Bentley scored a goal in each period in a 3-1 victory over Air Force in an Atlantic Hockey Association game Jan. 26 at the John A. Ryan Arena here. The Air Force fell to 12-10-5 overall and 9-5-5 in league play. Bentley improved to 10-13-1 overall and 9-10-0 in the AHA. The U.S. Air Force Academy

Airman missing in waters off Andersen

One Airman was injured and another reported missing Jan. 27 in the waters off Tarague Beach here.At approximately 11:15 a.m. Andersen emergency teams began searching for the missing Airman and treating the injured Airman, who was transported by ambulance to a Navy hospital. Members of the 36th Civil

Airmen to see combat medal in April

Since the Air Force started manning convoy operations in support of the war on terror, more Airmen have had an opportunity to put their rifle training to use in real-world scenarios. Today, explosive ordnance disposal and security forces Airmen, along with those performing in-lieu-of taskings, have

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Jan. 25

U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Jan. 25.In Afghanistan Jan. 24, an Air Force B-1B Lancer provided close-air support for International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, troops in contact with enemy forces near Musa Qal'eh. The B-1B expended guided

Latest Roll Call highlights National Security Personnel System

This week's Roll Call highlights one of the most important segments of the Total Force -- government civilians. Air Force leaders believe it is important for all Airman to at least have a basic understanding of the new National Security Personnel System, or NSPS.NSPS is one of the secretary of

Bronze Star recipient chosen to attend State of Union Address

When President Bush addressed the nation Jan. 23 for his annual State of the Union address, Airmen around the world listened via television, radio or the Internet. But one Airman watched from inside the U.S. Capitol building where the president gave his speech. Tech. Sgt. Michelle Barefield, an

AFSPC commander: Minot in 'thick of the fight'

The Air Force Space Command commander stressed team spirit, command goals and the importance of space in military operations On his first official visit to Minot AFB Jan. 23. "The 5th Bomb Wing and 91st Space Wing have two very distinct missions and commands, yet they're seamless in their operations

Newest 'Chief's View' spotlights SOUTHCOM

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley addresses the important role played by Airmen making up Southern Command, also known as "SOUTHCOM," in his latest Chief's View video. Chief McKinley said Airmen in the command are making a great impact by helping stem the flow of illegal drugs

EQUAL listing available Jan. 30

The Enlisted Quarterly Assignment Listing for May through July requirements will be available Jan. 30 for Airmen returning from overseas and for Airmen in the continental United States who are mandatory movers. Individuals can update their assignment preferences using the self-service application on

Tinker canine dies while on patrol in Iraq

A 72nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog was killed in action Jan. 19 while on patrol in Baghdad, Iraq. Marco, a 7-year-old Belgian Malinois, an explosive detector and patrol dog, suffered acute cardio respiratory arrest secondary to electrocution after coming in contact with a metal

Air Force to implement second DOS rollback

The Air Force has adjusted its force-shaping numbers in response to better-than-expected retention rates in fiscal year 2006. In a message dated Jan. 26, officials said the Air Force must cut 3,090 Airmen by Sept. 30 in order to meet this year's force shaping goals. The Air Force will use three

Deep Freeze members commemorate base's 50th anniversary

Members of Operation Deep Freeze participated in events to commemorate the base's 50th anniversary Jan. 20 at Scott Base on Ross Island in Antarctica. Antarctica New Zealand sponsored the event, which invited U.S. and New Zealand diplomats and political leaders. The National Science Foundation, as

Airborne Laser returns for more testing

The YAL-1A, a modified Boeing 747-400F known as the Airborne Laser, is undergoing a long-term test phase at the Air Force Flight Test Center here that includes test firing the aircraft's low-power lasers in flight for the first time. The Missile Defense Agency is testing and developing the Airborne

Service demographics offer snapshot of force

The Air Force Personnel Center here recently published its demographics report offering a snapshot of the service's active-duty and civilian force, as of Dec. 31. More information can be found at the center's analysis branch Web site: http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/demographics/.Statistics are

Williamsburg Talks join international air forces

Leaders from four international air forces gathered Jan. 18 through 21 in Williamsburg, Va., to discuss issues and share ideas regarding their respective services and discovered they all faced similar challenges. Hosted by Gen. T. Michael Moseley, the Air Force chief of staff, the four-day event

AAFES overseas pump prices to reflect U.S. market conditions

Beginning Feb. 1, all Army and Air Force Exchange Service overseas gas stations will adjust pump prices week-to-week based on the current week's U.S. Department of Energy average price. The first week-to-week adjustment to pump prices at AAFES-operated stations in Germany, Turkey, Korea, Okinawa,

Basketball: Air Force women unable to get past UNLV

Despite a career-high 28 points and 15 rebounds from junior Alecia Steele the Air Force women's basketball team was unable to overcome an eight-point halftime deficit, falling 63-55, to the visiting University of Nevada-Las Vegas Rebels Jan. 25 at Clune Arena here. The Falcons drop to 4-14 overall,

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Jan. 26

U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Jan. 26.In Afghanistan Jan. 25, an Air Force B-1B Lancer conducted a strike on Taliban extremists near Musa Qal'eh. The bomber expended guided bomb unit-38s on enemy targets. In total, 22 close-air-support missions were

Predator accident report released

Pilot error caused an MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle to crash during a training mission at Creech AFB, Nev., Aug. 3, 2006, according to an aircraft accident investigation report released Jan. 26 here. There were no injuries or fatalities from the accident, and damage to the aircraft totaled

Thunderbirds to kick off Super Bowl XLI

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, is scheduled to perform a flyby of Dolphin Stadium during Super Bowl XLI Feb. 4 over Miami. The team's red, white and blue F-16 Fighting Falcons will roar over in their signature six-ship Delta formation at the conclusion of the

Life at Thule

Landing on a snow-packed winter runway 700 miles north of the Arctic Circle can be a harrowing experience for anyone who journeys here. Snow-blinding winds howling in excess of 50-miles-per-hour, temperatures plunging below zero, and 24-hours-a-day without sunshine are commonplace and make it unlike

Chief Parish helps honor new chiefs at Spangdahlem

The eighth chief master sergeant of the Air Force was among those congratulating seven chief master sergeant selectees during a chiefs' recognition ceremony here Jan. 20.Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Sam E. Parish was the guest speaker at the event."It is a good hard, tough mission that

DOD to discontinue remote home school program

The Department of Defense Education Activity will discontinue its Remote Home School Program beginning in school year 2007-2008, DODEA officials announced Jan. 25."We understand this unique program is valued by our families," said Joseph D. Tafoya, DODEA director. "Unfortunately, with the funding

Air Force proposes adding 23 F-15s, F-16s at Nellis

The Air Force is proposing to base 23 additional F-15 Eagles and F-16 Fighting Falcons here and to add about 520 people as a result of changes mandated by the recent Base Realignment and Closure process. Under the proposed action, the 64th Aggressor Squadron would receive five F-16 aircraft and the

Video teleconferencing connects military families

Days away from home, eons away from loved ones ... at least that is how it feels to some when a military member is deployed. But new capabilities here can make the world a lot smaller for military families. Earlier this month, 10 Airmen from the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron who are deployed to Iraq

Airmen ideas carry big payout

Two Seymour Johnson AFB Airmen's ideas they submitted earned them a little extra spending money. Master Sgt. Terry Fraser and Senior Airman Stephen Jorgensen received checks from the Innovation Development through Employee Awareness program for using a little ingenuity to help the Air Force save

Incirlik Airmen shadow wing leaders

Three Incirlik AB Airmen reported for duty to the 39th Air Base Wing's headquarters building instead of working at their normal jobs Jan. 23 here.Airman 1st Class Allen Castleberry, Airman 1st Class Sam Lombardo and Senior Airman Andrew Johnson spent the day with one of the wing's leaders as part of

Airmen train with Marines for urban warfare

Camp Hansen Marines recently taught sniper tactics to two Airmen from the 36th Contingency Response Group from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 3rd Marine Expeditionary Forces Special Operations Training Group on Camp Hansen offers courses designed to enhance the training of servicemembers

Eielson Airmen return from deployment

Blurry eyes brightened as each Airman walked trough the doors of the joint mobility complex here at 1 a.m. Jan. 23 to the welcoming applause of awaiting friends, family and co-workers. Tired from the long 36-hour flight trek home to Alaska, the midnight arrival ended the Airmen's months-long Air

DNA registry unlocks key to fallen servicemembers' identities

Deep within a nondescript warehouse in this Washington suburb lie millions of blood-smeared cardboard cards that hold the key to every servicemember's unique personal identity, captured in DNA. DNA is a substance within every person's cells that provides a personal blueprint, known as a DNA profile.

DOD, VA announce plans for joint inpatient record system

The Defense and Veterans Affairs departments have announced plans for a common inpatient electronic health-record system.The two departments now have separate systems that require upgrade, officials said. "I am very excited by the prospect of adopting a common, mutually beneficial solution to our

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Air Force completes public transfer of former Castle AFB

The Air Force completed the transfer of the former Castle Air Force Base, Calif., from military control to private ownership Jan. 22 with one of the base's former housing areas being accepted by a retirement village. Atwater Retirement Village II, LLC, accepted the final parcel of property,

Secretary Wynne: Airmen bring leverage to joint fight

Airmen are increasingly meeting the enemy face-to-face while augmenting ground commanders in non-traditional roles more typical of Soldiers, said Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Jan. 19. These in-lieu-of taskings, as they are known, are part of the Air

Swimming: Cadet earns third conference honor

A U.S. Air Force Academy senior was named Mountain West Conference men's swimmer of the week Jan. 24 by the conference office. This is Cadet Chris Knaute's third honor this season and seventh of his career. The cadet from Houston led Air Force to a 175-125 win past two-time defending MWC champions

Moody Airmen test new, nonlethal method of repelling enemy

Airmen of the 820th Security Forces Group here are currently evaluating a long-range, nonlethal weapon system that could eventually save lives in the war on terrorism. The Active Denial System is designed to engage and repel human targets by projecting a beam of energy that creates an intolerable

Security forces Airmen complete 'Fly Away' course at Fort Dix

Sixty security forces Airmen from across the Air Force prepared for an overseas deployment while attending the Fly Away Security Training, or FAST, Course 07-1 Jan. 18 here. Each student gained new skills in everything from hand-to-hand combat to anti-hijacking training. The FAST course is the first

New technology expands Air Force's combat capability

The 820th Security Forces Group was selected recently as the first Air Force unit to purchase and deploy the Ground Situational Awareness Toolkit. The GSAT system, consisting of the Scan Eagle unmanned aerial system and ShotSpotter gunfire acquisition technology, will allow Airmen to identify

Staying involved key for parents, children

Eight educators, health-care officials and family advocacy workers made presentations to parents during a "Let's Talk" conference here Jan. 18. The two-hour briefing served as a means to inform Yokota parents about a variety of resources readily available to them on base. Some of the forum's

Alaska unit deals with challenges of tropical weather

The mission of U.S. jet fighter maintainers is direct: fix what is wrong in a timely fashion to get the jets back on the flightline and ready for take-off. That is the goal of 18th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, as they take part in exercise Commando Sling at

'Roll Call' now available through e-mail subscription

"Roll Call," the new weekly publication designed to help supervisors explain important Air Force issues to their Airmen, is now available for subscription through Air Force Link. Roll Call covers one or two topics each week, and is written so supervisors can read it to their Airmen during morning

20 years of lethality: Ellsworth celebrates B-1's history

The 28th Bomb Wing received its first B-1B Lancer on Jan. 21, 1987. Over the course of its 20 years of service with the wing, the aircraft and its mission have changed significantly. The B-1B has roots in the 1970s, when it became obvious that winning the Cold War required stepping up technology.

Flex Team deploys at moment's notice

The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron's Fire and Emergency Services Flex Team deploys at a moment's notice to forward-operating bases to provide aircraft rescue, emergency medical and firefighting support whenever and wherever needed. Humanitarian and special operations missions also need

Mobility Operations School earns award for online course

An online course aimed at training students in the Air Force air transportation career field in aerial port air freight operations earned a Gold Award in the 2006 Brandon Hall Excellence in E-Learning Awards competition in Denver.The Air Mobility Warfare Center's Mobility Operations School here

Fallen Airmen memorialized at Balad

As light drained from the sky over Balad AB, 32 Airmen stood in formation at the position of attention, unmindful of the steady rain.A narrator solemnly read 32 names. As each was announced, an Airman from the formation took one step forward, acknowledging the life and spirit of a fellow Airman

'Hot pitting' returns to Incirlik

Airmen from Incirlik's 39th Logistic Readiness Squadron recently began practicing a refueling technique not used at this base in more than a decade. The technique, called hot pitting, allows aircraft such as F-16 Fighting Falcons that are deployed here for training to land and refuel without ever

Lajes Airman convicted by special court-martial

A senior airman assigned to the 65th Communications Squadron here was convicted by special court-martial Jan. 22 of wrongful distribution of marijuana in the hashish form and making a false official statement. Senior Airman Tanya Saltis pled guilty to the charge of making a false official statement

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Jan. 24

U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Jan. 24.In Afghanistan Jan. 23, Air Force F-15 Eagles provided close-air support for International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, troops in contact with enemy forces near Ghazni. An Air Force B-1B Lancer, Royal Air

Senior maintenance leaders look forward with defined goals

Top Air Force leaders from the maintenance fields met in San Antonio in December for the semiannual Air Force Maintenance and Munitions Advisory Group meeting. Brig. Gen. Kathleen D. Close, the Air Force director of maintenance, led the meeting that included representatives from all major commands

Basketball: Falcons defeat TCU, 72-39

The nationally ranked No. 16 Air Force men's team defeated Texas Christian University 72-39 on Jan. 22 for their 27th straight victory at home. For the complete story, visit the academy sports Web site at www.goairforcefalcons.com

Falcon sports: Weekend hoops, gymnastics wrap-up

The Air Force Academy's men's basketball team won its 26th straight home game, while the Lady Falcons fell to Utah and the gymnastics picked up two top-10 finishes. Men's basketball U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- The nationally ranked No. 13 Air Force men's team defeated San Diego State University

Okinawa Naval hospital unit has Air Force ties

Members of the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa Neonatal Intensive Care Unit located on Camp Lester are people you trust with your most valuable treasure -- your baby.The NICU is the closest neonatal intensive care unit in the Western Pacific that offers state-of-the-art neonatal care to all infants in

Officials to dedicate Center for the Intrepid at Fort Sam

Officials here are opening the Center for the Intrepid and two Fisher Houses Jan. 29 in a dedication ceremony at the Brooke Army Medical Center.More than 3,000 people, including wounded and recovering military service members and their families, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Peter Pace,

Airmen take education to a 'lower' level

Every day, Airmen are participating in activities outside of the duty day to better themselves in their jobs, education and overall well-being. Airmen here have a unique opportunity to improve all three areas with one activity, scuba diving. Learning to scuba dive directly relates to professional

Cadets mostly feel safe from sexual harassment

Most students at the Army, Air Force and Naval academies say they feel safe from sexual harassment when on or off campus, according to findings contained in a 300-page report based on the latest Defense Department-commissioned survey on the subject.The most recent study, titled, "Service Academy