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  • July 8 Airpower Summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations July 8, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportRemakAir Force F-15E Strike Eagle

  • July 7 Airpower Summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations July 7, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportChahar BaghAir Force MQ-9A Reaper

  • July 6 Airpower Summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations July 6, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportMoqorNavy F/A-18F Super Hornet and

  • Air Force first responders, first on scene to keep missions in motion

    Air Force officials emphasized that first responders -- security forces, fire emergency services and emergency medical services -- make up the essential elements necessary to protect people and assets.Security forces responders train in realistic scenarios involving base organizations ranging from

  • Airdrops break records in Afghanistan

    When your unit is surrounded by an enemy hitting you with small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades, and mortar rounds are screaming in and you're running low on food, ammunition and everything else, you can't exactly send someone to Walmart for supplies. That's when you pray for an airdrop.

  • CSAF releases 'Vector'

    The Air Force's senior military leader released his vision for the future in a recent  CSAF Vector 2010 that outlined five priorities and the "way ahead" for Airmen to maintain these priorities. "Our Airmen are responding to the nation's call with agility, innovation and expeditionary presence --

  • Photo essay: Airmen refuel during RIMPAC mission

    A B-52 Stratofortress flies here July 10 after an air refueling mission in support of the biennial Rim of the Pacific exercise, or RIMPAC.  RIMPAC includes more than 14 nations, 32 ships, five submarines, more than 170 aircraft and more than 20,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen. View the

  • Space control squadron team marks 5 years of continuous deployment

    Members of the 16th and 380th Space Control Squadrons acheived a milestone recently when their deployed mission, Operation Silent Sentry, surpassed five years of continuous deployed operations. The Airmen employ the Rapid Attack Identification Detection Reporting System Deployable Ground Segment

  • Air Force wounded warrior rides from coast to coast

    A combat controller, who last year was laying in a hospital fighting for his life, is now riding his bicycle across America as part of his rehabilitation and to inspire other wounded warriors.Along with 19 of his teammates, Staff Sgt. Marc Esposito from the 21st Special Tactics Squadron at Pope Air

  • Four Little Rock aircrews take part in largest joint exercise formation

    Four Little Rock Air Force Base aircrews took part in the largest formation ever assembled for a joint forcible entry exercise June 22 and 23 at Pope Air Force Base and Fort Bragg, N.C.The formation of 18 Air Force cargo airplanes, featuring 10 C-130 Hercules aircraft and eight C-17 Globemaster IIIs

  • Airmen shut down 732nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Det. 3

    The 732nd Security Forces Squadron, Det. 3, was inactivated during a ceremony July 3, at 7:32 a.m. "This ceremony marks the end of the Air Force's first, and longest, active police transition team in history," said Lt. Col. Dustin Sutton, the 732nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron commander.

  • Information assurance scholarship available to officers, civilians

    Officers and civilians have until Jan. 31 to apply for the Information Assurance Scholarship Program, a special developmental education program available for the 2011 academic year. The program pays the full cost of tuition, select fees and required books for graduate degrees in subjects such as

  • Airman rescues baby from fire

    While off-duty and visiting a friend at a nearby fire department July 2,  an Airman from here responded to a call of a dwelling fire with people trapped inside.With the dwelling fire located around the corner from the fire station, Senior Airman John Muirhead, of the 87th Civil Engineer Squadron

  • Air Force's new 'virtual Finance' takes customers out of waiting line

    The Air Force's new "virtual Finance" is giving work time back to Airmen and civilians by providing a host of secure financial services that customers can access with a mouse click.Replacing the "Money - Finance Central" page on the Air Force Portal, the virtual finance page was developed with a

  • Air Guard instructor uses Marine experience

    Tech. Sgt. David Butler is a former Marine who's now serving here as an instructor with the Texas Air National Guard. "I absolutely love my job down here and the guys I work with," Sergeant Butler said about serving with the 204th Security Forces Squadron, which operates the Desert Defender Air

  • Air Force Week in Photos

    This week's photo highlights feature Airmen around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.View the slideshow.

  • July 5 Airpower Summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations July 5, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportQal-E-NawAir Force F-16C Fighting

  • July 4 Airpower Summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations July 4, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportMushanAir Force A-10C Thunderbolt II

  • July 3 Airpower Summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations July 3, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportTarin KowtAir Force A-10C

  • Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force visits Ramstein Airmen, families

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy and his wife, Paula, visited with Airmen here July 7. The chief and Mrs. Roy visited the 603rd Air Operations Center, 435th Contingency Response Group compound, the new Deployment Transition Center and Landstuhl Regional Medical Center."It's an

  • In-theater medical treatment keeps warriors in the fight

    A group of deployed Airmen stands around a table, carefully performing their jobs, as they've trained for years to do. Doctors stand over a patient, meticulously inserting a long, cylindrical laparoscopic tube through, what appears to be, the patient's abdomen. An anesthesiologist monitors his heart

  • Security forces Airmen teach English to Panamanian hosts

    Two bilingual security forces Airmen assigned to New Horizons Panama 2010 are spending their free time in front of a black board teaching English classes to members of the Panamanian Frontier Police (SENAFRONT).Master Sgt. Noland Rivera and Senior Airman Sheryl Job started out teaching a few words

  • AMC officials unveil concept to strengthen force resilience

    "Each of us has a flame inside of us that, when made stronger, can help us withstand life's storms," said Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., the commander of Air Mobility Command  June 16 .To strengthen force resilience, including Air Force civilians and family members, AMC officials launched the

  • 'Today's Air Force' features a look around the service

    This edition of "Today's Air Force" features an in-depth look at one woman's struggle with post traumatic stress disorder. Plus, Air Force Academy cadets get a taste of life in the operational Air Force. Finally, a father and son serve together downrange.The 30-minute, weekly news show can be seen

  • Latest issue of Airman magazine available

    The latest issue of Airman magazine, "Special Ops at the tip of the spear," features Airmen flying and maintaining the CV-22 Osprey.The CV-22 can perform missions that normally require both fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. This feature gives an inside look at the lives of the Airmen working with this

  • 'Bad guys' add realism to capabilities exercise

    An Army Special Forces team jumped out of an MC-130W Combat Spear and deployed their parachutes to slowly descend to the landing zone. After hitting the hard New Mexico soil, they fanned out and moved toward their objective.This began the scenario of the Cannon Air Force Base capabilities exercise

  • Improved physical fitness uniform coming to a store near you

    After much planning, anticipation and constructive feedback, the Army Air Force Exchange Service and the Air Force Uniform Office officials have partnered to bring an improved physical training uniform to select military clothing sales stores in July.The IPTU, which consists of a running jacket,

  • Texas Air Guard prepares security forces Airmen for deployment

    On the desert ranges of Fort Bliss, Texas, there is a lot of open space for Soldiers to train and prepare for combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. Army operations are well-known here, but active-duty, guard and Reserve security forces Airmen are on the range too.Texas Air National Guard members trained

  • Gen. Alston takes reins of 20th Air Force

    Maj. Gen. C. Donald Alston assumed command of the 20th Air Force from Gen. Roger W. Burg July 1 on F. E. Warren's historic Argonne Parade Field in a ceremony which also marked General Burg's retirement from active duty after 32 years of service.Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force chief of staff; Gen.

  • Airmen help clear the battlefield

    As the drawdown of U.S. forces in Iraq picks up steam, there is a collection of Airmen, Soldiers and civilians ready to process billions of dollars in equipment for redistribution.The Redistribution Property Accountability Team was developed to process equipment bound for refurbishment in the United

  • July 2 Airpower Summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations July 2, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportLashkar GahAir Force A-10C

  • All military medical training roads now start at METC

    The future of military medical training arrived here June 30 with the opening of the Medical Education and Training Campus.The METC is an integrated campus under a single university-style administration, with more than 100 courses available to students. "Today marks a significant milestone in the

  • Command's first-ever Global Strike Challenge under way

    Intercontinental ballistic missile, B-2 Spirit, B-52 Stratofortress and B-1 Lancer units are competing in the first Global Strike Challenge, showcasing the capabilities and expertise of missile, bomber and security forces Airmen. "Global Strike Challenge will help us build pride and a culture of

  • Afghan airmen perform Mi-17 sling load

    Afghan airmen and Combined Air Power Transition Force advisers conducted an operational sling load with an Mi-17 transport helicopter July 1 from Kabul International Airport to Forward Operating Base Orgun-e, Afghanistan in the Paktika province.Flying 12,500 feet above sea-level and carrying a

  • July 1 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations July 1, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportSar BanaderAir Force A-10

  • Three Airmen celebrate first Independence Day as U.S. citizens

    Three Airmen in the 23rd Mission Support Group here are celebrating their first Fourth of July as U.S. citizens. They are Airmen 1st Class Alexandra Fleig, Rangel Robinson and Christopher Canlas. Airmen Fleig and Robinson, both 23rd Force Support Squadron customer support representatives, and Airman

  • Fifth Airman lost from Afghanistan helicopter incident

    Department of Defense officials have announced the loss of a fifth Airman from an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter which crashed in southeastern Afghanistan June 9.Capt. David Wisniewski, 31, an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter pilot assigned to the 66th Rescue Squadron here passed away at the National Naval

  • Air Commando One honored, remembered

    More than 500 friends, family members and servicemembers gathered at here to honor and remember "Air Commando One" during a memorial ceremony July 2.Airmen of all ranks, including Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Medal of Honor recipient retired Col. George "Bud" Day attended the

  • June 30 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 30, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportChahar BaghAir Force MQ-9A Reaper

  • June 29 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 29, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportAsmarAn Air Force B-1B Lancer

  • Wing-level team helps Airmen, civilians cope with traumatic events

    A variety of events, from a death in the family to battlefield casualties, can take a tremendous psychological toll on servicemen and civilians alike.Air Force officials are taking a proactive role in dealing with such crises, instituting wing-level teams that prepare Airmen and civilians for

  • Aviano AFSO21 aims to commit to improvement

    Committing to improvement has been a continuous battle cry of the Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century ever since its conception. Otherwise known as AFSO21, the program aims to strengthen the ability of every Airman to drive improved mission performance. This is in line with the Air

  • Airmen participate in RIMPAC 2010 international maritime exercise

    The 613th Air and Space Operations Center here is serving as the central hub for data and voice communications during the biennial Rim of the Pacific exercise June 23 through Aug. 1. The state-of-the-art facility enables a multinational team to provide command and control of air and space assets

  • Air Force Week in Photos

    This week's photo highlights feature Airmen around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.View the slideshow.

  • Medical readiness center opens at Camp Bullis

    A new era in military medical readiness training opened at Camp Bullis June 25, as Air Force officials cut the ribbon on an $18 million Medical Readiness Training Center.Center officials will host all initial, sustainment and future medical readiness training. The center will also allow officials to

  • Three Airmen earn career enlisted aviator award

    Air Force officials announced the selection of three Airmen for the 2009 Staff Sgt. Henry E. "Red" Erwin Outstanding Career Enlisted Aviator of the Year Award July 1.The recipients are:--Senior Master Sgt. Michael A. Morris, of the 54th Air Refueling Squadron at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.,--Tech.

  • Defense officials authorize medal for Chile relief efforts

    Airmen who participated in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in Chile following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake Feb. 27, 2010, are eligible for the Humanitarian Service Medal.U.S. military members must have provided humanitarian assistance for at least one day between March 6

  • Ramstein Airmen pay St. Baldrick's $6,645 for haircut

    Does a free haircut sound like a good deal? Perhaps it sounds even better when a free haircut raises awareness and money to combat cancer in children. Ninety-eight people volunteered to give up their locks to participate in the first St. Baldrick's event at Donnelly Park here June 26. The

  • Air Force stands up deployment transition center at Ramstein Air Base

    Airmen in selected career fields returning from the area of responsibility now have access to enhanced post-deployment support with the service's stand up of the deployment transition center at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, officials here said June 30.The DTC provides deployment returnees an

  • New Horizons opening ceremony echoes spirit of friendship, cooperation

    New Horizons Panama 2010 officially opened at Santa Librada Elementary School June 29 with a ceremony featuring senior leaders from the Panamanian government as well as the United States.The motto for this year's New Horizons exercise, an annual U.S. Southern Command humanitarian assistance mission,

  • Hurricane Hunters show Alex strengthen into Category 2 storm before landfall

    Hours before an aircrew from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron left for an after-midnight flight into Hurricane Alex, the storm had just been upgraded from a tropical storm to a hurricane. By the time the crew returned from more than seven hours inside the storm, the data they gathered showed

  • General Schwartz recommends reading selections

    The Air Force chief of staff announced his latest reading recommendations July 1, all from the CSAF reading list. "Defining events across the globe continue to shape our service in very consequential ways," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz said. "Rising regional tensions, the oil spill

  • Aerial porters continue to support worldwide air mobility operations

    Throughout the air mobility world aerial porters continue to play a vital role in operations. Aerial porters are deployed throughout the world and are responsible for expediting the movement of critical assets. at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia, said air transportation Airmen are vital to

  • Robots bring Ramstein warehouse into 21st century

    Air Force officials have replaced a conveyor belt system in the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron warehouse with the United States Air Forces in Europe Command first laser automated guided vehicle system, saving time and money.Today, according to Larry Head, that conveyor system has been replaced by

  • CMSAF visits 380th AEW, touts importance of Airmen's mission

    Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy visited the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing June 26 through 28 as part of his tour of bases in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.The Chief said it was important that he got to see the mission of the 380th AEW."I came here to view the

  • Officials announce 2010 AFA outstanding Air Force civilians

    Air Force officials announced the winners of the 2010 Air Force Association Outstanding Air Force Civilian of the Year awards June 29.Each year, AFA officials recognize four Air Force civilian employees for outstanding achievement in any career field. This year's recipients were:- Eric Straight, an

  • Ukrainian airmen visit Ramstein, gain knowledge of AF capabilities

    Airlifters from the Ukrainian air force visited here June 21 through 25 to participate in an engagement focused on airlift interoperability. The five-day trip showcased the 86th Airlift Wing's operation and support capabilities to the Ukrainian airmen."The goal of the visit was to assist the

  • June 28 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 28, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportAsmarAir Force F-15E Strike Eagle

  • June 27 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 27, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportAsadabad Air Force F-15E Strike

  • Aviation fuel savings: AMC leading the charge

    Air Mobility Command has the largest fleet of the biggest airframes in the Air Force and they are the Department of Defense's largest aviation fuel customer, consuming 28 percent of DOD's aviation fuel use, but AMC Airmen are leading the charge in making energy a consideration in everything they do.

  • ROTC instructor vacancies available

    Opportunities are available for qualified officers to fill nearly 100 projected Air Force ROTC detachment instructor vacancies throughout the nation next summer, Air Force officials  announced. Eligible officers include line officers with the rank of first lieutenant, captain or major. First

  • Participants gather at Air Reserve Personnel Center for annual muster

    More than 170 men and women gathered at the Air Reserve Personnel Center here June 18 as part of the Individual Ready Reserve muster program.The program is mandated by law and requires ARPC officials to connect with Airmen who have served and still have a military service obligation but are no

  • Polish team observes inspection

    Polish air force members visited here during the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Phase I Operational Readiness Inspection to gain an upper hand in inspection processes and procedures.Next year, Polish units will undergo a NATO tactical evaluation, and members from different specialties observed several

  • June 24 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 24, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportSanginAir Force MQ-9A Reaper

  • June 26 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 26, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportMushanAir Force F-16C Fighting

  • CMSAF visits Bagram Airfield, engages Airmen

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy met with Airmen here June 24 and 25. Chief Roy toured the base and spoke with Airmen of all ranks to see what Air Force officials are doing to support warfighters on the ground, and to discuss how senior leaders can make sure Airmen are properly

  • 'Today's Air Force' features a look around the service

    In this edition of "Today's Air Force," Airmen and civilians celebrate an historic upgrade in satellite communications capabilities. Plus, an Air Force couple gets ready to deploy together. Also, glimpse a solemn ceremony as pararescue Airmen say goodbye. The 30-minute, weekly news show can be seen

  • June 25 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations June 25, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanClose-Air SupportBalocan Air Force MQ-9A Reaper

  • Fallen Eglin Airmen honored on Khobar Towers anniversary

    Approximately 100 people gathered here June 25 to remember the 12 Airmen who made the highest sacrifice in service to the United States on this date 14 years ago .A terrorist attack at Khobar Towers in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, resulted in 400 casualties among civilian and military personnel. The 33rd

  • CSAF: Balad Airmen up to the challenge of Iraq mission

    Gen. Norton Schwartz, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, visited the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing here June 24."It's great to be back with the Red Tails (Airmen at Joint Base Balad, Iraq)," he said during an Airmen's Call. "I'm glad visibility finally improved so we would be able to visit you and

  • Two Airmen save Soldier's life outside gym

    Two Airmen credited their pre-deployment training for recently saving the life of an Army lieutenant colonel who was having a heart attack outside the camp's gym.Tech. Sgt. Aaron Gufford and Staff Sgt. Jeffery Kirker, both of the 392nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion at Camp Liberty, were on their

  • National Guard battles flood waters in four states

    This week almost 300 National Guard members from four states are helping to prepare for future floods and recover from past flood damage.Task Force Northwest is commanded by Air Force Col. Mike Pankau of the 139th Airlift Wing, based in St. Joseph, Mo."Soldiers and Airmen are conducting a variety of

  • Belgian Air Component participates in first Red Flag-Alaska

    Twenty-seven members from the Belgian Air Component participated in their first Red Flag-Alaska exercise here. The BAC 15th Air Transport Wing 20th Squadron arrived here June 8, with two C-130 Hercules, and will be participating until June 25, when the exercise ends. Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air

  • June 23 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 23, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanLashkar GahAir Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots

  • CSAF stresses importance of Airmen and mission

    The Air Force's top uniformed officer made a visit June 24 to meet with Airmen, talk about his priorities, and listen to the concerns of those living and working here."Let me begin by reminding you that everyone matters," said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz. "It's like a team;

  • Air Force Week in Photos

    This week's photo highlights feature Airmen around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.View the slideshow.

  • Information Protection Workshop 2010 examines security issues, goals

    With a focus on training, education and force development, professionals from major commands, wings, field operating agencies and direct reporting units from across the Air Force gathered here for the 2010 Worldwide Information Protection Workshop June 21 through 25.Hosted by the Air Force

  • Social visit helps fight wars

    Sixteen general officers from 16 different countries joined Pacific Air Forces leaders June 17 in their premiere multinational large force employment exercise while building partnerships with senior airpower leaders from the global community.The hosts of this year's Red Flag-Alaska Executive

  • Air Guard strives to protect people on, off duty

    Air National Guard officials have established the safest working environment for conducting what is often a dangerous business, the ANG director told an audience here June 23."However, we're not losing our people in the workplace, were losing them on the way home or to work and on the weekends,"

  • Voluntary separation, retirement deadlines near

    As the window to voluntarily separate or retire closes, Air Force officials urge Airmen impacted by force management who are interested in transitioning from the active-duty force to do so quickly before the cutoff dates later this month."Volunteering ahead of retention boards will give officers

  • Lajes supports YoAFF campaign with quality-of-life improvements

    In the midst of many budget cuts, Lajes Field, Azores, officials are improving the quality of life for Airmen and their families, with a focus on improving programs geared toward areas of concern for Air Force families.Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen.

  • June 22 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 22, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanChahar BaghCoalition aircrews provided armed overwatch

  • Ramstein allies with Poland to become sister wings, build partnership

    Officials from the 86th Airlift Wing formalized their partnership with their Polish sister wing, the 3rd Airlift Wing, during a ceremony here June 21. Along with members of the Polish Air Force, Airmen from the 86th AW and 435th Air Ground Operations Wing from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, attended

  • Opportunities exist for active-duty Airmen to become IMA Reservists

    Air Force Reserve Individual Mobilization Augmentee program officials are currently looking for Airmen from all career fields to fill worldwide taskings, according to a Reserve management group official. "Airmen who are leaving the active-duty force are encouraged to consider opportunities along the

  • Air Force takes steps against suicides

    The Air Force vice chief of staff testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee June 22 to address steps the service is taking to stem the rising suicide numbers. Gen. Carrol H. "Howie" Chandler, in testimony alongside the other service vice chiefs and the assistant commandant of the Marine

  • Services, VA use technology for stress, resilience outreach

    Officials from the military services and the Veterans Health Administration of the Veterans Affairs Department increasingly use digital technology to reach out to identify and treat servicemembers with traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder. The second-ranking officers of each

  • June 21 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 21, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanSoltaniAir Force F-16C Fighting Falcon pilots provided

  • Know before you go

    The first time Tech. Sgt. Christina Gamez's husband deployed, she wanted to do everything herself, frustrating friends who wanted to help her. This time, she knows she will need her support network. She too is scheduled to deploy soon after her husband leaves this fall.Master Sgt. Rodolfo Gamez of

  • Hurlburt dental team aids, trains west African countries

    Two Airmen from Hurlburt Field recently returned to work after a one-month temporary duty assignment to west Africa in support of Exercise Flintlock, an annual exercise that focuses on improving interoperability between the militaries of the United States, Europe and northern and western African

  • Thunderbirds announce 2011 officer selections

    The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, commonly known as the Thunderbirds, recently announced incoming officer selections for the 2011 demonstration season.Capt. Ryan Riley, an F-16 pilot stationed at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, will join the team as the left wing for the squadron as

  • June 20 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 20, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanMusa QalehAir Force MQ-1B Predator operators provided