Combat controller recounts battle for AFA audience

A combat controller assigned to the 21st Special Tactics Squadron at Pope Air Force Base, N.C., brought an Air Force Special Operations Command perspective on the war on terrorism to attendees at the Air Force Association's 2007 Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 24. "You will

Global air chiefs gather for conference

Top leaders from air forces around the globe gathered Sept. 24 to discuss airpower issues during the Global Air Chiefs Conference Forum held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington.Keynote speaker retired Gen. Joseph W. Ralston asked audience members, "Why is it that Airmen do not have a

AFA convention features command chiefs forum

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley and command chiefs from five Air Force major commands joined to answer Airmen's questions during a forum at the Air Force Association's 2007 Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition here Sept. 24. The forum provided Airmen in attendance

Air Force Heritage Week soars in Ohio

Ohio officials honored the Air Force when the lieutenant governor proclaimed Sept. 24 to 30 as Air Force Heritage Week in a ceremony held Sept. 24 at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base. Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher thanked Ohio's men and women currently serving in the Air Force, and extended his

Wing supports Operation Deny Flight

Nestled near the foothills of the Alps, the scenery at Aviano Air Base, Italy, is nothing short of spectacular. The location? A tourist's dream: By train, the base is an hour away from Venice, one of the world's most romantic cities. Via car, it's a short 45 minutes to the beach, or 35 minutes to

SECAF addresses Air Force Association conference

"The Air Force Association is the preeminent wingman and our strongest supporter," Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne told the audience during the opening day of the Air Force Association's Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition event Sept. 24. Secretary Wynne directly addressed

Luke team takes Air Force baseball tourney

The Luke Air Force Base Falcons swept the competition to take home their first Air Force Bash championship to win the service's varsity baseball tournament held in September in Virginia. The Luke AFB men's varsity baseball team fended off three Air Force teams during the playoffs -- Tinker AFB,

Aviano undergoes Renaissance

It once had an uncertain future. But the huge Aviano 2000 construction project is proof this base has a life that's being cast in concrete.  (Note: This article reprinted from Airman magazine, November, 2000.)Once upon a time, there was a small Air Force base at Aviano. It was tucked-away in a lush

After one year, Phoenix Warrior course soaring high

Airmen at the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center's 421st Combat Training Squadron have finished their first year of teaching the Phoenix Warrior Training Course, and all signs point to the fact it is helping prepare security forces for their wartime mission."Phoenix Warrior, from inception, has

General Moseley kicks off AFA conference

The Air Force chief of staff spoke at the opening ceremonies for the Air Force Association's Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 24. "This is a celebration of being a separate service with a primary mission of flying and fighting and defending our country," Gen. T. Michael Moseley

Deployed gunners have eagle eyes with safer turret system

Security forces Airmen here are now training with a new high-technology weapons system currently being used during outside-the-wire patrols in Iraq. Instructors from the Army's Military Police School from Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., trained members of the 820th Security Forces Group in the effective use

Airmen tee off to represent Air Force

The best Air Force golfers competed in the All Air Force Training Camp/Championship Sept. 16 through 19 at Carolina Lakes Golf Course on Shaw Air Force Base. A total of 38 players from Air Force bases all over the world competed in a four-round golf tournament to determine who would represent the

Shaw pilots hear better with new earpiece

Pilots from Shaw Air Force Base are now being fitted with the new Attenuating Custom Communication Earpiece System, which clarifies communication and provides better hearing protection than they currently receive. The Attenuating Custom Communication Earpiece System, or ACCES, earphone is the shape

Worldwide Talent Contest applications due by Oct. 26

If you have talent, the Air Force has a place for you to showcase it -- the Worldwide Talent Contest -- and applications are due by Oct.. 26. This year the contest runs from Dec. 2 to 10, and if you can sing, dance or play a musical instrument, you could find yourself as a member of the Air Force's

Legal assistance helps Airmen manage stress

Earlier this year, Air Force officials introduced a year-long campaign that highlights monthly initiatives to help Airmen and their families manage stress. The initiative for the month of September is "legal assistance." "Legal assistance is an incredibly valuable resource available to all Airmen

Kadena Airmen shine on 'Jeopardy!'

The answer is, "Video clues taped at Kadena Air Base." The question is, "What will be featured on the Sept. 27 episode of the long-running game show 'Jeopardy!'?" The show will honor the Air Force's 60th anniversary with video clues and an Air Force questions panel who will highlight current Air

AFPC streamlines retirement, separation actions

As the result of processes developed under the Air Force Smart Operations for the 21 century initiative, retired or separated Airmen seeking corrections to their Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty -- commonly referred to as a Defense Department Form 214 -- will get a response in

AIrfield inspection reveals excellence

Eielson Airmen recently established themselves as being among the best in the Air Force during the 2007 Air Traffic System Evaluation Program and the Air Force Weather Standardization and Evaluation Program inspection. According to Capt. Jeffery Byman, 354th Operations Support Squadron airfield

POW/MIA Day: Remembering those who are not home

Retired Lt. Col. John Yuill looks forward to National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day every year. Not because he longs to relive his time in a Vietnamese prison camp, but because he understands how important it is to remember those who have still not made it home. "I love this

Schriever Airmen transition to new GPS control system

Space systems experts with the 2nd Space Operations Squadron here reached a crucial milestone in deploying the $800-million Architecture Evolution Plan ground control system Sept. 14. The transition from legacy to Architecture Evolution Plan, called AEP, was conducted seamlessly in real time without

Air Force officers have alternate path to joint qualification

The Air Force will adopt a more flexible process for officers to gain joint qualification beginning Oct. 1. Previously, only officers who were assigned to a joint-duty assignment could become joint qualified, but this criteria will change as a result of the National Defense Authorization Act of

International air chiefs to meet in Washington

The Air Force chief of staff will host air chiefs of more than 80 international air forces during the third Global Air Chiefs Conference here Sept. 21 to 28. The gathering provides a forum where defense leaders from the nations can develop personal relationships while talking about issues of mutual

Ohio's capital begins heritage observance Sept. 24

The Ohio lieutenant governor is scheduled to proclaim Sept. 24 to 30 as Air Force Heritage Week in a Sept. 24 ceremony at Columbus's Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base.Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher will invite the public to join in "a time of remembrance and recognition for the 60th anniversary

B-52s demonstrate global reach, power

Airmen of the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron here flew to the Pele Bombing Range in Hawaii to drop inert weapons as part of Exercise Koa Lightning Sept. 16 and 17. Different from previous Koa Lightning exercises, bomber aircrews dropped ordnance as they were talked into the targets by joint

Housing privatization to begin at 6 bases

Improved living conditions for Airmen and their families at six Air Education and Training Command bases will become a reality Oct. 1. That's when Pinnacle-Hunt Communities, LLC, as the selected housing developer for the AETC Group II Housing Privatization program, will take charge of the design,

Air Force will not cut special duty assignment pay in 2008

Air Force officials here recently announced that previous plans to reduce special duty assignment pay are being rescinded. Initially, reductions to fiscal 2008 special and incentive pay called for officials to consider reductions in existing special duty assignment pay; however, after considering

CENTCOM commander visits 380th AEW Airmen

The commander of U.S. Central Command visited Airmen from the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Sept. 17 at their forward deployed location in Southwest Asia.Adm. William J. Fallon was greeted by Brig. Gen. Lawrence Wells, 380th AEW commander; Col. Bruce VanSkiver, the 380th AEW vice commander; Chief

Airmen make AFSO 21 successful

The Air Force's top Smart Operations for the 21st century leader said Airmen and their ideas are critical to the success of the service's efforts to improve efficiency during a visit Sept. 17 here. "Individual Airmen are incredibly important to the success of AFSO 21," said Dr. Ronald Ritter,

Air Force celebrates 60 years

A lineup of top military officials, musical entertainment and the chance to meet those who made early Air Force history drew representatives from each service to the Air Force's 60th anniversary celebration Sept. 18 in the Pentagon courtyard.Members of the Air Force entertainment organization Tops

Celestial Eagle: Historic anti-satellite mission remembered

The F-15 Eagle test pilot settled into the cockpit of the fighter jet at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., awaiting takeoff with a 2,700 pound, 18-foot long missile mounted to the jet's centerline. The mission, dubbed the "Celestial Eagle Flight," called for a nearly vertical ascent to 35,000 feet and

Air Force leaders gather at memorial for anniversary

The Air Force's three top leaders laid a wreath at the Air Force Memorial Sept. 18 to commemorate the service's 60th anniversary. "The memorial gives (us) a home to honor the service and sacrifice of men and women of the Air Force and its predecessors, and so it is right that we lay this wreath here

Aviano F-16 crashes in Italy

An Aviano Air Base pilot successfully ejected from an F-16 Fighting Falcon while on a routine high-altitiude training mission Sept. 18 here. Initial reports indicate the pilot, Maj. Timothy Palmer, assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, is in good condition pending further evaluation at a medical

1 woman, 1 big award

An Air Force colonel received the National Aeronautic Association's Katharine Wright Award Sept. 15 at a conference of the Ninety-Nines in Boulder, Colo. Col. Catherine A. Chilton, senior mobilization assistant to the commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory, at Wright-Patterson Air Force

Deployers help support coastal cleanup in Guam

Eight members of the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron here left their B-52 Stratofortress' idle Sept. 15 and volunteered their off-duty time to participate in Guam's 13th annual coastal cleanup. The 20th EBS' cleanup target was in the village and diving area near Agat, Guam. Their time was well

Drill team begins 'Birthday Tour'

The Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team is celebrating the service's 60th anniversary with their "Birthday Tour" in communities across the United States.The team performed Sept. 14 at New Mexico's all-state Air Force Ball for services members from Holloman, Cannon and Kirtland Air Force bases. Next,

Balad Airmen celebrate Air Force's birthday

Airman's Roll Call honors 60 years of air, space power

This week's Airman's Roll Call commemorates the past 60 years of the Air Force's supremacy of air and space power. September is the birth month of the Air Force, and for the past 60 years the men and women of the Air Force have continually defended America and freedom around the world. This week's

Chairman salutes Air Force on 60th anniversary

Gen. Peter Pace, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, sends his greetings to all Airmen on the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force."On Sept. 18, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the United States Air Force. From its infancy, air power has proven itself vital to America's ability to

Secretary, chief send Air Force birthday message

The following is a message from Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley on the Air Force's 60th birthday Sept. 18. "Sixty years ago today the Air Force became an independent service. Three days before becoming the first secretary of the Air

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

Softball: Airmen to represent Air Force in tournament

Fifteen Airmen have been selected to represent the Air Force in the 2007 All-Armed Forces Women's Softball Championship Sept. 18 to 20 here.Twenty-six women from across the Air Force gathered here to compete for a spot on the Air Force team. At the end of the week-long camp, 15 women were chosen to

Air Force to commemorate 60 years of service

In honor of the Air Force's 60th anniversary, a number of official events are being held Sept. 18 in the nation's capital. The day's events will begin with a wreath-laying ceremony scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Air Force Memorial. Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne, Chief of Staff of the Air

Financial service center opens doors at Ellsworth

The new Air Force Financial Services Center officially opened its doors Sept. 14 with an assumption of command and ribbon cutting ceremony officiated by Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne. During the assumption of command ceremony, Col. Judy Perry assumed command of the center. "Opening the

'Today's Air Force' highlights force shaping, Air Force Week

This week's edition of "Today's Air Force" highlights new personnel changes through force shaping; after duty volunteering downrange, and Air Force Week Honolulu.The 30-minute, weekly news show can be seen every day on The Pentagon Channel, American Forces Radio and Television Service stations

PACAF shows off its heritage

Pacific Air Forces historians arranged for more than fifty works from the U.S. Air Force Art Collection to be on display here this week. The exhibit, featuring paintings pertaining to the Pacific theater rarely seen outside air bases or the Pentagon, was open to the public as part of Air Force Week

Korean War aces enlighten multitudes about their exploits

After they dined with dignitaries, fielded questions from international media and signed hundreds of autographs, eight Korean War Aces are on the final leg of their visit here. After laying a wreath on the morning of Sept. 15 in a commemoration of Incheon landing operations, that evening they are

Airmen in Afghanistan pay tribute to Air Force anniversary

Coalition servicemembers and Airmen assigned to the Combine Security Transition Command-Afghanistan gathered to pay tribute to six decades of air and space power by celebrating the Air Force's 60th anniversary Sept. 14 here. The celebration, titled "Heritage to Horizons: Commemorating 60 years of

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

Hickam hosts Education Day

With Air Force Week in full swing, Airmen on the island of Oahu are focused on its theme: Heritage to Horizons. The service's 'heritage' was celebrated through a Pacific Air Forces art exhibit and the Tops in Blue performance, among other events, and the 'horizons' element focused on young adults,

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

Palace HART making a difference in the lives of Airmen

A vehicle operations journeyman by trade, Tech. Sgt. Corey Carter found running convoy security escort missions while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to be an exciting change of pace. That was until an encounter with an improvised explosive device Sept. 5, 2004, near Balad, Iraq,

Latest 'Vector' highlights importance of discipline

The Air Force chief of staff released his latest vector for Airmen and it focuses on the importance of a disciplined force. "Commanders and supervisors at all levels must lead by personal example, ensure compliance by all, and reinforce the highest standards of the United States Air Force," Gen. T.

Airmen commemorate 60th anniversary through the mail

Airmen will have a unique opportunity to commemorate the Air Force's 60th anniversary Sept. 18 through Oct. 18. The Air Force and U.S. Postal Service have joined forces to offer a commemorative postmark that will be available for cancellation from Sept. 18 to Oct. 18 at 40 base post offices

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,

Uniquely ukulele: Airman plays from the heart

Korean War veterans give sage advice to Airmen

Eight Korean War fighter pilots, many now in history books, gave advice to Airmen at Yongson Army Garrison Sept. 10 during their tour of South Korea. After laying a wreath at the South Korean National Cemetery in honor of all those who sacrificed their lives during the Korean War from 1950 to 1953,

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

General Dougherty, former SAC commander, dies

Retired Gen. Russell E. Dougherty, former commander in chief of Strategic Air Command, died Sept. 7 at his home in Potomac Falls, Va.He also served as executive director of the Air Force Association, an independent nonprofit organization that promotes aerospace power, from 1980 to 1986. "The Air

American pilots of yesteryear visit Kunsan, rekindle Korean War memories

Men who soared across Korea's skies more than 54 years ago visited here Sept. 11 during a return trip to the Land of the Morning Calm. It is at this base where the past meets head on with the present. Today's Airmen continue the legacy set forth by these veterans of the Korean War. The Forgotten

Expeditionary center's Air Force art collection inspires Airmen

When the Air Force Expeditionary Center was first established in 1994 as the Air Mobility Warfare Center, the walls of the building were bare.Gen. William J. Begert, then commander, and his wife, Judy, made a special trip to the Air Force Art Program's warehouse to find items to display within the

AEF Operations begins move to Air Force Personnel Center

The Air Force Personnel Center here recently earned an initial operating capability for an Air and Space Expeditionary Force systems migration. This milestone was a major step toward moving AEF Operations, located at Langley Air Force Base, Va., to AFPC by September 2008. AEF Operations, formerly

Air Force to transform financial services

Air Force financial services are undergoing a major change that will save millions of dollars and return hundreds of Airmen to the fight, said a senior Air Force financial management official here Sept. 12. As part of a two-year plan, the Air Force Financial Services Center will open its doors Sept.

Pilots of yesteryear interact with Airmen of today

Airmen can learn from past experiences, the Web and books, but on Sept. 10 Osan Air Base Airmen expanded their knowledge by learning from living legends.As if magically appearing from the pages of an Air Force history book, four Korean War veterans mingled with the young men and women stationed at

American, Afghan women join together for tea, discussion

Several influential Afghan women from Laghman Province joined female Airman and Soldiers for tea, pastries and conversation Sept. 5 during a meeting here. It was an opportunity for Americans to educate the women on the various humanitarian and security programs in place for them and their

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,

Airman's Roll Call highlights Constitution, Citizenship Day

This week's Airman's Roll Call reminds Airmen of the importance of the Constitution and the cost of citizenship in America. September is a month laced with reminders of the importance of defending democracy from the events of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks to remembering 60 years of the Air

Afghans train Afghans with American mentorship

Afghan instructors are training Afghan national police officers in a series of security forces classes here, while two American Airmen provide watchful mentorship. The Afghan national police sustainment training is a giant step forward for the future of the Afghan National Army and the Afghan

'Famous' former Airman recalls his service

An actor, writer, and the original entrepreneur behind the Famous Amos cookie brand visited pre-schoolers at Hickam Air Force Base's Child Development Center Sept. 10 as part of Air Force Week Honolulu. Wally Amos, a staunch literacy advocate, volunteered his time to read books to the children. One

Deployment Center equips transient Airmen

NCO saves Airman's life with Heimlich maneuver

An Air Force sergeant used the Heimlich maneuver to save a choking Airman's life Sept. 1 at the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing dining facility here. Staff Sgt. Justin Hicks, a U-2 crew chief deployed from the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., had just worked a 12-hour

Progress continues in Parwan, Afghanistan

War-torn for more than 30 years, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan continues to take the necessary steps to strengthen and rebuild its government. Working hand-in-hand with groups such as the United States Agency for International Development and coalition forces-led provincial reconstruction

Kunsan Airmen remember Sept. 11

Members of the 8th Fighter Wing here Sept. 11 paid a special tribute to the victims and emergency responders involved with the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.Members of the base fire department, 8th Medical Group and 8th Security Forces Squadron formed a special emergency services flight

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

New mobility commander to continue raising the bar

Air Mobility Command's new commander said he will strive to deliver what America and the command's Airmen deserve: a continued pursuit of excellence in global air mobility. "We're going to keep raising the bar -- we'll keep going farther and farther with this command," said Gen. Arthur J. Lichte

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.

3 private housing projects to begin Oct. 1

The Air Force's top civil engineer has signed a lease for his future home at Bolling Air Force Base, D.C., one of 3,189 to be built by a private developer as part of a 50-year partnership with the service. "This is nothing but good news for our Airmen and their families," said Maj. Gen. Del Eulberg,

Personnel Center releases improved force development tool

Air Force Personnel Center officials will launch the Airmen Development Plan, or ADP, Sept. 14. The ADP is a new, Web-based decision support tool designed to integrate numerous force development tools, including electronic records, duty histories and assignment preferences into one platform.Phase

Summer safety campaign sees near-record

The Air Force wrapped up one of its most successful 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaigns Sept. 3.Nineteen Airmen died in the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, whereas in 2006, the Air Force's safest summer season, 17 Airmen died in the same period. These figures don't include

'Perspective' highlights caring for Airmen

In his latest "Enlisted Perspective," the Air Force's top enlisted Airman discusses how supervisors need to develop and care for their Airmen from the very beginning to set them on the path to success. "Our job as leaders is to keep this Warrior Ethos alive in our Airmen -- refining their fire and

Officials release revised ABU wear policy

Now that the Airman battle uniform is on the shelves of some military clothing sales stores, Air Force uniform officials here released a revised ABU wear policy message Sept. 5 to ensure Airmen are aware of the standards for the new uniform. The message is a follow up to the wear policy message

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

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

PACAF Airmen deploy to support the war on terrorism

More than 240 Airmen from throughout Pacific Air Forces deployed to several locations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in Southwest Asia Sept. 2 from Kadena Air Base, Japan. "Kadena is the staging base for aggregate air into CENTCOM," said Maj. Aaron Booth, the Kadena AB

Airman missing from World War II identified

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced Sept. 5 that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing from World War II, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors.Second Lt. Harold E. Hoskin of the Army Air Forces from Houlton,

Letter to Airmen addresses responsibility

In the latest Letter to Airmen, Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne discusses how Air Force people have the responsibility to maintain the trust of the nation in executing daily work. "Whether it is conducting a pre-flight walkaround, completing the many intricate systems checks on a

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

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

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

Airman's Roll Call highlights religious rights

This week's Airman's Roll Call highlights Airmen's rights to practice their beliefs while respecting the beliefs of others. Air Force officials published guidelines on the free exercise of religion in February 2006. The religious guidelines were written to help protect the constitutional right of

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

Ceremony honors 54 repatriated Americans

The remains of 52 infants and two adults were laid to rest in an Aug. 24 ceremony at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro. The ceremony marked the end of a journey that began at Hammangi Cemetery, an Italian cemetery located in Tripoli, Libya. Family members of Airmen stationed at

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