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Aug. 12, 2016
McConnell EOD team assists local sherriff’s department

When a backpack containing a potentially dangerous explosive device was handed over to authorities, the Marion County Sheriff's Department knew exactly who to call.
Aug. 4, 2016
Flat Stanleys deploy from McConnell

It was early in the morning when they got the call to deploy. Once aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker, they began their 8,000-mile expedition. It was 110 degrees when they landed in the hot and dusty country, and their journey had only just begun, the aircrew said. The paper dolls, also known as Flat
Aug. 14, 2015
Fairchild HAZMAT team assists local responders with chemical leak

Twenty-six Airmen from Fairchild Air Force Base assisted Spokane County agencies in responding to a toxic gas leak in Spokane Aug. 12 that resulted in the hospitalization of at least four people, two of whom were in critical condition, and at least 17 others who were downwind of the plume.
July 14, 2015
AF Community Partnership Program signs 100th partnering agreement

Eielson Air Force Base and Fairbanks community leaders recently signed the 100th Air Force Community Partnership Program partnership agreement.
June 12, 2015
Game changer: Airman gives back, grows as mentor to high school football team

For almost a month now, Senior Airman Presley Griffith, a 36th Mobility Response Squadron executive assistant, spends three evenings per week coaching free preseason conditioning training for prospective high school football players at Guam High School.
April 8, 2015
`Swoosh’ welcomed as 334th FS pilot for a day

He's nine years old, loves basketball, and has a heart as big as his smile.Jeremiah Seaberry, also known by his call sign "Swoosh," was made an honorary member of the 334th Fighter Squadron during a 4th Fighter Wing Pilot for a Day (PFAD) event, April 3.
Sept. 3, 2014
AF announces scouting award nominees

Air Force officials recently announced the Airman nominees for the 6th Annual Scouting Salutes the Military Award.
June 5, 2014
Pride month celebrates service of LGBT personnel

The Defense Department and the nation depend every day on the service of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender personnel, Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work said June 5.

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