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  • 8th Air Force member named Air Force female athlete of the year

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The Air Force recently announced its 2019 Male and Female Athletes of the Year -- a commander’s action group director and an acquisition officer turned world class athlete.The Female Athlete of the Year is Maj. Amy Natalini, director of headquarters 8th Air

  • AFGSC orders B-1B safety stand-down

    The Air Force Global Strike Command commander ordered a safety stand-down of the B-1B Lancer fleet March 28. During a routine inspection of the B-1B drogue chute system, potentially fleet-wide issues were identified with the rigging of the drogue chute. It appears to be a procedural issue and is

  • Motorcycle Safety Training: What AF riders need to know

    Training season for motorcyclists is just around the corner, and as training gets into full swing, it may be helpful to shed some light on the Air Force’s training requirements, as well as what the proper acronyms are for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation courses. I’d also like to dispel some

  • Governor signs new law to help military spouses

    A Montana bill designed to help ease the licensing process for new Montana residents in their occupational fields was signed into law by Montana Governor Steve Bullock on March 20, 2019, making it law.

  • Honoring a fallen hero: MWD Nemo

    An empty kennel with a bowl and leash were placed on the stage during the memorial.The kennel remains empty as a reminder of the sacrifice, bravery and dedication to the duty Military Working Dog Nemo had. The now unused leash and collar on top is a symbol of freedom Nemo has as he roams free with

  • KAFBFD named Global Strike Fire Dept. of year

    The Chicago Bulls, Montreal Canadiens, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Lakers, Oakland A’s and the Kirtland Air Force Base Fire Department. What do these organizations have in common? Three-peats. The KAFBFD won the Global Strike Command Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Ralph E. Sanborn Fire

  • Whiteman legal eagle earns Eighth Air Force award

    Maj. Matt Thompson won the Eighth Air Force Outstanding Young Judge Advocate award for 2018. Thompson serves as the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing Legal Office at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.

  • Team Kirtland participates in Bataan Memorial Death March

    Members of Team Kirtland and more than 8,600 runners and marchers participated in the 30th Annual Bataan Memorial Death March, at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 17, 2019.The Bataan Memorial event is a march through the high desert terrain of White Sands in honor of the heroic service members