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Feb. 18, 2019
Called to Duty

It was Wednesday, March 21, 2018, when Tech. Sgt. Tony Hanks got the call. The religious affairs specialist was needed at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, and he would only have 11 days to prepare. The short time frame, coupled with the fact that he would deploy on Easter Sunday, created a difficult
Feb. 1, 2019
Stealth pilots, high school students collaborate to create innovative part for $2.2 billion aircraft

Across the Air Force, changes to equipment, policies and procedures have been made to save money, to save time and to save lives. From the highest levels, Airmen across the service are being encouraged to innovate. It’s this innovation that will deliver lethality to outpace adversaries, says Chief
Jan. 31, 2019
USSTRATCOM deputy commander visits Team Minot

During a three-day visit, United States Navy Vice Adm. David Kriete, U.S Strategic Command deputy commander, got a first-hand look at how Airmen from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, contribute a combat-ready force to America’s global military posture, Jan. 28-30. The admiral was able to see
Jan. 30, 2019
23rd EBS deploys to Pacific

As part of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence mission, Airmen with the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron recently deployed from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
Jan. 22, 2019
Thunderbird Inn among top three DFACs competing for Hennessy Award

“This base was selected by leadership in the Air Force,” said Jim Wulforst, Hennessy Traveler team member. “You really have to be a top performer to be selected for a visit. From our perspective, they are already winners here.”
Jan. 18, 2019
Whiteman civil engineers rebuild Tyndall AFB after Hurricane Michael

12 Airmen assigned to the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron responded to Tyndall Air Force base to help restore it to its former operational glory after Hurricane Michael hit in October 2018.
Jan. 11, 2019
Ellsworth holds load crew competition

Weapon loaders from the 28th Munitions Squadron, the 34th Aircraft Maintenance Unit and the 37th Aircraft Maintenance Unit compete in an annual weapons loading competition at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 7, 2019. Each team was given 40 minutes to load two inert GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack
Dec. 18, 2018
Having the confidence to save a life outside the emergency room

“I heard a breath--a gasp--leave his body,” said Master Sgt. Charles Phillips, 705th Combat Training Squadron superintendent. “There was no confidence in my body at that moment. I had to do CPR on this guy or he was not going to live.”
Dec. 18, 2018
The B-1B Lancer: 20 years of global power

December 18, 2018 marks the 20-year anniversary of the first operational combat debut of the B-1B Lancer.The B-1's blended wing and body configuration, variable-geometry wings and turbofan afterburning engines, combine to provide long range, maneuverability and high speed. While this bomber is
Dec. 17, 2018
AFGSC commander visits F.E. Warren

General Timothy Ray, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, interacted with Airmen here Dec. 10 to 12 during a three-day visit to F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. This is the first time Ray has visited the base since taking command of AFGSC in August. Ray used the visit as an opportunity

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