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Feb. 28, 2019
Defenders rescue civilian in rollover

For one team of Airmen, a seemingly normal drive home turned into an adrenaline rush to save a civilian in the midst of a snow storm.
Feb. 27, 2019
Commanders, senior raters to select IDE attendees

Beginning with the 2019 Developmental Education Designation Board, wing commanders and some senior raters will be able to select one Line of the Air Force officer per academic year to attend Intermediate Developmental Education in residence.
Feb. 25, 2019
Carry On: rocking the bald head

She walked into the room, not expecting much – but finding everything.Airmen from all over her squadron were there, cheering her on. Ready to shave her head.
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

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