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  • CAMP ARFIJAN, Kuwait – Senior Airman Joseph Adams, 424th Medium Truck Detachment, uploads and ties down a boat on to a trailer as he prepares to depart for a convoy mission. Airman Adams is deployed to Camp Arfijan, Kuwait, from the 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron as a truck commander.

    From the Frontlines: Senior Airman Joseph Adams

    Often times, the sound of a rumbling engine doesn't leave the everyday driver with qualms of the path which lies ahead. Alternatively, a convoy driver can find themselves in difficult and dangerous situations with every mile they travel. Although Senior Airman Joseph Adams, 424th Medium Truck Detachment, lost count of his mileage traveled, the
  • WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. - Senior Airman Sehldon Mellott, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron heavy equipment operator, uses the clamshell of the front loader to sift out small debris from larger chunks of asphalt and concrete, Monday. Airman Mellott is part of an elite team known as the "Dirtboyz," taking part in multiple payment and concreting jobs around base. After the piles are sorted a contractor will grind up all the materials and recycle for future use on CES projects.(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Carlin Leslie)

    'Dirtboyz' rock the mission

    Rain, shine or snow, Airmen from the 509th Civil Engineer Squadron, can be spotted rolling-out various heavy equipment to ensure the Whiteman mission is completed.Commonly referred to as "Dirtboyz," in view of the fact they're frequently covered in dirt and concrete, heavy-equipment operators are trained to operate various pieces of equipment
  • BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Kasey Schluter, Barksdale lifeguard, watches over swimmers at Barksdale's North Pool. Ms. Schluter, along with her fellow lifeguard, Jacbo Navarro, saved the life of a young boy who almost drowned May 28. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joanna Kresge) (RELEASED)

    Barksdale lifeguards save life of young boy

    "It was my first day on the job--No one thinks something like this would happen. All I saw was him sinking." This is how Kasey Schluter recalls the day she and her fellow lifeguard, Jacob Navarro, saved the life of a 7-year-old boy at Barksdale's North Pool summer kick-off bash May 28. "We noticed a little boy swimming under the water and we were
  • Transit Center at MANAS, Kyrgyzstan – Senior Airman Gavin Rock, while deployed to 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron on shift for TCN escort duty. He was responsible for monitoring local workers on base. (Courtesy photo)

    From the Frontlines: Senior Airman Gavin Rock

    With a watchful eye, they observe third-country-nationals, in support of the wartime mission. Deployed TCN duty is one that is entrusted to Airmen.Senior Airman Gavin Rock, 509th Communication Squadron airfield systems technician, focused on the safety of the base and his fellow Airmen during his deployment to the Transit Center at Manas Air Base,
  • BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. - Children arrive at the Barksdale Youth Center from local schools to attend the after-school program. The youth center is now on the Combined Federal Campaign recipient list. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah E. Kusek)

    Volunteers improve military children's education at Barksdale

    For children in military families, one of the more difficult challenges can be the many changes of schools that often come with military life. For children at Barksdale Air Force Base, there is an organization designed to help make that transition a little easier - the Barksdale Community Education Partnership, or BCEP."The BCEP is an organization

  • TFI team works seamlessly during Guam deployment

    WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. - It's been more than three months since Missouri Air National Guard's 131st Bomb Wing here deployed with active duty Airmen from the 509th Bomb Wing to support B-2's continuous presence in the Pacific. This deployment is only the second time the Air Guard has deployed with the 509th Bomb Wing since the 131st Bomb Wing

  • AFPAAS provides accountability in disaster situation

    When Hurricane Katrina hit, many Americans were displaced from their homes. The aftermath of the disaster indicated the need for a highly effective accountability plan. To prepare for future crisis situations, the Air Force adapted a program from the Navy.The Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System is an accountability program for
  • SEDALIA, Mo. - Mr. Daniel Aggeler, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2591 Honors Team bugler, plays taps at 2nd Lt. George Whiteman's memorial ceremony Saturday. The VFW Post 2591 Honors Team also retired the colors and performed a 21-gun salute at the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Carlin Leslie)

    Whiteman remembered in honored tradition

    It's been 69 years since one of Sedalia's own made the ultimate sacrifice; however, his name is one that will not soon be forgotten. Second Lt. George Allison Whiteman, Whiteman Air Force Base's namesake, was paid homage to during the 22nd annual memorial wreath laying ceremony May 22 at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Sedalia, Mo. "It's an honor to
  • KABUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Afghanistan – Master Sgt. Robert Van De Hey recently returned from deployment as the armament section chief assigned to the 438th Air Advisory Group and spent more than a year in Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan.

    From the Frontlines: Master Sgt. Robert Van De Hey

    Master Sgt. Robert Van De Hey was on target while training the Afghan National Army Air Corps when he was deployed from January 2009 to March 2010. He helped the ANAAC transition to self-sufficiency, teaching them weapons loading and maintenance procedures.Deployed from the 509th Munitions Squadron, the armament section chief was assigned to the
  • BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – Col. Steven L. Basham, 2d Bomb Wing commander, presents Master Sgt. Keisha Yarbrough the Bronze Star for her oustanding performance as a "Sergeant of the Guard" while deployed to Camp Bucca, Iraq, from 2007 to 2008. Sergeant Yarbrough was recently honored as the 2009 Air Force Global Strike Command First Sergeant and Outstanding Airman of the Year. (Courtesy Photo)

    Profile of an award-winning First Sergeant

    Master Sgt. Keisha Yarbrough is no stranger to helping others. Growing up in New Haven, Conn., in the 1970's, Sergeant Yarbrough volunteered after school and on weekends helping under privileged children at the local boys and girls club. She spent her time helping kids with their homework and being there to listen when they needed a friend.Fast
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