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  • From Airman to General

    “All I’ve ever wanted to do in my life is join the Air Force,” said Airman 1st Class Andrew Green, 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron missile maintainer. Originally from Green, Ohio, Green has known since he was six years old he wanted to join the military. His grandfather, who served at Pearl

  • All-in-one: Airman, father, autocross racer

    Airmen who work in services experience numerous job positions during their career. From lodging and restaurants to program management, their career field allows them to become a jack of all trades.

  • LRS Vehicle Maintenance keeps mission moving

    Since the production of the first automobile in the 19th century, vehicles have become an important aspect of daily life. From normal transportation to construction and working vehicles, they’re also used to accomplish numerous military missions.

  • Innovative temperature tool safeguards boosters

    Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson often emphasizes the importance of innovation and how it is needed to maintain a warfighting advantage. Innovation is essential and critical to lethality and readiness, an aspect of Air Force Global Strike Command’s mission.

  • Twin defenders pursue education, future commission together

    Inspired by a video series depicting civilians in military training, twin brothers native to Detroit set off to join the United States Air Force.Airman 1st Class Leland Spratt and Airman 1st Class Lemuel Spratt, 341st Missile Security Forces Squadron members, spent all but a few days of their lives

  • Combat Raider keeps joint-force proficient, ready for battle

    A young pilot dangles dangerously far from the grassy South Dakota tundra, held on by nothing more than a strap, a cable and a medic from the South Dakota National Guard.  As the Soldier and Airmen are hoisted up toward the HH-60 Pave Hawk medical helicopter, fake blood runs down the captain’s face.

  • Tankers participate in joint exercise Combat Raider

    ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- A young pilot dangles dangerously far from the grassy South Dakota tundra, held on by nothing more than a strap, a cable and a medic from the South Dakota National Guard.  As the Soldier and Airman are hoisted up toward the HH-60 Pave Hawk medical helicopter, fake