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Airmen Work Behind the Scenes
Every year, Airmen here support the largest air mobility exercise in the United States. This Mobility Air Forces Exercise, or MAFEX, is essential in making sure both Soldiers and Airmen are prepared to coordinate jointly during overseas contingencies.
Airmen Brighten Afghan Boy's Day
Capt. Marian Collins' third deployment to Afghanistan in October became her most rewarding one. Not because of any medal earned or battle fought, but because she reached out to an Afghan youth whose gratitude gave added meaning to her team's mission.Nuke Surety Inspection Finds Error
Air Force Materiel Command nuclear surety inspections of two wings at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., last week found deficiencies which led to an overall rating of unsatisfactory. An NSI is designed to thoroughly evaluate a unit's ability to manage nuclear resources while complying with all nuclear standards, and takes place every 18 months.Physical Training Uniform Made in USA
Air Force officials partnered with American industry to ensure the new physical fitness uniform is not only upgraded with better material and functionality, but also is 100 percent America made.Celebrities Thank Troops at Concert
Gary Sinise and the Lieutenant Dan Band made their first appearance in Afghanistan performing for hundreds of Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Coast Guard members here.Mullen Offers Thanks to Mil Families
President Barack Obama has proclaimed the week of Nov. 22-28 as National Family Week, and the nation's top military officer has issued a message to all military families in honor of their contributions to the nation.Gates Shares Views on Guard's Role
Though the National Guard has a role in reconstruction missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, it's a temporary one, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told an audience at the Joint Senior Leadership Conference at the National Harbor.
AFSPC CO Bids Farewell to Missile Wings
Gen. C. Robert Kehler, commander of Air Force Space Command, traveled to three bases to say farewell to three missile wings and the strategic deterrent mission.Air Mobility Command Gets New CO
Air Mobility Command officials welcomed a new commander in a ceremony at Scott Air Force Base.Guard Meets to 'Add Value to America'
"Adding Value to America" was the theme for more than 2,000 of the National Guard's senior Army and Air Force leaders from across the nation who gatheredto kick off their first Joint Senior Leadership Conference Nov. 19 at the National Harbor outside Washington, D.C.
Inevitable Sacrifice: A Story of Love
He was there, and then he was gone. It was just a glimpse in the night. She continued to exit the C-130 Hercules that had just landed at this air base in Southwest Asia, still scanning her surroundings to see if it could be.Native American Airman Upholds Heritage
As November comes to a close, Department of Defense officials encourage Airmen to take time to acknowledge the contributions of Native Americans to American and military history.Airmen Receive Sijan Award in Pentagon
The Air Force's chief of staff honored the service's four Capt. Lance P. Sijan Award recipients in a ceremony in the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes.Airmen Compete in Firefighter Challenge
Six teams of Air Force firefighters, from various bases, are testing their skills and stamina against more than 600 fire departments from around the world during the five-day 2009 Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge here.Pentagon Ceremony Honors Top Teachers
The top teachers in the Defense Department's worldwide school system were recognized by the U.S. military's senior officer at a Pentagon ceremony.Most Popular
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