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FalconLaunch 6 Test Ends With a 'Bang'

FalconLaunch 6 Test Ends With a 'Bang'The FalconLaunch-6 rocket ended its test-firing in Jacks Valley, Colo., with a bang. The cadet-built rocket exploded after firing for a fraction of a second as the FalconLaunch cadre watched from more than one-half mile away.

AF Selective Re-Enlistment Bonus List

Pentagon officials recently released the latest selective re-enlistment bonus list containing 91 Air Force specialties.

Nellis Programs to Have Regional Reach

Two new programs here are focused on getting care and services to wounded or sick servicemembers and to military families during their loved ones' deployments.

Air Guard Unit Wins F-16 Competition

The South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing was named the overall winner of Falcon Air Meet 2009, a three-nation F-16 Fighting Falcon competition, held here through.

AF Creates Cyberspace Support Career

Air Force officials here converted more than 43,000 total force enlisted Airmen from former communications career fields to cyberspace support.

Airmen Provide Iraqis Building Skills

Airmen of the 506th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron here work with local Iraqis daily teaching them various trade skills as they team together to improve the infrastructure at Kirkuk Air Base.

Last C-130E Hercules Leaves Ramstein

Last C-130E Hercules Leave RamsteinAfter more than 30 years of flying for the Air Force, the last C-130E Hercules aircraft here set forth destined for a new life.

Airmen Deliver Supplies to Afghan GIs

Airmen and Soldiers from the Zabul Provincial Reconstruction Team delivered school supplies to an Afghanistan National Army compound here.

Cherish Your Spouse

While walking past the base chapel the other day, I witnessed a scene that caused me to pause and reflect. I turned and watched as people, dressed in their Sunday best, flowed from the chapel doors, smiling and casually chatting.

Airman Recounts Story of Enemy Attack

Being the only Airman assigned to an Army Combat Outpost on the outskirts of Afghanistan-Pakistan border can be a little intimidating and scary.

Air Guard Readies for C-27J Fleet

For the first time ever, the Air National Guard will be the sole operator of a new aircraft straight off the assembly line.

Reservists Restore Aircraft at Museum

It's not every day that Air Force Reservists make history. But a group of visiting reservists are doing just that.

Minot Bomb Wing CO Relieved of Duty

Minot Bomb Wing CO Relieved of DutyThe commander of the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., was relieved of command due to loss of confidence in his ability to command, the Air Force says.

Major Uses Unique Abilities to Serve

Maj. John Loftis has a Pashto name -- Esan. People are always asking him what it means.

AMC Pays Special Attention to Families

Air Mobility Command officials here will place a special emphasis on the value and importance of family during Air Force Family Week, which runs Nov. 1 through 7.

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