Around the Air Force

This edition features stories on relocating munitions, uniform changes for the Air Force, the latest news from Around the Air Force and the Air Force Academy Band Blue Steel performing for Operation Southern Partner. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Melissa Allen.

This edition features stories on the 1st Afghan officer to train in the U.S. since 1958, alternative energy research at the U.S. Air Force Academy, an anti-terrorism exercise and a medical partner ship exercise as part of Operation Southern Partner. Hosted by Master Sgt. Shawn Sprayberry.

This edition features stories on maintainers of the C-21, the 2009 GEICO Military Service Award nominations, changes to the Air Force Fitness Program, the Vienna Document and hurricane hunters. Hosted by Master Sgt. Shawn Sprayberry.

This edition features stories on the new Global Hawk aircraft coming out in June, service members on Holloman Air Force Base paying tribute to a fallen Soldier, easing hurricane evacuation expenses, new urban survival training facility at Eglin Air Force Base and Airmen from 10 nations training together as part of the Loyal Arrow training exercise. Hosted by Master Sgt. Shawn Sprayberry

This edition features a story on withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, exercise Northern Edge, EMEDS medics in Iraq, graduation day for students whose parents are deployed and preserving the desert tortoise at Edwards Air Force Base. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Lee Hoover.

This edition features stories on the permanent location of the newly formed Global Strike Command, the Air Force’s continued and diversified use of the F-16 Fighter jet, a website that is assisting Airmen with their finances by offering multiple on-line banking services, constant improvements on Unmanned Aerial Systems taking place at Edwards Air Force Base, the importance of a blood drive recentl...

This edition features stories on a final mission for a T-37B aircraft, the Paris Air Show, the new location for Air Force Global Strike Command headquarters, a pool party with outdoor movie screen on Incirlik Air Base, a new learning center at Papa Air Base, Hungary and a C-17 crew member's dollar ride. Hosted by Master Sgt. Shawn Sprayberry.

This edition features stories on two service members killed on Bagram Airfield, a prescription pick up center called Script Center, the Paris Air Show, the best small post office in the Air Force, families of Airmen dining on base at Spangdahlem Air Base and Airmen making parts for aircraft from scratch. Hosted by Master Sgt. Shawn Sprayberry.

This edition features stories on an F-16 crash during a training mission at the Utah Test and Training Range, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah; Iraqi army Generals visiting Langley Air Force Base as part of the growing partnership of U.S. and Iraqi forces, a memorial dedicated to an Airman, who, after serving the Air Force for twenty-one years, was mortally wounded in the line of duty as a Tuscon, Ari...

This edition features stories on construction on Sather Air Base, exercise Northern Edge, exercise Vigilant Guard, landscaping on Lajes Field and a PRT team in Afghanistan that lost 4 of their team members to an IED explosion. Hosted by Master Sgt. Shawn Sprayberry.

This edition features stories on the release of the fiscal year 2010 force structure realignment, the first Air Force officer to lead the U.S. Southern Command, firefighters in Southwest Asia undergoing a 100% personnel change, Aviano Air Base’s medical group training for disease outbreak response and containment, a ten-nation training exercise that provided for a plethora of experience and variet...

This edition features stories on the CMSAF's last day on the job, online drivers' tests, the Manas Air Base Outreach Society (MABOS), emergency Space Shuttle support at Zarqgoza Air Base and a celebration for 60 years of Air Force medical services. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Lee Hoover.

This edition features stories on the military coup in Honduras, a successful Minuteman III Missile launch, a crash recovery exercise, a fitness challenge at Kadena Air Base and a joint spouses program. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Lee Hoover.

This edition features stories on the 15th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Rodney McKinley, celebrating his 30-year career during his retirement ceremony, Airman’s new benefit of being able to transfer their post 9-11 G.I. Bill to their dependents, the 451st Air Expeditionary Wing being re-activated to support the air mission in Afghanistan, and holiday safety during the 4th of July weekend...

This edition features a story on MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle that crashed, airmen in Europe who do joint training with their Italian NATO allies and a USO show for the 4th of July that featured the band Kansas. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Lee Hoover.

This edition features stories on the Air Mobility Rodeo 2009, weapons loaders, fuel spill training, a triathlon on Incirlik Air Base and AAFES. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Lee Hoover.

This edition features stories on ancillary training, the new Air Force PT program, Operation Pacific Angel 2009 and Airmen who repair bodies of F-16 aircraft. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Lee Hoover.

This edition features stories on an aircrew that completed their unit’s 2,000th mission, Airmen who deployed to Ghana, Africa, to provide the fuel needs in support of U.S. President Barack Obama’s upcoming trip there, the Air Force improving and upgrading its functionality by incorporating the Personnel Records Display Application, and 650 U.S. service members taking part in an Operation New Horiz...

This edition features stories on confirmed cases of H1N1 virus at the Air Force Academy and a joint medical training. Hosted by Master Sgt. Shawn Sprayberry.

This edition features stories about the spreading of the H1N1 virus this year, and its current impact at the Air Force Academy, veterans from around the world participating in the 29th National Veterans Wheelchair Games, Japan lowering the legal blood alcohol content level in an effort to reduce incidents of impaired driving, an Airman who adds a touch of artistry to her work, the military providi...

This edition features stories on a CMSAF visit to bases in San Antonio, a quilt building Guild on Ramstein Air Base, cyber bullying and the 2009 Wheel Chair Games. Hosted by Master Sgt. Shawn Sprayberry.

This edition features stories about the first of three C-17s aircraft delivered to Hungary to help the multi-national force there with their heavy airlift mission, how U.S. Forces Afghanistan is using social networking websites to get their message out to the world, children’s television show host, Trevor Romain, visiting the youth at Aviano Air Base, convoys that deliver all the necessary goods a...

This edition features stories on a non-hostile F-15E aircraft crash in Afghanistan, the 2009 Air Mobility Command Rodeo competition, Serbian air force officials visiting Spangdahlem Air Base to observe & learn from U.S. officials, and remembering the service and achievements of the recently deceased, trailblazing broadcaster Walter Cronkite. Hosted by Master Sgt. Shawn Sprayberry.

This edition features stories on nuclear inspectors ensuring standards, the Royal International Air Tattoo show, firefighter training for Iraqis and Germans and Americans playing in a golf tournament in Germany. Hosted by Master Sgt. Shawn Sprayberry.

This edition features stories about a competition course designed to test the mental and physical skills of troops in simulated combat situations, a Wing Commander who interacts with his Airmen by using a blog, how in-processing is being made easier and less time-consuming at Osan Air Base, Airmen who keep aging planes in flight by carefully inspecting vital parts of the aircraft, and ways to keep...