Around the Air Force

This edition features stories on CMSgt of the Air Force testifying for family support groups, soccer balls donated to Iraqi children in Balad, Airmen donating dental care in Guyana, the ACTIPED system and water survival training. Hosted by Master Sgt. Shawn Sprayberry.

This edition features stories about the official activation of a new first-of-its-kind, multinational strategic airlift unit, Iraqi Airmen leading their own training and being advised by American pilots as they improve their efficiency in the skies, the T-43 Gator aircraft that is used by the U.S. Air Force for undergraduate navigator training, a new website at Lajes Field, Azores, that gives vict...

This edition features stories about how Air Force Academy professors rank fourth in the nation for accessibility to students according to the Princeton review, how the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) is committed to meeting mission needs, U.S. Airmen and Republic of Korea (ROK) Airmen testing themselves alongside each other during a training exercise at Osan Air Base, the annual 100-mile march,...

This edition features stories on members of a crew attending the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) showcasing multiple pieces of Texas flair to stand out at the world’s largest military air show, a dental journeyman who ensures each patient visiting his office receives quality care, and a team of Airmen at Osan Air Base that ensure the safety of the flight line there. Hosted by Master Sgt. Sha...

This edition features stories on an F-22 test aircraft crash outside Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., that occurred on March 25th, transformations taking place that affect the security alliance between U.S. Forces Japan and the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, Airmen first responders at Hulburt Field working with their local civilian counterparts during a recent mass casualty exercise, the Armed Force...

This edition features stories on the activation of the 502nd Air Base Wing, the retirement of the T-37 Tweet aircraft, Operation Pacific Angel 2009, the ladies World Series and siblings deployed together in Iraq. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Chris Decker.

This edition features a story on an EOD Tech awarded the Bronze Star, muti-national training in Hungary, Airmen providing medical treatment to Hawaiians and the Multi-National Allied Strike Exercise. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Chris Decker.

This edition features stories on Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) preparing & training for their combat missions by attending realistic, scenario-based training, Airmen from Weapons Intelligence Team 7, sent to an Iraqi police (IP) training center to assist the IPs with two weeks of advanced procedures & tactics training, the 35th Fighter Wing, Civil Engineer Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Ja...

This edition features a story about Airmen at Dover Air Force Base testing a new C-5 (aircraft) inspection program, the U.S. Ambassador to Bosnia-Herzegovina, and the country’s Minster of Defense visiting a new operations center there, Air Guardsmen helping train their active duty counter parts, Airmen who normally don’t spend much time on the flight line getting to know some aircraft better durin...

This edition features stories on the new Air Force Global Strike Command, a key leader meeting in Afghanistan, repairing a hospital in Croatia, loadmasters joint training in Hungary and Canadian forces supporting the war in Afghanistan. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Chris Decker.

This edition features stories on the B-1B Lancer, the Eagle Flag Exercise, the USAFE Top Chef competition and G-Force training. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Chris Decker.

This edition features stories on a Howitzer drop in Afghanistan, air refueling training for Japanese airmen, the Red Flag Alaska exercise, weapons skills training on Joint Base Balad, Iraq and an Airman who volunteers to cook brisket for his fellow service members. Hosted by Master Sgt. Shawn Sprayberry.

This edition features stories on the 53rd Reconnaissance Squadron, known as the “Hurricane Hunters”, one of few Department of Defense (DoD) hurricane hunting teams that fly into storms to collect data, a dozen countries participating in a Unified Engagement Information Sharing Conference in Guam, to strengthen the weaknesses of Pacific air power, and improve coordination for peacekeeping and human...

This edition features Airmen at Camp Bucca, Iraq, relinquishing their mission of detainee visitation operations to their Army counterparts, Airman participating in the annual Japanese Tanabata festival, a shoe drive held by Airmen at Yokota Air Base donating their extra shoes to Djibouti, Africa, a deployed Arizona Air National Guardsman volunteering his time to teach a mixed martial-arts class, A...

This edition features stories on Gen. Norton Schwartz's 1st anniversary, an exercise in which South Koreans play North Koreans, the importance of blood platelets in treating service members downrange and the Kadena Special Olympics. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Chris Decker.

This edition features stories on the “Global Hawk” Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) being used in the Pacific soon, a U.S. Transit Alert Crash Recovery Team and how they recently drew attention from and were inspected by their host nation allies, the multi-national exercise that tests the communications interoperability of different nations, a Little League team from a military community participating...

This edition features stories on the activation of the 24th Air Force, the first International Jump Week, an international parachute drop meant to improve confidence and strengthen U.S. military relationships with allies, ways parents can successfully prepare for the beginning of the new school year, and an Airman who has inspired others through her passion for her photography. Hosted by Tech Sgt....

This edition features stories on the recent change-of-command of Pacific Air Force, the commissioning of the 24th Air Force, Airman fire fighters being invited by the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing to compete in the series of physically challenging events known as the Firefighter Challenge, and upgrades for the AGM-65 Maverick missile to keep it modern. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Chris Decker.

This edition features stories on the beginning of the voluntary phase of the NCO retraining program this year, a workshop for commanders and leaders to improve their actionable strategic planning framework and standardizing strategic dialogue, Airman treating teeth in Africa as a part of exercise MEDFLAG 2009, Airmen training to prepare for possibly encountering improvised explosive devices (IEDs)...

This edition features stories on the first all-Iraqi air operation, a global positioning systems satellite launch, testing alternative fuels on flightline vehicles, the joint Yellow Ribbon Re-integration Program and the newly reactivated 100th Fighter Squadron. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Chris Decker.

This edition features stories on a military news and information web site, COMM technicians, Airmen deploying to Korea, Airmen brining AFN programs to FOBs and volunteer actors playing wounded victims in an accident response exercise. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Chris Decker.

This edition features stories on the U.S. Joint Space Operation Center (USJSPOC) receiving the Omaha Trophy for excellent unit performance, Senator Lindsey Graham serving as a reserve Judge Advocate Officer (JAG) in Afghanistan, Yokota Air Base's Annual Friendship Festival, a U.S. Airman crew chief who decided to leave the Air Force to become a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army. Hosted by Tech...

This edition features stories on Joint Base Pearl Harbor - Hickam, Airmen supporting the Ugandan Air Force, the 2009 Air Force Information Technology Conference and Airmen mentoring Afghan mechanics. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Chris Decker.

This edition features stories on Secretary of Defense Robert Gates visit to the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and the Combined Federal Campaign(CFC), safe driving during the school year and the Base Preference Program. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Chris Decker.

This edition features stories on an announcement from the Department of Defense that all military personnel will receive an H1N1 flu vaccination, the Center for Disease Control developing target groups for those most at risk for contracting the flu, Airmen helping the Japanese government prepare for disasters through a joint training exercise, the first Airmen Committed to Excellence Car and Bike...