Around the Air Force

This edition features stories on humanitarian aid to victims of earthquakes in the Pacific, Iraqi pilots learning English, joint deployment training and military working dogs. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson. pacificrelief

This edition features stories on the H1N1 flu virus vaccine coming to more bases soon, the new Air Force fleece outer garment, and a Pacific Air Force (PACAF) Water Treatment Specialist, or plumber, Airmen continuing to help the people of Indonesia after natural disasters there have rendered many in need of assistance. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.

This edition features stories on the Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF) advising all Airmen to operate automobiles responsibly at all times, Iraqi helicopter pilots and gunners training day and night to maintain their skills with their aircraft, a new aerial multi-axis platform used at Robins Air Base to repaint aircraft, and Airmen who make briefings more interesting by using live demonstrations....

This edition features stories on two F-16 Fighting Falcons from Shaw Air Base colliding during a training exercise, First Lady Michelle Obama addressing the hardships service members face daily and visiting Eglin Air Base, a base housing unit at Incirlik, Turkey, being turned into a learning environment for the base fire department’s safety program, how Airman at Spangdahlem Air Base use a differe...

This edition features stories on a missing F-16 pilot, preventing the flu, an Atlas V rocket launch, new inductees to the Officers' Honor Role and Airmen playing flag football. Hosted by Master Sgt. Shawn Sprayberry.

This edition features stories on the U-2 reconnaissance aircraft reaching 25,000 flight hours, an Airman from Ramstein Air Base getting some help to attain his dream of becoming a pilot, leaders at Hill Air Base assessing their personal fitness by the new Air Force physical training test standards, Airman at Misawa Air Base celebrating Spirit Week, Airmen at Incirlik Air Base receiving housing imp...

This edition features stories on Admiral Robert F. Willard taking control of U.S. Pacific Command, Communications Teams at Misawa Air Base, Economic impact of Spangdahlem Air Base, 55,555 Tornado flight hours reached by the German Air Force at the German air force training center in New Mexico. Hosted by Master Sgt. Shawn Sprayberry.

This edition features a story on the Airman behind the scenes in Squadron Aviation Resource Management (SARM) that keep pilots flying, Airmen who may be eligible for a retroactive stop-loss compensation, the Aviano USO bringing a Sesame Street tour for children’s education, the aircraft that has 45 allocated seats for Misawa for Department of Defense duty troops on official business and space avai...

This edition features stories on platelets from Iraq being shipped to Afghanistan, renewing wedding vows, fuel additives and Airmen guarding Joint Base Balad. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.

This edition features stories on Air Force and local civilian fire fighters at Kadena Air Base conducting hazardous materials (HAZMAT) training, the U.S. building a stronger partnership with NATO ally Romania during exercise Dacian Thunder, Halloween safety, McConnell Air Force Base holding a sport bike safety course, and entomology Airmen providing relief to their comrades by capturing pests and...

This edition features stories on the Air Force announcing a list of candidate locations for accommodating the F-35 Lightning; security forces Airmen being certified to use the taser gun, United Service Organizations (USO) Europe sponsoring the 17th annual Service Salute, the Air Force in Korea welcoming children from a local orphanage on base for a day of fun, Airmen remaining vigilant about breas...

This edition features stories on the winner of the Spirit of Hope 2009 award, Afghan National Army (ANA) finance officers receiving computer training from their U.S. counterparts, U.S. and Romanian Airmen demonstrating some of their air and ground skills that are crucial to the fight during exercise Dacian Thunder, a Romanian Air Force non-commissioned officer (NCO) student at Kapaun Air Station,...

This edition features stories on a former U.S. Army Soldier who has become an Airman percussionist, the new 29th Attack Squadron (Ghost Warriors) beginning their legacy with a patch design and affiliation with the Mescalero Apache tribe of New Mexico, Airmen who maintain the HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter, Air National Guard air crews being the sole operators of the new C-27J Spartan aircraft, and a m...

This edition features stories on the Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force (CMSAF), James Roy, addressing Airmen at the Air National Guard Enlisted Leadership Symposium about employed in place Airmen, Airmen who track space activity, and a female MI-17 instructor helicopter pilot who is training Iraqi pilots at Camp Taji, Iraq. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Chris Decker.

This edition features stories on the newly created cyber-space support career field, the Air Force searching for Combat System Officers, Squadrons from around Kunsan Air Base competing in the Security Forces Combat Challenge, the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) concert band performing six concerts on a tour through Poland, the multi-national joint service exercise Mountain Roundup. Host...

This edition features stories on the release of the latest SRB list, retroactive stop loss pay, the annual Enlisted Leadership Symposium and the Falcon Air Meet. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Chis Decker.

This edition features stories on the safest flying year in the Air Force, country music stars playing in Ramstein Air Base, Wis. National Guard members in Iraq and the Warrior Resilience Conference. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Chris Decker.

This edition features stories on the Air Force possibly switching to commercial fuel, U.S. Airmen mentoring Afghan airmen,a pumpkin-chucking fund raiser and a Guardsman who works as a computer repairman and an EMT. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Chris Decker.

This edition features stories on President Obama signing an executive order to promote the hiring of more veterans within the federal government, a joint service ceremony in Okinawa, Japan, honoring those who have given their lives in defense of the U.S., in Iraq, the new generation of veterans paying homage to those who came before them, Airmen in Belgium participating in a Veteran’s Day celebrat...

This edition features stories on the C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft setting 41 U.S. National Aeronautical Association records during a recent single flight, two CV-22 Osprey’s that have returned with the 8th Special Operations Squadron from its first ever deployment in support of combat operations, the maintainers who work to keep Joint Base Balad’s Battlefield Command and Control Center (BC3) functio...

This edition features stories on the Afghan Air Corps in Afghanistan receiving the C-27 aircraft, the Iraqi air force firing a Hellfire Missile and a fuels rodeo on Misawa Air Base, Japan. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Chris Decker.

This edition features stories on fire fighters from around the world competing in the Fire Fighters Challenge in Las Vegas, Hickam Air Base Airmen supporting Lagoon Minex 2009, and explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) Airmen at Joint Base Balad. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.

This edition features stories on U.S. President Barack Obama visiting Osan Air Base, Maxwell Air Base commissioning its first Academy of Military Science graduates, and two generations of firefighters from the same family. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.

This edition features stories on U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, speaking with U.S. troops and coalition partners in Kabul, Afghanistan, after attending President Karzai’s inauguration, the first of four planning conferences for exercise Combined Endeavor 2010, Lajes Field Family and Airmen Readiness Center holding an open house to show families what programs the center offers, and Bagra...

This edition features stories on the World Firefighter Combat Challenge, Monkeys Against Drunk Driving, bodybuilding and FTAC. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.