Around the Air Force

This edition features stories on Secretary of Defense Robert Gates visting the F-35 production facility, the Air Force traiining the Uganda defense force on how to conduct an humanitarian air drop and the search for a new in-air refueling aircraft. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard.

This edition features stories on an Airmen who died in Afghanistan, the Armed Forces Bowl and volunteers spreading holiday cheer to flood victims in the Azores. Hosted by Senior Airman Brad Sisson.

This edition features stories on the passing of the Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Lew Allen, Jr., the Air Force Dental Airmen of the Year award and Airmen teaching Iraqi firefighters necessary fire fighting and safety skills at Camp Ur, Iraq. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard.

This edition features stories on two F-15 fighters escorting a commercial airliner bound for Hawaii after a passenger caused a disturbance, a natural gas fire on Barksdale Air Force Base killing a non-Department of Defense (DoD) civilian, the Lajes Field career assistance adviser, volunteers at Camp Taji, Iraq, putting together kits to help Iraqi school children, Soldiers at Joint Base Balad teach...

This edition features stories on the new facilities dedicated to accommodating families who travel to dignified transfer of remains ceremonies at Dover Air Base, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force (CMSAF), James Roy, releasing his newest enlisted perspective with a focus on Airmen deployed downrange, the A-10 aircraft passing the 10,000 flight hour mark in sorties flown in combat during the curren...

This edition features stories on the Secretary of the Air Force visit to AETC Bases, a funky aerobics class, a NEO exercise in Japan and an Air Force bowler making the bowling team. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard.

This edition features stories on Operation Provide Hope, taxes, new leadership at Charleston Air Force Base and civil engineers keeping the base warm. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard.

This edition features stories on elements of the U.S. 1st Special Operations Wing (1SOW) deploying to the International airport at Port-Au-Prince to provide air traffic control capabilities and air field operations to help the people of Haiti after a massive magnitude seven earthquake devastated the island nation, the Department of Defense's (DODs) Prisoner of War (POW) Missing Personal Office ann...

This edition features stories on Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, speaking at the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) news conference about relief efforts for Haiti, the 1st Special Operations Wing (1SOW) deploying personnel to support humanitarian operations in Haiti, the British Army building a very detailed training ground that mimics a small Afghan village for training purposes, Misawa Air Base...

This edition features stories on Airmen hoping to make the U.S. Olympic bobsledding team, Airmen at Yokota Air Base celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and his legacy, Aviano Air Base’s Key Spouse program, the 633rd Air Base Wing taking over as the Installation Host Wing for Langley Air Force Base, and Airmen preparing Kwangju Air Base for the population increase during exercise Max Thu...

This edition features stories on Haiti relief, financial wellness and the Air Force honoring a fallen Vietnam pilot. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard.

This edition features stories on Holloman Air Base sending the gear and manpower necessary to get clean water to the people of Haiti in support of Operation Unified Response, U.S. Airmen and Canadian soldiers at Kandahar Air Field participated in an Airfield Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (CIED) course, an Airman who volunteers his time at a local elementary school to help motivate youth to d...

This edition features stories on Department of Defense officials announcing the identity of Tech Sgt. Adam Ginett, an Airman killed on Jan. 19, while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, aid workers and relief supplies from all over the world arriving in Haiti in support of Operation Unified Response, Air Force Special Operations members providing assistance for Haiti relief efforts, the 1st Spe...

This edition features stories on the Department of Defense announcing the establishment of the National Security Personnel Systems Transition Office, Homestead Air Reserve Base becoming a staging area for air crews to bring earthquake victims from Haiti to the U.S. since the recent massive earthquake there, the Air Force flying intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions in suppo...

This edition features stories on Airmen facing challenges at the airport in Haiti during Operation Unified Response, night cargo deliveries to Haiti and preparing married service members for deployment. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard. Haiti relief.

This edition features stories on Haiti relief, French Austere Challenge 2010 and unknown fallen Soldiers coming home for a funeral ceremony. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard.

This edition features stories on the Air Mobility Command (AMC) working around the clock to assist in relief efforts for Haiti after the devastating earthquake there, a three percent increase for the fiscal year 2011 budget request for military family support programs, construction underway at Bagram Air Field to prepare for the influx of troops on their way there, an Incirlik Airman who received...

This edition features stories on Air Force Manpower and Personnel officials announcing a change of tenure limits for enlisted personnel, U.S. President Barack Obama expressing his respects and gratitude for service members and promising to care for those who serve during his inaugural State of the Union address, the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) working around the clock to aid in Op...

This edition features stories on the recent death of Lt. Col. (Ret.) Lee Archer, a Tuskegee Airmen, fighter ace, and pioneer in the desegregation of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Air Force medical personnel at Joint Base Balad teaching Iraqi Ministry of Defense medical personnel medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) techniques, the 521st Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron (521 AEAS) after two years of training...

This edition features stories on a new Fisher House, the COLA survey, family fitness and aeromedical relief to Haiti. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard. Operation Unified Response, Haiti Relief, JTF Haiti

This edition features stories on the Nuclear Capable Bomb Force transferring from Air Combat Command (ACC) to Global Strike Command (GSC), air craft detailers, the fiscal year 2011 (FY 2011) budget plan, members of the Royal Australian Air Force and Army celebrating Australia Day in an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Airman at Yokota Air Base participating in the new Warrior Run program. H...

This edition features stories on the Air Force returning to high year of tenure rates for enlisted Airmen to their pre-2003 lengths, a memorial service at Joint Base Balad for Lt. Col. Lee Archer, a Tuskegee Airman and pioneer who helped pave the way for African-Americans in the Air Force, some base legal offices offering a quick and easy way for Airmen to file taxes, the cast and crew from the mo...

This edition features stories on Airmen from Dover Air Force Base flying a C-5M Galaxy into Iraq for the first time ever for this type of aircraft, two bases becoming one in Hawaii during an Initial Operational Capability ceremony as part of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) law, what Airmen at Dyess Air Force Base are doing to support Operation Unified Response in Haiti, an elite security t...

This edition features stories on what it takes to execute the multi-national exercise Combined Endeavor successful, two brothers, one Army, the other Air Force, who deployed to Bagram Air Field at the same time, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force (CMSAF), James A. Roy, visiting Airmen at Nellis Air Force Base, the vital link Tactical Air Control Parties (TAC-Ps) provide between the ground and air...

This edition features a story on a flight restriction around a NASA space shuttle launch area, Afghanistan children visiting with Airmen at Kandahar Air Field, Airmen training with non-lethal ammunition, Airmen training to become Honor Guard in Iraq and service members watching the Super Bowl. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard