January 2011
19 posts
Happy New Year! →
By Tech. Sgt. Karen J. Tomasik
and Tanya Montgomery
Air Force Public Affairs Agency
As the end of 2010 approaches, everyone and their father, mother, veterinarian, whoever, is getting…
December 2010
48 posts
Air Force Week in Photos →
This week’s photo highlights feature Airmen around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women…
Language training detachment stands up in Europe →
With defense leaders emphasizing the importance of language and cultural training to support military operations worldwide, Defense Language Institute officials have established a new…
Combat camera Airmen learn battlefield forensics →
It was a first for the Air Force when a cadre of instructors from Six3 Systems Inc. arrived here to teach a battlefield forensics course to 4th Combat Camera Squadron Airmen.
In the past,…
CMSAF visits Yokota Airmen →
The chief master sergeant of the Air Force kicked off his tour of Pacific Air Forces bases with a visit to Yokota Air Base, Dec. 27 to 28.
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy,…
Nominations open for DOD civilian service awards →
Air Force officials are soliciting nominations for the 56th Annual Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award.
The award is the highest given by the Secretary of Defense to…
DARPA goal for cybersecurity: change the game →
Self-proclaimed “technogeeks” at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, after determining the nature of the cybersecurity threat, have devised programs to tackle the problem and, most…
Santa's new address: No. 1 Santa Claus Lane, North... →
The city of North Pole, Alaska, with the assistance of the North Pole Economic Development Corporation, has erected a permanent candy cane marker designating “No. 1 Santa Claus Lane” as the…
First 24th AF Portraits in Courage recipient: 'I... →
Staff Sgt. Alexander Yessayan said he’s not a hero, and you might just believe him unless you talk to anyone who knows him, or he begrudgingly tells you about what happened more than a year…
Tops in Blue auditions – cherish, remember each... →
By Senior Airman Chadwick McGuire
Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas
An early morning and eventful day comes to an end. A sense of accomplishment and anticipation fills the air for more…
Air Force Research Laboratory engineer receives... →
A senior scientist from Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., received the 2010 Harold Brown Award Dec. 15 for her breakthrough research in pioneering new infrared technology that will augment…
USAFE welcomes new commander →
U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen welcomed a new commander with the arrival of Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, who assumed command during a ceremony here Dec. 13.
“This command is in great shape,”…
Air Force Week in Photos →
This week’s photo highlights feature Airmen around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women…
Kunsan AB officials add Tasers to arsenal →
Members of the 8th Security Forces Squadron here recently received Tasers as a non-lethal weapon to defend the base and its people.
“We would usually use pepper spray to subdue an unruly…
DOD officials to expand community-based child care... →
Defense Department officials plan to launch an initiative early next year aimed at expanding the quality and quantity of community-based child care options for geographically dispersed…
Manatee catches Air Force flight to Puerto Rico →
Air Force officials partnered with specialists at the Fish and Wildlife Service and the South Florida Museum to transport an 840-pound male West Indian manatee, along with six biologists and…
'Guard and Protect' exercise unites bilateral... →
A key component of the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission is to assist in the defense of Japan.
To that end, members of the 35th Security Force Squadron practiced base defense with their Japanese…
First Iraqi enlisted chief visits Air University →
The first chief master sergeant of the Iraqi air force visited Air University here Dec. 7, to examine how U.S. officials educate their Airmen.
The visit marks the first time the Iraqi chief…
Air Force selects preferred alternative base for... →
Air Force officials announced Dec. 8 that it has chosen Key Field Air National Guard Base, Miss., as the preferred alternative base for the C-27J training aircraft.
The secretary of the Air…
24th AF becomes AFCYBER →
Air Force officials announced that 24th Air Force changed from Air Forces Strategic to Air Forces Cyber Dec. 8.
The change better reflects the mission the numbered Air Force performs for…
Senior DOD leaders share perspectives on future... →
A panel of senior Department of Defense and service component leaders acknowledged that an uncertain, fluid international security environment demands new thinking and approaches to meeting…
CJCS calls on China to help curb North Korean... →
The top U.S. military officer cited growing security challenges created by North Korean aggression and called on China to join other regional nations to help counter it.
“The regime in the…
Final tanker leaves Grand Forks AFB →
The final KC-135 Stratotanker departed from here Dec. 4, signaling the end of the KC-135 air refueling mission here.
The plane was piloted to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., by Lt. Gen….
CMSAF emphasizes Air Force core values →
In his latest “Enlisted Perspective,” the Air Force’s top enlisted Airman highlights how the Air Force core values should guide all Airmen in rising to meet challenges of today as Congress…
Helicopter pilot receives Cheney Award →
An HH-60G helicopter pilot received the Cheney Award from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz here Oct. 15 for the rescue of two critically injured Marines in Helmand Valley,…
Air Force's X-37B historical landing advances... →
After 244 days in space since its launch April 22 from Cape Canaveral, Fla., the X-37B orbital test vehicle landing marks the Air Force’s latest step in experimental test missions to improve…
Falcons to face Ga. Tech in Independence Bowl →
Air Force will play the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the 2010 AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl at Independence Stadium, bowl officials announced Dec. 5.
The game is scheduled for Monday,…
Academy football head coach named a finalist for... →
Air Force Falcons football head coach Troy Calhoun was named one of four finalists for the inaugural Joseph V. Paterno Coach of the Year Award, announced by Maxwell Football Club president…
Airmen connect US, Japan during Keen Sword 11 →
More than 25 members of the 644th Combat Communication Squadron from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, are working to provide communication capabilities to Airmen here.
The Andersen AFB…
'Today's Air Force' features a look around the... →
In this edition of “Today’s Air Force,” Airmen and their families get ready for the holiday season. Plus, see Air Force members competing in sports competitions all over the world. And, see…
Lajes Airman, K-9 provide unique service at G40... →
A Lajes Field Airman and his security forces detection dog were tasked as part of the security detail that provided support for President Barack Obama and Air Force One at the G40 summit Nov….
President extends stop loss claims deadline →
Airmen, veterans and their beneficiaries now have until Dec. 18 to apply for retroactive stop loss special pay.
The new deadline is the second extension to the original Oct. 21 cutoff and…
U.S. responds to Israeli request for help →
Two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, delivered 20 tons of fire retardant to Israel Dec. 4.
The mission was part of a…
Contingency response wing returns from Pakistan... →
Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Wing have completed operations in Pakistan in support of flood relief distribution efforts after torrential rains and flooding affected more than 20…
New inpatient medical records system enhances... →
A new electronic medical record system to enhance patient care is coming to Wilford Hall Medical Center here.
Essentris is an electronic healthcare record management system which is…
USAFE Airmen to assist Israel with wildfires →
Aircrews and C-130J Super Hercules from here are standing by to fly 20 tons of fire retardant to to assist with wildfires Dec. 4 in the Carmel Forest of Israel.
So far, the fires have…
Chief of staff addresses 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'... →
Allowing time to adequately prepare servicemembers prior to implementing a repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law is vital to continued mission effectiveness, the Air Force chief of staff…
X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle lands at Vandenberg AFB →
The U.S. Air Force’s first unmanned re-entry spacecraft landed here Dec. 3 at 1:16 a.m.
The X-37B, named Orbital Test Vehicle 1, which launched April 22 from Cape Canaveral, Fla., conducted…
Air Force Week in Photos →
This week’s photo highlights feature Airmen around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women…
STRATCOM commander: 'No higher calling' than... →
The commander of U.S. Strategic Command visited all five Air Force Global Strike Command bases Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, telling Airmen “there is no higher calling” than the nuclear deterrence…
New policy bridges Korea tour normalization →
The top U.S. commander in South Korea has introduced a new policy prioritizing what positions qualify for highly sought-after command sponsorships for family members.
Army Gen. Walter L….
DOD official: DREAM Act would expand recruiting... →
Enactment of the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act would expand the eligible recruiting pool for the U.S. military, a senior Defense Department official said Dec. 2. …
Air Force to play in Independence Bowl →
The Air Force Falcons will play in the 2010 AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl against an Atlantic Coast Conference team Dec. 27 at 4 p.m. Central Time on ESPN2 at Independence Stadium, bowl…
Dr. Biden welcomes Guard children at holiday event →
To kick off the holiday season, Dr. Jill Biden, the wife of Vice President Joe Biden, welcomed children with parents serving in the National to the official residence of the vice president…
Nine medevaced from PRT Zabul after tragic... →
It was 9:10 a.m. when the notification came to Forward Operating Base Smart, Afghanistan.
A civilian bus headed south on Highway 1 rolled over, leaving seven dead and more than 30 injured…
Preparations underway for first landing of X-37B →
Space professionals are preparing for the first landing of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle here.
Members of the 30th Space Wing will monitor the de-orbit and landing of the Air Force’s…
Digital close-air support improvements on the way →
Airmen on the ground whose mission is to help deliver close-air support will soon receive a set of tools that will help them do their jobs better while lightening the loads they’re required…
Airmen ship $30 million in aid to Afghanistan →
Airmen here recently built 16 pallets of donated goods to ship to Afghanistan.
“The shipment will allow the refurbishing and rebuilding of 25 hospitals and clinics in the region and will…