There is nothing more stirring than standing at a sporting event, belting out the final line of the “Star-Spangled Banner,” then being startled by the sound of military aircraft passing quickly overhead.
Such impressive displays of American air power don’t just happen. read more...
A Vance Air Force Base graduate who now is director of Air and Space Operations for 8th Air Force, will be featured speaker at the graduation ceremony for members of Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 09-02 at 10 a.m. read more...
Vance Air Force Base will take a step back from regular training to instruct something different, but equally important, during the annual Wingman Day Nov. read more...
The first Air Force F-22 Raptor Basic Course class graduated Nov. 1 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. Col. William H. Mott (center), 325th Operations Group commander, stands with the four graduating student pilots, (left to right) 1st Lt. Daniel Dickinson, Capt. Marcus McGinn, 1st Lt. Ryan Shelhorse and 1st Lt. Austin B. Skelly. Shelhorse graduated from pilot training at Vance. (U.S. Air Force photo)
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Four student pilots at Tyndall AFB became the first graduates of the Air Force’s F-22 Raptor Basic Course Nov. read more...
SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) — An F-16 Fighting Falcon caught fire after the pilot aborted the takeoff at about 5:40 a.m. read more...
Staff Sgt. Lorylee Willis, 71st Medical Group immunizations technician, injects Pediarix into two-month old Sophia Grace Pellegrino, as her father, Dr. (Capt.) Peter Pellegrino, 71st MDG pediatrician, looks on. Padiarix is one of three shots (plus one oral immunization) given at the two-month clinic visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Hill)
Childhood immunizations have become a very controversial topic. The media has highlighted anecdotal celebrity stories, and this shock campaign has undermined years of quality scientific research. read more...
Breasts, especially my own, aren’t a topic high on my list to write about. I’d rather take on bad breath, boogers, body odor or other unmentionables. read more...
Capt. Sam Allen, 563rd Flying Training Squadron instructor and Unmanned Aerial Systems Unmanned Flight Course director, operates the controls of a battle space simulator in the course's laboratory. The four-week UFC course begins Nov. 21. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — A first-of-its-kind combat familiarization program for pilots slated to fly unmanned aircraft systems will soon launch at the 563rd Flying Training Squadron here. read more...
KIRKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century is not only changing how the Air Force does business, but how the Air Force speaks. read more...
THE ROCKER — Bert “Fish” Fishman is the extremely dedicated and astoundingly passionate drummer for the 1980s hair band Vesuvius, who is living the rock n’ roll dream until he is unceremoniously kicked out of the band. read more...
DALLAS (AFNS) — As part of November’s Warrior Care Month, the men and women of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service are doing their part to recognize and support those who have sacrificed for their country.
“With barber shops, fast food restaurants and stores with items to help pass the time at military hospitals such as Landstuhl Regional (Medical Center near Ramstein Air Base, Germany) and Walter Reed Army Medical Center (in Washington D.C.), AAFES is uniquely positioned to serve wounded warriors and their families,” said Lt. read more...
Interested in joining the Tops In Blue team? Performers and support staff are needed for the next Tops In Blue tour.
For more information go to www.topsinblue.com and click on the top header “Join Us.” The deadline is Dec. read more...
Matt Crawford practices the firefighter entrance exam physical agility test requirements for the Enid Fire Department Oct. 30 at Chisholm Trail Expo Center. There will another day open to the public to practice from 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 6. (Staff Photo)
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Those with hopes of applying at the Enid Fire Department have a second chance to practice for the physical training required to become a firefighter.
Golden Corral restaurants, including the one at 4629 W. Garriott, will salute America’s heroes with a free dinner on Military Appreciation Monday, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Any person who has served in the U.S. read more...
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