Vance Air Force Base’s new command chief is no mere malihini, but is instead a kapuna. This kane is akamai and is hau’oli to be in his new hale.
In other words, Chief Master Sgt. read more...
Maj. Jason “Santini” Smith, and his 5-year-old daughter Alexia, complete the final 100 feet of the San Juan Solstice 50-mile run, June 20, in Lake City, Colo. Smith, a T-38 instructor pilot with the 25th Flying Training Squadron at Vance, is training for the Leadville Trail 100-mile ultramarathon, Aug. 22, also in Colorado. (Courtesy photo by Leah Smith)
Gen. George S. Patton Jr., once said, “If you can’t get them to salute when they should salute — and wear the clothes you tell them to wear — how are you going to get them to die for their country?”
What he was talking about are the standards that guide us in accomplishing our day-to-day mission. read more...
Mississippi kites, small birds of prey, are back at Vance AFB. The birds are aggressive and protective of their young and are known to dive at people who venture near their nests; Vance personnel are warned to be cautious around the birds from now to mid-August. read more...
Vance Lineberger, deputy for safety from the office of the deputy assistant secretary (Energy, Environment, Safety & Occupational Health), briefs commanders about the Voluntary Protection Program at Vance AFB. The VPP is meant to blend with existing programs to improve the overall safety culture of the base. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 2nd Lt. Katherine Roling)
Vance Lineberger, deputy for safety from the office of the deputy assistant secretary (Energy, Environment, Safety & Occupational Health), visited Vance Monday to brief commanders about Voluntary Protection Program. read more...
WASHINGTON — The military has come a long way from the time when it packaged cigarettes in with rations, but more must be done, according to an Institute of Medicine report. read more...
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — With more than 3,000 job openings, the creators of a new Web portal are hoping to attract disabled veterans seeking employment. read more...
First-grade girls sit at the newly opened eight-classroom Haish Saidqi Girls' School June 23 in the Panjshir Province, Afghanistan. According to the Afghan Ministry of Education, there are 1.7 million girls studying in primary schools across the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Stacie N. Shafran)
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (AFNS) — Haish Saidqi Girls’ School in the Panjshir province in Afghanistan resounded with laughter of children for the first time June 23. read more...
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. (AFNS) — Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico will be the new location for an additional MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper formal training unit, announced the commander of Air Combat Command Monday.
Gen. read more...
William Ethridge smiles as he competes in the air gun competition during the 29th National Veterans Wheelchair Games Tuesday in Spokane, Wash. Ethridge is an Air Force veteran and resides in Spokane. The 29th National Veterans Wheelchair Games runs through Saturday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Desiree N. Palacios)
SPOKANE, Wash. (AFNS) — William Ethridge won’t stand up to greet people, he won’t give up his seat for a lady and if someone drops something in front of him, he won’t help pick it up. read more...
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. (AFNS) — Air Force officials here announced an MQ-9 Reaper that crashed March 20 at Fort Irwin, Calif., was due to an improperly assembled oil system temperature control valve, according to an Air Combat Command Accident Investigation Board report released Monday here. read more...
Bailey Reese, founder and president of the nonprofit organization Hero Hugs, and Staff Sgt. Michael Doss, fit “Hero” with the highest level drill team ascot July 7 at Bolling Air Force Base D.C. Hero is the mascot for Hero Hugs and has toured Iraq and Afghanistan as a symbol of Bailey’s gratitude for military servicemembers. Doss is an Air Force Honor Guard drill team member. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dan DeCook)
BOLLING AIR FORCE BASE, D.C. (AFNS) —Among the roaring cheers and applause that filled the Air Force Honor Guard’s Ceremonial Hall during drill team evaluations July 7, sat 13-year-old Bailey Reese, a quiet, unassuming girl with an amazing list of accomplishments. read more...
JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq — The diminishing presence of U.S. forces in Iraq is a tangible indication of the improvements in the security situation. read more...
LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. (AFNS) — Air Force officials here announced an MQ-1 Predator that crashed just short of Ali Base, Iraq, Oct. read more...
Tech. Sgt. Bryan Gatewood checks on comments posted on the “PACAF Pixels” site at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. Pacific Air Forces officials are now looking to blogging and social networking as means of reaching audiences and telling the Air Force story in the Pacific. Gatewood is assigned to PACAF Public Affairs and is the co-developer of PACAF Pixels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tom Czerwinski)
OBSESSED — A successful asset manager, who has just received a huge promotion, is blissfully happy in his career and in his marriage. read more...
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz congratulates Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy following his installment as the Air Force's top enlisted leader June 30 at Bolling Air Force Base, D.C. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley retired and Roy was appointed as the Air Force's 16th top enlisted leader. (U.S. Air Force photo by Scott Ash)
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) — The Air Force’s top enlisted leader toured several military bases in the San Antonio area July 7 through 9 to meet with airmen here and discuss Air Force priorities. read more...
FORT LEE, Va. (AFNS) — The 2009 Scholarships for Military Children Program has awarded 625 scholarships worth $1,500 each to children across the United States and overseas. read more...
‘Into the Woods’
Gaslight Theatre presents its summer musical, “Into the Woods,” at 8 p.m. read more...
32nd gets new commander Lt. Col. Darrell Judy (right) accepts command of the 32nd Flying Training Squadron from Col. Glen VanHerck, 71st Operations Group commander, during a ceremony held July 9 in Hangar 170 at Vance AFB. Judy has served as Vance’s chief of Wing Safety and recently returned from Pilot Instructor Training at Randolph AFB, Texas. He replaced Lt. Col. David Morrissey, who was reassigned to Stuttgart, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Terry Wasson)
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