The commander of 10th Air Force, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, will be featured speaker at the graduation ceremony for Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 10-03 at 10 a.m. read more...
For many people, texting, cell-phones, e-mail and social media on the Web are a way of life.
They also have become quick, easy methods of keeping in touch with troops deployed overseas.
During World War II, troops fighting overseas would wait months for news from home arriving in the form of letters and packages.
But in this day of Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, Skype and other Web sites, communication is instantaneous.
Message from home are no less welcome now to those serving their country far from home, family and friends, however.
“There’s lots of stressors that they’re dealing with over there, so if they just get a little piece of home or a little encouragement from somebody saying ‘Hey, thank you, what you’re doing means a lot,’ that helps pick up their morale,” said Tech. read more...
We’re coming to the end of a year that held many blessings. Although we had a brief stumble during the labor dispute this past summer, the men and women who are the strength and spirit of Team Vance came through in style.
We carried on our fine tradition of making dreams come true — every three weeks. read more...
I am absolutely sure the Air Force produces warriors and not technicians. I am that sure because I have faith in my leaders and because I live by a certain warrior philosophy. read more...
Santa’s fans can track his journey around the world Christmas Eve at North American Aerospace Defense Command’s special Web site: www.noradsanta.org. The site also features the history of NORAD Tracks Santa program, has interactive games and more. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) — It’s that time of the year again and North American Aerospace Defense Command officials are getting ready to track Santa Claus.
The NORAD Tracks Santa Web site, www.noradsanta.org, is now live and features fun holiday games and activities that change daily. read more...
OFFUTT AFB, Neb. (AFNS) — An airman from Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., died Dec. 11 at his off-base residence as the result of an apparent gunshot wound.
Senior Airman Michael Garcia is a member of the 55th Operations Support Squadron here. read more...
Children from the Vance School Age Program sing holiday songs during Brunch with Santa Dec. 12 in Hangar 170. The children (from left) are Kasey Colleary, Nicholas Trembly, Sam Keith and Kaitlin Colleary. (Photo by Ashley Murphy)
On Nov. 30, Vance AFB’s weather shop donated 23 coats to the Coats for Kids Foundation. Their four week long effort will provide coats for children in Enid and even some surrounding towns. read more...
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) — Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr. The Web is fueling society's digital hunger for real-time information and dialogue, and officials at the Air Force Personnel Center and the Air Force Services Agency are serving up the first course. read more...
Audio Visual Specialist Chad Chambers calculates camera logistics as members of “Team Wolf Pack,” 2nd Lts. John Yates, Scott Brenner, Drew Margulis and Cari Pierce, present their Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training graduation dinner video concepts to 71st Flying Training Wing leadership Dec. 4. Two teams of five competed with each other to create the most compelling concept in a project launched by Col. Chris Nowland, 71st FTW commander, styled after NBC's “The Apprentice” television series. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Agneta Murnan)
Two teams of officers awaiting pilot training appeared before the 71st Flying Training Wing leadership and Chad Chambers, base audio visual specialist, Dec. read more...
Gary Dunlap, civilian contractor attached to the 362nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, marshals out the 362nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron’s 1,000th MC-12 Liberty mission Nov. 16. Activated in June, the 362nd reached 1,000 missions a few days past their five-month mark. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Hubenthal)
JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq — Only five months after arriving in-theater, the 362nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron recently reached 1,000 combat sorties in the MC-12W Liberty Project Aircraft. read more...
• Duty: Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program assistant
• Hometown: Tallahassee, Fla.
• Favorite PT regimen: Soccer — she plays forward
• Mission contributions: Lohn briefs and trains groups such as base newcomers, officers awaiting pilot training and the Garfield County Domestic Violence Taskforce to help increase awareness of sexual assault and to encourage a culture of respect. read more...
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — There are certain times in our lives where a single moment or significant event causes us to pause and reflect. read more...
DALLAS — A recent Harris interactive poll found that only 38 percent of Americans are likely to donate to charity during the holidays, down from 49 percent a year ago. read more...
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The active-duty services met or exceeded their November recruiting goals, Defense Department officials announced Monday.
Of the six reserve-component services, only the Army National Guard and Air National Guard did not meet their goals; however, officials said, that’s because officials adjusted November accessions to make up for projections that the Guard components would exceed their authorized strength. read more...
Senior Airman John Reuter helps a Nizhanchuisk Orphanage student try on new boots that were donated recently. Reuter is the Manas Area Benefit Outreach Society focus group leader for the Nizhanchuisk Orphanage and has reached out to many communities in the U.S. to help donate to the orphanage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Olufemi Owolabi)
TRANSIT CENTER AT MANAS, Kyrgyzstan (AFNS) — Several airmen stationed at the Transit Center at Manas here recently delivered more than 60 boxes to a local orphanage that were sent by a dental college in Texas and others throughout America.
Kyrgyz children and teachers at the Nizhanchuisk Orphanage and School had no idea what was in store for them when the airmen came to visit the school in early December.
Dental hygiene program students and instructors at Blinn College located in Bryan, Texas, came together to help a Kyrgyz orphanage.
“We are so blessed (in America) and I felt like we needed to do something to help these children,” said Marque’ Mathis, a Blinn College dental hygiene instructor.
Mathis reached out to her students and fellow faculty members after her nephew, Lt. read more...
The Defense Commissary Agency is offering gift vouchers at all of its 254 commissaries.
These vouchers are available in $25 denominations. read more...
DALLAS — Just in time for holiday shopping, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has unwrapped its biggest and most extensive toy book ever. read more...
DALLAS — Military shoppers checking off their holiday lists at Army & Air Force Exchange Service facilities between Thanksgiving and Christmas can breathe a little easier if gifts don’t measure up as AAFES has extended its refund/exchange policy for the holidays.
While AAFES’ standard policy states that items in new condition may be exchanged or returned within 15, 30 or 90 days with a sales receipt, the new holiday return/exchange policy will extend these guidelines through Jan. read more...
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) — Air Force Services Agency officials are accepting short story competition entries Sunday through Feb. read more...
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFNS) — U.S. Air Force Academy Cadets sponsored the “Toy Trick,” an event to gather toys for less fortunate children, at the Falcons hockey team’s match against American International College Dec. read more...
Jeff Hajner and Brad Sellers rein in toys from the “Toy Trick,” an event to gather toys for less fortunate children, after the Falcons scored their first goal of the game against American International College Dec. 5 at the Air Force Academy’s Cadet Ice Arena, Colo. The Falcons have distributed more than 5,000 toys to children in local hospitals and clinics during the Toy Trick’s 10 years of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by J. Rachel Spencer)
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFNS) — U.S. Air Force Academy Cadets sponsored the “Toy Trick,” an event to gather toys for less fortunate children, at the Falcons hockey team’s match against American International College Dec. read more...
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-03 Capt. Steve F. Rohrbacher, RC-135, Offutt AFB, Neb.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-03 1st Lt. Grace H. Anderson, RPA, Cannon AFB, N.M.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-03 1st Lt. Eric R. Antonietti, T-6, Vance AFB
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-03 1st Lt. Matthew P. Crippes, MC-12/NSA, Cannon AFB, N.M.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-03 Lt. j.g. Ronald A. Herrera, E-6, Tinker AFB
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-03 1st Lt. Seth T. Howell, KC-135, Scott AFB, Ill.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-03 1st Lt. Corey S. Mzhickteno, B-52, Barksdale AFB, La.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-03 1st Lt. Nathan C. Valle, C-17, Charleston AFB, S.C.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-03 2nd Lt. Joseph N. Calcitrai, T-6, Vance AFB
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-03 2nd Lt. Dustin J. Duke, B-2, Whiteman AFB, Mo.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-03 2nd Lt. Gaetano A. Falcone, C-17, McChord AFB, Wash.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-03 2nd Lt. Michael J. Hadley, RC-135, Offutt AFB, Neb.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-03 2nd Lt. Christopher J. Harris, C-17, McChord AFB, Wash.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-03 2nd Lt. Jeromy L. Harris, B-52, Barksdale AFB, La.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-03 2nd Lt. Shaw D. Kreiger, RPA, Creech AFB, Nev.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-03 2nd Lt. David A. Mauer, T-6, Vance AFB
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-03 2nd Lt. David R. Meyer, C-130E/H, Little Rock AFB, Ark.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-03 2nd Lt. Barnabas J. Olsen, T-1, Vance AFB
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-03 2nd Lt. Michael T. Osgood, C-17, Charleston AFB, S.C.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-03 2nd Lt. Keith D. Rizza, KC-10, Travis AFB, Calif.
Graduates, JSUPT Class 10-03 2nd Lt. Adam D. Weiss, C-5, Travis AFB, Calif.
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