Laughlin supports wildfire relief effort

Laughlin members rolled out the red carpet for members of a unit tasked to fight the wildfires in Texas and Mexico.Three C-130 aircraft from the 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. arrived here April 16 to a warm welcome from Laughlin's leadership and many others who made sure the

Sheppard, Wichita Falls firefighters subdue blazes

Firefighters from Sheppard Air Force Base helped battle at least three wildfires April 15 that destroyed the home of a Sheppard Airman and forced the evacuation of one of Sheppard's military housing areas.Two fires - north and south of the base - began burning early in the afternoon. Hurricane-force

Jets fly when AGE finishes job

Day or night, rain or extreme sunshine, the 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight gets the job done. It is a technical, tough job and Airmen in AGE must be ready."When it rains, they get wet," said Master Sgt. Michael Miklas, 56th EMS AGE Flight production

Randolph military maintains high profile during local event

Randolph celebrated Fiesta all over "Military City USA". Fiesta San Antonio is an annual celebration which began 120 years ago to honor the memory of the battle of the Alamo. Since then, it has bloomed into a nationally recognized festival highlighting Texas' rich culture and heritage. Fiesta is an

C-130s support fight against Mexican wildland fires

Two Department of Defense C-130 aircraft conducted three aerial firefighting missions from here today in support of the ongoing efforts to contain the wildland fires in the Mexico state of Coahuila.The C-130's, from the 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., and under the command and

Major dad: Vance officer is finalist for national fatherhood award

The 3rd Fighter Training Squadron at Vance Air Force Base is a unit with a combat heritage in which instructors teach students the finer points of flying a modern fighter aircraft.But it is much more than that, said Lt. Col. James D. Bottomlee, commander of the 3rd FTS."My perspective is that I want

First CSO course to graduate tomorrow

JBSA SARC earns Federal Service Award

Dr. Charlotte Moerbe, Joint Base San Antonio Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, was recognized by the Department of Justice for outstanding work on behalf of crime victims during the National Crime Victims' Service Awards ceremony April 8 in Washington, D.C.Dr. Moerbe received a Federal Service

Airman awarded Purple Heart for valor in Afghanistan

General Edward A. Rice Jr., commander, Air Education and Training Command, presented the Purple Heart and Air Force Combat Action Medals April 6 to an Airman for wounds received in combat action against a hostile enemy force in Afghanistan.Senior Airman Erik J. Schadler, an explosive ordnance

Warrior gears up for 'Games'

Wounded warrior Israel Del Toro continues to improve his quality of life by way of different professional and sporting mechanisms. The latest, a custom-made Catrike Expedition, takes his love of competition to the next level.Returning to active duty despite disabling injuries received during combat,