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  • 5 AETC Airmen featured in fifth 'Portraits in Courage'

    The latest "Portraits in Courage" released Dec. 10 highlights 18 Airmen who demonstrated bravery and heroism in the crucible of war as they repelled air and ground enemy fire, led convoys through perilous terrain and assisted injured comrades.The stories describe ordinary Americans who accomplished

  • Resources available for holiday stress

    For most, the holidays bring feelings of joy, happiness and a sense of peace.For others, it's the opposite - loneliness, sadness, depression. The stress and strain of the season can lead to the "holiday blues."But no Airman has to willingly experience the blues. There are resources available at

  • Warhawks win Joe Hall Tournament

    The 2010-11 edition of the Lackland Warhawks is playing as well or better than in previous years, as witnessed by their four opponents who suffered double-digit losses to the host during the Joe Hall basketball tournament Dec. 4 - 5.Entering the tournament with an 0-2 Southwest Military Basketball

  • Intel officer wins Air Force female athlete of the year

    Starting with a background of basketball and golf, 1st Lt. Kathy Rakel, 56th Operations Group chief of intel readiness, never thought a suggestion from a friend at the Air Force Academy would point her to a sport that would take her to professional status with a shot at the Olympics."I grew up

  • Luke's top dog takes on extra duties

    A 3-year-old Netherlands native joined the United States Air Force two years ago with plans to travel the world and make a better life for himself.  He has succeeded and continues to do so. Official duty has brought one Luke Air Force Base's finest military working dogs, Chrach (pronounced Crash),

  • First Iraqi chief master sergeant of the Air Force visits Air University

    Iraq's first chief master sergeant of the Air Force visited Air University Dec. 7 to examine how the U.S. educates its Air Force.The visit marks the first time the Iraqi chief has been to the U.S. and was designed to give him a sweeping look at enlisted and officer education across the spectrum of

  • First cyber class graduates

    The Air Force took a significant step forward in its cyberspace training transformation today as 15 officers graduated from the first undergraduate cyberspace training course at Keesler."It's time to leave here and provide the Air Force and the nation with real options and opportunities based on

  • 19th Air Force commander and team returns to Mighty 97th roots

    Maj. Gen. Mark S. Solo, 19th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Michael M. Williams, 19th AF command chief, visited and toured Altus AFB, Dec. 1 - 3, to better understand the daily operations and challenges of Altus Airmen."As I walked around the base these past few days, I could see Altus

  • Behavioral specialist evaluates MWDs

    Military working dogs are a special breed. So is a specialist who works with them.He jokingly calls his specialized career field "an Army of One." But right now there are no others for such a specialized career field throughout the entire Department of Defense."I work primarily with military working