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  • Commentary: Staying safe in the real world

    It's no secret. We're flying some old airplanes. In fact, aging airplanes continue to consume much of our attention. We are currently replacing the wing boxes on our C-130s, first delivered in 1956. Late last year, we grounded our F-15Cs, first delivered in 1974, after one literally broke apart in

  • Airman helps injured warriors 'face' the world

    The characteristics of a person's face are unmistakable. They are the uniqueness that makes you recognize a family member, a friend, a co-worker. Now imagine suddenly being stripped of those defining characteristics. Many Soldiers, Sailors, Airman, and Marines have experienced this debilitating

  • Air Force releases report on Sheppard T-38 accident

    The Air Force has completed its investigation of the May 1, 2008, T-38C Talon accident at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, which resulted in the deaths of two pilots and destroyed the airplane.Maj. Brad T. Funk, a 90th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, and 2nd Lt. Alec F. Littler, a student

  • Air Force releases report on Columbus T-38 accident

    The Air Force has completed its investigation of the April 23, 2008, T-38C Talon accident at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., which resulted in the deaths of two pilots and destroyed the airplane. Maj. Blair Faulkner, a 43rd Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, and 2nd Lt. Matthew Emmons, a

  • Thunderbirds, recruiters set record for largest swear-in ceremony

    The 361st Recruiting Squadron Timberwolves and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds reached new recruiting heights recently by performing the largest Delayed Entry Program swear-in ceremony at an air show. Squadron recruiters inspired 151 future Airmen from Washington and Oregon to participate in the public

  • French air force trains at Luke

    Approximately 20 French air force aircrews, 60 maintainers and support personnel and four Rafale aircraft visited Luke to participate in a warm-up exercise July 28 - Aug. 8. The major coalition exercise here provided a unique opportunity for the French Rafale pilots and Luke's F-16 pilots to

  • Wilford Hall ER doctor named "Hero of Emergency Medicine"

    Officials with the American College of Emergency Physicians announced Aug. 1 they have recognized Maj. (Dr.) James Eadie, vice chair of emergency medicine, medical director and flight commander at Wilford Hall Medical Center here, as a "Hero of Emergency Medicine." The campaign, which is part of

  • IAAFA receives high honor from Colombian air force

    The nation of Colombia recognized the Inter-American Air Forces Academy for its impact in anti-terrorist and counter-drug training for the country.  Colombian air force commanding general, Gen. Jorge Ballesteros, presented the Colombian Air Force Cross to IAAFA Commandant Col. Maria Cordero during a

  • Maintenance squadron sees double at recent retirement ceremony

    There was something extraordinary about a July 28 ordinary Nomad retirement full of tradition, home football team bashing and opportunity to poke fun at a former coworker. Every career has a personal touch that makes it unique from other Air Force experience and for Master Sgt. Clinton Glass, 33d