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  • Laughlin prepares for fourth-annual Adventure Race

    As many as 80 teams from bases around the country are scheduled to compete in the fourth-annual Laughlin Air Force Base Adventure Race April 26. Starting with 26 miles of biking and continuing with eight miles of running and two miles of rafting at Lake Amistad, near Del Rio, Texas, the Adventure

  • Columbian-born doctor enlists; earns citizenship

    Although he is a brand new U.S. citizen, a Keesler Airman holds an even more unusual title: medical doctor.Originally a native of Colombia, Airman 1st Class Mauricio De Castro Pretelt sought political asylum in America four years ago with his family. Then 23 years old, he had recently completed

  • Air Force announces incoming AETC commander

    Air Force leaders today named the commander of Air University as the future leader of Air Education and Training Command. President George W. Bush nominated Lt. Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz for appointment to the grade of general and assignment as commander of AETC, which is responsible for the free

  • Heroic actions earn Tyndall Airman the Airman's Medal

    Quick thinking and brave action allowed a Tyndall Airman to pull two people from a fiery car crash.  Now, those actions have earned him the prestigious Airman's Medal.Airman 1st Class Keith Johnson received the Airman's Medal for non-combative heroic actions in a surprise ceremony here recently.

  • New program helps Airmen avoid payday loans places

    Airmen in need will soon have an interest-free alternative to high-interest payday loan establishments. The Air Force Aid Society is starting a new quick loan program called Falcon Loan beginning March 3. The Falcon Loan is a loan of $500 or less that can be used for emergency needs such as basic

  • Name of pilot released

    Air Force, 1st Lieutenant Ali Jivanjee, of the 58th Fighter Squadron, died due to injuries sustained during an F-15 aircraft accident Feb 20. The name of the second pilot involved in the mishap is not being released at this time due to the ongoing investigation; he was released from the Eglin

  • AETC announces 2008 National Image, Inc. Meritorious Service Award winner

    Air Education and Training Command officials recently announced the AETC winner for the 2008 National Image, Inc. Meritorious Service Award. The command selected Master Sergeant Veronica L. DeJong, 56th Communications Squadron, Luke AFB, Ariz. While assigned to the 56th CS, Sergeant DeJong managed