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  • AETC receives federal-level technology award

    An electronic training and documentation program developed by the Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency helped Air Education and Training Command receive a federal-level technology award this month. The Federal Government Distance Learning Association awarded its annual Pioneer Award to AETC,

  • RAF, USAF C-130 crews train together

    Seventy Royal Air Force airmen and 15 British Army loadmasters flew two RAF C-130s across the Atlantic Ocean to work with American C-130 crews during a combined training exercise this month. During the week-long exercise, British and American crews trained together on maneuvering formations,

  • Kirtland HH-60 Pave Hawk accident investigation complete

    The Air Force has completed its investigation of the HH-60 Pave Hawk accident May 11 near Angel Fire, N.M., which resulted in the death of an Air Force flight engineer. The accident investigation determined the primary cause of the mishap to be pilot error. Other factors included unfavorable weather

  • Commentary: Without a paddle: River teaches ORM lesson

    "I'm going down the river no matter what you say!" Dennis stared at the three of us defiantly. Jill, Mitzi and I stared back in disbelief. I shook my head and stepped forward. "I'll go with you," I said. I regret those words to this day. We were four young Airmen camping in the Dolomite Mountains of

  • Tyndall's CS reengineers, moves functions to AETC

    The 325th Communications Squadron is scheduled to relocate nearly half its network control center functions and about a third of its personnel to the Air Education and Training Command headquarters at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, beginning Sept. 1. The move is in response to an Air Force-wide

  • Keesler Continues to Shelter

    The base has survived a direct hit by Katrina, a Category 4 hurricane, however, initial assessment shows extensive damage to the industrial and housing areas. Brig Gen William Lord, the 81st Training Wing Commander has determined that the damage is severe enough that Keesler personnel who sheltered

  • President Bush visits Luke

    Air Force One touched down here Aug. 29, offering a unique opportunity for more than 200 Airmen to see President George W. Bush. The president and first lady Laura Bush arrived at 9:35 a.m. and were met by several distinguished guests including Sen. Jon Kyl, Sen. John McCain, Gov. Janet Napolitano

  • Airmen evacuate to Little Rock

    Airmen and C-21s from the 81st Training Wing at Keesler AFB, Miss. and C-130s from the 16th Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Fla., sought refuge at Little Rock Air Force Base as Hurricane Katrina inched its way toward the Gulf Coast. The aircraft from Keesler and Hurlburt Field started

  • Hurricane Katrina patients brought to Wilford Hall

    Medical personnel from Wilford Hall Medical Center left Kelly Field here Aug. 30 to help evacuate patients from the Gulf Coast area hit by Hurricane Katrina Aug. 29. Three critical care teams and one obstetrics team departed in a C-130 Hercules for Keesler AFB, Miss. They request for help came in

  • Tyndall assesses damage from Katrina

    The 325th Civil Engineer Squadron estimated $94,000 worth of damage to Tyndall's base facilities following Hurricane Katrina. The 325th Civil Engineer Squadron assessed the damage following the Aug. 29 storm. The estimate is based on an initial 24-hour visual assessment of the external areas of the