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12 Jul 2006
Keesler NCO Academy class helps rebuild storm-damaged homes
At least three Biloxi, Miss., families will remember the students from Keesler's NCO Academy for the rest of their lives. Thirty students from the academy volunteered more than 250 hours to help rebuild three homes in Biloxi that were damaged by Katrina in 2005. Tech. Sgt. Susanna Voorhies, from the 91st Operations Support Squadron at Minot Air
11 Jul 2006
C-130 aircrew students' on-time graduation rate back on track
Timing is everything, especially when it comes to making sure C-130 aircrews get warfighters the "beans and bullets" they need to fight the Global War On Terrorism. But supplying these aircrews to the fight has been a challenge until recent changes to how Little Rock Air Force Base trains them. With a little ingenuity and a lot of teamwork, the
11 Jul 2006
AETC deploys new pilot screening test for FY07
Air Education and Training Command officials here announced they will field a new psychomotor skills test to be required of all candidates meeting pilot selection boards after October 1. The replacement of the existing Basic Aptitude Test with the new Test of Basic Aviation Skills represents an AETC initiative to harness science and technology to
11 Jul 2006
Summer 'Air and Space Power Journal' available
The College for Aerospace Doctrine, Research and Education at Air University has published and distributed the Summer 2006 English edition of the Air Force's professional journal, "Air and Space Power Journal." The journal serves as an open forum for the presentation and stimulation of innovative thinking about air and space power's role in
11 Jul 2006
Air Force's only C-130 training squadron stands up here
The first stop C-130 aircrew members will make in the training pipeline before operating the "Herk" is the newly created 714th Training Squadron here. Lt. Col. Thomas Anderson assumed command of the squadron from Col. Andy Hamilton, 314th Operations Group commander, in a ceremony June 5 in the base's newest C-130 hangar. "Today we're making
11 Jul 2006
Initial Flight Screening contract awarded
Air Force officials here announced May 30 that Doss Aviation, Inc., of Colorado Springs, Colo., has been officially awarded the Initial Flight Screening contract after the completion of an Air Force environmental assessment. In February, the Air Force announced its intent to award a 10 year, $178 million contract for initial flight screening to
11 Jul 2006
AETC housing privatization on-track
Despite delays caused by Hurricane Katrina, Air Education and Training Command is still on track to meet its goal of privatizing 100 percent of military family housing. The Housing Privatization Initiative was approved by the Department of Defense in 1996 as a more timely and cost-effective way to provide military families with quality housing than
11 Jul 2006
SECAF visits Lackland
11 Jul 2006
View from the Top: The first year
Recently, I celebrated my first anniversary as a member of the Air Education and Training Command team. During this time, we've faced a number of challenges and achieved tremendous success fulfilling our mission to develop America's Airmen today for tomorrow. Shortly after I arrived, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated Keesler and a large
11 Jul 2006
32 years later, medic and birth mom reunite
Almost a year after she first contacted her birth mother, Staff Sgt. Katherine Blade reunited with her. The medical laboratory craftsman with the 81st Medical Support Squadron Clinical Laboratory Flight used e-mails, letters and documents she accumulated to locate her mother, Marsha Gibson, in Centralia, Wash., about 90 minutes south of Seattle.

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33FighterWing-13 Nov

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33FighterWing-10 Nov

On November 4th the Italian delegation at Eglin AFB hosted an Italian Breakfast to the community to celebrate the Italian Unity and Armed Forces Day. Seventy years ago, the Italian Republic recognized this day as National Unity and Armed Forces Day. A date that summarizes the founding values of a national identity long pursued by the Italian people. A day in which the Armed Forces and the Italian people remember the fallen of all the wars that contributed, up to the last extreme sacrifice, to freedom and democracy for the future of the Italian Republic. Italian Armed Forces: one force, one voice. 📸 Antonio DI IEVA

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33FighterWing-25 Oct

#Nomads, never forget that we stand on the shoulders of greatness. Honor all those who served our nation during #WWII by attending the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)'s upcoming events scheduled here ➡️ https://go.usa.gov/xpxnP 📅 Use #KnowYourMil and #DoDRemembers75 to join the conversation!

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33FighterWing-22 Oct

#ICYMI The United States Air Force has a new Secretary of Defense. Barbara Barrett took the administrative oath of office Oct. 18, 2019 making her the 25th #SECAF. Welcome, ma'am! 🇺🇸

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33FighterWing-16 Oct

#Nomads took to the skies over University of Iowa's Kinnick Stadium for a flyover. Check out these highlights from the event!

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33FighterWing-12 Oct

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The #Nomads are heading to the nest this Saturday. 🔥💪🏈 #FireFromTheClouds

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33FighterWing-05 Oct

Our #Nomads were in a fierce battle for the champions of the third quarter load crew and dedicated crew chief competitions this week. Check out some of these highlights from the event!

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33FighterWing-04 Oct

The Misty Forward Air Controllers (FAC) Vietnam veterans visited the 33rd Fighter Wing today. #ICYDK The Misty FAC earned their name during the Vietnam War because they used "Misty" as their radio call sign. It was a pleasure hosting their anniversary reunion here at the wing. Thank you Misty FAC for spending time with the #Nomads this year! #FireFromTheClouds

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