Features

Feb. 4, 2009
Service Before Self: Being the 'Ultimate Wingman'

When was the last time you thought about being an organ donor? How many of us have thought about what will happen to our organs when we die? What if you didn't have to wait until you die to donate an organ? Could you do it? On April 30, 2008, as many of us enjoyed a beautiful spring day, Staff Sgt.
Feb. 3, 2009
In the face of danger: Airman pulls passengers from Continental Airlines wreckage

The story of the former Air Force pilot who displayed skill and courage when he successfully landed a stricken US Airways Flight in the Hudson River has captured headlines and hearts across the country, and rightfully so since his actions and selflessness saved the lives of his crew and passengers
Jan. 23, 2009
Airman's road to success began with weight loss journey

"I would get out of breath just walking up the stairs from my room to the living room. That's when I knew I needed a change," said Airman 1st Class Steven Childers, a student in the 338th Training Squadron's electronic principles course. Airman Childers joined the Air Force in November and was among
Jan. 22, 2009
Blood test ends U-2 dream, opens door to UAS possibility

Capt. Brian Strack was on a fast track almost any young Air Force pilot would envy. After several years as an instructor pilot in the T-1 Jayhawk trainer here, he had an assignment to fly the U-2 "Dragon Lady" -- a high-altitude reconnaissance spy plane with a 70,000 foot-plus ceiling that requires
Jan. 22, 2009
Shop celebrates 50 years of arming Airmen

The only gunsmith shop in the Air Force, tucked away in a bunker-like building on Lackland's Training Annex, has been quietly arming Airmen with refurbished small arms for little more than half a century. Celebrating 50 years of service in 2008, the shop focuses on the transfer of Marine and Army
Dec. 29, 2008
Luke pilot reaches F-16 milestone

In January 1979, the first operational F-16 Fighting Falcon was delivered to Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Nearly 30 years later to the day, a pilot from here has amassed 4,000 hours flying this workhorse of the air. Col. David Lujan, 56th Operations Group deputy commander, became the 17th pilot,
Dec. 19, 2008
Director shares art of giving - grandma's style

When Kim Winfield comes up with ways to teach the art of giving to her School Age Program students here, she often uses examples she learned from her grandmother, Beulah Driever. "When you do something for someone, no matter what it may be, you get something from it," said Mrs. Winfield, SAP
Dec. 18, 2008
BEAST kicks off offering application of skills like never before

The torturous crawl trainees here struggle to complete - uphill through cold, wet sand -may seem like a punishing exercise simply to be endured. However, for Air Force Basic Military Trainees it is part of a new five-day deployment exercise that better prepares them for their future. Basic
Dec. 18, 2008
Lackland colonel speaks in 'Voices on Anti-Semitism'

Rising from the officer ranks while pursuing a love for European history has garnered some unforeseen attention for one Air Force colonel at Lackland.In fact, Colonel Edward Westermann has become such a scholar on the Holocaust, he recently was invited to appear in an interview for the United States
Dec. 16, 2008
'Operation Cheer' provides poinsettias to wounded

A 12th Flying Training Wing Chaplain is showing his love for wounded warriors this holiday season - with a lot of help from his flock. Chaplain (Capt.) Eric Boyer, who served in the Army before divinity school and the Air Force, encouraged Team Randolph's Protestant parishioners to contribute to