Reserve officer named Chaplain of the Year

Chaplain (Capt.) Michael McDonald is the 2009 Thoralf T. Thielen Reserve Chaplain of the Year.The award is meaningful for Chaplain McDonald because his career didn't start in the chapel, and Chaplain McDonald himself was not always on a religious path.During the nine years he served as an active

Senior Army, Air Force officials participate in dignified transfer cermony

932nd AE Airmen participate in exercise with Army

Six aeromedical evacuation Airmen from the 932nd Airlift Wing at Scott Air Force Base participated in a Joint Readiness Training Center exercise with the Army at Fort Polk, La., from Feb. 12 to 22.Capt. Rachelle Eckerman and 1st Lt. Corbin McCabe were two of the Airmen sent to serve as part of the

Volunteers make the wheels turn at Scott's ASF

Greeting wounded troops, carrying litters and bringing dinner are just a few of the many tasks performed by volunteers who help the Aeromedical Staging Facility here.The Welcome Home Soldier program, an organization run by servicemembers, coordinates volunteers from across the community and

87th ABW celebrates first birthday in New Jersey

JB MDL celebrates a milestone as March 3 marked the one-year anniversary since the 87th Air Base Wing was activated.Just over a year ago, the new wing stood up in a split from the 305th Air Mobility Wing, officially transferring the responsibility of providing installation-management to McGuire Air

AF firefighters in Haiti dig through rubble, protect airfield resources

It's been just over a month since a team of Air Force firefighters arrived in Haiti on a mission to protect airfield resources and serve alongside thousands of other international aid workers providing relief to the country.During that time, they've made significant contributions to providing safe

Pope, Bragg team for successful mission

The joint effort of Pope and Fort Bragg in getting supplies to grief-torn Haiti is proof that military branches can successfully work together to make a difference.When the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, of Fort Bragg was tagged as a supplemental element in the U.S.'s humanitarian

Medical teams, volunteers help patients during weather-related delays

As the East Coast was digging out of the largest snow falls in recent history, this seemingly East Coast concern happening hundreds of mile away afforded Scott AFB's Airmen and families an opportunity to come together and volunteer to help their fellow military family.With more than 20 inches of

No time outs: McConnell members save a life

With six minutes remaining on the game clock during of an intramural basketball game here Jan. 26, players and spectators expected to see hustling jump shots and free throws, not a referee lying on the ground.It was the longest game of Dwayne Lassiter's10-year career as a referee.However, luck was

AMC vehicles eat their vegetable oil

Air Mobility Command's vehicles are on a jolly green diet. The command is helping America reduce its carbon footprint and petroleum dependence by accessing more biodiesel and alternative blends to power its vehicle fleet.Last month, Fairchild Air Force Base opened an E85 fuel pump, making it the