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Nov. 11, 2006
JPM Guardian helps protect warfighter, sheds 'Lite' on U.S. military readiness

The scenario seems highly unlikely: several terrorists gain entry to the installation and release a toxic substance. Several Airmen die and many more are hospitalized. Immediately, the installation's emergency management team flies into action to save lives and minimize loss of
Nov. 3, 2006
Aeromedical, C-17, critical care transport teams work together seamlessly to save Marine's sight

It was a terrible scenario. A suicide bomber attack in Fallujah, Iraq, had injured a 21-year-old Marine. He suffered multiple burns to his face and hands, and blast injuries to his right arm with shrapnel embedded in his leg. But the worst part was shrapnel in his right eye, causing bleeding and a
Nov. 2, 2006
EOD Airmen awarded Bronze Stars for Iraq duty

Two Air Force explosive ordnance disposal Airmen from the Air Mobility Warfare Center's 421st Combat Training Squadron were presented the Bronze Star in a ceremony here Oct. 10 for actions and service in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Maj. Gen. Scott Gray, AMWC commander, presented the awards to Tech.
Oct. 26, 2006
Officials announce C-130J contract conversion

Air Force officials announced today the multi-year procurement contract Oct. 25 for the C-130J Hercules has been converted from a Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12 to a FAR Part 15 contract. In order to comply with the fiscal 2006 National Defense Authorization Act, the C-130J contract has been
Oct. 25, 2006
NFL team welcomes home warfighters

Homecomings are times of celebrations to honor those coming back from a time away from those who care for them. The NFL Carolina Panthers organization and players gave returning servicemembers the ultimate fan experience with Operation Welcome Home Oct. 24 at Bank of America Stadium here. Two
Oct. 19, 2006
Medical group captain stays fit 'French' style

Living up to the Air Force's "Fit to Fight" motto is about more than being able to run the required 1.5-mile distance for one Fairchild Airman. It is about completing a marathon race in all 50 states. At 30, Capt. Brigitte French, 92nd Medical Group Public Health Flight commander, has run marathons
Oct. 5, 2006
Cleanup program on fast track

When Andrews Air Force Base, Md., was placed on the Environmental Protection Agency's National Priorities List of contaminated sites in 1999, environmental restoration program managers estimated they couldn't achieve 'remedy in place' at its 23 sites and 10 areas of concern until 2014. One Air
Oct. 5, 2006
Airman 'brings it home' for NBA Live

Draining three-pointers, playing tough defense and going to the rim are all things Senior Airman Milton Carrell of the 319th Operations Support Squadron here can do. Only he doesn't always do them on a regular basketball court. Airman Carrell was selected as a finalist in the NBA Live: Bring It Home
Sept. 27, 2006
AMC commander: Global mobility aircraft saving lives in Iraq

Mobility aircraft in Iraq and Afghanistan are helping keep Soldiers, Airmen, Marines and Sailors out of harm's way. During the Air Force Association's 2006 Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition here Sept. 26, Gen. Duncan J. McNabb, Air Mobility Command commander, said C-130 Hercules
Sept. 22, 2006
Fairchild aircrew teams with Maxwell medics for aeromedical evacuation

Typically, the KC-135 Stratotanker is known for its aerial refueling, but a Fairchild aircrew that returned here Sunday had the opportunity to demonstrate one of the aircraft's other roles - aeromedical evacuation. The crew of three, all new to this type of mission, was teamed with an Air Force

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