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May 25, 2011
SERE training at MacDill provides skills to survive

In the military, training can teach most things, but it can't teach the will to survive. That is something contained deep inside, says Staff Sgt. Patrick Ray, the non-commissioned officer who heads up Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape training at MacDill Air Force Base.SERE is essential
May 25, 2011
AF shooters, training changing notions about military marksmanship

When military marksmanship is the topic, Marines and Soldier slinging battle rifles may come to mind, but overlooking the shooting skills of today's Airman is a sure sign of being behind the times.Not only are shooting skills an integral part of an Airman's training, Air Force training can be more
May 25, 2011
Simulated “catastrophe” spotlights strength of mobility forces, national partnership

The scene at the Springfield-Branson National Airport last week seemed critical. Mobility Airmen, working alongside members of their sister services, joined civilian emergency responders to prepare dozens of badly-injured patients for aeromedical evacuation. Afterward, they carried the patients on
May 24, 2011
C-17 Globemaster IIIs in use for Global Medic 2011

For Global Medic 2011 at Fort Hunter-Liggett, Calif., the Air Force's C-17 Globemaster III airframe is one of the main pieces of equipment that is being utilized in possibly saving lives in the future.According to a report by Staff Sgt. Donald R. Allen of the 4th Combat Camera Squadron of March Air
May 20, 2011
Airmen, national agencies unite in 'saving' lives

A massive earthquake "struck" Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and other states along the New Madrid fault, causing more than 400,000 "victims" to fill up the disaster area's hospitals. As the news spreads of the disaster, Air Force engines begin to roar, medics suit up and the aeromedical mission is put
May 20, 2011
Little Rock's 189th Airlift Wing gains new commander

A former 50th Airlift Squadron pilot now commands the 189th Airlift Wing after a change of command ceremony May 22.Col. Steve Eggensperger assumed command from retiring Col. Jim Summers. Colonel Eggensperger was previously the 189th Operations Group commander and at one time a pilot in the 50th AS
May 18, 2011
Scott Airmen getting the most 'cluck for their buck'

Team Scott Airmen on meal cards have been temporarily receiving the military's basic allowance for subsistence, or BAS, as a result of renovations to the Scott dining facility. To help Airmen budget, the 375th Medical Group and the Scott AFB Airman and Family Readiness Center came out with a plan
May 18, 2011
Joint Base Charleston officials put focus on motorcycle safety

Joint Base Charleston's 628th Air Base Wing safety office offered their practical riders' motorcycle operation and mentorship training May 14 and 15.The training, held at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, or FLETC, pursuit training course, instructed more than 20 personnel on safety
May 17, 2011
Expeditionary airlift squadron inactivated at Joint Base Balad

The 777th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron celebrated their achievements May 6 during an official ceremony on the flightline here. The unit was inactivated May 15.More than 150 members attended the ceremony, including Brig. Gen. Kurt Neubauer, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Russell
May 16, 2011
Wall dedication honors former airlift squadron commander at Joint Base Lewis-McChord

The 8th Airlift Squadron at McChord Field of Joint Base Lewis-McChord has moved people and cargo across the world in giant C-17 Globemaster IIIs for more than 10 years now. Their pilots have flown to austere locations like Antarctica and ensured air and supply dominance in Iraq and Afghanistan. And

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