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  • FEMA, USACE collaborate relief

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are collaborating efforts to provide temporary power solutions to the New Jersey region Nov. 2 as Hurricane Sandy relief efforts continue. USACE "Prime Power" assessment teams were dispatched into communities surrounding

  • New York Air National Guard supports Antarctic research

    The New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing kicks off its annual support for the National Science Foundation in Antarctica as ski-equipped LC-130 Hercules aircraft head for Antarctica Oct. 16 and 17.These aircraft will support the National Science Foundation's research in the Antarctic,

  • Discovery Channel series highlights C-17

    The show "Mighty Planes" took aim at a new plane, the C-17 Globemaster III, and the Discovery Channel was here to film the versatile cargo plane from Sept. 20 to Sept. 26. "The whole show Mighty Planes is exactly what it is, it's planes that are 'mighty;' that are big," said Stephen Grant, the

  • Critical Care Nurse receives Purple Heart

    Every day, hundreds of U.S. military nurses work around the clock providing care to wounded warriors operating in Afghanistan. Each of these professionals have memories that stay with them; for Air Force Maj. James Webb, his experience has given him a new perspective and greater appreciation for his

  • Exercise Screaming Eagle IV continues, improves Poland, US, partnership

    Ramstein Airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 86th Airlift Wing continue to train together along with Polish military members in exercise Screaming Eagle IV, here July 24th through August 3rd."Poland is one of our strongest and closest allies in the world and is a leader in Europe,"

  • Heavy Airlift Wing champions partnerships; marks 3rd anniversary

    The vision three years ago was to bring twelve nations together with a common goal and commitment to bring Strategic Airlift Capability to allies across the globe.After more than 7,500 flying hours, 500 missions, 20,000 pounds of cargo delivered and 27,000 passengers, the Heavy Airlift Wing which

  • Inaugural Cardboard Boat Regatta sets sail

    Some set sail, some sank and some did a little bit of both. All, however, had a good time. Joint Base McGuire-Dx-Lakehurst community members came together to test their boat-crafting skills at the inaugural Cardboard Boat Regatta July 14 at Willow Pond. "I've wanted to do an event like this since I

  • USTRANSCOM Senior Enlisted Leader Visits JB Charleston

    Chief Master Sgt. Martin Klukas, United States Transportation Command senior enlisted leader, connected with Airmen, Sailors and civilians during a base visit to Joint Base Charleston, July 11 to 13. Klukas visited multiple units within the 628th Air Base Wing, 437th Airlift Wing, 315th AW, as well

  • Through Airmen's Eyes: Triumph of survival

    (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories and commentaries focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.)In 1995 in America, most six-year-old boys spent their days picking on six-year-old girls, or mimicking and idolizing the Power Rangers