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Aug. 4, 2008
18th Air Force commander visits McGuire

Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott III, 18th Air Force commander, visited McGuire July 29-31 to learn more about the 305th Air Mobility Wing's contribution to the 18th AF's warfighting role. This was the general's first visit to McGuire as the 18th AF commander. "Kathy and I want to thank the entire 305th
July 30, 2008
Air Force information aggressor team targets Scott

In an increasingly digital age, it is possible to find most anything needed online. The World Wide Web is host to information on almost any topic imaginable and is reachable from anywhere in the world by simply logging on. It can be an invaluable resource. Unfortunately, its value also extends far
July 22, 2008
Female pioneers of military aviation meet at McChord Air Expo

In front of a P-51 Mustang static display, one woman shared what it was like to fly the aircraft in the waning days of World War II. Beside her stood another pioneer, the first operational and combat-ready female pilot of the F-22 Raptor, the Air Force's newest and most advanced fighter aircraft.
July 22, 2008
McChord Air Expo 2008 met with huge success, dubbed 'greatest show in the sky'

After the turnstile numbers were tallied, more than 375,000 community members passed through the gates for McChord Air Expo 2008 July 19 and 20, doubling previous expo figures and setting a new attendance record for the base. "We are extremely proud of the record number of people that attended our
July 22, 2008
Pope chess champion goes international

As a boy growing up in the Philippines, Master Sgt. Dan Ranario, 3rd Aerial Port Squadron, had his first encounter with the game of chess when his father, an avid chess player, sat him down and taught him the rules of the game. Now, years later, that initial training will prove valuable as Sergeant
July 22, 2008
Charleston selects first AMC Icon finalist

Charleston AFB was the first of 11 Air Mobility Command bases and affiliate units to host the one-night AMC Icon competition July 18. AMC Icon is an AMC commander initiative based loosely around the "American Idol" TV show to showcase the vocal talents of AMC communities in a karaoke-style
July 19, 2008
Tuskegee Airmen Convention attendees celebrate with awards gala

Airmen, families and friends gathered to celebrate the Gen. Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., Awards Gala during the 37th Annual Tuskegee Airmen Convention July 19 here. Dr. Guion Bluford, Jr., Aerospace Technology Group founder and president, pilot, engineer, scientist and NASA astronaut, was the keynote
July 19, 2008
Making history: Original Tuskegee Airmen share experiences, challenges faced

The public learned more about the original Tuskegee Airmen during an open forum at the Tuskegee Airmen Convention July 19. The convention will continue through July 20. Seven Tuskegee Airmen pilots spoke about their personal experiences as some of the first African-American pilots and answered
July 19, 2008
Servicemembers honored at Tuskegee Airmen convention luncheon

Military members and Tuskegee Airmen were honored at the Tuskegee Airmen National Convention military luncheon July 18. "I want people to understand whose shoulders we are standing on and what those men did for us and our Air Force," said Brig. Gen. Robin Rand, principal director to the Deputy
July 18, 2008
Airmen, families, friends pay tribute to fallen Tuskegee Airmen

Airmen, family and friends paid tribute to fallen Tuskegee Airmen during a Lonely Eagles Memorial Service ceremony July 18 here. The ceremony was part of the 37th Tuskegee Airmen Convention continuing through July 20. "This ceremony pays tribute, respect and honor to our fallen members who joined

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