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May 29, 2008
MacDill AAFES goes green

Recycling plastic, aluminum cans and paper products are all things that people have been doing for years to help save the environment. The Army and Air Force Exchange Service along with The Defense Commissary Agency have both introduced another way for people to do their part. AAFES is introducing
May 27, 2008
Air Force Week takes off with Bridesburg parade

Air Force Week in Philadelphia kicked off with the United Veterans of Bridesburg Memorial Day Parade Monday in Bridesburg, Penn. The first official event of Air Force Week, which runs through June 2, featured members of Team McGuire who provided a flyover, a military formation and music by the U.S.
May 27, 2008
Pope, local community law enforcement come together for week-long celebration

He walks boldly, almost at a march and with a stern face, from the corner of the hangar. He passes by rows of others like him until he centers himself at a table. He does a right face and stands at attention for a brief second. He presents a slow, but sincere, salute. He is not saluting a person. He
May 22, 2008
AMC commander: remembering the sacrifices of our fallen heroes and their families

This Memorial Day, I am very aware of the sacrifices being made daily by our American service men and women. My recent visit to our fine troops at Dover Air Force Base -- where our fallen heroes return with dignity -- was a vivid reminder of the cost of freedom. As military members, Memorial Day is
May 17, 2008
AMC posturing to support China, Burma humanitarian relief

Mobility Airmen are posturing for possible relief efforts for victims of China's earthquake, planners from the 618th Tanker Airlift Control Center said Friday. While the 618th TACC has no defined requirements to provide military airlift assistance, at least one AMC aircrew is on alert to fly an Air
May 15, 2008
Air Force Announces Air Force Week in Philadelphia Events

The United States Air Force is proud to announce events planned for Air Force Week in Philadelphia, May 26-June 2. Activities in the Philadelphia metro region will begin on Memorial Day, May 26, and culminate with an Air Exposition--featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration
May 15, 2008
Dover Airman to receive CFC Hero Award

A Dover Airman was recently awarded the 2007 National Combined Federal Campaign Military Hero Award for his efforts with the CFC and other volunteer activities in the community. Capt. Thomas Abell, 436th Mission Support Squadron Military Personnel Flight commander, will receive the annual CFC Hero
May 15, 2008
Balad servicemembers mark milestone in decreasing convoys, saving lives

Deployed servicemembers here have prevented approximately 10,000 convoy vehicles and about 27,000 servicemembers from traveling along improvised explosive device laden Iraqi roads since the squadron stood up in January 2006. To get these people and vehicles moved quickly and safely throughout the
May 15, 2008
Aircrews stand by to continue Burma relief mission

For Capt. Trevor Hall, flying a C-130 Hercules to deliver humanitarian relief is largely what his mission is all about. Captain Hall and his aircrew were one of a handful of C-130s allowed to deliver relief supplies to the people of Burma in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Nagris that swept through the
May 9, 2008
Dover Air Force Base cited as premier installation

The premier installations from each military service and the Defense Logistics Agency were recognized at a Pentagon award ceremony May 8. John J. Young Jr., undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, presented the Commander in Chief's Annual Awards for Installation

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