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  • 30th AS anniversary highlights total force teamwork

    The 153rd Airlift Wing celebrated the first anniversary marking the assimilation of active-duty Airmen into the Wyoming Air National Guard, July 7. A year ago, active-duty Airmen set foot in Cheyenne not to report to F.E. Warren Air Force Base, but rather to a new duty station -- the Cheyenne

  • Wing promotes safeguards through training, riding

    Despite rainy conditions, the 436th Airlift Wing Safety Office moved ahead with Motorcycle Safety Day June 29. Events for the day included a briefing at the Base Theater for sport-bike operators and continued with a bike show and burger burn at Eagle's Nest Picnic Area. The day concluded with a

  • HBO Films visits McGuire

    HBO Films recently visited McGuire Air Force Base to film scenes for 'Taking Chance,' a made-for-TV movie based on true events of a fallen servicemember's final trip home. Several base agencies and Team McGuire members assisted in the filming process, including many who had on-screen roles as

  • Air Force Week strikes a chord with America's heartland

    As Americans reflect on the nation's freedoms this Independence week, events throughout the St. Louis region are putting special emphasis on the Air Force. During the second day of weeklong events here celebrating Air Force Week St. Louis, a concert was held July 3 at Jefferson Barracks County Park

  • McChord steps up security: New high-tech scanners instantly verify ID cards

    For those looking to gain access to McChord, a simple flash of one's common access card or badge will no longer suffice. In a move that took effect June 15, U.S. Protect guards and 62nd Security Forces Squadron Airmen are now using a defense identification system to scan IDs of those wanting to gain

  • 17th Airlift Squadron receives AFA Award

    Maj. Gen. James Hawkins, 18th Air Force commander announced Monday, during the 437th Airlift Wing change of command ceremony, that the 17th Airlift Squadron was selected as the Air Force Association 2007 David C. Schilling Award winner for their contribution in the field of flight. The 17 AS was

  • National testing center opens at Travis

    In continuing to seek out new ways to better serve and help Travis Airmen with their educational goals, the Travis Education Center recently opened their new on-base National Testing Center. The center, established with University of Maryland College, is free to military members. It provides 34

  • 911th inactivation first step in base restructuring

    The 911th Air Refueling Squadron here was inactivated June 8 during a formal ceremony at the Northern Lights Club, ending another chapter in the squadron's storied history. Recognized by the Air Force Historical Research Agency as the 47th most historically significant squadron out of 847 Air Force

  • Civic leaders tour Travis during Air Force Week

    As part of Air Force Week California, an honorary commanders' tour was held June 7 at Travis Air Force Base. The event brought local civic leaders to the base to see first-hand how Airmen prepare for deployments. The visitors sat in on a deployment briefing, were issued Kevlar helmets and body armor

  • Member of foreign embassy visits Team Fairchild

    As a participant in the Secretary's Hometown Diplomats program, James Kay, a general services officer at the U.S. Embassy in Paris, France, had the opportunity to visit Fairchild and interact with many Airmen June 6. A retired Army major, Mr. Kay spent 28 years rising from the lowest rank, private,