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  • Leaders discuss Air Force priorities

    Representatives from Air Force major commands discussed Air Force initiatives, systems and operational issues that tie into the top three Air Force priorities during a press conference March 26 here. Fighting and winning the war on terrorism, developing and caring for Airmen, and recapitalizing and

  • End of an era: 3rd AS flies final C-5 flight

    The 3rd Airlift Squadron flew its final C-5 Galaxy flight March 14. In recognition of this historic flight, two 436th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department fire trucks provided an arch of water for the massive airlifter to taxi through. The 3rd is not standing down; it is transitioning into a new

  • Dover holds annual Chief's Induction

    Dover's annual Chief's Induction Ceremony honored the base's newest chief master sergeants March 16 at The Landings Club. The ceremony celebrated the accomplishments of 13 Dover chief master sergeants and chief selects from both the 436th and 512th Airlift Wings. "Tonight is about tradition and this

  • 818th CRG members attend Army Air Assault School

    Over the last few years, the Air Force has undergone a major transformation. Taking over convoy and other ground operation duties, adding more combat training to basic military training and intensifying the physical training requirements for all Airmen have transformed the Air Force into a leaner,

  • Suicide Awareness: Get involved

    Research shows that with one question, you can save a life. You don't have to administer medical treatment or travel to a combat zone - you just need to ask a question. The question: Are you thinking of hurting yourself? Air Force servicemembers attend a mandatory Suicide and Violence Awareness

  • Med Evac flies first non-stop from Afghanistan to Germany

    The first non-stop medical evacuation flight from Bagram Air Base to Landstuhl, Germany lifted off March 21. The lengthy three- to five-day route from Bagram AB through Kuwait to Landstuhl has been reduced to an approximate 10-hour direct flight to provide faster service to wounded servicemembers

  • Serving his country in more ways than one

    More than 30 years ago he served his country in Vietnam and was awarded the Silver Star for his accomplishments. Today, he continues to serve his country by contributing to the Air Force's vision for the future -- Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century. As the Mainstream Management

  • McGuire Airman kicks hobby up a notch

    Many people enjoy playing sports, but not many get to do it while representing the Air Force and the Armed Forces. Staff Sgt. James Pastore, 305th Communications Squadron, recently returned from a trip where he not only was selected to be a part of the 2007 Air Force soccer team, but also advanced

  • 3rd AS flies last C-5 mission

    More than three decades of airlift history and tradition will come to a conclusion this week when members from the 3rd Airlift Squadron return from the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility upon completion the squadron's final C-5 mission. The unusually large crew of 20 departed Dover Air

  • Gen McMahon visits Fairchild

    Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century is no secret to Team Fairchild, as there have already been several initiatives approved since the programs inception. Fairchild got the chance to show its progress as a changing force to Brig. Gen. Robert McMahon, Air Mobility Command Director of