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  • Oakland Raiders, Travis team to host NFL draft

    In recent years, the NFL Draft has emerged as a "Christmas in July" type of event. It's perhaps the most heavily anticipated and highly scrutinized sporting event that doesn't actually involve any display of athletics. It's a microcosm of the American dream.Nationally televised on NFL Network May 2,

  • USAF EC provides 'JET' to West Point Cadets

    Cadets from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point took part in Judgment-based Engagement Training hosted by the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center's Office of the Judge Advocate here, May 2 through 3.The 18 Cadets, currently enrolled in a Combat Leadership class at West Point, took part in

  • C-17 fleet celebrates 3,000,000 flying hour

    Today, the C-17 Globemaster III has proved yet again that it remains the world's premier airlifter after the total C-17 fleet celebrated the historical milestone of achieving 3,000,000 flying hours on May 5, 2015.The C-17 is the only strategic airlifter in the world that has tactical capabilities

  • MacDill ophthalmology technician wins Air Force level award

    In February, the office of the Air Force Surgeon General released the Air Force Medical Service 2014 annual award winners, and one of MacDill's own was on the list: Senior Airman Aaron Prevost, 6th Medical Operations Squadron ophthalmology technician.Prevost, a Fort Worth, Texas native, won the Air

  • JBLM participates in Seahawks Draft Day event

    For the first time in the history of the National Football League, all 32 teams were allowed to conduct the third day of the NFL Draft, May 2, however they wanted. The Seattle Seahawks decided to share this day with service members and families from throughout the Puget Sound.Joint Base

  • McConnell simulator moves to Altus AFB

    One of four KC-135 Stratotanker simulators currently located here is in the process of being removed.Once disassembled, the pilot flight trainer will be loaded up and transported to Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The relocation will create more room to bring in KC-46A Pegasus simulators at a later

  • AMC to relocate KC-135 simulator to Pittsburgh ANGB

    As Air Mobility Command fields the KC-46A, displaced KC-135 simulators are being designated for relocation to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the Total Force mobility enterprise by maximizing flying hour cost avoidance through improved simulator access.   AMC previously announced a

  • JB Charleston's newest dental hygienists graduate AF sponsored program

    Three Airmen completed a two-year dental hygiene program April 29, 2015 at Trident Technical College in Charleston, S.C. The program is part of the Air Force sponsored dental hygiene training scholarship program.Technical Sgt. Terina Waiganjo and Staff Sgts. Sandy Molina and Hollynd Walker became