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  • Base builds international relationships

    Six Japanese nursing students and their instructors from Iwate Prefectural University in Morioka, Japan toured the base March 3.They were here through Washington State University's Iwate Prefectural University Study Program to encourage interaction and learning and introduce them to new customs such

  • 628th CES commander named 2015 Federal Engineer of the Year

    The National Society of Professional Engineers named Lt. Col. Patrick Miller, 628th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, as the nation's top federal engineer during a ceremony Feb. 26, 2015 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C."This is the second year in a row that the Air Force nominees have

  • 319th Civil Engineer recognized at Air Force level

    One civil engineer here was recently recognized at the Air Force level for a prestigious award.Kenneth Palm, 319th Civil Engineer Squadron heating, air conditioning and ventilation (HVAC) technician, won the Air Force Outstanding Civil Engineer Manager of the Year Award in the civilian category for

  • Air Force Attacks Biological Agents with Heat, Humidity

    A recent Joint Capability Technology Demonstration on a C-130 cargo aircraft at Orlando International Airport, Florida, showed how hot, humid air can decontaminate large pieces of equipment from biological agents.The Air Mobility Command-hosted final out-brief and demonstration of the Joint

  • Army supports man's best friend

    People, mission and family are the priorities of the 436th Airlift Wing and when it comes to family, Team Dover does not leave anyone or any companion behind.The Veterinary Treatment Facility on Dover Air Force Base, Del., consists of three active duty Army members and five civilians who are

  • MacDill hosts first ever joint port security exercise

    The 6th Air Mobility Wing hosted two Coast Guard exercises for the Port Security Unit 309 from Feb. 18 through March 1, 2015, at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.The PSU 309, out of Port Clinton, Ohio, is an elite Coast Guard Reserve task force with the unique mission of maintaining readiness to

  • KC-46A Pegasus hangar construction underway

    The construction of three new hangars is underway, preparing for the arrival of the KC-46A Pegasus, here.The hangars will have the capability of storing of six KC-46As for the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 931st Air Refueling Group to perform routine maintenance."We laid a new

  • 618 AOC commander honors Pope Airmen and families

    The Commander of the 618th Air Operations Center, (Tanker Airlift Control Center), Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, praised service members, and their families at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, February 21 for their professionalism, commitment and support.Air Force Maj. Gen. Timothy Zadalis,

  • AFSO21 saves the Air Force time and money

    An Air Force Smart Operations of the 21st Century event was held Jan. 22, in order to save Airmen and the Air Force time and manpower, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas.Before the change, it wasn't uncommon for Airmen to spend up to three days receiving required briefings and medical checkups