Mere minutes between life and death

As storms brewed throughout northern California Feb. 7, the community of Hiouchi in Del Norte County went dark. Whole trees and large branches were thrown by the wind into power lines and transformers, and more than 5,600 people in Del Norte lost power. One of those people was Joe Akin, a retired

Stories from Vietnam: Into the assassin's den

Editor's Note:  This is a first in a series on Scott's Vietnam Veterans, and is part of the DoD's 50th Anniversary Commemoration of the Vietnam War.Low on fuel, a radio call came over the net directing a search for a downed American pilot. Capt. Keith Sawyer was returning from directing an air

Inspiring Qatari kids to exercise

Members of the 437th Operations Group, who are currently deployed to Southwest Asia, took time during their current deployment to participate in a local school's sports day.Qatar's 4th Annual National Sports day was held Feb. 10, 2015. The national holiday, held every year on the second Tuesday in

Thunderbirds name MacDill's '14 Tampa Airfest 'Best Military Show Site'

In the 61st year of their world famous demonstrations, the United States Air Force Thunderbird's named MacDill's 2014 Airfest the "Best Military Show Site." Commemorating the event was Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, who presented Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn with the award Feb. 9,

MacDill program helps Airmen, families find balance in lives

The Air Force is always searching for and creating ways to improve and maintain the overall health of not just its personnel, but also their families. One specific program, the Group Lifestyle Balance Program, has been enacted on MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., as well as other installations across

Fairchild leaders gain deeper understanding of religious belief systems

A panel composed of Buddhist, Atheist, Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Neo-pagan and Native American spiritualist members congregated Feb. 5, 2015 for a common goal - to educate local Air Force leaders on a sample of the various belief systems practiced in the military today.The belief system

Charleston's "Port Dawgs" keep airlift mission going overnight

Airfield and aircrew safety, after dark

As the sun sets and the street lights come on, many service members and civilians from Joint Base Charleston head home after a long day of work. Meanwhile, some base members  are just clocking in.Airmen from the 437th Operation Support Squadron work 24 hours a day, seven days a week providing flying

Summer rotation ends for Deep Freeze

McChord Airmen embark on their 575th mission in support of the National Science Foundation's Antarctic operations.A C-17 Globemaster III left Feb. 7th with three sets of air crews and several support personnel from McChord field from units including the 62nd Airlift Wing, 446th AW and the 22nd

Mobility Airmen exercise readiness with 82nd Airborne Division

Air Mobility Command Airmen and aircraft joined forces with U.S. Army paratroopers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, for an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise here Jan. 27.Five U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft and Airmen from the 437th Airlift Wing,