MacDill kennel master renders first-aid, saves life

"I didn't take the time to think whether or not to help him. I saw him get struck by the vehicle and by the time he hit the ground, I was running to his aid," exclaimed Tech. Sgt. Lewis Collins, 6th Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master.Collins, a Chester, Virginia, native, was

McDaniel takes command of 92nd Air Refueling Wing

Col. Charles "Brian" McDaniel took command of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing during a ceremony here July 25, becoming the new leader of Fairchild's host wing that provides responsive, precise aerial refueling and operational support for the full range of military missions. McDaniel comes to Team

A Memorable Visit

Sean Doolittle tugged gently on his bushy red beard and soaked in a history lesson as he strolled the halls of the Travis Heritage Center July 21. He was taken through a time machine of Air Force lineage - a lineage he is all too familiar with.Military life indeed hits close to home for the Oakland

621 CRW welcomes new commander

Col. James A. Copher took the reins of the 621st Contingency Response Wing from Col. Martin A. Chapin in a change of command ceremony at the Global Reach Deployment Center here, July 24, 2014.Copher came to the 621 CRW from Southwest Asia, where he served as the vice wing commander of the 380th Air

Red Flag: Closest thing to real life combat

Fairchild Air Force Base participated in a Red Flag exercise above the Nevada Test and Training Range, July 2014.This exercise is one out of a series of training programs that occur multiple times throughout the year, affording Airmen an opportunity to participate in exercises that showcase the most

'Mystery patients' grade health care providers at Scott Clinic

Hospitals aim to provide great service to patients, from a friendly greeting at the check-in counter, to the technician taking patient information and vitals, to having a doctor listen to their complaints and doing what they can to improve their health.   To improve patient care and provide

Scott Honor Guard serves near and far with dignity

"Handpicked to serve as a member of the Scott Air Force Base Honor Guard, my standards of conduct and level of professionalism must be above reproach, for I represent all others in my service."  Each weekday, the ceremonial guardsmen of the Scott Air Force Base Honor Guard practice for any type

Seattle Seahawks visit Fairchild on the "Heroes of 12" tour

Hundreds of fans gathered July 17 here to welcome members of the National Football League team the Seattle Seahawks while they visited the base on their "Heroes of 12" tour. During their visit, the audience was able to ask questions, get autographs, play football with the players and watch

Representing the Air Force 418 miles across Iowa

The Air Mobility Command Director of Operations changes his uniform and office location to take part in the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa July 20. Maj. Gen. Scott Hanson, riding with the Scott Air Force Base Team, will join the Air Force Cycling Team, composed of 126 riders and 14

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