Airmen help restore battlefield to its former glory

The hallowed grounds of Gettysburg have seen their fair share of beards; from the beards of Confederate General Robert E. Lee and Union Lt. Gen. George G. Meade, to Master Sgt. Jamie Beard, 436th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment flight chief, who helped coordinate a volunteer

Defender Memorial dedicated

Integrated Base Emergency Response Training

Team MacDill partnered up with the 44th Civil Support Team from Jacksonville, Fla. and Alliance Solutions Group during integrated base emergency response training May 15, 2014. "Training consists of lectures, hands on practicals, and three exercise scenarios," said Tech. Sgt. Heather Bigler, 6th

Travis honors fallen service members through ruck march

More than 300 Golden Bears rucked 6.2 miles Saturday morning, many with 30-pound ruck sacks strapped to their backs, to honor fallen service members and their family members in the fourth annual Gold Star Ruck March.The event, hosted by the First Sergeants Council, raises funds to support Gold Star

Safety is a must during Critical Days of Summer

This year's Air Force Critical Days of Summer campaign theme is "Risk: Double Checks; Not Second Thoughts."This weekend starts the campaign, and it focuses on traffic safety as the leading cause of death to Airmen. During the past five summer campaigns, ten Air Mobility Command Airmen lost their

SecAF visits Pope Army Airfield

The power of one

Respect for all is a trait that most Airmen exemplify. Airman 1st Class Aaron Bell, 62nd Operations Support Squadron airfield management apprentice, demonstrated this trait April 16, 2014, when he helped save the life of a Joint Base Lewis-McChord service member. Bell was relaxing in his apartment

MACA Fly-in: Dover invites local Pilots

Team Dover held its first ever Mid-Air Collision Avoidance Fly-in May 17, 2014, here, which provided the local flying community with important safety information about the base and its airspace.The purpose of the event was to promote safe air operations and strengthen the relationship with civil

McConnell Airmen assist in Operation Freedom Memorial

It's often said, "the best things in life come to those who wait." After almost six years of waiting, Kansas gold star families and fellow statesmen have a peaceful place to pay tribute to their fallen service members.Two contributing Air Force pilots helped unveil the new Operation Freedom Memorial

Warriors of the North sharpen skills in Mobile Medical Center