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  • Saber Strike 2014 confirms U.S. commitment to Baltic States

    On the wall of the town hall building in the Lithuanian capital city of Vilnius there is mounted a bronze plaque with a quote from President George W. Bush circa 2002. The statement reads: "Anyone who would choose Lithuania as an enemy has also made an enemy of the United States of America." Now,

  • Big plane lands on small runway

    Nearly 18 months of training, planning, and praying paid off in droves June 8 when a massive C-17 Globemaster from Travis Air Force Base, California, landed in the midday hours at Paso Robles Municipal Airport."This is the first time ever an aircraft this large has touched down at this airfield,"

  • McConnell Reserve pilots and KC-46: Ready for takeoff

    With the arrival of the new KC-46 Pegasus tanker on the horizon, many McConnell Air Force Base Reserve pilots are already well-acquainted with the new airframe.Several traditional Reservists within the 18th Air Refueling Squadron work regularly as commercial pilots and are already qualified by the

  • AMC commander challenges Warriors of the North

    Air Mobility Commander Gen. Darren McDew shared his ideas about leadership and successful careers with Airmen of the 319th Air Base Wing here June 10.McDew spoke to the wing as part of his first visit to Grand Forks AFB since taking charge of Air Mobility Command in May.McDew called on the Airmen to

  • Gen. McDew challenges mobility Airmen to dominate the mission

    Gen. Darren W. McDew, Air Mobility Command commander, challenged mobility Airmen to dominate the mission during a recent visit here, after taking command of AMC in May."You are Air Force leaders with unrivaled mobility expertise, but Air Force leaders first. You should be inspired by a rich

  • 22nd STS Airmen rescue injured mountain climber

    Two Airmen from the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord risked their lives to rescue an injured climber from Mount Rainier May 28, 2014. Second Lt. Ryan McQuillan, 22nd STS officer in charge weapons and tactics, and Master Sgt. Kim Brewer, 22nd STS NCO in charge of weapons

  • Team Fairchild honors Lt. John "Red" Morgan during dedication ceremony

    Members of the Fairchild family gathered June 6 to formally dedicate the base's newest center to 2nd Lt. John "Red" Morgan, the 92nd Bombardment Group's only Medal of Honor recipient, and to unveil a portrait of the lieutenant to his family. As a member of the 92nd Bombardment Group, Morgan was

  • McConnell NCO wins Father of the Year

    Not only is Tech. Sgt. Terrance Williams the NCO in-charge of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing base honor guard, but he's also the American Diabetes Association "Father of The Year."The ADA recognizes men who excel at balancing fatherhood with a demanding career. The honorees also help sell tickets and