Team McChord participates in GRE

Deploying anywhere in the world on short notice is part of the intricate mission Airmen and Soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., train to do. Executing the mission flawlessly when the needs of the military and humanity arise is paramount. One way to perfect that skillset is by

SAF IG visits Team Dover

Sequestration and budget constraints have brought a lot of changes to the Air Force in recent months and one of the areas affected is the Air Force inspection system.Lt. Gen. Stephen Mueller, Secretary of the Air Force Inspector General, visited Team Dover to address those changes during an all-call

Grand Forks AFB Airman sentenced to prison for sexual assault

An airman from Grand Forks Air Force Base was sentenced Monday to 34 years in prison for raping a woman in base housing in the early morning hours of Aug. 10, 2013.Air Force military judge Col. Natalie Richardson also sentenced Senior Airman Jory Hodge to a dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all

From depression, suicidal thoughts to retired chief

After graduating from college, doctors didn't think Kathy Cooper would survive her depression, panic attacks and suicidal thoughts.Twenty-seven years later, she is now a retired chief master sergeant. "My doctor had tested me for depression, and he said I was so far off the scale they couldn't even

Getting 'readi' for cyber readiness

In February, Team Fairchild will undergo its first ever Command Cyber Readiness Inspection.This is a Defense Information Systems Agency-led inspection designed to assess the security posture of Fairchild's unclassified and classified networks compliance with DISA security policy and directives."All

437th AMXS Blue AMU Airmen save space, money

It only took 30 days for Airmen from the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Blue Aircraft Maintenance Unit to plan, coordinate and execute a complete re-organization of their office, resulting in increased mission readiness and efficiency with zero cost to the Air Force. Prior to the

9 Medal of Honor recipients visit Charleston

Hangar 1 reaches life expectancy

The construction on Hangar 1 began Aug. 19, 2013, and is estimated to be completed April 2, 2014. The hangar was first built in 1941 and has reached its life expectancy of 70 years.The 1940's era exterior siding, windows and doors will be replaced due to extensive deterioration that can endanger

SecAF visits Team Dover

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited Team Dover Jan. 10, 2013, to tour the base and interact with Airmen.During her visit, James toured the aerial port, the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations, and got a close look at the C-5M Super Galaxy and C-17A Globemaster III. James, who was

Sibling rivalry part of Commander in Chief Excellence Award Competition

The Commander-in-Chief's Installation Excellence Award assessment team toured Travis Monday and Tuesday for an extensive look at the Golden Bears' innovation in enhancing base-level services, facilities and quality of life. "Our vision was two-fold," said Lt. Col. Jacqueline Breeden, 22nd Airlift