Col. Jackson takes command of 22nd ARW

Col. Ricky Rupp relinquished command of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing to Col. Joel Jackson during a change of command ceremony here May 31, 2013.Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, 18th Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony, which has been a military tradition since the beginning of the Air Force. The

Fitness center makeover

The base fitness center will undergo a "total-body makeover" with scheduled renovations beginning June 1. Planned changes include expansion and renovation to all locker rooms, gymnasium lighting upgrades, indoor running track renovation, entrance enhancements and a front desk facelift. The entire

J-model No. 27 arrives at Dyess

Veterans awarded flying cross

Since its authorization by Congress on July 2, 1926, the Distinguished Flying Cross has been awarded to both officer and enlisted service members of the United States who exhibit heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight.Travis had the distinct honor of hosting two

Air Terminal Operations Center gets troops to, from fight

Transit Center at Manas has been an international strategic point for years. That importance is due to the mission of the Air Terminal Operations Center.ATOC falls under the 376th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial port. ATOC is responsible for constantly monitoring airlift missions

Flying medics provide humanitarian relief

It had all the appearances of being a routine 'bandage' mission for the 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron as it landed at Camp Bastion May 27.A regular part of the missions flown by the 455th EAES, 'bandage' missions transport servicemembers to facilities that can provide treatment

Memorial Day at O'Fallon

Airmen, Sailors maneuver Humvees around curves

It's not every day an Airman or Sailor is asked to drive the 7,500 pound Humvee at speeds in excess of 30 mph around 45-degree curves. Service members from the five branches are working together more frequently, on the ground and on the roads with today's contingency operations in Afghanistan.

President lands at JB MDL

President Barack Obama flew into Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst May 28, 2013, and visited with joint base community members and leaders while en route to see the post-Hurricane Sandy recovery effort on the New Jersey shore with Gov. Chris Christie. Service members, families and local media

Advocates for Sexual Assault Prevention; Airman seeks change ASAP

People of all ages, races, economic backgrounds, sexualities, and lifestyles have been victims. Males as well as females can be victims.After being given an opportunity to train as a volunteer victim advocate when first arriving to MacDill Air Force Base last year, Airman 1st Class Travis Lockwood,