62nd APS Airman named AMC SNCO of the Year

An Airman from the 62nd Aerial Port Squadron here was recently named Air Mobility Command's Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year.Senior Master Sgt. Ernesto Rendon, 62nd APS air freight superintendent, was named the command's top senior NCO in an announcement made by AMC late last month. The

Teamwork, technology allows Kandahar C-130J AE crew to save a life

On the battlefield of northern Afghanistan in late March, an Air Force combat controller was shot by the enemy through the right thigh, opening up a large wound and fracturing his femur. The Airman was rushed to a hospital at Mazar-e Sharif, where he was operated on in an effort to save his leg and

Grand Forks AFB Airman named AMC's 2012 LRS Material Management Senior NCO of the Year

Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron acting superintendent, was recently named the 2012 LRS Material Management Senior NCO of the Year for Air Mobility Command.Howard's main duties entail advising his commander on material management policies and procedures,

CAF: Roller Derby league helps Airmen build Social Pillar

One may look at a group of women dressed in skating gear and think, "they're harmless." Armed with knee pads, helmets and mouthguards, when these ladies hit the hardwood floor of the rink, they are ready for war and out for blood.Roller derby is one of the fastest growing women's sport in the U.S.

Operation R&R: building family bonds, rewarding heroes

One Joint Base Charleston spouse, along with the help and support of the local community, is making a big difference by dedicating her free time to rewarding local heroes. Nikki Weeks, spouse of Capt. Shane Weeks, 16th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot (along with a team of sponsors, greeters and business

Fairchild Airman reflects on nephew who died as a result of suspected child abuse

On March 13, 22-month-old Joseph [Joey] Wayne Graham III died in Boise, Idaho, from what appeared to be "trauma-related" injuries including significant bruising, brain swelling and a fractured skull. Meanwhile at Fairchild, Staff Sgt. Jordan Allen was just getting home from work when she received a

AF medic receives AFCAM

Senior Airman Daniel Shimanski, 436th Medical Operations Squadron emergency medical technician, was awarded the Air Force Combat Action Medal April 5, 2013, at the base theater on Dover Air Force Base, Del. The AFCAM recognizes any Air Force military member who has been under direct and hostile fire

Fallen hero returns with honor

Airman saves friend's life half a world away

Most Airmen have accomplished computer-based suicide prevention training and are familiar with the "typical" scenario - a bold Airman asking the right questions to someone who isn't acting "right." In these training modules, the interaction is almost always in person, face-to-face. But, as one

422nd JTS makes first trip down range

Members of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center's 422nd Joint Tactics Squadron recently traveled to various deployment locations supporting operations in and around Afghanistan to conduct face-to-face interviews with deployed Airmen and collect real-time tactical lessons learned directly from