Wyoming Air National Guardsmen train to save lives in the air

A C-130 Hercules serenely flies high above the snowy prairies of Wyoming on a typical chilly March morning. Inside, the aircraft is a hive of activity as flight nurses and medical technicians of the187th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron start IVs, monitor a burn victim, and don aircrew oxygen masks -

Air Force suspends military tuition assistance

In the wake of sequestration, the Air Force officially suspended military tuition assistance March 11.Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley announced the Air Force has officially suspended military TA for the remainder of fiscal 2013. The program will continue to be evaluated to determine the

Former 317th Airlift Group commander delivers 26th C-130J

McConnell AFB leadership backs civilian workforce amidst sequestration

More than 500 McConnell Air Force Base civilians attended a commander's call here March 13, to learn more about civilian furloughs that are scheduled to begin April 26. Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, held the all-call to share the latest information regarding sequestration and

Skyfest 2013 cancelled due to sequestration

This year's open house and air show, Skyfest 2013, is cancelled because of budget cuts from sequestration.The cuts went into effect because a $47 billion reduction affecting the entire Department of Defense budget was not prevented by the March 1 deadline.Skyfest 2013, set for May 18-19, was to

The Band of Mid-America introduces its newest ensemble – “Freedom Winds"

The Band of Mid-America introduces its newest ensemble - "Freedom Winds." A quintet of Airmen musicians including flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and French horn, this second woodwind quintet doubles the potential of the Band of Mid-America's engagement of audiences in ways that other ensembles -

DoD cuts miltiary band support at non-local public events

As a result of Department of Defense guidance on sequestration, the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West has cancelled upcoming concerts in support of community outreach programs, quite possibly for the remainder of the fiscal year. The U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West will cease performing

Canadian birds fly south for the winter; train at MacDill

The roar of CF-18 Hornet engines echoes throughout MacDill Air Force Base as student and instructor pilots from the Royal Canadian Air Force prepare for takeoff. Fifteen CF-18 Hornets from the 410 Tactical Fighter (Operational Training) Squadron, Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Alberta Canada, are

Sequestration impact to Travis

As guidance from the Department of Defense flows to the base level, senior leaders at Travis Air Force Base continue to work through the mandatory budget cuts resulting from sequestration. The full effect of the $46 billion in cuts DOD must make before Sept. 30 and how Travis is impacted continue to

Mobility Airmen work together to move two Army Brigades

More than 15 Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Wing recently played a crucial role working with mobility Airmen from multiple locations to assist in the exchange helicopters and equipment assigned to two large U.S. Army units.Beginning in mid-January, United States Transportation Command