Sergeant named Illinois Innovative Blood Drive Coordinator

The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center knew people at Scott Air Force Base were willing to donate blood, but the problem was getting access to a blood donating facility. The solution came in the form of Senior Master Sgt. Rebeca Gabel, base coordinator for MVRBC, who was presented the Illinois

437th OSS Airmen perform tactics flight

734th AMS supports Valiant Shield 12

Airmen from the 734th Air Mobility Squadron brought their support during Exercise Valiant Shield 2012 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 11 to 17.This year, the 734th AMS received and downloaded 416 tons of cargo, 796 passengers and received 48 inbound aircraft."We all feel a great deal of

Couriers control critical cargo

When the military requires a delivery of goods too important to entrust to the local post office, it relies on U.S. Transportation Command's Defense Courier Division. Thesesoldiers, sailors, and Airmen ensure the safe delivery of highly-classified items across the globe.Two such couriers are Army

Retired CMSAF Robert Gaylor inspires JB Charleston Airmen during visit

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Robert Gaylor, the fifth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (1977 - 1979) visited Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Sept. 20 and 22, 2012. Born in 1930 in Bellevue, Iowa, and raised in the small town of Mulberry, Ind., Gaylor enlisted in the U.S. Air Force just a year after

Slideshow: Scott Airmen showcase patriotism

Airmen from Scott Air Force Base, Ill., were invited to Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo., to display the American flag while the 4-Digit Chord acapella vocal group performed the national anthem prior to the beginning of the St. Louis Cardinals game against the Houston Astros Sept. 20, 2012. Scott AFB

Exercise Eagle Flag tests USTRANSCOM joint task force teams

Airmen of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center's 421st Combat Training Squadron recently worked hand-in-hand with senior representatives from U.S. Transportation Command to test and verify the ability of several mobility-focused organizations to perform critical warfighter support while operating

USAF Drill Team visits eastern Washington

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team had a three-day tour of eastern Washington Sept. 19 to 21. During the drill team's tour they performed at Fairchild Air Force Base, Moses Lake and the Spokane area.The team also took time to visit local school and hospitals.The honor guard is one of the Air

Welcome home WWII vets

As the World War II veterans shuffled down the red carpet laid before them at St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, their eyes widened, then got misty at the sight of the welcoming crowd there to greet them, Sept. 18.Among the crowd were several young Airmen from MacDill, and Col. Scott

Two in four days: 36th Rescue Flight continues saving lives

Airmen from the 36th Rescue Flight rescued two people during a four-day span this month bringing their total saves to 681.The rescue Sept. 13 involved a 44-year-old woman who slid 100 feet down a rocky slope off the side of a narrow road about 35 miles southeast of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, while riding