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  • Deputy director basing visits JB Charleston

    Joint basing is a lot like family. A family, like the military, finds their strength through the loyalty they have for each other. They can also experience growing pains and be tested to overcome obstacles. Nobody knows this more than Col. Charles Perham, Office of Secretary of Defense, Pentagon,

  • U.S. Forest Service requests increase in MAFFS operations

    Increased fire activity in the western United States has prompted the U.S. Forest Service to call two additional MAFFS-equipped C-130s to resume operations by Aug. 14. Those aircraft will come from the Wyoming Air National Guard's 153rd Airlift Wing, in Cheyenne, Wyo."This has been an interesting

  • Airmen showcase vocal talent

    In a competition seeking vocally-talented Airmen, 11 Team McConnell members participated in the fourth annual Air Mobility Command Icon event August 11, 2012, at the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom.The top performing Airman, Tech. Sgt. Doug Boren, 384th Air Refueling Squadron operations

  • Local community honors Grand Forks Airmen

    Two Airmen were recognized for their courageous service during a tribute ceremony Aug. 12 at the East Grand Forks Civic Center.Master Sgt. Clifford Monroe, 319th Civil Engineering Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Kristoffer Schneider, 319th Medical Support Squadron, were presented awards by 319th Air Base

  • N.C. guardmen return to wildfire missions in Idaho

    The North Carolina Air National Guard's 145th Airlift Wing will return to flying Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS)-equipped C-130s Aug. 14, six weeks after four of the unit's Airmen were killed in a C-130 crash during a fire fighting mission in South Dakota."Charlotte's MAFFS 8 will

  • North Carolina ANG, Botswana defense force find common ground

    The C-130 Hercules is a versatile aircraft that serves several different roles depending on the need and location.In addition to missions like transport, airdrop, airlift support, resupply and natural disaster relief, the C-130 can also be configured for aeromedical evacuation missions.As part of

  • Welsh 'humbled' to serve as Air Force chief of staff

    The Air Force chief of staff flag passed to the service's 20th chief in a ceremony here Aug. 10.Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, a 36-year Airman, stepped into the position, taking over for Gen. Norton Schwartz, who also retired from the Air Force during the ceremony."Mark is respected throughout the Air

  • CSAF, spouse recognized for distinguished service

    During the final days of a 39-year career, the Air Force's top Airman stood beside his wife as they were both recognized for their distinguished service in a modest ceremony before close colleagues and family members here Aug. 9.Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz received the

  • KC-135 upgrades to keep aircraft flying for decades

    The 1950's-era KC-135 Stratotankers are slated starting next year to be souped-up with upgraded engines that will extend the nation's global reach for another two decades.At the same time, experts say the improved engines will also burn less fuel and spend less time in maintenance. "With these