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  • Sister squadrons go platinum: Historic flying units predate the Air Force

    In the spring of 1942 the United States filled battle-torn European skies with squadrons of airborne war machines. Among them, two transport squadrons began carrying troops and supplies into the Second World War, beginning a parallel history spanning seven decades and many military conflicts. As if

  • Scott Col. receives Airman's Medal for act of heroism

    Lt. Col. Doug Edwards, 906th Air Refueling Squadron commander, had no idea he was on a course with destiny when he and his family began their 2009 trip from Joint Base Lewis-McChord Wash., to his new duty station at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. He and his wife, Joy, along with their three children,

  • Famed 'Candy Bomber' honored at JB Charleston

    Retired Col. Gail Halvorsen's legendary Air Force legacy is built on chocolate, bubble gum and hope. Team Charleston leadership renamed the C-17 Aircrew Training Building after Halvorsen June 15 with a dedication ceremony in honor of the legendary "Berlin Candy Bomber." In 1948, World War II was

  • Air Force cadets visit McConnell

    Eleven United States Air Force Academy cadets participated in a three week tour of McConnell June 4 to 21, 2012, as part of the Operation Air Force program.Every summer, cadets visit bases worldwide to learn about the various wing's overall mission. This opportunity to experience Air Force

  • JB Charleston Airman rewarded for big 'IDEA'

    A Joint Base Charleston Airman recently received a cash bonus for discovering an innovative way to repair cables once they were deemed unserviceable.Master Sgt. Michael Stone, 437th Airlift Wing maintenance engineering superintendent, received more than $9,000 through the Air Force Innovative

  • Social media guidance available

    Social media can be a force multiplier in keeping America informed about its Air Force, but it can equally bring discredit to the service if Airmen use the tool to make inappropriate comments.In conjunction with the Air Force release of its updated social media guide, the 18th Air Force Vice

  • 521st AMOW takes lead on resilience training in Germany

    The 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing graduated seven students through the first Resilience Trainer Assistants course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany June 5-8."Develop and Care for our Airmen and Families" echoes one of the Air Force's priorities by expanding the Comprehensive Airman Fitness