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  • U.S. and Honduran medical team explore problems, solutions

    Inside a small examination room an air conditioning unit hums away, working overtime to keep the room comfortable. The addition of chairs flushed against the wall and behind tabletops set on top of unsteady legs makes the room appear more like a classroom than a medical examination room. The air

  • Wing exposes civilian employers to AF Reserve, MAFFS missions

    Since the call up of the 302nd Airlift Wing's Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System mission June 27, Air Force Reservists have answered the call to support the local Colorado Springs community and Rocky Mountain area in an effort to battle raging wildfires. As these members waved goodbye to their

  • Florida sheriffs give 'fallen heroes' last ride home

    The Hillsborough County Sheriff's office, in Florida, in partnership with members of MacDill Air Force Base, conducted a fallen hero's dignified transfer here for the second day in a row July 18.Over the years, service members have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country, and, since 2009, the

  • 571st MSAS, Colombia air force prepare for Red Flag Exercise

    With the Air Force continuously evolving, an emphasis has been placed on building partnerships and exchanging ideas with nations around the world. The 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron recently completed a 4-week Air Mobility Command Building Partner Capacity mission to Colombia where they

  • Inaugural Cardboard Boat Regatta sets sail

    Some set sail, some sank and some did a little bit of both. All, however, had a good time. Joint Base McGuire-Dx-Lakehurst community members came together to test their boat-crafting skills at the inaugural Cardboard Boat Regatta July 14 at Willow Pond. "I've wanted to do an event like this since I

  • Project improves base electrical lines

    City Light and Power, the contractor that maintains the electrical power distribution on base, is embarking on a project that will improve the reliability of the base's vast high voltage electrical distribution system at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. CLP and civil engineer linemen will increase the

  • Wounded warrior recieves multiple awards

    Master Sgt. James Davis, currently being treated at David Grant USAF Medical Center for combat injuries, received the Jolly Green Association Rescue of the Year and Breeze Eastern Flight Engineer of the Year awards July 17 during a 60th Air Mobility Wing commander's call at the theater at Travis Air

  • Rest, recover, reset

    As part of a leadership initiative termed "strategic reconstitution," the men and women of the 317th Airlift Group have been taking a step back from day-to-day operations to rest, recover and reset.The purpose of the initiative, explained Col. Walter Ward, 317th Airlift Group commander, is "to say

  • USTRANSCOM commander delivers new C-17, visits McChord Field

    Gen. William M. Fraser III, U.S. Transportation Command commander, visited McChord Field July 17 to deliver a new C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.During his short visit, Fraser also took the opportunity to meet with leadership and hold a commander's call for McChord Field Airmen."It's an honor and

  • MAFFS request modified for four C-130s

    The U.S. Forest Service has modified its request for assistance for the MAFFS-equipped C-130s. The new request, received late yesterday, releases two of the six C-130s using Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems to assist with fires. The C-130s have been stationed at Hill Air Force Base, in Utah,