Aeromedical evacuation saves lives in Afghanistan

An aeromedical evacuation capacity unrivaled anywhere in the world is saving the lives of wounded warriors in Afghanistan, said the officer here who oversees the effort at the combat theater's busiest aeromedical evacuation point.Equipment and procedures are being improved continually to move

Army's Golden Knights, Marksmanship Unit hit target in tandem

More than 400 military and community members attended performances by the U.S. Army's Golden Knights Parachute Team and Marksmanship Unit at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst May 3 through 5.This is the second consecutive year the Golden Knights performed at the joint base and the first time they

CSAF addresses AF issues, surveys tornado damage at Little Rock

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz visited here May 4 and 5 to meet with Airmen during an all call and base tour.During the all call, General Schwartz discussed several issues, including recent force management actions by the Air Force, the repeal of the law commonly known as Don't

Photos: CSAF visits Team Little Rock

Joint Base Charleston Airmen conduct water survival training

Ten Airmen from Joint Base Charleston attended a seven-hour water survival training course May 2 at the Charleston Harbor to keep their flying status current. All pilots and crew members must take the water training course every three years to maintain their flying status and to ensure they are

Little Rock AFB weather flight chases down EF-2 twister

Dark clouds swirled overhead as sirens wailed into the night, signaling the impending arrival of a tornado.Base housing residents had enough advance warning to gather their loved ones into a safe place before the tornado struck Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., on April 25, 2011. Homes were damaged

Scott AFB Airmen complete CBRN training

From day one at Air Force basic military training, Airmen learn the skills necessary to help protect themselves and their fellow Airmen in a combat environment. For one essential life-saving skill, Airmen must complete a refresher course every two years -- chemical, biological, radiological and

USAF EC hosts Pentagon-sponsored civic outreach program

A group of influential U.S. citizens hand-picked to participate in a high-profile civic outreach program visited Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ and the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center May 4th as part of the Department of Defense's Joint Civilian Orientation Conference program.Approximately

Photos: Fairchild civil engineers train like they fight

Secretary of State Clinton: U.S. will redouble anti-terrorism efforts

The United States will not become complacent in the aftermath of killing Osama bin Laden, but will continue its efforts to stamp out terrorism with new resolve, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said May 2."We must take this opportunity to renew our resolve and redouble our efforts," she