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  • From helicopters to bulldozers - McChord supports ODF

    Continuing the Department of Defense's longstanding support of the National Science Foundation, a McChord crew made up of 62nd and 446th Airlift Wing members safely completed another run to McMurdo Station, Antarctica, Oct 8, as part of their contribution to the U.S. Antarctic Program.Typically the

  • Appointment Plus offers GF members electronic sign-up options

    Grand Forks Airmen now have a central point to sign up for Grand Forks Air Force Base classes and events for self-enrichment and volunteerism through the new Appointment Plus website.The website also offers members a log to keep track of appointments in order to quantify hours more easily for

  • Former CSAF Fogleman to be honored in ceremony Oct. 9

    Senior leaders, Airmen, friends and family will convene here Oct. 9 to witness the unveiling of a bronze bust in honor of former Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ronald R. Fogleman in the Mobility Memorial Park.The ceremony, which starts at 11 a.m., recognizes Fogleman as the 23rd inductee into the

  • McChord aircrew conducts in-flight refueling, JPADS training

    What may have seemed like a normal day to Joint Base Lewis-McChord aircrew members was nothing short of that when they accomplished in-flight refueling, joint precision airdrop system airdrops and assault landings during a routine training mission September 25, near JBLM.The day for the aircrew

  • Travis celebrates two decades of KC-10 excellence

    KC-10 Extender alumni from past and present converged Sept. 18 and 19 on Travis Air Force Base to celebrate the accomplishments and advancements the KC-10 community has achieved throughout its two decades at the installation.Home to both active duty and Reserve units, Travis' air refueling squadrons

  • Contingency response Airmen conduct exercise at Vandenberg

    Airmen from the 570th Contingency Response Group recently made a trip from Travis Air Force Base, California, to jointly conduct an Air Combat Operations Training Exercise led by the 60th Operations Group, also from Travis AFB, Sept. 15 through 17.The 20-person team, comprised of Airmen from various

  • Injured Idaho hiker rescued by Fairchild crews

    Fairchild Airmen rescued a 36-year-old female rock climber Sept. 20 near Priest Lake, Idaho, after she suffered injuries to her face, lower leg and foot.The victim, Ammi Midstokke, had just summited the west side of Chimney Rock and was making her way across the Talus Fields on the afternoon of

  • MWD handlers face obstacles

    The 60th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog team and the 60th Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Structural Welding shop are two units that would not normally work closely together.However, in support of their four-legged wingmen, the Airmen are overcoming financial hurdles by building their

  • Airmen tour community for National Preparedness Month

    In honor of Sept. 11, 2001, which highlighted the importance of being prepared, September was chosen as National Preparedness Month.This year, the 319th Civil Engineer Squadron Readiness and Emergency Management Flight will visit various schools as well as the Base Exchange to demonstrate and

  • Old plane, new part

    For over 50 years, the KC-135 Stratotanker has been an integral part of the world-wide aerial refueling mission...but from time to time, this aging airframe needs minor touch-ups.Recently, MacDill was selected as a pilot base for a new replacement part called the Improved Nose Wheel Snubber Brake.