Wing wide 6S event promotes AFSO 21

In an effort to de-clutter and organize work areas wing-wide, a 6S event is scheduled August 4 to 15 as a contribution to the lean process of Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century. The term "6S" describes how Airmen in squadrons and base organizations can sort, straighten, shine, and

Air Force information aggressor team targets Scott

In an increasingly digital age, it is possible to find most anything needed online. The World Wide Web is host to information on almost any topic imaginable and is reachable from anywhere in the world by simply logging on. It can be an invaluable resource. Unfortunately, its value also extends far

ACST: Students train in first aid for combat

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Female pioneers of military aviation meet at McChord Air Expo

In front of a P-51 Mustang static display, one woman shared what it was like to fly the aircraft in the waning days of World War II. Beside her stood another pioneer, the first operational and combat-ready female pilot of the F-22 Raptor, the Air Force's newest and most advanced fighter aircraft.

McChord Air Expo 2008 met with huge success, dubbed 'greatest show in the sky'

After the turnstile numbers were tallied, more than 375,000 community members passed through the gates for McChord Air Expo 2008 July 19 and 20, doubling previous expo figures and setting a new attendance record for the base. "We are extremely proud of the record number of people that attended our

Pope chess champion goes international

As a boy growing up in the Philippines, Master Sgt. Dan Ranario, 3rd Aerial Port Squadron, had his first encounter with the game of chess when his father, an avid chess player, sat him down and taught him the rules of the game. Now, years later, that initial training will prove valuable as Sergeant

Charleston selects first AMC Icon finalist

Charleston AFB was the first of 11 Air Mobility Command bases and affiliate units to host the one-night AMC Icon competition July 18. AMC Icon is an AMC commander initiative based loosely around the "American Idol" TV show to showcase the vocal talents of AMC communities in a karaoke-style

Pope's AES trains Travis Airmen for deployment

The rumbling C-130H makes its final approach on the torn-up runway, and the 15 or so Airmen kneeling on the grass about 100 feet away rise in conjunction, making sure their patient litter is stable before walking toward the flightline. Out at a point midway between them and the back of the aircraft,

Pope AES crew part of historic rescue mission

Sixteen 43rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Airmen participated in a historic mission recently which brought home three American contractors that were held captive by the leftist Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia after their drug-surveillance plane went down in February 2003. The 43rd AE team