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NEWS

  • 2-time Oscar winner presents film at Air Force Week

    Military medicine and wounded warriors took center stage in the "Fighting for Life" documentary produced by Terry Sanders shown during Air Force Week in Philadelphia May 28 at the Levitt Auditorium of the University of the Arts here. Directed by two-time Academy Award winner Terry Sanders and

  • Pope's active duty, Reserve aircrews conduct first joint deployment

    In celebration of Memorial Day, Team Pope members had an extended weekend to reflect upon the history of the armed services and this country. For 70 Pope members, not only did they have a chance to reflect on that history, they were also busy writing it. Nine members of the 2nd Airlift Squadron left

  • Airmen trace roots of independence during Air Force Week in Philadelphia

    Airpower roared over the birthplace of American independence as Airmen on the ground and in the air showed local citizens what the Air Force is all about May 27 during festivities supporting Air Force Week in Philadelphia. Throughout the Independence National Historical Park here, Airmen talked with

  • General addresses transportation needs during Air Force Week-Philadelphia

    The leader of U.S. Transportation Command addressed community leaders and hundreds of Airmen about the outlook of American military transportation May 27 at the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg Center here. Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, USTRANSCOM commander at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., spoke at

  • Vice chief, legendary pilot commemorate 60th anniversary of Berlin Airlift

    Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Duncan J. McNabb and legendary airlift pilot retired Col. Gail Halvorsen participated in a commemorative panel discussion of the Berlin Airlift May 27 in Berlin. The Air Force Association sponsored the panel to highlight the historic importance of the mission and

  • MacDill firefighters pitch charity softball tourney for cancer victim

    The MacDill firefighter's association and the Men's Varsity softball team donated $1,700 to retired civilian firefighter Andy Bernt, after a softball tournament on May 24. More than 400 servicemembers and their families came out to show their support for the former MacDill firefighter. Additionally,

  • Plan, Prepare, Apply: Finding military friendly colleges

    The search for military friendly schools can be as easy as finding a needle in a hay stack. Like anything worthwhile it takes careful planning, an optimistic outlook and research. "Look for the degree you want," said Cynthia Carr MacDill education counselor. "This can be done when you know where

  • MacDill AAFES goes green

    Recycling plastic, aluminum cans and paper products are all things that people have been doing for years to help save the environment. The Army and Air Force Exchange Service along with The Defense Commissary Agency have both introduced another way for people to do their part. AAFES is introducing

  • AMC provides users new way to access data online

    In the near future, your supervisor might tell you to post a document on EIM, so your unit can access the information. Enterprise Information Management, commonly called EIM, allows users to access and share information across the wing, command, and eventually the Air Force, in one common storage

  • Phillies hit home run with Air Force Week

    The Philadelphia Phillies and McGuire Air Force Base celebrated Air Force Week in Philadelphia during the team's winning home game Monday against the Colorado Rockies at Citizens Bank Park. During the celebration, which included a color guard demonstration by Air Force Airmen and a flyover of the