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NEWS

  • CMSAF outlines Air Force priorities to Dover Airmen

    The chief master sergeant of the Air Force outlined the Air Force's primary concerns Feb. 11 to Dover Air Force Base Airmen. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley told base Airmen that the service's top-three priorities are winning the war on terrorism, taking care of Airmen and

  • 49 C-5s approved for RERP modernization

    Air Mobility Command welcomed the news that defense officials certified 49 of the Air Force's C-5 aircraft for upgrade in the Reliability Enhancement and Re-engining Program. The decision was made Feb. 14. Continuing the C-5 RERP allows the Air Force to modify aircraft with better, newer structures

  • Remembering Chosin: Airmen, Marines race to Ruck's finish line

    The scene was a mix of remembrance, emotion and motivation, Feb. 2, as four-member teams of Airmen, Soldiers, Marines and civilians hoisted 30-pound backpacks and set off from the start line on a 6.2-mile march. The march marked the 9th time the 436th Security Forces Squadron has held the event,

  • Pope Airman fights for Air Force boxing team

    The mascot of Pope's 43rd Logistics Readiness Squadron is the COBRA. Each letter stands for something defining how the Airmen strive to complete the mission. For one 43rd LRS Airman the letter 'B' rings true, not only with his work, but his new hobby as well. Bold. Stepping outside of your comfort

  • Team McConnell receives new commander

    Col. Donald Halpin passed the reigns of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing to Col. James Vechery during a change of command ceremony here Feb 8. Colonel Halpin expressed his gratitude to the wing as he prepared to depart for a new position on the Air Mobility Command staff. "Thank you friends, family, and

  • C-130J deploys to Southwest Asia

    Members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing here welcomed the newest member of its fleet Feb. 8 as a C-130J Hercules landed in Southwest Asia. "We're not only the first active duty, C-130J deployment, it's also a record-setting event," said Lt. Col. Dan Tulley, the 41st Airlift Squadron commander.