Dover's 2nd C-17 supports ACC, Navy

A Dover C-17 teamed up with Air Combat Command and Navy fighters in a joint Air Force - Navy training operation June 29 at Naval Air Station Key West, Fla. The Globemaster III, which Dover received June 21, teamed up with 16 F-15 Eagles from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., F-5s from NAS Key West's

Wing promotes safeguards through training, riding

Despite rainy conditions, the 436th Airlift Wing Safety Office moved ahead with Motorcycle Safety Day June 29. Events for the day included a briefing at the Base Theater for sport-bike operators and continued with a bike show and burger burn at Eagle's Nest Picnic Area. The day concluded with a

HBO Films visits McGuire

HBO Films recently visited McGuire Air Force Base to film scenes for 'Taking Chance,' a made-for-TV movie based on true events of a fallen servicemember's final trip home. Several base agencies and Team McGuire members assisted in the filming process, including many who had on-screen roles as

Air Force Week strikes a chord with America's heartland

As Americans reflect on the nation's freedoms this Independence week, events throughout the St. Louis region are putting special emphasis on the Air Force. During the second day of weeklong events here celebrating Air Force Week St. Louis, a concert was held July 3 at Jefferson Barracks County Park

Two Charleston Airmen nab weapon's instructor course awards

Two Charleston Airmen recently graduated from the C-17 weapons instructor course and took home three of the six awards given for outstanding performance during the course. Capts. Samuel Todd, 14th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot, and Cassius Bentley, 16th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot, stood above their

Charleston Airman pumps 1,000,000 gallons

Charleston Airmen support community after fire tragedy

Team Charleston presented the chief of the Charleston fire department a check for $13,187 June 29 to assist the families of the nine Charleston fire department firefighters who lost their lives battling a fire in Charleston June 18. After hearing of the tragedy, Airmen from the 437th Operations

36th Rescue Flight makes 614th rescue

A four-man crew from the 36th Rescue Flight here saved a 19-year-old woman June 30 after she was bucked off a mule in rough terrain near Sherman Pass, Wash., in Stephens County. The woman sustained injuries that required helicopter evacuation to a Spokane hospital. After receiving a call for search

St. Louis celebrates Air Force Week

For the second year in a row, Air Force Week St. Louis has kicked off with a flying start. From July 2-8, the Air Force will be the talk of the town in this gateway city. Events honoring Air Force servicemembers will be happening on both sides of the "Mighty Mississippi," from minor and major league

Travis AFB squadron stays DUI free for 16 years

There are many records that were once considered untouchable such as Hank Aarons' 755 home runs. However, one Travis AFB squadron hopes their record is never broken. The Airmen of the 60th Contracting Squadron have maintained a record of zero incidents for an astounding 16 years. "Over the past 16