Iraqi Air Force performs first MEDEVAC

The Iraqi Air Force conducted its first intratheater air medical evacuation when a wounded policeman was transported to an Iraqi care facility March 4. Iraqi crew members piloted a C-130 cargo and transport aircraft, proudly flying the Iraqi colors, while an Iraqi flight surgeon tended to the

Captain, NCO administer CPR, save life in restaurant

By Two members of Team Fairchild performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on 79-year-old Ivan Schneider after he collapsed March 16 in a local restaurant. Capt. Jarrett McNabb, 92nd Operations Group executive officer, and Staff Sgt. Tiana Church, 92nd Maintenance Group, Commander Support Staff NCOIC,

Suicide Awareness: Get involved

Research shows that with one question, you can save a life. You don't have to administer medical treatment or travel to a combat zone - you just need to ask a question. The question: Are you thinking of hurting yourself? Air Force servicemembers attend a mandatory Suicide and Violence Awareness

92nd AMXS puts AFSO 21 initiative into action

The Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Fairchild has implemented several initiatives generated during an AFSO 21 rapid improvement event that occurred here Jan. 22-26. The rapid improvement event took place to find ways to reduce the amount of time that maintainers spent waiting for parts for the

Med Evac flies first non-stop from Afghanistan to Germany

The first non-stop medical evacuation flight from Bagram Air Base to Landstuhl, Germany lifted off March 21. The lengthy three- to five-day route from Bagram AB through Kuwait to Landstuhl has been reduced to an approximate 10-hour direct flight to provide faster service to wounded servicemembers

C-17 missions play vital role in war on terrorism

Sitting on the tarmac here, the "Spirit of Go for Broke," a C-17 Globemaster III from Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, looks like any other of its kind. Large, grey, boxy, with expansive wings ending in a curved wingtip, this C-17 is one of eight aircraft jointly maintained and operated by both active

Air Force teams compete in pit-stop challenge

Speaker of the House visits Travis

McGuire AFB selected for Air Force energy initiatives program

The Air Force has selected McGuire AFB, N.J., as one of two test bases for its new energy initiatives pilot test program. McGuire AFB and Barksdale AFB, La., were chosen due to their geographic locations, operational and facility characteristics.The initiative will review buildings, offices, hangars

Nature of war requires successful airlift

The commander of United States Transportation Command visited Bagram Air Base March 14 to observe and speak about the airlift mission being performed throughout Afghanistan. Airlift is an important part of Operation Enduring Freedom, said the visiting General Norton Schwartz. Making up the airlift