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

Serving his country in more ways than one

More than 30 years ago he served his country in Vietnam and was awarded the Silver Star for his accomplishments. Today, he continues to serve his country by contributing to the Air Force's vision for the future -- Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century. As the Mainstream Management

McGuire Airman kicks hobby up a notch

Many people enjoy playing sports, but not many get to do it while representing the Air Force and the Armed Forces. Staff Sgt. James Pastore, 305th Communications Squadron, recently returned from a trip where he not only was selected to be a part of the 2007 Air Force soccer team, but also advanced

Wounded in War: Air Force tracks, assists injured Airmen

Service leaders have put into effect a program designed specifically to assist Airmen wounded or sick, including Purple Heart recipients, as a result of their support of Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom. "Palace HART (Helping Airmen Recover Together) is a critical program," said

Delaware hero remembered on St. Patrick's Day

The thundering booms of cannons roared over the echoes of stomping feet; charging ahead into a ferocious battle. They pressed forward, forcing their way through the dismal fog that camouflaged the tattered country side. The sounds of bagpipes wailed over the raging battle and faintly, through the