Loadmasters use new parachute jettison device

An emergency parachute jettison device was used for the first time during a Joint Forcible Entry Exercise here April 25. Loadmasters from Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., and Dyess AFB, Texas, participated in the exercise. Chief Master Sgt. Steven Pyszka and Master Sgt. Lee McDaniel, loadmaster

C-130 Hercules support coalition operations

The 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron here has been supporting Operation Mountain Lion since it began April 12. The squadron’s C-130 Hercules aircraft have delivered supplies such as food, water and ammunition for coalition combat operations. “Our crews helped position personnel and equipment to

Travis cyclists pedal with the president

When the person on the other end of the telephone line told Capt. James Weinstein to choose four of his mountain biking club’s best riders to join the president of the United States for a ride, he thought it was a joke. “I was like, 'Yeah right, who is this really?'” he said. However, after the

Histopathology provides rapid diagnosis

Physicians often determine the presence and cause of diseases in patients through histopathology, the study of human tissue under the microscope. “Histopathology has evolved with pathology as a science,” said Capt. (Dr.) Jonathan McClain, chief of the 89th Medical Support Squadron histopathology

Dover Airmen stabilize C-5 crash site

When the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief responded to an emergency notification here April 3, he wasn’t sure what to expect. “Anytime you see an aircraft not sitting on its wheels, it is worse than you expected,” said Senior Master Sgt. Dwight Davis. More than 20 firefighters arrived to

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AMC announces senior leader retirements, assignments

Air Mobility Command officials recently announced the following senior leader retirements and assignments: Senior leader retirements: Brig. Gen. Jarisse J. Sanborn, staff judge advocate, Headquarters AMC, Scott AFB, Ill., will retire effective in September. Col. Gregg A. Clark, chief, Manpower and

Vice president visits Fairchild AFB

Cheney thanks Fairchild Airmen for support

Vice President Richard B. Cheney told servicemembers gathered at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., they are playing a key role in the war on terrorism and that their countrymen believe in them and their mission. The vice president visited the home of the 92nd Air Refueling Wing April 17 and told a

Desert duty: crew chiefs keep C-130s flying

No one wishes for an aircraft to break, especially flying crew chiefs. But, that's when the mobile C-130 maintainers receive the most attention - when something is wrong with the plane, and they are far away from home. "Fortunately, C-130s are extremely reliable," said Senior Master Sgt. Edward