Air Force amputee returns to flight status

Eagle Flag prepares Pope warriors for the fight

Safety a priority during Independence Day celebrations

Nearly everyone has an exciting story to tell about a time they saw fireworks during past Fourth of July celebrations. The spectacular lights shooting across the night sky and the loud explosions reverberating through the quiet night brought smiles to spectators faces. Some however, have a

AMC delivers lifesaving armor for Humvees

The streets of Iraq cannot be traveled lightly. The challenge of moving a convoy is not only dangerous, it can be fatal. Insurgents use rocket propelled grenades and roadside bombs to attack coalition forces while in their Humvees. But until now, when American Soldiers and Marines survived their

AMC announces senior officer assignment

Air Mobility Command officials have announced the following senior officer assignment:Brenda L. Romine, chief, Aircraft and Missile Support Division, Deputy Chief of Staff, Installations and Logistics, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, D.C., will become deputy director of

Airman becomes 'Met for a Day'

-- One McGuire airman traded in his flight suit for a Mets uniform Tuesday and became an honorary member of the New York Mets for a day.Senior Airman Chardo Richardson, 32nd Air Refueling Squadron, shadowed Mets left-handed pitcher Al Leiter, in the second part of a job swap organized by the Air

Robins answers C-5 mayday with quick turnaround

Robins maintainers recently took just one week to repair a C-5 Galaxy with a basketball-sized hole in its engine and damage to the pylons that attach it. The 3rd Airlift Squadron aircrew, en route from Dover Air Force Base, Del., to Puerto Rico, declared an in-flight

Former First Lady visits Grand Forks AFB

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Development of tracking system at Grand Forks sets benchmark

- Members of the 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron are now scanning and tracking supply items as they are delivered using the Standard Asset Tracking System, or SATS.SATS is a paperless initiative designed to improve the efficiency of warehousing and asset movement by using barcodes and radio

Airman to open for Nashville Star tour

A Charleston Airman will be the opening act Friday for the Nashville Star tour stop at the Charleston Performing Arts Center. Staff Sgt. Jayson Johnston, 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, secured the gig after he emerged the victor in a field of 100 competitors June 16 in