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May 6, 2011
Fairchild senior airman: 'Takes a certain kind of individual to get in the ring'

Imagine being locked in a steel-caged ring with an opponent who has been trained to inflict punishment every chance he can for a mixed martial arts fight. The fight is scheduled to last a total of nine minutes or simply three rounds. There are three ways to exit before the time expires -- knockout,
May 6, 2011
Committed to caring in CAF: Family resiliency helps everyone to 'thrive'

Air Force demographics from March 2011 shows 59 percent of all active duty Airmen are married, but officials say these aren't the only people who need to be resilient. Statistics also show 33,598 active duty members are married to another active duty member, 1,355 Airmen are married to members of
May 5, 2011
Deployed Joint Base Lewis-McChord NCO, C-17 loadmaster, takes on full course load

The Air Force continuously stresses the importance of pursuing higher education. For one Airman, this recommendation was heard loud and clear. With his mind firmly set on becoming an officer, Staff Sgt. Todd Tichawa took on a full course load since deploying in support of overseas contingency
April 29, 2011
Air traffic controllers have 'bird's eye view' in supporting Southwest Asia air ops

Honking horns, idling motors, angry drivers and maddening inaction -- the sights and sounds of a typical traffic jam. While traffic is frustrating to deal with on the road, traffic congestion in airspace adds a new dimension to the issue. A crew from the 379th Expeditionary Operations Support
April 28, 2011
Only seven percent make the cut: Fairchild Airman accepted to Doctor of Pharmacy Program

Airman 1st Class Bart Hardwell never imagined it could happen, but through hard work, perseverance and support from his peers and leadership -- it did.He was one of 249 selected out of 1,200 applicants to attend the fall 2011, Doctor of Pharmacy Program at the University of Southern Nevada College
April 28, 2011
Fit to fight: Being strong and being fit -- two different things

In 2009, he maxed out pushups and sit-ups, but barely passed the running portion of the physical training test. His run time was 13 minutes, 10 seconds. The Air Force standard is 13:36 for his age bracket. This was the turning point for this senior airman who could bench press 385 pounds, but could
April 27, 2011
Mobility Airman profile: Pope Field Airman supports air transportation operations at Iraq base

Airman 1st Class James Simpson is an air transportation journeyman deployed with the 532nd Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron air mobility flight here.Airman Simpson is deployed from the 3rd Aerial Port Squadron at Pope Field, N.C. His hometown is El Dorado, Ark. As part of Air Mobility
April 26, 2011
FAST defenders keep fliers safe in Afghanistan

A C-130 Hercules shuddered as it hit a clay runway in Afghanistan on April 10. A pair of security forces Airmen, weighed down with body armor, weapons and pouches stuffed with ammunition, were the first two to step off the back ramp. Each took a side of the aircraft and watched as passengers and
April 26, 2011
Mobility Airman profile: Joint Base Andrews Airman ensures medical equipment offers patients' first class care in Southwest Asia

Senior Airman Jeffrey Holden is a biomedical equipment technician deployed to the 380th Expeditionary Medical Group in Southwest Asia.As a medical equipment technician, Airman Holden ensures the biomedical equipment is in perfect working condition to certify the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing can
April 22, 2011
Comprehensive Airman Fitness: As part of the CAF culture, think of your base auto hobby shop

The auto hobby shop at Fairchild Air Force Base provides base members with "affordable and convenient" means to modify and keep personal vehicles running. "Basically what we do is provide a place for people to either get or make repairs to their vehicles," said Ed Tuell, auto hobby shop manager.

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