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April 22, 2011
Safety awareness: The left turn that changed her life

The decision to buy a 624-pound Yamaha V-Star 1300 motorcycle was validated by rides like these. As she rode, she smelled the fresh fall air and felt the wind at her back. The gentle breeze caused wheat to wave back and forth in a nearby field. The civil servant of the baby boomer generation had the
April 22, 2011
Little Rock NCOs take it to the mat

The wrestler grappled with his opponent, determined to gain the advantage. After shifting into a head and shoulder lead, the wrestler executed a takedown move and won the match.Ever since the sport of wrestling was introduced in Arkansas high schools five years ago, two Little Rock NCOs have
April 22, 2011
Deployed AMOG Airmen keep airlift mission moving in Iraq

Capable of airlifting everything from troops, sustainment supplies, vehicles and even helicopters for the Army, the "heavy aircraft" C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III, play an important role.To ensure these heavy aircraft reach their destination, maintainers of the 521st Air Mobility Operations
April 21, 2011
Photo essay: Airmen 'supply' McConnell

The 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron maintains and provides equipment to McConnell Airmen for training exercises and real-world deployments. The supply section recently helped McConnell Airmen deploy at a moment's notice to support Operation Odyssey Dawn in March.
April 20, 2011
Committed to caring in CAF: Who's your wingman?

The word "wingman" has long been a part of the Air Force culture. Its definition today varies but the traditional meaning dating back nearly 100 years is about "a pilot whose aircraft is positioned behind and outside the leading aircraft in a formation."In 2011 in the Air Force, being a "wingman" is
April 19, 2011
Mobility Airman profile: Scott AFB senior airman supports security, force protection ops at Southwest Asia outpost

At a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia, Senior Airman Thomas Stone of the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron is helping protect thousands of personnel and billions of dollars worth of deployed military assets.Airman Stone is a security forces journeyman deployed from the 375th Security
April 19, 2011
A connection with history: Exhibits, volunteers bring aging military aircraft to life at McChord Air Museum

Randy Getz remembers when the F-106 flight simulator on display at the McChord Air Museum on Joint Base Lewis-McChord wasn't a museum piece, but a fully functioning simulator that he spent hours and hours climbing in and out of, practicing for missions. Mr. Getz flew the Convair F-106 Delta Dart
April 15, 2011
ATC controllers: 'Not your average couple' at Joint Base MDL

"I like that my wife takes care of all the finances," said Airman 1st Class Joseph Herndon.This may sound like a typical spouse's statement, but the bond between air traffic controllers goes beyond that.Despite a demanding schedule including shift work, deployments, and temporary duty assignments,
April 14, 2011
Committed to caring in CAF: Managing stress, plus good mental fitness, equals a more resilient Airman

Stress -- the mere mention of the word might invoke exactly what it represents in some people. In today's Air Force, officials say there are many things that "stress" Airmen than ever before. First, there are Airmen deploying more than ever before. For example, some Air Force career fields have
April 14, 2011
Aeromedical mission brings healing touch to deployed AOR

Many doctors and nurses are referred to as Angels of Mercy. For the aeromedical evacuation Airmen at a non-disclosed base here who serve aboard a C-130 Hercules "flying hospital," they really do have wings. On any given day, Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron provide

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