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FEATURES

  • Reflections of the past keep the memories alive

    The crowd watched in silence as he made his way to the front of the church. Upon taking a seat, he pulled out his creased, worn notes to begin speaking. The stillness in the room was an implicit reminder that this could be the last time a personal account of surviving the Holocaust is shared. Pincus

  • Airman's Creed from a first sergeant's point of view

    In April, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. T. Michael Moseley, presented a new version of the Airman's Creed. No longer would there be multiple creeds for each rank tier. There will be one creed that encompasses all, from Airmen in basic training to the highest-ranking officer with more

  • Airman makes the best of living in dorms

    Life in the dorms is something many Airmen experience. Some experiences are great. Others are not. And there are those who do not mind either way. Some Airmen search for entertaining activities, while others wait for something to come knocking on their door. Two months ago, Airman 1st Class Heather

  • Pharmacy volunteer keeps Air Force, Fairchild history alive

    Those tall aspen on the road leading to the Fairchild hospital ... Remember when those were planted? And all the other trees behind the housing area ... Remember when those were just short, tiny wisps? If not, don't worry - you're in good company. As with most people at military bases around the

  • ADAPT educates Airmen, changes lives

    From binge drinking to drug abuse, the medical professionals at the base's Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment program have seen it all. The program, which falls under the 62nd Medical Group's mental health flight, offers treatment to Airmen who have substance abuse problems to help them

  • Fitness failures can cost careers, jeopardize health

    Airmen who consistently fail their physical fitness tests are not only risking their health, they could also be jeopardizing their careers. The Air Force is cracking down on and discharging Airmen who constantly fail their fitness tests, said Capt. Todd Ladd, 62nd Mission Support Squadron. "Air

  • A survivor's story

    As he sat through the Sexual Assault and Response Program briefing during basic training he never thought anything like that would happen to him. Months later during his technical training, Airman Smith (not his real name) found himself sexually assaulted by his instructor who before then, he

  • They call the thing Rodeo

    When we hear the word "rodeo," many of us think of cowboys, broncs and bull riding. But Air Mobility Command has a different take on the word "rodeo." This Rodeo isn't about horses and bull riding, it's about readiness, it's about air refueling, air drop, air land, security forces, aerial port