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May 4, 2018
MacDill Airmen help rescue 5 in Tampa Bay

It was Saturday, April 7, 2018 and for the 6th Security Forces Squadron marine patrol unit, it was like any other day. They were routinely conducting patrols around the 7.2 mile coastline of MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.Every weekend, boaters make their way onto the water to enjoy the mid-70
May 2, 2018
Financial Peace: Travis families reduce debt by nearly $84,000, enhance readiness

“Think about how great life would be if you were debt free,” said Chaplain (Capt.) Kemuel Bellows, 349th Air Mobility Wing chaplain. “What kind of choices would you make if your home was paid off? If your children’s college was paid for and your bills are paid, what would your future or your
May 1, 2018
DGMC brace shop designs first tibial fracture orthosis in eight years

A 12-year-old boy raced toward the ball. He was determined to kick it into the back of the net to win the game. Another child challenged the would-be goal scorer and their legs slammed into one another in a violent collision.
April 24, 2018
RAPCON Airman saves aircraft, crew

Flying from Saratoga Springs, New York to West Palm Beach, Florida should’ve been a simple flight for the seasoned pilot. Strong head winds called for lower altitudes during the trip, but in 22 years of incident-free flying, he was about to experience a first.
April 23, 2018
Togo native proud to be an American Airman

Airman 1st Class Kofi Combey Douhadji and his family arrived in El Paso, Texas on September 27, 2016. After only being in the U.S. for six months, Douhadji was inspired to enlist in the United States Air Force in March 2017.
April 19, 2018
Fairchild Airman goes back to his Haitian roots

As a child, if Iram Edmond had a crystal ball to see his future, he’d know one day he’d get to ride in one of the planes he’d watch fly over his neighborhood in Haiti. As a young boy, he didn’t understand that the world was much bigger than what he observed outside his front door.
April 19, 2018
From gang member to Airman

The moment Khennan Richards knew he needed to turn his life around came when he learned his younger brother was trying to join his gang. Richards, an Airman 1st Class with the 375th Force Support Squadron, said he didn’t want that type of lifestyle for his brother. Seeing his brother starting to
April 17, 2018
Finding potential mishaps before they happen: NDI Airmen

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. — A nondestructive inspection Airman searches for cracks capable of taking down an aircraft by analyzing the suspect piece with eyes specially trained for the job.Airmen from the 19th Maintenance Squadron NDI shop perform aircraft integrity checks, at set intervals
April 13, 2018
Contingency Response Airman retires after 32 years of service

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In the U.S. Air Force, it's possible to become an aircraft maintainer, an aerial port operator, and a loadmaster in one career. It's also possible to share that career between the Guard, Reserve, and active duty. And it's even possible that a single Airman can lead a
April 10, 2018
Airman's renovation project improves local children's home

Staff Sgt. Johnathan Leuellen approaches the doors to a local residential facility for children with behavioral challenges brought about due to traumas such as abuse or neglect. As he approaches, a 10-year-old notices him from inside and starts knocking on the window, waving enthusiastically. “Oh,

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