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FEATURES

  • Travis leaders visit, honor WWII vet

    Six officers from Travis Air Force Base, California, traveled to Walnut Creek March 7 to honor Retired Maj. John Thelen, 93, a World War II combat veteran and the last surviving member of the B-24 Liberator Bomber crew "Shoo Shoo Baby."Thelen flew 50 combat missions during WWII and, thanks in part

  • Mother's career inspires Airman

    Many Airmen count their family members among the most influential people in their lives.For Senior Airman David Clauson, this is especially true: the 22nd Aerospace Medical Squadron medical technician's father is an Air Force veteran, three of his five brothers are serving or have served as Airmen,

  • Weaving the Stories of Women's Lives: Staff Sgt. Esther Blake

    Staff Sgt. Esther Blake, also known as the first woman in the Air Force, began her active duty military career in 1944 when she joined her sons in uniform in the Army Air Forces. She later joined the Women's Army Corps when she was informed that her eldest son, Lt. Julius Blake, was reported missing

  • Former soldier earns Air Force wings

    Air Force pilots play a vital role in supporting wartime operations by delivering supplies and flying wounded troops to hospitals in hopes of saving their lives, but rarely do they find themselves looking down a scope firing at enemy combatants.First Lt. Kevin Summerbell, 15th Airlift Squadron C-17

  • POL: Fueling those who fuel the fight

    "Boom!" That's the sound of a U.S. bomb striking an Islamic State group target, and one step closer to achieving the goal of eradicating violent extremism in the world. But, how did that munition get there?If all the steps that made that explosion happen were recorded on a video and played

  • AMC helps spark interest in science, technology through robotics

    A state-champion robotics team called "Robo Raiders" showcased their winning style during a demonstration here Jan. 24 in an effort to spark interest in the science, technology, engineering and math fields--commonly referred to as STEM.The team was one of several invited here by a STEM advisory

  • Pointers for Leases and Renting Property

    There are many pitfalls a person can fall into when renting or leasing a dwelling. Common problems include signing agreements they did not read, disputing with a landlord regarding needed repairs, and not reporting pre-existing damage. A general rule of thumb to follow is to always read your lease

  • What do you know about MacDill?

    There are numerous interesting facts about MacDill Air Force Base, Florida that many people may be unaware of. Facts that help shed light on just how much this installation impacts the lives of its service members, retirees, civilians, dependents and ultimately the greater Tampa Bay community. Not

  • Much more than a gateway: Dale Mabry

    On an average day more than 20,000 people find their way through the gates of MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, the majority of whom arrive by one of the state's most famous roads--Dale Mabry Highway.Buried beneath the popularity of its modern day relevance, Dale Mabry Hwy. is much more than a road

  • How I Met Your Mother: The designated driver's role

    The role of designated driver is not always a role people jump to fill. Being the sober one in a group of friends can be frustrating and make the DD feel excluded. Though it may not be considered the most desirable position for a night of fun, it is the most crucial to ensure the safety of everyone