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  • McConnell spouses take on 'Operation Holiday Surprise'

    It's not Christmas yet, but that didn't stop the McConnell Enlisted Spouses from presenting more than 200 McConnell Airmen and families from receiving an early gift Dec. 15, 2011, at the base commissary.The gift was part of "Operation Holiday Surprise." The event was a no notice surprise available

  • Battle of Bulge vets share experiences with Expeditionary Center Airmen

    The U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center was honored by the attendance of four participants in World War II's "Battle of the Bulge" for a panel hosted by Expeditionary Center leaders and attended by hundreds of Airmen in Grace Petersen Hall on Dec. 15."It was a necessary war, as there was a good

  • Travis Airmen honored for 'Commuter Challenge'

    Approximately 65 Travis Airmen and civilians were honored recently at Travis' Delta Breeze Club for their environmental efforts during the Solano Commuter Challenge banquet.The Airmen and civilians performed exceptionally during the challenge by using alternative methods of transportation to and

  • Fairchild EOD technician awarded second Bronze Star

    Staff Sgt. Seth Statzer of the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron was awarded a Bronze Star on Nov. 9 for his exceptionally meritorious service as an explosive ordnance disposal team leader in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom."I feel very humbled," said Statzer when asked about

  • Fairchild major awarded Bronze Star

    Maj. Scott Bryant of the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron was awarded a Bronze Star on Nov. 9 for his exceptionally meritorious service in a combat zone with exposure to risk of hostile action during Operation New Dawn as an operations flight commander."It is an honor to receive the Bronze Star Medal.

  • McChord Field welcomes NSI inspectors

    The 62nd Airlift Wing will welcome inspection teams from the Air Mobility Command Inspector General Team and the Air Force Inspection Agency as they arrive to conduct the 62nd AW's Nuclear Surety Inspection, Nov. 15 - 21.Additionally, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency will provide oversight of the

  • Scott AFB members give back to veterans of Saint Louis

    In the heart of Saint Louis with paintbrushes and tools in their hands more than 350 members of Scott AFB and community members volunteered to rehabilitate a building for local veterans Oct. 27 as part of the two-month "Celebration of Service" campaign. The national campaign, chaired by Home Depot

  • Air Force sniper nabs top score at joint marksmanship competition

    Air Force Staff Sgt. George Reinas took overall individual honors as servicemembers competed for top honors at the marksmanship competition Oct. 20 to 22 at Range 15 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Reinas, a combat instructor with the 421st Combat Training Squadron, was made famous by his