Grand Forks AFB receives national recognition 16 years in a row

Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., received a Tree City USA Community Award for the 16th straight year during an Arbor Day celebration Sept. 29. "A community, its elected officials and its citizens that provide needed care for its trees deserves recognition and thanks," said John Rosenow, chief

DOD officials announce requirement for new aerial tanker competition

The needs of warfighters and value for taxpayers are at the heart of the new draft request for proposal for aerial refueling capability, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn said here Sept. 24. Mr. Lynn, Air Force Secretary Michael Donley and Ashton B. Carter, defense undersecretary for

MacDill legal office earns American Bar Association LAMP Award

The 6th Air Mobility Wing Legal Office was presented with the American Bar Association's Legal Assistance for Military Personnel, or LAMP, Distinguished Service Award on Sept. 15. The LAMP Distinguished Service Award recognizes exceptional achievements or exceptional service to or in support of the

Joint base Airman earns top AFSA award

The International Air Force Sergeant Association named Senior Airman Brian Buhrer the 2009 AFSA First-Term Airman of the Year during the Professional Airmen's Conference in Atlanta. Airman Buhrer, an explosive ordnance disposal journeyman with the 87th Civil Engineer Squadron, represented AFSA

'Top Cop:' Airmen remember fallen SF officer in Iraq

"Lieutenant Helton?" Silence. "Lieutenant Helton?" Silence. "First Lieutenant Joseph Dennis Helton Jr." Silence. Today was the final roll call for 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton Jr., 732d Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, Detachment 2 flight commander, who perished when a roadside bomb detonated

ANG airlift wing earns Hometown Heroes Award

Defense Secretary lauds Airmen's contributions, service

Airmen around the world are making a life-and-death difference for U.S. military ground forces, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here Sept. 16. The secretary praised Airmen's efforts and their sacrifices while addressing an audience at the Air Force Association's Air and Space Convention.

Secretary Gates returns tanker selection authority to Air Force

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates announced Sept. 16 that he has returned selection authority for the Air Force's next aerial-refueling tanker to Air Force officials. The Air Force had awarded the contract for what's known as the KC-X to a Northrop-Grumman/EADS/Airbus consortium, which prompted a

Airman provides critical aid under fire

Airmen have their training put to the test every day, whether it's by exercise training or real life occurrences. Even when faced with danger, no matter the situation, Airmen will apply their abilities to accomplish their mission. On Aug. 12, Airman 1st Class Destiney Dowdy, a medic with Provincial

Airmen encouraged to participate in 2009 U.S. Air Force Marathon

With less than three weeks before this year's United States Air Force Marathon, Air Mobility Command officials are encouraging Airmen to participate in the annual event at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Even though the official AMC team has been selected, registration is open until the day before the