19 Mar 2013

2012 Academy grad killed in motorcycle accident

A 2012 Air Force Academy graduate assigned to Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, was killed March 15 in a motorcycle accident in Val Verde County.Second Lt. Jason Black, a 26-year-old member of the 47th Student Squadron, was killed at about 3 a.m. on U.S. Highway 90 West and Spur 349 northwest of Del Rio, Texas."It is with a heavy heart that I notify

7 Feb 2013

Aviano community pays respects during memorial for fallen pilot

Airmen, civilians, family and friends honored the life and memory of a 2003 Air Force Academy graduate and combat veteran during a memorial service today at Aviano Air Base Feb. 6.Maj. Lucas Gruenther, a pilot assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, went missing during a nighttime training mission over the Adriatic Sea Jan. 28. In the days that

5 Feb 2013

National Geographic series to feature combat rescue Airmen

Airmen featured in National Geographic Channel's "Inside Combat Rescue" TV series, along with the series' producer, visited the Air Force Academy Feb. 1 to talk about the program and the combat rescue career field.The presentation included a question-and-answer session with Airmen featured in the series as well as a preview of an episode from the

31 Jan 2013

Academy graduate's body recovered from Adriatic Sea

The body of a 2003 Air Force Academy graduate whose F-16 went down in the Adriatic Sea has been recovered, officials at Aviano Air Base, Italy, said Jan. 31.The 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office released the following statement on behalf of the family of Capt. Lucas Gruenther, with the family's permission:"It is with great sadness that we

30 Jan 2013

Aviano Airmen search for missing pilot

The 31st Fighter Wing launched several of its F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft Jan. 29 to join the ongoing search effort for an Air Force fighter pilot who was declared missing during a nighttime training mission Jan. 28.The fighter jets will provide further assistance to the robust rescue operation already underway, joining U.S. and Italian aircraft

29 Jan 2013

Air Force grad to make Super Bowl appearance

An Air Force Academy graduate and San Francisco 49ers wide receiver arrived in New Orleans Jan. 27 for Super Bowl XLVII.Chad Hall, an Air Force reservist, was signed to the 49ers practice squad Nov. 27 for scout team duty, wearing No. 14. He was released Dec. 14 as the team juggled its active and practice squad rosters but all left an impression on