Joint Task Force Caring Response brings help to Burmese citizens

U.S, Air Force members from Yokota Air Base, Japan, assist with the delivery of humanitarian relief supplies for the people of Burma May 19 at Yangon International Airport in Burma. Approximately 15,000 pounds of water, water containers and mosquito netting were unloaded from the C-130 Hercules

Airmen can use regular detergent on ABUs

Airmen are now authorized to wash their Airmen Battle Uniforms in regular detergent, regardless if the detergent uses optical brighteners announced Air Force leaders here recently. On March 25, the Army released a memorandum concluding that ABUs laundered with detergents containing optical

Wing maintenance, logistics to merge with operations

On May 12, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley signed the Global Wing Structure Program Action Directive 08-01. PAD 08-01 directs the realignment of fighter, rescue and bomber aircraft maintenance units under flying squadrons. The Air Force will implement these changes between July 1

Malmstrom recognized with Canada's top military honor

Canadian Forces and the Malmstrom Air Force Base members gathered here May 17 to recognize the actions of the base community in the wake of a fatal aircraft accident during an open house practice May 18, 2007. Canadian Forces Capt. Shawn McCaughey, a Snowbirds aerial demonstration team pilot, was

May 20 airpower summary: C-17s carry mission to front

Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations May 20, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs performed shows of force in

Airman's Roll Call: Thrift Savings Plan

This week's Airman's Roll Call focuses on the long-term retirement savings plan Airmen and civilians can use to supplement their retirement plans. The savings plan gives investors the opportunity to lower their taxes each year they contribute. The taxes are deferred until the employee withdraws from

Iraqi air force postured to break records

Iraqi air force members are making their mark in history. The fledging air power has proven its effectiveness through the execution of combat missions in Basrah, Mosul and Sadr City, and the year-to-date tally marks for aircraft sorties broke 5,000 last week. The IQAF has roughly 100 pilots assigned

Air Force Marathon, early registration saves money

Several key dates are quickly approaching for people interested in running in the 2008 U.S. Air Force Marathon here. Participants can save money by registering early; the first deadline for savings is May 31. Early registration will help the marathon staff better plan for the event. "People can

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Top leaders unite for senior enlisted summit

More than 350 of the Air Force's top enlisted leaders converged on Maxwell Air Force Base's Gunter Annex to participate in the 2008 Senior Enlisted Leader Summit May 18 to 23. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley, along with hundreds of Air Force command chief master sergeants,