ESGR looking for few good employers

The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is looking for a few good employers to recognize this year.The committee, in conjunction with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, announced Jan. 8 that it has begun accepting nominations for the 2007 Secretary of Defense

U.S. icebreaking ship arrives in McMurdo

The Coast Guard became part of the Air Force-led Joint Task Force Support Forces Antarctica Jan. 1 with the arrival of the Cutter Polar Sea at McMurdo Station, Antarctica.Home ported in Seattle, the Polar Sea arrived after a month-long voyage including stops in Honolulu and Sydney, Australia. The

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Teamwork key to bilateral exchanges at Misawa

Overcoming obstacles such as language barriers can be difficult. This is something Staff Sgt. Andrew Frasier learned recently when he and six other Airmen from Misawa AB, Japan, came here for a bilateral exchange. One of Sergeant Frasier's responsibilities during the exchange was making sure

NORAD chalks up another successful year tracking Santa

North American Aerospace Defense Command officials wrapped up another successful year of tracking Santa on his annual trip to homes around the world, according to NORAD officials. The 756 volunteers answered 65,355 phone calls between 2 a.m. Christmas Eve and 2 a.m. Christmas Day, said Maj. Stacia

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Jan. 8

U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Jan. 8.In Afghanistan Jan. 7, Air Force B-1 Lancers provided close-air support for International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Now Zad and Sangin. The B-1s expended

CENTAF releases airpower summaries for Jan. 6 and 7

U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Jan. 6 and 7. In Afghanistan Jan. 6, a B-1B Lancer and A-10 Thunderbolt IIs provided close-air support for International Security Assistance Force, or ISAF, troops in contact with Taliban extremists near Orgun-e. In

Airmen killed during combat operations

Three Airmen assigned to the 447th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron's Explosive Ordnance Division were killed Jan. 7 by a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device while performing duties in the Baghdad area.Additionally, one Airman was injured in the explosion.The names of the Airmen are being

Airmen keep communications running in Ethiopia

Airmen ensure all communications are operational at a remote camp bordered by grass-hut villages, a dormant volcano and packs of hyenas that roam just outside the gate. Senior Airman Jeremy Cole and Airman 1st Class Steven Brumley are the only Air Force members assigned to Contingency Operating

Wrestling: Falcons wrap up competition

The Air Force wrestling team went 1-3 at the Lone Star Duals Jan. 6, defeating Brown, 18-13, while falling to No. 4 Oklahoma State, No. 1 (Division II) Central Oklahoma and No. 19 Wisconsin. The Falcons are now 2-4 on the season. Air Force began the day against fourth-ranked Oklahoma State. Notching