U.S. AIR FORCE NEWS

  • Joint rescue saves stranded scuba divers

    Thanks to the combined efforts of Airmen from Kadena Air Base and local Japanese responders here, two scuba divers were rescued early Monday morning following a five-hour search and rescue operation. The two scuba divers -- a local Okinawan and a U.S. Marine -- were found clinging to the bottom of

  • Air Force Academy opens spring football training

    The Air Force Academy opened spring football practice Monday, March 13, in preparation for the 2006 season. The team practices at 3:30 p.m. on the following days: March 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23 April 4, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15 Saturday practice times will be announced. The Falcons will conclude spring

  • Falcons compete in NCAA basketball tournament

    The U.S. Air Force Academy’s men’s basketball team is making an appearance at the NCAA tournament March 16, when they face off 4th-seeded Illinois at Cox Arena in San Diego. The Falcons, members of the Mountain West Conference, enter the tournament with a 24-6 record and are seeded 13th. The game

  • Fire burns 100 acres, singes Altus AFB

    Altus Air Force Base and local firefighters worked together to battle a grass fire that consumed about 100 acres here, March 12. Local officials say dry conditions and high winds resulted in several grass fires in the area, including one at the southeast corner of the base. The base suffered minimal

  • Air Force gets aggressive about combat training

    To become the best Airmen in the world, the Air Force trains against the best Airmen in the world. Aggressors, as they’re known, scrimmage against their fellow Airmen, much like football teams preparing for a game. Traditionally, aggressors have focused on aircrews, but in the near future, the Air

  • F-16 crashes into Korean West Sea

    An Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon from the 35th Fighter Squadron here crashed into the West Sea during a training mission at about 9:30 a.m. today. The aircraft's pilot ejected safely and was rescued by a South Korean air force helicopter at about 10:25 a.m. The pilot was transported to the Kunsan