Base approaches half-million deposited in personal savings program in October

In less than one month, servicemembers here have deposited a record $454,975 in the Savings Deposit Program. “Just for the month of October, members here have put in several times the rest of the (area of respopnsiblity) combined,” said Tech. Sgt. Scott Armstrong from the 386th Air Expeditionary

By dawn's early light

Air Force communications directorate expands

The Air Force chief of staff announced plans today for an enhanced integrated communications capability that will enable the Air Force to better inform the American public about its engagement in the global war on terrorism and support to the nation. The plan eventually calls for a two-star general

Wilma relief continues

New tanker ramp opens, improves deployed operational safety and efficiency

It is a scene that plays often at air bases -- crew chiefs guiding aircraft onto the ramp.But this time the aircraft was taxiing onto a brand new tanker ramp, and the sound of its engines signaled a new era of safety and efficiency for air operations here. The Oct. 22 opening of the new ramp --

820th SFG field tests chemical warfare garments

The 820th Security Forces Group here began the first military field durability tests on new chemical warfare garments Oct. 24.  The 820th SFG, which provides force protection for expeditionary air forces, is putting the latest version of the chemical warfare suit to the test to assess its fit,

Happy Halloween

Soaring into the blue

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala (AFPN) -- Tech. Sgt. Barry Snokhous checks an F-15 Eagle's fire warning system prior to its performance in a Guatemalan International Air Show 2005. Sergeant Snokhous is a member of the West Coast F-15 Demonstration Team, which participated in the airshow Oct. 26 as part of

1st EMS troops build Joint Direct Attack Munitions for first deployment of Langley F/A-22s

When 1,000 pounds of steel and concrete fell a mile and smashed through the back of a truck, it ushered in a new era for the 1st Fighter Wing -- the return of air-to-ground combat. That mission ended in 1975 for the wing.Getting the Joint Direct Attack Munition ready for the mission was no easy

The Air Force needs your feedback

People still have time to take the 2005 Air Force Climate Survey, but the Nov. 23 deadline is rapidly approaching. Twenty-nine percent of the Air Force had taken the survey as of Oct. 27. The survey, which began Oct. 1, gives Air Force people an opportunity to provide honest and productive feedback