Recruiters, enlistees highlighted at A/TA Convention

Pledging one’s devotion to their country and reciting the Oath of Enlistment can be inspirational to most. This first step to becoming a member of the nation’s military is special in itself, but 10 enlistees from the 330th Recruiting Squadron had this moment made even more memorable during this

Airmen learn Army skills

A new battle cry has been heard around the ranges and barracks here. Instead of the all too familiar ‘HOOAH,’ a strange and new guttural chant is catching on -- ‘AIRRP!’ The men and women who use the new phrase, which means ‘air power,’ are taking part in a joint effort which teaches Army skills to

USCENTAF reports its air power summary

U.S. Central Air Force's report that their air power summary for today is:Coalition aircraft flew 34 close air support and armed reconnaissance sorties Oct. 31 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. These missions included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities, and

Falcons wave goodbye to winning season

One by one, Air Force’s goals for 2005 have come and gone. A Mountain West Conference title, reclaiming the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy and a bowl appearance are all history. Now a winning season got smaller in their rear view mirror thanks to a 62-41 conference beating by Brigham Young University

Maintainers resurrect historic aircraft

A group of Edwards aircraft maintainers recently joined efforts to restore a historic aircraft for the Air Force Flight Test Center museum. A team of 36 maintainers from the 412th Equipment Maintenance Squadron's corrosion control, armament, structural maintenance, inspection flight and fabrication

Wynne confirmed as next SECAF

Enlisted aide career field continues to improve

From preparing meals to arranging official social events, enlisted aides have long proven themselves invaluable to general officers. But over the last three years, their career field has evolved to include better training, recognition programs and the chance to earn a Community College of the Air

Food service workers die in auto accident

An investigation is under way to determine the cause of a one-vehicle accident that killed three females Oct. 31 in front of one of the gates here. Names of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of next to kin. The incident occurred at about 10 a.m. when a four-door sedan traveling

Tunnel 9 completes vehicle testing

The Arnold Engineering Development Center's Tunnel 9 facility in White Oak, Md. is playing a crucial role in the ongoing Falcon program, with the completion of mission-critical testing of the Hypersonic Technology Vehicle 1. The Falcon initiative is a joint Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

Tuskegee Airmen come to encourage, leave inspired

It was to deliver a message of inspiration and support that led five members of the famed Tuskegee Airmen to visit the members of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing here Oct. 29. However, during a question-and-answer session here at their last stop in the region before returning home, the Tuskegee