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  • D-M Airmen to participate in Phase I ORE May 9-14

    Airmen from the 355th Fighter Wing, 55th Electronic Combat Group, and 563rd Rescue Group are gearing up for a Phase I Operational Readiness Exercise May 9 through 14.The Phase I ORE tests the ability of the fighter wing and tenant units to prepare and mobilize from a peacetime readiness into a

  • USNORTHCOM commander visits, observes Angel Thunder

    Gen. Victor E. Renuart Jr., commander of both North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, visited the base April 20 to observe Exercise Angel Thunder 2010. The exercise is the largest of its kind in the world, incorporating more than a thousand people and dozens of aircraft

  • Photo essay: CSAR training in action at Angel Thunder 2010

    Angel Thunder 2010, an Air Combat Command-sponsored personnel recovery exercise, started here April 13 and will continue through April 23. The exercise is the largest of its kind in the world, including representation from the Air Force, Army, and other agencies within the Department of Defense,

  • D-M loadmaster contributing to lifesaving mission in Afghanistan

    He was 14 when the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, flashed across his television screen at his home at Mayport Naval Station, Fla.His dad, retired Navy Lt. Cmdr. John A. Wardean, who spent 24 years on active duty, 13 years as an officer, was stationed there at the time. As Senior Airman John C.

  • Air Force observes Earth Day 2010

    Air Force representatives will plant a Valley Forge American Elm tree April 22 in the Pentagon courtyard as part of the Air Force's observances of Earth Day.Debra Tune, principal deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for installations, environment and logistics, will officiate and make brief

  • New ‘ROCMOC’ keeps missions flowing at Angel Thunder 2010

    For the duration of Angel Thunder 2010, dozens of aircraft are on hand for multiple missions every day. Some of those aircraft are even being flown more strenuously during this two-week period than they would be in a real-world deployment. Lots of aircraft plus lots of missions equals a steady diet

  • Angel Thunder 2010 kicks off

    Exercise Angel Thunder 2010, an Air Combat Command-sponsored exercise, kicked off here April 13 with safety and exercise orientation briefings for participants, including representatives from the U.S. Air Force and Army, along with several other nations.The two-week exercise is in its fourth year

  • Commentary: Earth Day reminds us how far we've come, what can still be done

    Since we first celebrated Earth Day 40 years ago, we have come a long way toward understanding the negative impacts humans have on the environment and have begun working to minimize those impacts.For example, laws have been enacted to restrict the production and use of toxic and harmful gasses

  • DM-50 picnic coming to Bama Park soon

    The annual DM-50 picnic is scheduled for April 17 at Bama Park from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. The picnic will provide a variety of entertainment, free food and drinks for Airmen and their families. Music, entertainment and dancing festivities will include: The Clearwater Band, a disc jockey, car show,