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  • Make your voice heard through voting

    Many major decisions concerning today's military, such as retirement changes, are not being made only by branch leadership, but rather with civilian members of Congress. And although military members cannot participate in the arbitrations, they can still influence decisions through the officials

  • Softball team goes to "BMT" for the weekend

    The University of Arizona Women's Softball team is no stranger to greatness. The Wildcats played in 22 of the last 23 Women's College World Series, brought home eight national championships and this year's team won more than 70 percent of their season games. In keeping with their tradition of

  • The bond between dog, handler

    Airmen complete the mission every day. Planes are refueled, meals are prepared and computers are fixed. Without the proper tools, these everyday accomplishments would probably not happen. The tools of the trade are usually inanimate objects such as fuel trucks, spatulas and screwdrivers, but for

  • Mobility bags ensure deployment readiness

    As Airmen, it's everyone's responsibility to be able to deploy at anytime, to anywhere. Making it possible for Airmen to do this is their mobility bag. With a base exercise around the corner, now is the perfect time for everyone to make sure their bags are up to date. Mobility bags consist of items

  • Benko’s New Year’s fitness challenges set

    The start of every New Year brings New Year's resolutions. Every year a handful of resolutions tend to be reoccurring goals. One of those resolutions is getting in shape. The Benko fitness center here has some workout programs to help individuals achieve their weight loss wishes."We have two weight

  • 55th RQS returns from deployment

    Not all deployments that Airmen get tasked with are to far away locations where danger lurks around every corner. Sometimes Airmen get deployed to areas of the world where everyday Americans dream of visiting on their next vacation.The members of the 55th Rescue Squadron recently returned from one

  • From medical syringes to running shoes

    Most people have a goal - something they wish to achieve or accomplish. Some have the drive and motivation to see that challenge through. For Staff Sgt. Megan Cotter, 355th Medical Group noncommissioned officer in charge of immunizations, the goal of running the New York City marathon, was

  • Lighting up for Toys for Tots

    For most people decorating their house for Christmas involves a couple strings of lights and some holiday figures on the lawn. But for 1st Lt. Joshua Palochak, 41st Electronic Combat Squadron electronic warfare officer, the tradition gets kicked up a notch or two.Lieutenant Palochak and his family

  • Staying safe, fit this holiday season

    It's that time again. Christmas trees with lights and ornaments are on display in houses across the country. Songs of holiday cheer fill the airwaves and Santa's converge on shopping centers, patiently listening to the wishes of little children.The holidays can be a great time for visiting with

  • Nobody jams like the 41st ECS

    As an Air Force, it's our mission to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace. In order to complete that mission, we need to keep planes in the air. Helping achieve that goal by providing electronic attacks on the enemy is the 41st Electronic Combat Squadron."The 41st ECS has been around