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  • Fit to fight, ready to fight

    A combatives seminar was held here, March 30.The intent of the seminar was to spread interest in combatives so Airmen are not only fit to fight, but accomplished enough to win the fight. "The number one thing I wanted was to spread word of the program," said Senior Airman Garrett Clark, combatives

  • 2014 Open House performers: Will Allen

    The Flying TenorCombining hos vocal talents with his flying, Will Allen as "The Flying Tenor" brings a new type of air show performance that will stir your soul.Will sings the national anthem live from the cockpit of his Pitts bi-plane while flying an aerobatic routine that has been choreographed to

  • 2014 Open House performers: Kent-Pietsch Airshows

    Kent Pietsch fell in love with flying when he was four years-old. Five decades later, his passion has not waned.Since 1973, Kent has performed his incredible aerobatic routines for millions of people at more than 400 shows that have taken him to venues throughout the United States.Kent grew up in

  • What to know before you go to the open house

    More than 200,000 people are expected to attend the "Thunder and Lightning over Arizona" Air Show and Open House April 12 and 13. The event is open to the public and admission is free. It is two days of nonstop entertainment, but a few tips can help make the experience more pleasurable for

  • 2014 Open House performers: Jacquie B Airshows

    When most people turn 50, they figure it's time to relax and settle into neutral while coasting toward retirement. Not Jacquie B!When Jacquie turned 50, she launched her solo aerobatic career with her one-of-a-kind Pitts Special biplane.Why not? "The sky never runs out of up!" as she says.During the

  • 2014 Open House performers: Wings of Blue

    Demonstration TeamEach year, the Wings of Blue Demonstration Team performs at more than 50 special events in front of over 2 million spectators. Demonstration venues include airshows, NFL and College football games, and special events across the nation and around the world. The Wings of Blue have

  • 2014 Open House performers: Thunderbirds

    Mission The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, performs precision aerial maneuvers demonstrating the capabilities of Air Force high performance aircraft to people throughout the world. The squadron exhibits the professional qualities the Air Force develops in the people who

  • Take on the Marine Challenge

    Airmen test their strength and abilities through the 'Maneuver Under Fire' drill, here.The 'Maneuver Under Fire' Drill is one of three components of the Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test and is designed to measure functional fitness in a combat environment.This course is mandatory for all Marines,

  • Changing the way we inspect

    The 355th Fighter Wing became the fifth fighter wing in Air Combat Command to be evaluated under the new unit effectiveness inspection program. A UEI is an inspection that was implemented in August 2013. It combines unit compliance inspections and operational readiness inspections into one

  • Brain Waves to better parenting

    Parents learn how to interact with their children on their level during Brain Waves training, here. The purpose of the course is to communicate the mechanics of early childhood development and help parents make the most of their child's natural capacity to learn."This program is targeted toward