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  • Davis-Monthan's Rescue Squadron Supports Haiti

    The 79th Rescue Squadron, based at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, participated in a Haitian relief mission during the evening of Jan. 13 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.During this mission, Airmen delivered more than 13,000 pounds of cargo via one C-130E aircraft to include vehicles and equipment. They also

  • Haiti Relief Effort

    On January 12, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti. Those interested in supporting Haiti's relief effort can make a donation directly to the American Red Cross. Mobile users can donate $10 to the American Red Cross by texting the word "Haiti" to the number 90999.79th Rescue Squadron Contributes

  • 'Today's Air Force' features a look back at 2009

    In this edition of "Today's Air Force," a look back is taken at the top stories of 2009. Stories covered range from the creation and stand-up of the Air Force's newest major command, to a heartfelt story about the Year of the Air Force Family. Also featured are changes in the Post 9/11 GI Bill in

  • 10K flight hours amid landmark OEF tour for 354th EFS

    More than 10,000 flight hours and 2,500 sorties marked the closing stages of a landmark six-month tour for the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron here New Year's Day.The A-10C Thunderbolt II squadron was the first U.S. Air Force fighter unit based in southern Afghanistan, a move that saved the

  • Thunderbolts receive wing modification

    The A-10 Thunderbolt II will continue flying close-ground-support missions for the next two decades because of a reinforcement process wing replacement specialists call "Hog Up."The phrase originated about a decade ago during an upgrade of the aircraft's avionics system, partially because of the