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  • Two Local Boys Become Pilots for a Day

    The base hosted two local children Oct. 16 for its monthly Pilot for a Day program. The participants were Giovanni Pizzaro, a 3-year-old with Leukemia, and James Whipp, a 12-year-old with Cystic Fibrosis. The purpose of the program is to provide local children with illnesses an enjoyable day

  • Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Courtney J. Rush

    Family Dad: Richard Mom: Gail Brothers: Jayson and Clayton Hometown Aledo, IL Unit 355th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Job title C-130 Crew Chief Job description Performs major and minor isochronal inspections on 21 -130 aircraft. Performs pre-inspection operational checks and removes and installs

  • D-M Airmen participate in Weapons and Tactics Conference

    Nearly 1,200 Air Force warfighters are meeting here this week in 30 working groups on Air Force weapons systems to decide on what's needed to succeed in future battles and missions. This year's Air Guard and Reserve Weapons and Tactics Conference (WEPTAC) is the biggest ever, said Air Force Col. Jon

  • Warrior of the Week: Airman Monique Benedict

    Family Mom: Kim Dad: Michael Brother: Tony Hometown Russellville, Ark. Unit 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Job title Radio/Television Broadcaster Job description Historical documentation, attend and shoot events to produce news stories Most rewarding job aspect Experiencing everything. As a

  • Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class Shaurrell L. Barbine

    Family Mother: Mary Father: Ronald Hometown Nashville, Tenn. Unit 355th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Job title Public Health Technician Job description Completes medical clearances for overseas assignments and security clearances Most rewarding job aspect Being able to meet people around the base

  • Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class Katrina R. Taylor

    Family Parents: Dennis and Catherine Brothers: Antonyo and Dennis Jr. Hometown Memphis, Tenn. Unit 355th Communications Squadron Job title Knowledge Operations Job description Base Publications, maintaining oversight of local Air Force Instruction supplements and Air Force Portal management.

  • Last Pilots Graduate A-10A Course

    Nine Air Force pilots marked the end of a 32-year era Oct. 2 as they were the last to ever graduate the A-10A initial qualification course. From now on, students will be taught how to fly the A-10C, which has upgraded avionics and weapons delivery capabilities. While the A-10A has undergone upgrades