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  • '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

  • D-M fighter squadron stays busy downrange

    Whether they are conducting patrols on the ground, riding in convoys or performing clearing operations in villages to search for insurgents, coalition forces know members of the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron stand ready 24 hours a day and seven days a week to provide close air support

  • Davis-Monthan congratulates 'Below-the-Zone' selectees

     Davis-Monthan selected five of 15 airmen first class eligible for promotion under the "Below-the-Zone program, Dec 21. When awarded, BTZ allows Airmen to be promoted to the rank of senior airman six months early.The selectees are: Airman 1st Class Tameshia C. Prentice, 355th Fighter Wing

  • 355th FW Announces STEP Promotions

    Col. Charles Hunter, 355th Mission Support Group commander, Col. Peter Hofelich, 355th Maintenance Group commander, and 355th Fighter Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Schwenk presented four Airmen with on-the-spot Stripes For Exceptional Performers promotions here Dec. 24. Two Airmen were