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  • Air Force Mourns the Loss of First Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

    Former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Paul Wesley Airey died today in Panama City, Fla. "Chief Airey was an Airman's Airman and one of the true pioneers for our service," said Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff. "He was a warrior, an innovator... and a leader with vision well

  • A pilot's wink

    I live near an Air Force Base. Usually this fact has absolutely no impact on my life whatsoever. It simply means that sometimes we have to pause in our conversations as jets go roaring overhead in twos or fours, screaming their way back to the base. Sometimes it means that we see F-22's taking off

  • D-M hosts Heritage Flight Conference

    State of the art and historic military aircraft from around the country came here March 4-8 for Air Combat Command's annual Heritage Flight Conference. The Heritage Flight Conference allows civilian and military pilots to train together in preparation for the spring and summer air show seasons.

  • Air Force Climate Survey yields insights

    More than 90 percent of Airmen responding to a recent survey indicated that they are happy with their Air Force jobs and the performance of their organizations. These findings are according to a study that measures Airmen's attitudes toward their work environment and unit. "I am extremely pleased to

  • A valley ruled by Giants; looking back 20 years at unit history

    Twenty years ago at the 943 rd Rescue Group's reservists worked in the "Valley of the Giants." Here on the flight line, six Jolly Green Giant helicopters call-sign Pony resided on the flight line. There these giants, towered more than 18 feet tall, stretched 73 feet, and more than 15 feet wide

  • D-M 50 Picnic to offer free food, fun on base March 14

    The annual D-M 50 picnic is scheduled for March 14 at Bama Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The picnic will provide a variety of entertainment, free food and drinks for Airmen and their families. Music, entertainment and dancing festivities include: The Clearwater Band, a disc jockey, car show, explosive

  • Veterans reminisce, maintain historical jets at Heritage Park

    Members of the 355th Fighter Association, a group of servicemembers who were assigned to the 355th Fighter Wing in past wars, returned to Heritage Park here Feb. 23 to continue the aircraft-refurbishing project that started in 2006. They are scheduled to continue cleaning the old aircraft nearly

  • MTI recruiting team to hold briefing for all eligible Airmen and spouses

    Have you ever been interested in becoming a Military Training Instructor? If so, the MTI Recruiting Team is offering the opportunity you have been seeking and will host a MTI Duty briefing Thursday, March 5, at the Desert Lightning Community Center from 9 to 11 a.m. There are few jobs in the Air

  • 'Sammy Rabbit' targets younger audience during Military Saves Week

    Mr. Sam Renick, a children's author, brought "Sammy Rabbit," a children's character he co-created, to visit Borman Elementary School and the D-M Child Development Center here Feb. 25, to teach young children about developing good money-saving habits during the Defense Department's Military Saves