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  • Sexual assault is a crime

    Sexual assault is a crime that degrades values, disrupts readiness, undermines goodwill and forever changes the lives of victims and their families. The Defense Department defines sexual assault as intentional sexual contact, characterized by the use of force, physical threat or abuse of authority

  • New Air Force dental school, clinic dedicated

    A new state-of-the art facility here dedicated to training military dentists in advanced specialties and serving as a worldwide referral center has officially opened its doors. During an early morning outdoor ceremony to avoid the Texas heat, military leaders dedicated the Air Force Post Graduate

  • AF top engineers give tips on saving energy, money

    Summer is officially under way. While it means fun in the sun for Airmen and their families, it can be an expensive, wasteful time of year for the Air Force. Utility bills on installations often rise drastically as air conditioning units and sprinkler systems work to keep up. The Air Force spends

  • Altus AFB supports Denton Amendment with delivery of donations to Haiti

    Members of the 58th Airlift Squadron, 97th Security Forces Squadron, and 97th Maintenance Directorate delivered 50,000 pounds of humanitarian aid donations to Haiti June 22, 2012, thanks to the Denton Amendment.The Denton Amendment permits the Department of Defense to provide transportation of

  • First commandant of the Medical Education & Training Campus retires

    Navy Rear Adm. Bob Kiser, commandant of the Medical Education and Training Campus, concluded an exemplary 38-year navy career with a retirement ceremony on Fort Sam Houston, Texas, June 15. Kiser became a part of METC history when he arrived as the first commandant in May 2010, ultimately shaping

  • First sergeants bring joy to special needs kids, families

    As every parent knows, seeing your children happy is priceless.Master Sgt. Sherlock Walker can relate to that assessment as the father of two children.Walker helped organize an event that allowed other parents to create more enjoyable moments with their children.Walker and Master Sgt. Nicole

  • MIA Bracelet connects Airmen across decades

    Twenty-two years ago, Air Force Academy cadet Amy Santmyer, now Lt. Col. Amy Young, decided she would wear an MIA bracelet honoring Lt. Col. Charles Walling, an F-4C Phantom pilot who was shot down Aug. 8, 1966, during a close air support mission in the Dong Nai province northeast of Saigon,

  • Randolph reservists ensure health of T-38 fleet

    Air Force reservists assigned to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph play a vital role in ensuring the aging T-38 Talon - Air Education and Training Command's primary jet trainer - remains mission-ready.The 415th Flight Test Flight, part of the 413th Flight Test Group Air Force Reserve unit at Robins

  • 12th FTW assumes responsibility for 306th FTG

    U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - The 12th Flying Training Wing assumed responsibility for the 306th Flying Training Group in a redesignation ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy Tuesday.The wing took formal control of the group June 1 as directed by Gen. Edward Rice, Air Education and Training