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  • Solar array to 'dim' Luke's electric bill

    The 56th Civil Engineer Squadron at Luke Air Force Base is exploring ways to reduce the multi-million dollar electric bill and 'go green' with plans to build one of the largest solar arrays in the Air Force by December 2011.2nd Lt. Christopher Warshaw, 56th CES Energy Projects manager, said Luke

  • Best 82nd TRW Airmen recognized at annual awards

    Team Sheppard members in the 82nd Training Wing were announced at the Sheppard Club during the wing's 2009 Annual Awards banquet March 5. Although only 14 of about 70 nominees were selected as the best in their perspective category, all contributed to the wing's 78,000 graduates in more than 100

  • National leaders set to discuss Euro-NATO pilot training

    The Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program hosts the ENJJPT Steering Committee at the 80th Flying Training Wing March 8-12. During this 59th meeting of the committee, program participants, including national leaders, plan to discuss issues and set policies. As the commander of the 80th Flying

  • Air Force FSA curriculum, organization mirrors total force

    The life of an Air Force first sergeant is truly a tale of two experiences. There exists the joy of watching Airmen receive well-deserved promotions and recognition, and there is the disappointment and sadness at receiving a 3 a.m. phone call from a law enforcement desk or casualty affairs. These

  • Remnant of Lackland's past gets new home

    The last of three remaining remnants from Lackland's World War II-era housing facilities, a military open-bay barracks, was moved to a site behind the History and Traditions Museum.The only basic military training dormitory left from the 1940s, Bldg. 6351, was loaded by a crane onto a flatbed

  • AF recognizes 82nd FSS member

    Air Force officials recently recognized the chief of personnel relocation from the 82nd Force Support Squadron here as one of the best in manpower and personnel.Linda Howard, won the 2009 Manpower and Personnel Flight Manager of the Year in the Civilian, Installation Level category. Mrs. Howard's

  • Airman 'The Book' 2010 available online

    The 2010 almanac version of Airman magazine is now available online. Traditionally called "The Book." The issue focuses on important facts and provides insight into today's Air Force. Data in the magazine highlights the service's major commands and their functions, weapon systems, demographics,

  • 33rd FW 'measures' up with milestone

    The 33rd Fighter Wing marked another milestone as pilots received measurements for the first F-35 pilot equipment here Feb. 25."The wing continues to work towards establishing the first Department of Defense training center for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter," said Marine Col. Arthur Tomassetti, 33rd

  • Tips to help kids develop healthy habits

    March is National Nutrition Month and with that comes an increased focus on healthy eating. Nutrition is an integral part of health in all individuals, especially in children. This month, take some time to assess your eating habits and how they may be affecting your child. Children are very