MRA student pursues his dream

In January, a 38-year-old Alaska resident lost 115 pounds to pursue his dream of enlisting in the Air Force Reserve to work on one of the newest fighter jets in the Air Force, the F-22 Raptor. Almost a year after his enlistment, Senior Airman Derrick Bell completed his final phase of training and

Ida bypasses Keesler

SECAF visits University of Tennessee Air Force ROTC cadets

The 22nd Secretary of the Air Force, Michael B. Donley, spoke to more than 40 cadets and active-duty staff from the University of Tennessee's Air Force ROTC Detachment Oct. 23 at the UT College of Business Administration. This occasion marked the first time Secretary Donley addressed Air Force ROTC

AF recruiter plays hero, stops robbery in progress

An Air Force recruiter became a hero Oct. 29, after stopping a robbery in progress while attending his unit's annual training conference here.Staff Sgt. Cesar Munoz, 344th Recruiting Squadron recruiter displayed true service before self by stopping and subduing two men who attempted to mug an

Air Force flies Supercross racer Heath Voss

Supercross racer Heath Voss flew in an Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet in an hour-long orientation flight Oct. 8, over the Nevada Test and Training Range here with Air National Guard pilot Col. Terrence Fornof. Mr. Voss, a commercial pilot and motorcycle racer, grew up surrounded by

Vigilance, awareness can help prevent incidents of violence

When it comes to active shooter incidents, such as what happened at Fort Hood, Texas, Nov. 5, every Airman is a sensor, said Sheppard security forces and anti-terrorism officials. Maj. Joe Wildman, 82nd Security Forces Squadron commander, said it is the responsibility of every Airman -- military and

Married Senior Airmen reenlist together

The winding road of Senior Airmen Luis and Angeles Perez's, who have been Air Force members for four years and husband and wife for a little more, took another positive turn Oct. 30. A few minutes after 9 a.m., they took turns raising their right hands in the wing conference room and enlisted for

Week of the Air Force Family

Luke Air Force Base featured on FOX NFL Sunday

Frank Caliendo, who may be best known for his impression of football commentator John Madden, performed for more than 500 Luke Airmen and family members at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 4. The performance was taped for a special segment of the FOX NFL Sunday pre-game show, on which he appears

"Old Glory" flies high over Lynn Haven Elementary

How do you fold an American flag? Was Betsy Ross the first person to ever sew an American flag? These important questions were answered by the 325th Fighter Wing Honor Guard during a visit to Lynn Haven Elementary Nov. 2.  The visit showcased proper American flag etiquette to students that are in