Team Lackland exceeds CFC goal

Team Lackland has shown its generosity once again by exceeding its goal of $1.5 million in donations for the annual Combined Federal Campaign.Through Nov. 7, reports show more than $1.65 million has been donated. That number is expected to grow since donations can be accepted through Dec. 15.The

Sallinger picks CEL Housing Survey winners

How to be UCI ready

To be prepared for the unit compliance inspection in late January, every unit must have up-to-date plans which are in compliance.Jerry Thurman, 82nd Training Wing plans officer and Mary Smith, 82nd TRW plans and programs specialist gave some pointers for the units to become more prepared for the

Airmen's safety is priority

With the safety and value of Airmen's lives in mind, Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Norton Schwartz, sent out a memorandum for all Air Force personnel on private motor vehicle safety Oct. 8. "We are losing far too many Airmen to private motor

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