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  • Airman helps injured warriors 'face' the world

    The characteristics of a person's face are unmistakable. They are the uniqueness that makes you recognize a family member, a friend, a co-worker. Now imagine suddenly being stripped of those defining characteristics. Many Soldiers, Sailors, Airman, and Marines have experienced this debilitating

  • Air Force releases report on Sheppard T-38 accident

    The Air Force has completed its investigation of the May 1, 2008, T-38C Talon accident at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, which resulted in the deaths of two pilots and destroyed the airplane.Maj. Brad T. Funk, a 90th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, and 2nd Lt. Alec F. Littler, a student

  • Air Force releases report on Columbus T-38 accident

    The Air Force has completed its investigation of the April 23, 2008, T-38C Talon accident at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., which resulted in the deaths of two pilots and destroyed the airplane. Maj. Blair Faulkner, a 43rd Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, and 2nd Lt. Matthew Emmons, a

  • Thunderbirds, recruiters set record for largest swear-in ceremony

    The 361st Recruiting Squadron Timberwolves and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds reached new recruiting heights recently by performing the largest Delayed Entry Program swear-in ceremony at an air show. Squadron recruiters inspired 151 future Airmen from Washington and Oregon to participate in the public

  • French air force trains at Luke

    Approximately 20 French air force aircrews, 60 maintainers and support personnel and four Rafale aircraft visited Luke to participate in a warm-up exercise July 28 - Aug. 8. The major coalition exercise here provided a unique opportunity for the French Rafale pilots and Luke's F-16 pilots to

  • Wilford Hall ER doctor named "Hero of Emergency Medicine"

    Officials with the American College of Emergency Physicians announced Aug. 1 they have recognized Maj. (Dr.) James Eadie, vice chair of emergency medicine, medical director and flight commander at Wilford Hall Medical Center here, as a "Hero of Emergency Medicine." The campaign, which is part of

  • IAAFA receives high honor from Colombian air force

    The nation of Colombia recognized the Inter-American Air Forces Academy for its impact in anti-terrorist and counter-drug training for the country.  Colombian air force commanding general, Gen. Jorge Ballesteros, presented the Colombian Air Force Cross to IAAFA Commandant Col. Maria Cordero during a

  • 19th AF welcomes new commander

    Wing commanders from across the country welcomed the new 19th Air Force commander with a salute July 30 during a change of command ceremony here. Brig. Gen. Gregory Feest accepted command of 19th Air Force from the presiding officer, Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command