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  • New Airmen "do something amazing" in the snow

    Thirty-four new Airmen joined the Air Force Jan. 12 at a World PowerSport Association Snowmobile Tour event in Shakopee, Minn.More than 25,000 fans at the Air Force Canterbury SnoCross event witnessed the young adults take the Air Force oath of enlistment for the first time, led by Brig. Gen.

  • AF releases report on toddler's death

    The Air Force today released a report of investigation into the Sept. 19, 2007, death of Devon M. Davis, two-year-old dependent son of Senior Airman Michael P. Davis and Kathryn G. Davis, citing the cause of death as accidental as a result of workplace complacency. The investigation board found that

  • Sheppard Airmen featured on Food Network's "Dinner: Impossible"

    Television viewers nationwide will see a renowned chef attempt to feed 1,000 people at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, when the Food Network airs a new episode of "Dinner: Impossible" in the coming weeks. Chef Robert Irvine and his culinary crew were given 10 hours to feed members of the base and

  • Future Raptor pilots test mettle on Falcons

    The first pilots ever selected to fly the F-22 Raptor without previous fighter experience started preparing for that day Jan. 14, when they entered the 63rd Fighter Squadron here for the Raptor Lead-in course. The Raptor Lead-in course is a five-week opportunity for the four new pilots to experience

  • Air Force announces top recruiters for 2007

    Fourteen Air Force recruiters were named tops in their field for fiscal year 2007 as winners of Operation Blue Suit XXIX, Air Force Recruiting Service officials announced today. The Air Force Blue Suit recruiters for 2007 are:-- Master Sgt. Russell Benigno, 337th Recruiting Squadron at Fayatteville,

  • Polish air force commander visits AETC

    The commander of the Polish air force visited several AETC locations during a visit to the United States Jan. 6-8. Lt. Gen. Andrzej Blasik, a 22-year veteran, was here primarily to focus on the Polish air force's F-16 and C-130 implementation programs. During the visit, General Blasik received

  • MTI father reenlists as daughter graduates BMT

    A father and daughter pledged their service to the Air Force by taking the Oath of Enlistment together here Jan. 4.Airman Marlana Rayburn took the Oath along with several hundred of her fellow graduates of Basic Military Training, but there was someone a bit more familiar reciting the words next to

  • Air Force selects bowling team

    The Air Force Bowling Team concluded its team selection process here Jan. 3, with eight members making the cut among 50 competitors.Four women and four men gained spots on the team and are currently competing at the Armed Forces Bowling Championship at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii. This year, the

  • Defining 'Wingman': Community embraces AADD program, saves 994 people in 2007

    "Where is your Wingman?" is a commonly asked question when Airmen go out to enjoy the night life. The answer to that question is only a phone call away, thanks to the volunteers for the Airmen Against Drunk Driving program here. The program saved 994 people from potential alcohol related incidents

  • Air Force maintainers help improve future for Afghans

    For the last year, a trio of Airmen have helped ensure success for a mission bringing self-governance, security and economic growth to the people of Afghanistan's Paktya and Logar provinces. The efforts of vehicle maintainers Tech. Sgt. Kendrick Ouzts, Staff Sgt. Andrew Hawley and Staff Sgt. Russell