Air Force, industry herald T-38 turning 50

The test pilot who flew the T-38 Talon on its maiden flight 50 years ago said April 10 that during the historic sortie he felt he was on the safest mission of his career. Then something dawned on him. "I hadn't landed it yet!," said Lew Nelson, one of the speakers at a celebration held on the

Air Force Recruiting Service Airman earns Bronze Star

The attacks were constant. Iraqi insurgents used heavy mortars to keep the forward operating base in Baghdad, Iraq, under fire. The attacks came unexpectedly, killing and wounding coalition soldiers. "Day and night," explained Capt. James D. Couch. "It was common, I'd be in my trailer and I'd hear

14th FTW dedicates GATR site to fallen Airman

Columbus Air Force Base paid tribute to a fallen Airman with a dedication ceremony April 9. The ground-to-air transmitter and receiver site was renamed the Melendez Radio Site in honor of Staff Sgt. Luis Melendez, a former Columbus AFB Airman who was killed in a helicopter crash in support of

Congresswoman Fallin assesses Altus Air Force Base

The 97th Air Mobility Wing welcomed Fifth District Congresswoman Mary Fallin April 9 as she toured Altus Air Force Base, Okla., for her assessment of the state's military readiness. Congresswoman Fallin is currently the only Oklahoma member of the House Armed Services Committee in Washington and has

19th AF commander visits Sheppard

Leader Magazine transitions from print to online

In keeping with the evolving mediums for information dissemination, the Leader Magazine has ceased production of its print version and has become the Leader Magazine Online. The new Web site features Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps, Air Force Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets

Tiered construct defines future expeditionary skills training

A guarantee to eliminate duplicate expeditionary skills training requirements for all Air Force personnel through a four-tiered construct is in effect. The improved enterprise-wide policy, process and tiered construct provides training programs designed to prepare Airmen for expeditionary missions

AETC announces 2008 Gen. Robert Huyser award winners

Air Education and Training Command officials recently announced the 2008 General Robert "Dutch" Huyser Award winners, recognizing outstanding pilots, navigators, flight engineers, loadmasters and boom operators for sustained excellence in airmanship. These individuals will compete in the next level

AETC best in 2008 DOD Fire Emergency Services

Air Education and Training Command officials recently announced the 2008 Department of Defense Fire Emergency Services Annual Award winners. These individuals and units will compete in the next level of competition. Military fire officer Senior Master Sgt. Russell Eidenschink, 14th Civil Engineer

AETC announces 2008 judge advocate general best

Air Education and Training Command officials recently announced the 2008 Judge Advocate General Award winners. These individuals and units will compete in the next level of competition. Kuhfeld award, judge advocate Maj. Grady A. Crooks, 325th Fighter Wing, Tyndall AFB, Fla. Harmon award, Reserve