Operation Military Kids: Florida youth introduced to military life, customs

"Move, move move! If you're not out of bed in two seconds, I'm chasing you out!" Remember those early-morning wake-up calls in basic training? More than 180 teens from all over Florida got a chance to experience it while they stayed at Tyndall Air Force Base as part of Operation Military Kids Sept.

Practicing good eye care, safety 'out of sight'

The comic book hero Daredevil gained superhuman powers when he was blinded by toxic waste that hit him in the eyes. Unfortunately, outside of the superhero realm, anyone else would just be blinded. Therefore, protecting your eyes and keeping them healthy is paramount, as sight is one of the most

USAFE commander visits facility that lays foundation for NATO fighter pilots

The chance to get a hands-on experience in the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program and meet its international students and instructors brought the U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander to Sheppard this week. Gen. Robert H. "Doc" Foglesong, who became commander of USAFE in August 2003, was

Recovery team repairing Keesler AFB infrastructure

The Air Force has distributed nearly $90 million to speed repairs of Keesler AFB's storm-ravaged infrastructure. "Keesler's recovery team has done a great job of identifying its areas of greatest need, and the Air Force is moving rapidly to get those projects moving," said Col. Irvin Lee, who is

Positioned for hurricane response

Keesler issues stop travel order

All military personnel who have been recalled to duty at Keesler AFB, and who are still enroute to Keesler AFB, are ordered to stop travel and to remain in place until Sept. 25. The 81st Training Wing vice commander issued the order due to potential hazards associated with Hurricane Rita. Military

AIA lieutenant critically injured in plane crash

Air Education and Training Command officials announced today that an Air Force officer, 2nd Lt. Taryn Robinson, assigned to the Air Intelligence Agency's 346th Test Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, was critically injured in a plane crash 40 miles southeast of San Antonio Sept. 21.

AETC poised for Hurricane Rita

Air Education and Training Command is poised and ready to provide relief efforts for Hurricane Rita after more than a week of preparation. In anticipation of Rita's arrival, AETC crisis action team officials say the team is "leaning forward" as the command's coordination hub for emergency response

President monitors Hurricane Rita operations at Randolph

President George W. Bush concluded an overnight visit here Sept. 25 where he received a briefing about the military's role in the aftermath of Hurricane Rita. The president also attended chapel services with members of the Randolph congregation before leaving San Antonio for Baton Rouge, La., where

Detachment 6 picking up pieces, helping rebuild NCBC Gulfport

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the 366th Training Squadron's Detachment 6 located in Gulfport, Miss., was left devastated. Out of 37 permanent party members, five lost nearly everything. The detachment has started to rebuild and has continued to receive support from Sheppard AFB throughout