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  • 97 AMW honors fallen WWII Airman with KC-46 flyover

    The history of The 97th Air Mobility Wing’s “Triangle Y” symbol dates back to when the 97th Bombardment Group flew missions out of Italy during WWII. That legacy resurfaced when one of the pilots who flew one of those “Triangle Y” aircraft remains were found and was finally laid to rest in

  • Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Awareness Month

    Energy Awareness Month gives the Department of the Air Force the opportunity every October to look at the critical role energy plays in its combat capabilities and readiness. This year marks the final iteration of the three-year observance theme: “Energy Able, Mission Capable.”

  • Task Force-Holloman welcomes Afghan evacuees with arms wide open

    HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M.-- The doors open as a large group of Airmen walk outside, the bright New Mexico sun blinding them as they leave. As their eyes begin to adjust, a C-130J Super Hercules comes into view.People spill out of the recently parked aircraft. From the eyes of the Airmen, the

  • Air University puts the ‘E’ in AETC

    Air Training Command was the eventual product of the Air Corps Flying Training Command established by the War Department in the midst of the Second World War nearly 80 years ago on Jan. 23, 1942. It took several name and mission changes over the next few years before the department settled on the

  • Deployment readiness and mobilization

    Even on training bases, such as the Air Force pilot training hub of Laughlin in Texas, deployments are a part of military life and the pre-deployment spin-up lasts months with plenty of training and preparations. It requires a lot of planning and communication to get the logistics of it taken care

  • The Future Force: Goodfellow Airman bound for Commissioning Program

    Service members strive for excellence and many programs are available to aid them advancing their professional development. Senior Airman Angelina Lee, 17th Healthcare Operations Squadron aerospace allergy and immunization technician, is pursuing the Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program.

  • 19th and AAFES visit to Laughlin

    The Command Chief of 19th Air Force visited Laughlin Air Force Base Oct. 4-7 on a trip designed to highlight quality of life initiatives at one of the most geographically isolated bases in 19th Air Force.In addition to recognizing top performers and touring work centers, Chief Master Sgt. Kristina

  • Dedicated crew chief sharpens skills during Exercise ACE Reaper

    A dark runway glows dimly with small blue and orange lights during a humid evening on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, awaiting the arrival of an aircraft it has never met before. The aircraft has no passengers or pilots on board for anyone to embrace their return, yet a small group of people await at its