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Dec. 26, 2019
Luke NCO, cousin send 1,500 care packages to deployed military members

A Luke noncommissioned officer, his cousin and 400 Detroit-based volunteers shared the 2019 holiday spirit with approximately 1,500 deployed military members by sending care packages to 15 overseas locations including Afghanistan, Iraq and Djibouti.
Dec. 26, 2019
Airmen trade blue stripes for gold bars, silver wings

Few things tell an Airman it’s time for a fresh uniform quite like swapping enlisted stripes for second lieutenant’s rank. For a pair of former airmen first class, now second lieutenants, their gold bars come with silver pilots’ wings.
Dec. 24, 2019
The Space Force: Air Force Reservists to continue to support space operations

With the establishment of the U.S. Space Force as the sixth branch of service, members of the Air Force Reserve will continue to play an integral role in space operations and provide strategic depth for the Total Force.
Dec. 23, 2019
Leaders from across the Air Force gather to discuss Force Development advancement

Air Force leaders from the Total Force — active duty, guard, reserve, and civilian — gathered here Dec. 16-17, to discuss initiatives and collaboration for Force Development advancement across the Air Force.
Dec. 23, 2019
Airmen deliver holiday cheer to local children’s home

Members of the 97th Operations Group at Altus, AFB, Okla. embraced the spirit of the season by donating and celebrating their annual children’s Christmas party on Dec. 14, 2019. Over 220 children attended the event and as part of the festivities, they gathered 63 gifts fulfilling the wish lists of
Dec. 23, 2019
Columbus Airmen, families volunteer for holiday wrap up

Airmen, spouses, and community members of Columbus came together Dec. 19 at the Columbus Club on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, to volunteer and show their support for the local community during the Happy Irby Holiday Wrap.
Dec. 23, 2019
ACSC student wins 2018 Lt. Col. Anthony C. Shine Fighter Pilot Award

Maj. Jay B. Doerfler, Air Command and Staff College student, earned the 2018 Lt. Col. Anthony C. Shine Fighter Pilot Award for his service as squadron assistant director of operations at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2018.
Dec. 23, 2019
How a Maxwell dental assistant saved a life

You’re finally getting off work, excited to start your weekend off with a bang by enjoying the night life with a cold drink in your hand. Instead, they’re covered in blood as you’re applying a tourniquet on a man that’s barely holding on to dear life in the middle of a road surrounded by twisted
Dec. 20, 2019
President nominates two Sheppard commanders for first star

President Donald J. Trump nominated Col. Kenyon K. Bell, 82nd Training Wing commander, and Col. Russell D. Driggers, 80th Flying Training Wing commander, on Dec. 20, 2019, for appointment to brigadier general.
Dec. 20, 2019
Altus Airmen invest in family quality of life improvements

Airmen from the 97th Mission Support Group, 97th Contracting Flight and 97th Comptroller Squadron at Altus AFB, Okla. combined efforts to boost quality of life for everyone by purchasing base-wide improvements to be installed throughout the New Year.