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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.
Dec. 20, 2019
GAF chief of staff returns to place where flying career began

German air force Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Ingo Gerhertz earned his wings as a graduate of the 80th Flying Training Wing’s Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program in the late 1980s and returned Dec. 13, 2019, to visit program, graduation.
Dec. 19, 2019
Laughlin’s unexpected visit from Santa spreads holiday cheer, enhances pilot training

Santa Claus, supreme allied commander of the North Pole, arrived at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 17, 2019. As part of an ongoing cooperation between Laughlin and the North Pole, the meeting seeks to enhance the base’s Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training program by providing student
Dec. 19, 2019
Laughlin AFB XLer of the week: Eric Cariaga

Eric Caraga, 47th Communication Squadron assistant information systems security manager, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, Dec. 9, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master
Dec. 19, 2019
Altus Airmen honor veterans through wreath laying tradition

Altus Air Force Base Airmen continue to remember through the Wreaths Across America ceremony, which honors those who have served, at the Altus City Cemetery, Dec. 14, 2019, Altus, Okla.