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  • Defenders guard Luke through search pit

    LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. –Rain or shine, the 56th Security Forces Squadron Defenders stand guard 24/7 protecting the men, women and assets of Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. This includes checking larger vehicles at the base’s South Gate search pit.

  • First Vietnamese student graduates from US Aviation Leadership Program

    Capt. Toai Dang, of Vietnam Air Defense-Air Force, became the first Vietnamese student to graduate from the Aviation Leadership Program (ALP) on May 31 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. ALP is a U.S. Air Force-funded program, providing students of partner and developing countries with

  • 81st AMDS welcomes new commander

    Lt. Col. Catherine M. Callender, incoming 81st Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander, received command from Lt. Col. Michael A. Blowers, outgoing 81st AMDS commander, during a change of command ceremony here, June 4.Col. Beatrice T. Dolihite, 81st Medical Group service commander, presided over the

  • XLer of the week: Airman 1st Class Sahira Contreras

    Airman 1st Class Sahira Contreras, 47th Medical Support Squadron referral management technician, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of May 27, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Andrew Cruz, 47th Medical Group commander,

  • Honorary commanders assume command

    The 49th Wing honored their 2019 commanders emeritus and honorary commanders during a ceremony here, May 31, 2019.The honorary commander program establishes and maintains personal relationships with local civic leaders, and aids in increasing public awareness of the missions, policies and programs

  • Flight equipment redesigned to better fit female aviators

    Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, held a Female Fitment Event, June 4, where Air Force and Navy female aviators gathered to have their measurements taken, which will be used to design new prototypes for female flight equipment.

  • Oregon native aces AGE course

    Fifteen blocks of instruction. Eighty seven training days. Countless hours of hard work and dedication. This is what it takes to become an Air Force aerospace ground equipment apprentice.

  • SNCOs: Mentor Future Commanders!

    “More is caught, than taught.” This common colloquialism rings true for individual development. Regardless of your tenure in the Top 3, if you have just sewn on master sergeant, or are a chief master sergeant hitting high year tenure, senior NCOs shape tomorrow’s joint leaders. We set the example

  • Police Week at Vance

    National Police Week, observed May 13-17 this year, is to honor those who serve and have served in local, state, and federal law enforcement positions.

  • AF EAP provides free, licensed support to civilians

    When looking for a recommendation for something like a restaurant, barber or mechanic it is easy to ask and get someone’s opinion. When it comes to issues about relationships, work and personal health, people are less likely to ask the question in the first place. However, there is a service