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Dec. 12, 2018
Critical Care Air Transport Team sparks innovation in Chilean program

Medical health officers from the Chilean Air Force visited the 59th Medical Wing on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Dec. 7, to gain a better understanding of Critical Care Air Transportation Teams.
Dec. 11, 2018
Altus aircrew supports international training operation

The 97th Air Mobility Wing supported the annual Operation Toy Drop by sending a C-17 Globemaster III and a crew to Fort Bragg, NC, Nov. 28, 2018.
Dec. 11, 2018
Holloman firefighter saves life Thanksgiving weekend

The holidays are a great time to reset with family. Cloudcroft, New Mexico, a small village nestled in the Sacramento Mountains, 30 miles east of base, is a convenient getaway for Holloman Airmen. The scenic, green pines and cool weather lure in visitors who are looking to escape the muted colors of
Dec. 10, 2018
Columbus AFB Airman inspired to give back through CFC

When Capt. Jamion Lewis, 14th Medical Support Squadron Resource Management Office and Medical Readiness flight commander, was 8 years old, his sister was born with her heart in the wrong spot in her body. A children’s hospital in Texas took such good care of her and supported her and their family
Dec. 8, 2018
F-35 FTDs to get 7 new advanced courses

Starting in early 2019, seven newly created advanced courses for F-35 avionics technicians and crew chiefs will be implemented to continue to improve our Airmen by increasing their proficiency in the newest aircraft in the Air Force arsenal.
Dec. 7, 2018
Australia F-35s leave in historic launch

The Royal Australian Air Force launched two F-35A Lightning II’s Dec. 3, starting the multi-day journey to a historic arrival in Australia.
Dec. 6, 2018
Twin sisters conquer fire academy

Airman Emma Prosser, the last of her class to be receiving her job and duty badges stepped up, her commanding officer pinned her job specific badge on with a word of congratulations. Tears glisten in her eyes as she takes a side step, maintaining her bearing and refusing to let them fall, as Airman
Dec. 6, 2018
Commentary: Eating frogs for a living

When I think about leadership and what attributes make a good leader, there is a laundry list I come up with; however, mental toughness is what stands out. There may be many factors on how one achieves or cultivates mental toughness, but at its core, achieving this skill starts with making a
Dec. 5, 2018
The Air Force Culture and Language Center debuts new website

On November 29, the Air Force Culture and Language Center debuted its new website which is now hosted by the American Forces Public Information Management System (AFPIMS). The Center currently maintains its culture.af.mil URL. The change comes as AFCLC moves to reorganize its content and align with
Dec. 4, 2018
F-35 HFT prepares for new demonstration profile

The F-35 Heritage Flight Team is officially transitioning to the F-35 Demonstration Team for the 2019 air show season taking their current flying profile to new heights.