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April 5, 2019
Remembering our fallen

As the hot sun sets, the sounds of a large crowd diminishes into the night. With each hour that the moon glows in darkness, the air becomes filled with sounds of soft murmurs and quick, calculated breaths against the dry, desert air in rhythm with rubber soles that tap against the pavement with each
April 5, 2019
T-38 endures as stellar training aircraft 60 years after maiden flight

The T-38 Talon prototype embarked on its maiden flight as the Air Force’s first supersonic trainer on April 10, 1959. Sixty years later, the sleek aircraft developed by the Northrop Corp. continues to meet the service’s training needs
April 5, 2019
Senior service school students wrestle with global chaos in AU exercise

The National Defense Strategy calls for “seamless integration of multiple elements of national power—diplomacy, information, economics, finance, intelligence, law enforcement, and military.” Wargames are one method the U.S. and allies use to improve their competitive edge against adversaries of
April 5, 2019
Sheppard Defender receives medal for life-saving actions

On November 12, 2018, a 74 year old woman knocked on the door of her neighbor when she was suffering from pneumonia, luckily for her, one Senior Airman Janine Casey, 82nd Security Forces Squadron unit scheduler, answered.
April 5, 2019
Altus partners with FBI to host training aimed at readiness

The 97th Air Mobility Wing hosted the FBI master bomb technician training at Altus Air Force Base, March 29, 2019. Law enforcement officers from across Oklahoma traveled to Altus AFB for the opportunity.
April 4, 2019
Student saves 2 lives, receives medal

“Lieutenant Weum’s courage under pressure saved two lives,” said Tech. Sgt. Matthew Williams, 315th Training Squadron instructor. “By his prompt action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, Lieutenant Weum has reflected credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.”
April 4, 2019
Goodfellow AFB student saves 2 lives, receives medal

“Lieutenant Weum’s courage under pressure saved two lives,” said Tech. Sgt. Matthew Williams, 315th Training Squadron instructor. “By his prompt action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, Lieutenant Weum has reflected credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.”
April 4, 2019
Scouts take part in 2-day camporee at Columbus AFB, connect with Team BLAZE

Over 150 members of Scouts, Boy Scouts of America, visited and toured Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, to learn about various jobs in the military and the 14th Flying Training Wing’s mission March 29-31.
April 4, 2019
Blaze Arena: Airmen boost gas mask confidence with new chamber

The new way ahead for chemical biological, radiological and nuclear training at Columbus Air Force Base began March 28, as 17 Airmen donned their gas mask and stepped into the Blaze Arena to build their gas mask confidence.
April 4, 2019
MaxACTS brings bright ideas, nursing pods to Maxwell

The Max Airmen Creating Tomorrows Solutions initiative, or MaxACTS, brings Airmen’s ideas to life here.MaxACTS was developed by 42nd Air Base Wing leadership to give Airmen the opportunity to present their ideas and have them possibly implemented.In the few months since MaxACTS has been up and