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  • Khobar Towers: Sacrifice of fallen heroes never forgotten

    The 33rd Fighter Wing hosted a ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Khobar Towers terrorist attack, June 24, 2016, at the Nomad Memorial Grounds, here. The ceremony honored the 12 Nomads who lost their lives on June 25, 1996, and paid tribute to the families and survivors. “This attack

  • Air Force major to be recognized at 2016 BET Awards

    Maj. Kenyatta Ruffin, an instructor pilot with the 469th Flying Training Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, will be recognized during the Shine a Light segment of the 2016 BET Awards to air live, June 26 at 8 p.m. PST/7 CST.Through Shine a Light, BET recognizes individuals who have made a

  • Crew, plane survive bird air strike

    An unprecedented action, quick thinking, and Texas high school football saved the lives of an instructor pilot and his student, Jan. 25, 2016.Thirty minutes into an hour-long training flight Maj. Tim Menges, then an instructor pilot with the 560th Flying Training Squadron, saw an ominous black

  • Health literacy key for better health, better care

    Just as the ability to read, write and be literate is critical to the processing of information in day-to-day life, health care has its own component of literacy. Health literacy is the capacity of individuals to obtain, process and understand health information and services in order to make

  • Remembering our Nomads

    As we look back and reflect on the attack at Khobar Towers 20 years ago, I want to share a small look into the work life of one of the victims, Airman 1st Class Brian McVeigh.  Brian and I have lot in common. I too was an F-15 Eagle crew chief. We’re often called “Eagle Keepers” and we stand out in

  • Wheel Wizards keep Eglin’s F-35s rolling

    Whether your landing style is silky smooth or resembles an intense carrier landing the “Wheel Wizards” of the 33rd Maintenance Squadron Wheel and Tire Shop are ready where the rubber meets the road.Since the beginning of 2016 the Airmen and Sailors of the 33rd MXS Wheel and Tire Shop have built more

  • Air Force JROTC partners up with AFA for StellarXplorer competition

    The Air Force Association is striving to increase participation in their third annual StellarXplorers competition this tear by teaming up with the Air Force Junior Reserves Officer Training Corps headquarters. The new partnership will introduce the event to almost four times as many students

  • Around the Air Force: June 21

    In this look around the Air Force, Gen. David Goldfein testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on his nomination for Air Force chief of staff, and the new Blended Retirement System gives Airmen more retirement options.

  • A dedicated father, Airman laid to rest

    Two months after the tragic and sudden passing of Lt. Col. William “Bill” Schroeder, the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard laid him to rest with full military honors June 16, at the Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia.More than 100 family members, teammates and service members attended the service to

  • AETC officials announce 2016 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    Air Education and Training Command senior leaders recognized nine Airmen selected as the command’s 2016 Outstanding Airmen of the Year, June 16.The award distinguishes AETC’s enlisted Airmen for their leadership, job performance, community involvement and personal achievements. “These Airmen are an