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  • RAAF pilot paves future with first F-35 flight

    A Royal Australian Air Force pilot, Squadron Leader Andrew Jackson, made history here, March 18, after completing his first training flight in the F-35A Lightning II.“It’s quite humbling when stepping into a new jet,” said Jackson. “I just tried to take my time, remember the things I’ve been taught

  • Leading tomorrow’s leaders

    “Each one of us has a desire and passion to teach tomorrow’s leaders,” said Tech. Sgt. Jamie Kienholz, non-commissioned officer in charge at Joint Base San Antonio Airman Leadership School. “When we see that we have impacted at least one Airman, we know we have done our job.”Designated as a

  • Deli, bakery contract sought for 22 more stores

    Deli and bakery services in 22 commissaries in 12 states face temporary suspension today as the Defense Commissary Agency seeks a new contractor. Six of the 22 commissaries have sushi bars that will also be temporarily suspended.Today's announcement comes because the agency terminated two

  • JBSA-Randolph honors POWs during 42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion

    Members of the 560th Flying Training Squadron hosted the 42nd Freedom Flyer Reunion and 18th Annual POW/MIA Symposium Friday at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to honor all POWs held captive during the Vietnam War.The annual event included tours, a wreath-laying ceremony, a missing man formation

  • Final salute in honor of MWD Daysi

    Military members assigned to the 802nd Security Forces Squadron stand at attention bordering the walkway to the entrance of the Holland Military Working Dog Hospital, Feb. 27, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The sound of distant police sirens anticipates the final salute in honor of MWD

  • iMatter site gives AETC Airmen voice to share innovations

    Air Education and Training Command's new iMatter website gives all command Total Force Airmen access to an AETC-specific tool for sharing innovations and improvement ideas.The concept took hold based on Gen. Robin Rand, AETC commander, hearing ideas directly from Airmen during his command site

  • Airmen get behind-scenes look at NASCAR

    NASCAR is known for fast cars and intense action, but they are also known for supporting military members throughout the NASCAR season. Their program, NASCAR Troops to the Track, is a season-long initiative that honors members of the military for their service and treats them to customized

  • Team Vance, Oklahoma military join NBA stars for volunteer effort

    Team Vance Airmen joined regional troops and professional basketball players for a day of volunteering in Oklahoma City, March 9.In all, more than 100 servicemembers teamed up with the Oklahoma City Thunder and packed more than 20,000 pounds of food at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma. The joint

  • Gold Star Families to receive unique acknowledgement at Vance

    Some memorials aren't inlaid with platinum, or ten feet tall, or carved out of Italian Marble.According to reports, for Capt. Nathan Nylander, an Air Force meteorologist, April 27, 2011, was just another day on deployment. The Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Airman was deployed and at a

  • Air Force COOL program kicks off

    The Community College of the Air Force officially launched the Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line program March 16.