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  • Sheppard Chapel spreads food, fun, festivities

    While the NFL Super Bowl took place, and the cheers of Airmen could be heard all throughout the chapel as it bustled with energy, there was also a much more somber task at hand, helping others in need. On a chilly evening dipping well into weather cold enough to ice the snow caked roads, Sheppard

  • Airmen visit Air Force Enlisted Village

    It was a chilly weekend in the Florida Panhandle. With temperatures near freezing, 21 Columbus Air Force Base Airmen traveled to the Air Force Enlisted Village in Shalimar, Fla. Jan. 24 to meet the widows living there and help them with a range of tasks around their homes.Armed with a variety of

  • Think before sending: Protecting PII

    Adapted from articles by Major Brooke Brander, Air Force Space Command Public Affairs and Wayne Amann, Air Force Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency Public AffairsNetwork security is more than just a buzzword. It is an important tool used to secure not just information related to

  • Laughlin Airman saves two from crash

    "I am an American Airman...," He started, pointing to the last paragraph of the Airman's Creed. "...I will never falter and I will not fail. The last part of the Airman's Creed is why I do not consider myself a hero."On Jan. 29, while on leave, Tech. Sgt. Shane Buss, 47th Flying Training Wing Equal

  • Randolph student in the running for 2014 Military Child of the Year

    Thirteen-year-old Hunter Johnson, a Randolph Middle School student, is in the running for the 2014 Military Child of the Year Award. The award recognizes children from each military service branch who demonstrate leadership and resiliency in the face of military family life hardship. The

  • SecAF visits Joint Base San Antonio

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James met with several Airmen during a visit Jan. 31 at Joint Base San Antonio.She served as the reviewing official for the basic military training graduation parade, toured dormitory facilities and visited with officials at the 24th Air Force Headquarters

  • Civic partner helps make the rounds at Wilford Hall

    You've likely heard the phrase "don't reinvent the wheel" - that notion is exactly what's improving processes here at Wilford Hall.Executive staff members from the Baptist Health System visited the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Jan 30 to join 59th Medical Operations Group leaders for "lean

  • CrossFit to Fight: Squadron houses military affiliate gym

    There are more than 5,500 CrossFit affiliate gyms worldwide but one is making a difference in the lives of Airmen assigned to the 364th Recruiting Squadron.Located in a cinderblock warehouse loading area of the squadron headquarters is CrossFit 364 - a recognized military affiliate founded in

  • AFRS Broadcaster looks back on 30 years of service

    After being drafted into the Army at the tail end of the Vietnam War, Jimmy Spacek decided he wanted to take a different path in life."Three years was enough in the Army. I should have joined the Air Force," he said with a laugh.While Spacek never wore Air Force blue, he did serve nearly 30 years in

  • How Clarence got his wings - and a forever home

    His name is Clarence because just like the angel in "It's a Wonderful Life," he was waiting outside the gates to get his "wings."Clarence is the infamous Vance Air Force base "gate dog" who, until recently, made his home in the field outside the Baker Gate back in November and December.The dog now