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  • Celebrating 67 years of innovation

    Sept. 18, 2014 marks the 67th anniversary of the implementation of the National Security Act of 1947 under President Truman, which created the Air Force as a separate military service in 1947.For 67 years, the Air Force has seen remarkable innovations that have impacted our ability to maintain our

  • Simulators train aircrew at fraction of cost

    Everything's normal looking out the window of the cockpit on a summer morning. The student pilot and co-pilot are going through their pre-flight checklists. Switches and toggles are thrown and gauges are read. In a few minutes this C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft will barrel down the runway and

  • Fourth time's the charm for Chapman family

    Exactly 97 years after his great-grandfather enlisted to serve in World War I, Riley Joseph Chapman is raising his right hand and becoming a member of the armed forces. He is the fourth generation in his family to enlist in the military on the same date - Sept. 17.The tradition began when Pvt. Riley

  • Laughlin MDG training video wins AFMOA award

    The 47th Medical Group's customer service video won first place in the 2014 Air Force Medical Operations Agency Customer Service Video Contest.Five of the medical clinic's officers wrote, edited and directed the video with the support of numerous clinic members, turning it into a team effort."The

  • Altus opens its gates to community

    Altus Air Force Base opened its gates to the public for the 2014 Wings of Freedom Open House on Sept. 13.The open house allowed the general public to receive an up-close view of a wide variety of military and civilian aircraft, as well as meet with the Airmen stationed here."For those who don't have

  • Thunderbirds swear in Oklahoma enlistees

    The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilots swore in more than 20 high school graduates during the 2014 Wings of Freedom Open House, Sept. 13. As for 18-year-old Altus native Thomas Farley, this could not have been any more perfect. Thomas wanted to be a Thunderbird pilot as a child, so to have the

  • Johnson becomes 33rd Air Force Recruiting Service commander

    Brig. Gen. James C. Johnson assumed command of the Air Force Recruiting Service in a ceremony here, Sept. 11. On the 13th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Johnson reiterated the importance of the recruiting mission. "Recruiting and retaining exceptional Airmen is the cornerstone of our Air

  • Columbus Airman recognized for 40 years of service

    Some Airmen serve honorably for four, six or all the way up to 20 years. One Airman at Columbus Air Force Base has served for 40 years, earning him the title of the most senior lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force.Lt. Col. Douglas Jantzen, 14th Flying Training Wing Chief of Aircraft Maintenance,

  • Columbus celebrates heritage, future during AF Birthday celebration

    Columbus Air Force Base celebrated the 67th birthday of the Air Force Sept. 5 at the Mallory Hangar on Columbus AFB. The ball took place during Heritage week, which also celebrated the 14th Flying Training Wings Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 14-14 graduation and included a wing