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  • Air Force recruit earns coveted scarlet beret

    Staff Sgt. Rene Ochoa is one happy recruiter, thanks to the achievements of Airman 1st Class Michael Guzman.Guzman earned the coveted scarlet beret of a combat controller Sept.12 at Fort Bragg, N.C., after 16 months of intense military training. "His achievement brings a welcome closure to and most

  • Blake Shelton lends voice to Air Force holiday radio program

    From growing up in Ada, Okla., to spending Christmas Eve with his father for the last time before his passing, country superstar Blake Shelton shares his favorite, and at times emotional, family holiday memories on this year's "Red, White and Air Force Blue Christmas" radio special. Produced by Air

  • At 'tip of spear,' passion keeps pilots sharp

    It's a dark night over Baghdad. Storm clouds rumble with the sound of thunder. In poor weather, Air Force pilots move in to escort a navy strike package, dodging surface-to-air missiles and anti-aircraft artillery fire, wondering whether they will make it back alive.This is part of the job for Air

  • Luke EOD blows it up

    The sun blazed down as they hiked and climbed through the rough terrain. As the search for improvised explosive devices continued they were forced into a defensive stance, firing at enemy targets. The 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit participated in predeployment

  • Recruiting Airman uses SABC training,experience to save a life

    Without oxygen, the human brain suffers severe damage in only a few minutes. Death usually occurs in less than 10 minutes.A man, who experienced sudden cardiac arrest and stopped breathing Sept. 14, is alive today thanks to the efforts of Senior Master Sgt. Christopher McCool, 319th Recruiting

  • Altus earns Oklahoma environmental award

    The 97th Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Office received the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Oklahoma Star Platinum Award Sept. 20, 2013, for protecting the environment. The award is based on what the environmental office inspects and how often their inspections are completed on

  • Luke sports clinic helps veterans

    Have you ever tried running with one leg or shooting an arrow blind? Forty-two Luke Air Force Base Airmen volunteered to help more than 100 veterans with disabilities participate in the 6th National Disabled Veterans Summer Sports Clinic Sept. 12 through 22 in San Diego. Staff Sgt. Krystal Hughes,

  • Maxwell Civil Engineers use construction technology to cut energy costs

    During a time when "government shutdown, furlough and recapitalization" are a part of the military landscape, Airmen are constantly looking for ways to save money for the service. The 42nd Civil Engineer Squadron is doing more than just recycling and trading out incandescent light bulbs to save