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  • Sheppard first Texas AF base to be NWS "Storm Ready"

    Sheppard was named a "Storm Ready" community by the National Weather Service (NWS) during a ceremony in the 82nd Training Wing conference room Jan. 24. The base was the first Air Force installation in Texas to be awarded the storm readiness rating by the NWS, an award that requires a community to

  • President nominates 59th MDW vice commander for first star

    The president has nominated the 59th Medical Wing vice commander for appointment to the rank of brigadier general. Col James E. McClain, a 30-year Air Force veteran who initially came up the ranks as an enlisted Airman, is currently charged with managing deployed and in-garrison health care, as well

  • Air Force Officials Aim to Eliminate Sexual Assault

    Following a nine-month investigation into sexual misconduct at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, the Air Force has implemented a comprehensive program aimed at eliminating sexual assault, senior Air Force leaders told Congress today.Air Force Chief Of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and

  • Thunderbolts run for Sandy Hook

    More than 150 Thunderbolts ran in a 5k to help raise money to aid victims and families affected by the Dec. 14, 2012, Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn."We were having our squadron children's holiday party when we heard what had happened," said Staff Sgt. Danny Smith, 56th

  • SEAC shares joint vision with Keesler

    Once a person dons the uniform of their branch of service it can be easy to let their identity as an Airman, Marine, Soldier or Sailor cloud the fact that they are a member of a larger United States military. Keesler Airmen had the opportunity to be reminded of the bigger picture Jan. 16 when Marine

  • Volunteer or not, BMT needs the best

    Adjustments to the military training instructor selection process will be made in early 2013 - driven by a recent review of basic military training that stressed the need for experienced and talented non-commissioned officers to train America's new Airmen.AETC Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. James

  • Altus AFB selected as candidate KC-46A FTU, MOB

    Altus Air Force Base is officially in the running to become the Formal Training Unit for the KC-46A tanker aircraft.Today, the Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff approved Altus AFB and McConnell AFB, Kan. as candidate bases for the FTU. Altus AFB was also selected one of four candidates

  • Recycling center wins Environmental Hero Award

    Keesler's recycling center won the Environmental Hero Award, Recycler of the Year in the state or federal government category from the Mississippi Recycling Coalition Jan. 3. A formal announcement is scheduled for 10 a.m. today as part of the MRC Recycling Awareness Day at the state capitol in