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  • Air Force celebrates F-35 arrival, rolls out nation's airpower future

    An official unveiling of the F-35A Lightning II joint strike fighter was labeled as a "historic occasion" by Air Force officials hosting the ceremony Aug. 26 at the 33rd Fighter Wing."This is indeed a new era," said Gen. Edward Rice, Air Education and Training Command commander and host of the

  • Conquering many miles in 30 years

    One of the nation's largest single day bike races, the Hotter'N Hell Hundred, travels through Sheppard Air Force Base each year with record-setting numbers of cyclists.This year marks a milestone for both the world-renowned bike race and the world-class pilot training produced at Sheppard Air Force

  • Schools back, safety's in

    While safety is a hot topic year round for servicemembers, safety this time of year is even more important for the children who just kicked off the new school year. With the school year starting, people tend to think of class, homework, what to wear and what's going on after school but push safety

  • New commander, president takes over Air University

    The change of command ceremony Aug. 12 was unique for Air University, as Lt. Gen. David Fadok became the organization's first president and 29th commander."We produce the future and must never forget how important that mission is," Fadok said after assuming command from Lt. Gen. Allen Peck, who

  • OSI helps protect taxpayer dollars

    The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is taking a proactive approach to protect the Air Force's investment and taxpayer dollars. One direction in AFOSI's endeavor to watch over crucial Air Force dollars is to create a greater awareness about fraudulent acts.As the Department of Defense

  • Top AETC Reservist retires

    "It has been a fun ride but 37 years is a long time," said Maj. Gen. Jack W. Ramsaur II when asked about his Aug. 19 retirement from the Air Force Reserve. He said he has been lucky and blessed because he has had a successful career and has worked with some talented people.Ramsaur is the

  • Carbonated beverages can hurt your teeth

    Drinking carbonated beverages and sports drinks can cause serious damage to your teeth. According to Col. (Dr.) Alan Sutton, a prosthodontist for the 59th Medical Wing, the main ingredients in carbonated beverages are sugar and citric acids which increase your chances of severe tooth decay and gum

  • XLers fighting to be fit

    Laughlin recently implemented a new physical conditioning program July 10 called XLers Fighting to be Fit for Airmen here who have failed or run the risk of failing their physical training test.The program was envisioned by Chief Master Sgt. Raymond DeVite, 47th Flying Training Wing command chief,

  • Luke-trained warriors direct fight while in flight

    Statistically, for every F-16 fighter squadron in the U.S. Air Force, only about 10 percent of pilots are certified to direct an air strike on ground targets. These controllers in the sky prioritize battlefield targets and act as gatekeepers for the ground commander.Luke is the only F-16 forward air