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  • AFIT Dean honored as Distinguished Graduate from alma mater

    The University of Michigan's College of Engineering honored Dr. Marlin U. Thomas, Dean of the Graduate School of Engineering and Management at the Air Force Institute of Technology, with its 2010 Alumni Society Award.Sixteen distinguished graduates of the University of Michigan received their award

  • Photo essay: Lackland AirFest 2010

    Aerial acrobatics showcased the military's might and highlighted airpower, dazzling a crowd of more than 574,000 people Nov. 6 and 7 during Lackland AirFest 2010. Coinciding with San Antonio Texas's year-long celebration of the 100th anniversary of military flight in Texas, the show commemorated the

  • West Flight Pattern over Altus becomes normal practice

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing's training mission requirements have changed, driving the development of a new flight pattern that has become become standard practice for aircrews here over the past six months. The west pattern, as it is called, resulted in a significant improvement in training

  • Team Goodfellow honors Colonel Ross

    With the singing of the National Anthem and the posting of the colors Nov. 8, the 17th Medical Group Clinic building dedication ceremony in honor of Colonel Jerry W. Ross began.Family members, including Colonel Ross' wife, Sally Ross and their children, distinguished guests and servicemembers

  • 54th ARS wins challenge

    Five teams competed and burned a total of 43,986 calories within 12 hours during the 1st annual 54th Air Refueling Squadron invitational Question Mark Endurance Challenge Nov. 4 at the fitness center. Each team's goal was to burn the most calories while keeping an elliptical machine in motion for 12

  • Facebook app compromises security of Airmen

    Social Media has become a part of life in deployed locations, making it easier for families and friends to stay in touch through sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter.But a new Facebook application, "Places I Checked Into," is automatically activated on users' accounts, allowing users to see

  • 82nd TRW scores satisfactory on LCAP, zero major findings

    The Air Education and Training Command Logistics Compliance Assessment Program team had no major findings for the 82nd Training Wing during a week-long inspection, resulting in a satisfactory rating.Lt. Col. James Humes, LCAP inspection team lead, said it is highly unusual for a wing to go through

  • Luke named AETC's commander in chief winner

    Air Education and Training Command named Luke Air Force Base its Commander in Chief Installation Excellence Award winner for the fiscal year 2010. "The competition is designed to use a balanced scale to compare bases, knowing each one is different with resources and missions," said Capt. Vince

  • Farm City Week unites Altus, Airmen and agriculture

    Every fall, Altus AFB Airmen have the chance to switch out their combat boots for cowboy boots and kick up the dirt alongside their neighbors during the city of Altus' annual Farm City Week. Farm City Week, held Nov. 1-5 this year, aims to highlight the importance of agriculture to the economic base

  • ENJJPT graduate to pilot final flight of Discovery

    A graduate of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program will pilot the last flight of the space shuttle Discovery Nov. 5 when it launches from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.Col. Eric Boe, a native of Georgia, graduated from the program in 1988. According to a NASA media advisory, "the