Retired T-43 put on display

Fifth CMSAF helps Columbus AFB open new CDC

With the assistance of the fifth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, Robert Gaylor, Columbus AFB held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 8 to commemorate the grand opening of the new Child Development Center here."I wish that everyone who ever served in the Air Force, since 1947, who had children

Glue used in partial cornea transplant

An ophthalmologist here recently performed a very unique procedure to restore a patient's vision.Lt. Col. (Dr.) Charles Reilly completed a partial cornea transplant using a type of glue to correct a thinning cornea."The patient had a full corneal transplant in the 1980s due to Keratoconus disease,"

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