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  • 479th FTG evacuates aircraft to JBSA-Randolph

    The 479th Flying Training Group evacuated 33 aircraft and accompanying aircrew members from Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas yesterday afternoon in anticipation of Tropical Storm Isaac.The group is currently in a "stop training" status and only mission

  • Air Force's newest Air Advisor publication leverages proven best practices

    The Air Force's newest Tactics, Techniques and Procedures publication, AFTTP 3-4.5 Air Advising, became an official document after being signed by Maj. Gen. Brett Williams, Headquarters Air Force director of operations, and Maj. Gen. Bill Bender, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander,

  • Medical Airman's heroism lands her in 'Portraits in Courage'

    When a forward operating base in Afghanistan was attacked Aug. 28, 2011, an Airman's heroism and leadership resulted in the timely treatment of 75 active duty casualties -- all of whom lived to tell their stories.Tech. Sgt. Vanessa Bibb, a unit training manager for the 59th Medical Wing assigned to

  • Keesler MWD handler chosen for 'Portraits in Courage'

    In the nightmare of bullets racing past his head and rounds impacting in front of him, Staff Sgt. Christopher Jarrell focused on a symphony ... not Beethoven or Bach, but the harmony of a warrior and his dog facing the enemy together.Jarrell, a military working dog handler from the 81st Security

  • EOD tech school puts 'battlefield' into PT

    Physical fitness workouts for Air Force explosive ordnance disposal candidates now have a battlefield twist at Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, as the 366th Training Squadron Field Training Detachment 3 here has revamped their fitness program to turn Airmen into "tactical" athletes.Air

  • Air Force spouse cheers her way to Olympic Games

    Reaching the stage of the Olympic Games is a dream shared by most athletes, but the opportunity to reach that stage is rare regardless of what someone wishes to compete in.Even though she always wanted to be a part of the Olympics at some point in her life, Nicole King Rollins, spouse of a Laughlin

  • Keesler medics bring expertise to Peruvian towns

    Members of the 81st Medical Group recently returned from nearly two weeks in Peru where they participated in a medical readiness training exercise.Led by Maj. Ronald Eller, 81st Medical Support Squadron Medical Logistics Flight commander, 17 dragon medics provided medical care to citizens of three

  • EOD attrition drop credited to Sheppard prelim course

    It's amazing what a difference a year can make in the technical training world. The 366th Training Squadron Field Training Detachment 3 here is reaping the benefits of better-prepared Airmen attending Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, with the overall Air Force attrition rate down 16 percent