Luke AGE gets lean, increases production

The 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment flight held a Lean event recently in an effort to operate more efficiently, saving the Air Force money and man hours. The event is designed to look at current processes to see if there are ways to do things smarter.A team of AGE

Military medicine plays key role in national disaster exercise

Tornadoes ripped across Oklahoma earlier this week, sending nearly 400 patients with a number of trauma injuries to San Antonio for medical care.Fortunately, these injuries were simulated, and the patients were volunteers participating in the San Antonio Mass Casualty Exercise Event, coordinated by

Former POW: 'Never Give Up'

Altus AFB honored National POW/MIA Recognition Day with the third annual Remembrance Ceremony Sept. 19 at the Wings of Freedom park. This day is observed on the third Friday of September each year to remember those who were prisoners of war and those who are missing in action, as well as their

Laughlin NCO saves life in Houston

One Laughlin Airman has lived up to the military's motto of being on duty 24/7.Nearing the end of his leave in Houston on Sept. 12, Staff Sgt. Robert Niter III, 47th Medical Operations Squadron NCO in charge of optometry, and his girlfriend, Rita, had planned an afternoon trip to the Houston Museum

Laughlin CES takes hands-on approach to teaching

With present uncertainties around the world, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear warfare could become a very real possibility for airmen deploying downrange. Since one of Laughlin's missions is to deploy mission-ready airmen, service members here must be trained properly to perform in

AETC kicks off CFC for 2013

The nation-wide Combined Federal Campaign began Sept. 1 and will run until Dec. 15. The CFC is one of the largest and most successful annual charities held in today's federal workplace. The campaign raises millions of dollars for more than 2,700 agencies that all go through a rigorous review process

CSAF visits Air Force Personnel Center

Luke warriors compete in memory of 'Hot Shots'

While this was its fourth consecutive year, the competition took on additional meaning this time around. The final stage of the contest was filled with challenges dedicated to the memory of the 19 firefighters who lost their lives battling the Yarnell wildfire July 1 in Central Arizona.Twenty-six

CSAF presents Airman's Medal to JBSA-Randolph SFS Airman

During a three-day visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III honored the heroic actions of a 902nd Security Forces Squadron Airman by presenting him the Airman's Medal Sept. 12 at the Fleenor Auditorium. The ceremony took place during an All Call with

Sheppard's 82nd TRW changes command

The Air Force's largest technical training base welcomed a new commander for the 82nd Training Wing Sept 12. Brig. Gen. Scott Kindsvater took command of the 82nd TRW from outgoing commander, Brig. Gen. Michael Fantini.Maj. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 2nd Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony,