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July 21, 2022
MQ-9 makes its debut at RIMPAC SINKEX 2022

The first-ever use of a U.S. Air Force MQ-9A Reaper, a remotely piloted aircraft, during a Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 sinking exercise (SINKEX), July 12.Participating in the SINKEX provided an opportunity for units from Australia, Canada, Malaysia and the U.S. to test weapons and systems in a
July 20, 2022
An unexpected call, firefighters welcome a new life

Firefighters from the 14th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) responded to an unusual in-flight emergency for a new baby in base housing at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, on 28 June, 2022.
July 19, 2022
Introducing Lt. Col. Jennifer Johnson: 17th HCOS commander

Not many of us can say we were born in the city where the atomic bomb was developed, but for the new commander of the 17th Healthcare Operations Squadron, this is only the first part of her unique story.
July 19, 2022
Luke AFB Medical Group Keeps the Mission Healthy

Sherri Chastain, 56th Medical Group medical laboratory technologist, tests fluid samples for the flu, the common cold, and COVID-19, July 13, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The 56th MDG provides routine laboratory testing, drug testing and COVID-19 testing, to active-duty service members
July 18, 2022
54th ARS seizes ‘Golden State’ opportunity to refuel F-16s

Airmen from the 54th Air Refueling Squadron at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, provided air refueling to multiple F-16 Fighter Falcons from the 310th Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, at March Air Reserve Base, California July 11-15, 2022.
July 18, 2022
SERE specialists thrive in harshest conditions: Teaching next generation of officers to do the same

Organizing safe, effective survival and evasion training for nearly 1,000 people isn’t easy – especially in an austere and unforgiving environment that’s hours from the nearest signs of civilization. But Capt. Jason Walker and Master Sgt. Brian Youngberg’s team of 33 Survival, Evasion, Resistance
July 18, 2022
AFROTC grants accommodations for first Sikh cadet

Cadet Gursharan Virk, a sophomore information assurance major at Detachment 255 at University of Iowa, is now allowed to wear Sikhism ceremonial accessories and abide by the religion’s grooming standards, which includes wearing a turban, necklace and bracelet, while having an uncut beard, in
July 16, 2022
Every training counts

Staff Sgt. Shakira Mathis, the Air Force Chaplain Corps College’s noncommissioned officer in charge of operations management, was on official travel when she saved a life using her Air Force training earlier this year.
July 15, 2022
17th Civil Engineer Squadron hosts 16th annual Junior Firefighter Camp

The 17th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department hosted 12 participants in this year's junior firefighter camp, July 11-15.
July 15, 2022
56 ARS aircrew educate spouses during orientation flight

Pilots and boom operators from the 56th Air Refueling Squadron hosted a KC-46 Pegasus orientation flight for the spouses of the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 11, 2022.