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  • 86th AW welcomes new commander

    Airmen of the 86th Airlift Wing welcomed a new commander during the change of command ceremony here June 19.Brig. Gen. Jon T. Thomas formally took command of the Air Force's premier power projection platform in Hangar 1 while Lt. Gen. Darryl L. Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air

  • U.S. Airmen honored by Spanish Armed Forces

    Six U.S. Air Force Airmen were presented the Spanish Cross of Aeronautical Merit honoring their heroic actions during a medal ceremony, June 18, 2015.The medal is awarded to individuals for acts of service that prevent injury or death to others that may be in potentially dangerous and harmful

  • 'For your tomorrow'

    It sounded like thunder.The rhythmic rolling of tanks and artillery, coupled with the heavy footsteps of nearly 12,000 Japanese soldiers, echoed through the dense jungles of Burma. For nearly a month, they trudged almost 60 miles toward the Kohima Ridge - their supplies dwindling rapidly.Waiting for

  • JTACs show off unique capabilities during Saber Strike 15

    In the training areas and forests of the Baltics, a land force unit came under fire from an opposition force. They needed support and they could hear it flying above them. They all turn and look at the emblem on the shoulder of that one service member that is different from them -- a JTAC.Joint

  • Joint terminal attack controllers bring CAS to Saber Strike 15

    In the training areas and forests of the Baltics, a land force unit came under fire from an opposition force. They needed support and they could hear it flying above them. They all turn and look at the emblem on the shoulder of that one service member that is different from them - a JTAC.Joint

  • CMSAF visits Incirlik Airmen

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody visited Airmen and answered questions concerning the future of the force, focus changes and important issues June 17-18, here.Cody and his wife Chief Master Sgt. (Ret.) Athena Cody attended multiple events to hear about different challenges and successes

  • 'Patron saint of flightline' boosts morale, resiliency during exercise

    Visitors in search of warm weather and sandy beaches near the town of Demre on Turkey's Mediterranean coast may be surprised to also find the Church of Saint Nicholas.Indeed, the roots of the historical 4th-century Christian saint, who would later evolve into "Father Christmas," can be traced to the