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  • For the love of running, charity

    Gasping for air. Pushing himself. Going the extra mile. Fighting the exhaustion. Loving those gel packs. Thinking of all his support. Smiling as he crosses the finish line. Knowing he has benefitted his community.Tech. Sgt. Ioan Gaitan took the challenge and ran the 2014 Air Force Marathon as a

  • Joint Warrior: Behind the rotors

    Many miles from their duty stations, thousands of NATO military members from 14 countries gathered together for exercise Joint Warrior 15-1 in Scotland.RAF Lakenheath's 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons, comprised of HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters and Guardian Angel pararescuemen, are taking part in this

  • Cryogenics Airmen ensure quality O2

    Every 90 days, petroleum, oil and lubricants Airmen inspect liquid oxygen tank locks for leaks and tests the oxygen's purity. Liquid oxygen is necessary for pilots while flying at high altitudes. To handle the -238 degree liquid oxygen, Airmen must wear proper personal-protection equipment, which

  • 100th LRS roll out new DUI prevention application

    The issue of preventing drunk driving incidents is ongoing for all commanders and their units. The Air Force can't afford a single loss of an Airman or their family members through a DUI.The 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron leadership aim to ensure their members are practicing prevention of any

  • US begins Icelandic Air Surveillance and Policing 2015

    The 871st Air Expeditionary Squadron began the Icelandic Air Surveillance and Policing mission Friday, April 17 at Keflavik International Airport, Iceland.Part of an ongoing NATO commitment in the region, IAS is a recurring mission designed to help keep Icelandic airspace safe and secure.Since 2008,

  • Senior NCO's professionalism earns two medals

    A senior master sergeant from the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron received two medals during a presentation ceremony before the 52nd Mission Support Group commander's call April 16 at the Skelton Memorial Fitness Center here.U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Collins, 52nd CES facilities