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  • Sabers take care of one another during in time of crisis

    It was probably going to be a typical Saturday morning at the Aldridge household. With four kids in the house, one might expect that to entail cartoons and cereal. Instead, an Airman found herself in the middle of a family crisis when she discovered her husband lying on the floor. At approximately

  • A&FRC programs ease deployment separation

    With AEF 5/6 underway, the Airman and Family Readiness Center has programs to help families with a deployed member make the separation a little easier. "The programs at the A&FRC are designed with prevention in mind - to eliminate concerns for the active duty member so they can focus on the

  • Plate numbers key to reporting hit-and-runs

    For some people, their first instinct when they hear that distinct metal-crunching sound is to run. For other people who see their vehicle has been hit, their first instinct is to find the person who did it. From Jan. 1, 2006, to Jan. 31, 2007, there have been 15 hit-and-runs reported to the 31st

  • USAFE, Liberia medics save lives

    There would be no questions on this test. Within minutes of completing two days of rigorous training in Liberia taught by medics from the U.S. Air Forces in Europe, 23 Armed Forces of Liberia medical technicians were put to the test when they responded to a high-speed vehicle roll-over. Outside the

  • 352nd MXS maintainers Lean forward to keep MC-130 fleet in top shape

    Airmen in the 352nd Maintenance Squadron are inspecting and returning aircraft to the war fighter 20 days faster than they were last summer. Thanks to the 'Lean Flow' management program that was implemented about nine months ago, the average time operators take to complete an isochronal inspection

  • 352nd MXS crew chief competes in mountain-X challenges

    Hearts pound in the riders' chests and all eyes are on the starting lights as they flash first red, then yellow then green. The gate hisses as it raises into the starting position, to the sound of, "Riders ready ... watch the gate." Beep ... beep ... beeeeep! Crashing down, the gate drops sharply

  • EOD staff sergeant receives Bronze Star

    A 31st Civil Engineer Squadron member was awarded a Bronze Star for his actions while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Staff Sgt. Howie Loughran, Explosive Ordnance Disposal team leader, was presented the medal in December. "Our squadron commander presented the medal to me, and our

  • The 2007 General Eugene L. Eubank Evaluation

    The 39th Services Squadron, commanded by Lt. Col. Dale Bruner, is focusing in on winning its third Gen. Eugene L. Eubank Award in the past five years. This award recognizes the best small services squadron in the Air Force. The significance of this award is that it recognizes team effort and doesn't