May 18, 2020 Sextortion: “It’s a trap!” Sexual extortion, often called “sextortion,” poses a significant threat to cyber surfers everywhere—even in the military.
May 7, 2020 Military Spouse Appreciation Day: SNCO couple reflects on experiences during COVID-19 Military Spouse Appreciation Day is celebrated every year on May 8 to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices spouses make for their loved ones in the Armed Forces. Military spouses are the “glue” that holds families together when their family member must report for duty at a moment’s notice.
Feb. 27, 2020 52d MXS engine flight revs up morale, wins awards Anyone who visits the engine shop here may sense a positive atmosphere and strong work ethic.U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 52nd Maintenance Squadron Propulsion Flight have noteworthy high morale, which is a direct result of a family-oriented environment and strong leadership, enabling them to win
Feb. 6, 2020 Chaplain answers the call to protect “I want people to know every relationship might have its difficulties, but this way of interacting with your partner is not normal and it’s not okay,” said Capt. Hans Decker, 501st Combat Support Wing chaplain, working at RAF Croughton, England.
Nov. 26, 2019 52d FW innovation team betters workflow, quality of life People have strived to make life just a little bit better since the beginning of mankind. These days, inconveniences are much smaller. For instance, a broken phone screen could jokingly be called a “first-world problem.”However, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Connelly, 52nd Maintenance Squadron
July 15, 2019 Keep on truckin’: F-35 pilot requalifies to refuel aircraft Several F-35A Lightning II aircraft arrived here as part of a Theater Security Package. For one pilot, the Spangdahlem flightline was familiar territory.U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Slotten, 421st Fighter Squadron F-35A pilot, who was stationed here in 2004 as an Airman first class fuels distributor
May 17, 2019 RAF Croughton hears the story of a Holocaust Survivor Silence fell over the crowd as a petite lady stepped in front of the podium and addressed her audience.“It’s important to recognize evil when you see it, before it gets too tight a grip,” she said. “It’s very easy to fall into a trend. People are sometimes too timid, or too shy to say, 'I don't
May 6, 2019 Diamonds shine bright: 100th LRS first sergeant, Senior Master Sgt. Arwa Cavender (This feature is the fourth and final part of the four-part “Diamonds shine bright” series on www.mildenhall.af.mil. These stories focus on different first sergeants, highlighting their Air Force story)Walking down a lonely road, unsure of what’s to come on this day or in the future, a young woman
April 29, 2019 Diamonds shine bright: 752nd SOAMXS first sergeant, Master Sgt. Michael Granato The fast-paced action of the Joint Base Lewis-McCord flightline, like that of any other in the U.S. Air Force, is an area of constant movement. Airmen zoom around nonstop to provide critical maintenance and support to the jets entrusted in their care.
April 11, 2019 Maintaining the mission: Airmen step into the boots of crew chiefs Like many U.S. Air Force Airmen, Staff Sgt. Stephanie Gillie had never stepped foot on a flightline. Her job never gave her a reason to, as she was previously stationed at the Air Force Academy and currently works on the support side of base, here. But on April 3, 2019, the 52nd Security Forces