Air Force selects new C-5 ISO inspection sites

Dover Air Force Base was selected as one of three sites for future C-5 cargo aircraft isochronal inspections, Air Mobility Command officials announced today. Two additional C-5 ISO inspection sites - one at an Air National Guard base and another at an Air Force Reserve base - will be announced at a

Wing Airman earns Bronze Star

It's not everyday someone receives a medal for spending a year in prison. It's even more unusual for that "someone" to earn a bronze star for their efforts; but, it's something Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Thompson can brag about. The 512th Equipment Maintenance Squadron first sergeant earned the medal

Units can now check out cameras from communications squadron

At the beginning of the fiscal year the 436th Communications Squadron Multi-media Center eliminated many services previously offered to base members. This change in level of service was driven by an Air Force-wide reduction in contracted services and is the first step towards transforming the way

ORI 101: What Airmen need to know about Operational Readiness Inspections

What would you do if you saw a bomb sticking out of the ground? What would you do if you saw a simulated bomb sticking out of the ground with an evaluator grading your every move? Hopefully, your answer isn't simply to run like "Forrest Gump," and is more along the lines of what's in the Airman's

2007: Time for action

The best part of a new year is the slate is wiped clean. It gives us an opportunity to build on our past successes and reflect upon the opportunities we had last year to improve. So, I hope all of you have taken the time to set your goals for 2007. Allow me the opportunity to share what has become

22nd AF Commander makes rounds, delivers latest information affecting reservists

As part of a multi-wing visit, 22nd Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Martin M. Mazick spent the December UTA with the Liberty Wing. "What I see here at the 512th (Airlift Wing) is great opportunity," said the general. "With the upgrading of the C-5 and bringing on a new airframe, there's tremendous

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Radio flyer: Reservist takes his hobby to the sky

The skies are perfectly clear; the wind is blowing in the right direction; and, all is a go for main engine start up. Staff Sgt. James Mullin, 46th Aerial Port Squadron, checks the makeshift runway to make sure it's safe for takeoff. With a nod of approval, Sergeant Mullin powers up his propeller,

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A warrior's seasons greetings: Peace on Earth

'Tis the season where nights grow longer and the days colder, but many of us are enlightened and warmed by the spirit of the holiday season. The holiday season means different things to different people. For many, it is a season of hope and joy, a time to reflect upon our blessings, families and