Air drop

A loadmaster assigned to the 758th Operations Group watches as a heavy equipment load parachutes to the ground below during a tactical air drop training mission, Oct. 19, over Cadiz, Ohio. Training missions of this sort are performed routinely to ensure combat readiness.

Blue steel

Airman 1st Class Brandon Kays, 911th Maintenance Squadron metals technology specialist, mig welds a T-joint for training at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Oct. 4, 2014. Metals technology specialists fabricate metal parts for various projects, including parts for the

301st Fighter Wing supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Pink Out Wednesdays

ISR: A critical capability for 21st century warfare

The progressive adaptations and breakthroughs made in the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance arena have changed the way wars are fought, and the way commanders think about the battlespace."Whether we have Airmen exploiting full motion video data or serving downrange in the (Central

Hurricane Hunters fly 'Gonzalo' in Atlantic, 'Ana' in Pacific

It's been a busy two weeks for the Air Force Reserve's Hurricane Hunters. The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flew their last of 15 missions into Hurricane Ana in the Pacific Monday while gathering weather data for the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.On the other side of the globe, the hunters

Air Force Community Partnership Program brings win-win training event to Youngstown

The first product of the Air Force Community Partnership Program came to fruition here with a daylong first responder training event Oct. 17.Working with the Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensation, the Ohio State Fire Academy brought their innovative grain bin rescue training platform to Youngstown,

10th Air Force commander takes fini flight

Major Gen. William "Blaze" Binger took part in a long-standing military tradition when he flew his final flight here Oct. 15. Binger, who commanded 10th Air Force from Nov. 6, 2011 to Oct. 17, 2014, reflected on his command, his people and his final flight.He will be the mobilization assistant under

Dobbins Hercules represents at Rome air show

A team from the 94th Airlift Wing brought a C-130 Hercules to the Wings over North Georgia air show in Rome, Georgia, Oct. 18 -19, to showcase the aircraft and let the public know about its capabilities.The crew and pilots gave tours of the bay area and cockpit and showed visitors how trauma medical

Obama activates reserves for Operation United Assistance

President Barack Obama has authorized the Defense Department to call up a small number of National Guard or reserve troops that possess special skills needed to aid efforts in stopping the spread of the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa.Obama issued an executive order yesterday authorizing the

Thunderbirds Practice in Rome