Enlistment highlights total force

Fourteen of the 944th Fighter Wing's newest recruits stood next to a brand new F-35 Lightening II, raised their hands and took a huge step into their future by enlisting into the Air Force Reserve during a mass enlistment ceremony held on the flightline here during the October unit training

Thunderbirds provide media and Hometown Hero flights

Tenth Air Force welcomes new commander

Wright-Patt reservists join Ebola support operations

A reserve aircrew from the 445th Airlift Wing's 89th Airlift Squadron departed Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio Oct. 16 to deliver cargo in support of Ebola stricken regions of West Africa.The crew stopped at Olmsted Air National Guard Base in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to pick up a large 60-ton four

Ramstein launches first C-130J flight to assist Ebola outbreak efforts

Airmen with the 37th Airlift Squadron here loaded a C-130J Super Hercules with needed supplies and launched their first mission Oct. 7, to West Africa in support of Operation United Assistance.The team of Airmen flying with the aircraft made stops in Spain, Senegal and Liberia, which is one of the

AF releases criteria for new service medal

Air Force officials released nomination criteria for the new Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal, following Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James' May 27, 2014, authorization.The medal will be awarded to individuals for their direct support of nuclear deterrence operations."This

Cyber expansions create security considerations

Technological advances have put the world at the fingertips of anyone with connection to the Internet and during cyber security awareness month, Airmen and their families are reminded to remain vigilant when posting personal information."You have to assume that everyone is looking at it," said Col.

403rd Security Forces prep for Southwest Asia deployment

During the October unit training assembly, members of the 403rd Security Forces Squadron here checked off a few more items on their mobility list in preparation for their upcoming six-month deployment to Southwest Asia.The mission itself is the same one the squadron performed on past deployments -

Heritage flight celebrates 70 years of excellence

In honor of the 301st Fighter Wing and 457th Fighter Squadron's 70th anniversary, a heritage flight formation took to the skies over Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, Oct. 3. A formation of P-51's and F-16's flew in honor of the 70 years of tradition and excellence which

Every Airman Counts: Wingman culture key to resiliency

We've all encountered bad news or a series of bad news or bad days.  Each person reacts differently to news of setbacks such as injury, failure, tragedy, loss, and extreme stress.  How they respond is dependent on their ability for resiliency; the ability to bounce back. Coach Vince Lombardi said,