Community-military partnership delivers aid to Afghanistan orphans

The 452nd Air Mobility Wing here partnered with community organizations to deliver more than 13,000 tons of clothing and supplies to needy Afghan orphans. The wing worked with International Orphan Care, the Women of Faith, a community group based in Redlands, Calif., through the Denton Program to

Barksdale honors Ploesti Raiders

Airmen had the opportunity to mingle with actual World War II heroes and touch pieces of history at the 98th Bomb Group Reunion here Oct. 17-21, 2011. The 98th BG Veterans Association hosted approximately 29 surviving members of the famed Ploesti Raiders. The 98th BG reunion highlighted the

C-5 fleet reaches historic milestone during 'surge'

Aircraft from 12 separate total force bases went "full throttle" to move cargo and passengers across the globe during a historic surge of Air Mobility Command's C-5 Galaxy fleet from Oct. 17-21.On average each day, about 18 C-5s fly strategic airlift missions across the globe in support of combatant

Reservist keeps critters in check in Horn of Africa

Most people tend to avoid encounters with dangerous insects, spiders and snakes. Master Sgt. Jennifer Alexander lives for them. The Duke Field reservist is currently deployed as pest manager supporting U.S. Africa Command operations at a forward operating base in the Horn of Africa region. "My

477th Fighter Group has openings for reservists, civilians

The 477th Fighter Group here has open positions for civilian and military employment. The available positions range from administrative support to civil engineering, offering something for everyone. The 477th FG is Air Force Reserve Command's first F-22A Raptor unit. As a classic associate, the unit

Reserve rescuers excel at Angel Thunder 2011

The surrounding mountain and desert terrain around the greater Tucson, Ariz., area set the stage for the fifth-annual Angel Thunder Personnel Recovery and Rescue exercise. Angel Thunder is a two-week exercise where military rescue personnel from around the world conduct hands-on emergency response

General Schwartz visits Barksdale

McChord Airmen evacuate ill woman from Antarctica

 What started out as a routine Operation Deep Freeze mission to the bottom of the world turned into an emergency medical evacuation of an extremely ill woman.Aircrew from the 446th and 62nd Airlift Wings evacuated Renee Nicole-Douceur from McMurdo Air Station, Antarctica,  to Christchurch, New

McChord aircrew transport Secretary of State to Libya

It was originally planned as a routine airlift mission. But a Total Force aircrew ended up carrying precious cargo on a C-17 Globemaster III to Tripoli, Libya earlier this week.The seven-man crew, made up of six Reservists and an active-duty pilot, were given the task of transporting U.S. Secretary

Dobbins team hones confined space rescue skills

A murmuring voice heard over the radio alerted a member from the fire rescue team of his gradually deteriorating condition. "Mom, mom," the victim said suddenly in an angst-filled voice. "I need my mom!" The scene was a secluded tower hovering over a three-part tunnel system above the ground. Twelve