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Missouri Air Guard C-130s, crews fly to Chile

Two Missouri Air National Guard C-130 Hercules transport aircraft with 47 crewmembers are en route March 5, to aid earthquake-ravaged Chile.

139th Airlift Wing officials sent the two…


Day 25 of '30 Days Through Afghanistan'

The Web-based project, “30 Days Through Afghanistan,” kicked off Feb. 8 and aims to bring the people, the mission and the experiences of the men and women assigned to the International…


'Dot Mil Docs' celebrates 100th episode

Dot Mil Docs, the Military Health System’s official podcast, celebrates its 100th episode this week. Dot Mil Docs is a weekly audio podcast that features military medical professionals and…


U.S., Luxembourg partnership supports U.S. troop surge in Afghanistan

As President Barack Obama’s plan to plus up U.S. forces in Afghanistan goes into motion, members of the 86th Materiel Maintenance Squadron here are helping one of U.S. Air Force’s in Europe’s…


Air Force Week in Photos

This week’s photo highlights feature Airmen around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women…


B-2s arrive at Andersen

More than 240 Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., arrived here in late February to support the deployment of B-2 Spirits as part of the continuous bomber presence here.

The Airmen and…


Day 24 of '30 Days Through Afghanistan'

The Web-based project, “30 Days Through Afghanistan,” kicked off Feb. 8 and aims to bring the people, the mission and the experiences of the men and women assigned to the International…


'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' review seeks broadest input

The Defense Department’s review on the potential impact of repealing the ban on gays serving openly in the military will solicit input from troops of every service and rank — as well as…


Air Force firefighters in Haiti dig through rubble, protect airfield resources

Twenty-six Air Force firefighters arrived in Haiti more than a month ago and still are protecting airfield resources alongside thousands of other international aid workers providing relief to…


U.S., Thai servicemembers conduct personnel airdrop training

U.S. Airmen, Royal Thai Air Forces, and Royal Thai Air Force and army members conducted personnel airdrop training from a C-17 Globemaster III as part of Cope Tiger 2010, March 3, here.


Doctors perform first hand transplant in DOD

A team of military and civilian doctors performed the first-ever female hand transplant in the U.S. Feb. 17 at Wilford Hall Medical Center here.

Retired Master Sgt. Janet McWilliams is the…


Photo essay: 'Yellow Bird' comes to life

Wright “B” Flyer “Yellow Bird” comes to life with the help volunteers from the Wright “B” Flyer Inc. Feb. 27, 2010 at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. They assembled two Flyers in San Antonio for the…


A1 annual award winners announced

The deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services recently announced the 2009 award winners for the A1 community.

“The A1 community is ready, engaging and constantly leaning…


DOD board to reassess service disability ratings

Recommendations from a congressionally directed Department of Defense Physical Disability Board of Review resulted in 61 percent of applicants having their status changed from a medical…


Bilateral training hones U.S., JASDF capabilities

U.S. and Japanese military aircraft joined to practice defending Okinawa from simulated enemies during joint bilateral training here Feb. 22 through 26. The training involved a variety of…


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