Features - Page 44

Air Force combat camera team discusses role of media in military
July 13, 2009 — The media has played a major role in every American military conflict, from the use of newspapers and pamphlets, to stoke the American Revolution, to embedded journalists in the Middle East. But a story often lost in the mix is of the military photojournalists; those men and women in uniform whose weapon of choice isn't an M4 carbine with a laser...

AMC commander visits Airmen in Southwest Asia, highlights mobility's role
July 7, 2009 — Like clockwork, an Air Mobility Command aircraft departs on a mission within the area-of-operations every two minutes of every hour of every day. Providing the three cornerstones of the command's mobility mission - airlift, aerial refueling and aeromedical evacuation - AMC Airmen have provided constant wartime support for operations throughout...

Hurricane Hunters prep for upcoming storm season
July 7, 2009 — Members of the Air Force Reserve Command's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron deployed to their detachment in St. Croix recently to fly training missions over the Caribbean in preparation for the 2009 hurricane season. Unit Airmen are part of the 403rd Wing located at Keesler AFB, Miss., and are the only Department of Defense unit currently...

Streamlined process eliminates lengthy redeployments
June 4, 2009 — Crowds of families and friends swarming the base passenger terminal waiting to meet redeploying Airmen are a regular sight at Charleston AFB. The Airmen they greet have all been tasked to carry out their share of the global Air Force mission. Taking on their own share of the Air Force mission at Charleston AFB with a bit of ingenuity, the 437th...

Good economy, bad economy: education still ranks first for AF recruits
June 4, 2009 — 2008 was the first year since 2004 all active-duty branches of the military met or exceeded their recruiting goals and they are on their way to continuing the trend, having achieved the same results in the first six months of fiscal year 2009. For the Air Force, excellent recruiting isn't the most recent of success stories. In fact, for the past...

Fluorescent findings keep aircraft flying
June 1, 2009 — Black lights, green liquid and aircraft parts makeup a recipe for success for one base work center. Ensuring sound structural integrity for both weapon and non-weapon system assets, the 437th Maintenance Squadron's non-destructive inspections lab inspects a wide variety of parts from C-17s and aerospace ground equipment, such as ground generators...

Non-residents can say no to vehicle sales tax
February 17, 2009 — Thinking about buying a car while stationed in South Carolina? If so, there are a few things Airmen should know. Pursuant to South Carolina Code of Laws, Section 12-36-2120 (25), if Airmen are not a resident of South Carolina and are stationed on orders in the state, they are exempt from paying sales tax on all purchases of motor vehicles, except...

Life-risking Airmen save mission, assets
February 11, 2009 — The Block 15 aircraft battery began to deteriorate during routine maintenance into a condition known as thermal runaway. The battery became dangerously hot, emitted an excessive amount of hydrogen gas and began spewing electrolytes everywhere. At this point, the battery was self-destructing and if something was not done shortly, the hydrogen-rich...

AFSA stands tall for Airmen, families behind stripes
February 11, 2009 — Editor's note: This is the second in a three-part series about Air Force organizations that advocate for Airmen, retirees and their families. Is there anything in the Air Force dedicated solely to Airmen of the enlisted force? The Air Force Sergeant Association is an enlisted organization available and dedicated to all enlisted Airmen whether they...

Charleston Airmen train Iraqi Air Force maintainers
November 12, 2008 — Charleston Airmen are helping to re-establish the Iraqi Air Force and put them back in the air. The Iraqi Air Force was once the largest Air Force in the region with more than 1,500 aircraft ranging from fixed wing to rotary and 50,000 people. Today, the Iraqi Air Force has 68 aircraft and 2,000 people spanned across five bases. Master Sgt. Raymond...