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AFRCC Airmen respond to balloon chase in Colorado

Air Force Rescue Coordination Center personnel here responded to calls for assistance when a hot air balloon, believed to be ‘piloted’ by a 6-year-old boy, broke free from its tethers and flew haphazardly through the skies near Denver Oct. 15. … Continue reading

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Bomb technicians lead fight against IEDs

Improvised explosive devices have forced a change in modern combat, and deadly weapons can come in the form of a five-gallon bucket, a package in the mail or a filled-in pothole in the middle of the road. Staff Sgt. Armondo … Continue reading

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VA staffs office for survivors of veterans

To strengthen the Department of Veterans Affairs programs for survivors of the nation’s veterans and servicemembers, VA officials have staffed an office to serve as the their advocate, with a charter that includes creating or modifying programs, benefits and services. “Taking care of survivors … Continue reading

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EOD Airmen help Iraqi police enhance skills

Members of the 506th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron’s explosive ordnance disposal team here and Iraqi police conducted joint training here Oct. 3, enhancing the Iraqi police’s necessary skills detecting, safely approaching and disarming improvised explosive devices. An Iraqi police EOD … Continue reading

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Flight simulators help AMC to ‘maximize value, minimize waste’

In Air Mobility Command, the use of flight simulators as an Air Force Smart Operation for the 21st Century effort is helping significantly reduce costs, maximize training and make more aircraft available for operational missions. Through AFSO 21, initiatives provide … Continue reading

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No COLA likely, but $250 check for some vets

On the eve of an announcement that for the first time in 35 years there will be no annual cost-of-living increase in Social Security and government retired pay, the White House is working with Congress to rush a $250 emergency … Continue reading

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No COLA likely, but $250 check for some vets

On the eve of an announcement that for the first time in 35 years there will be no annual cost-of-living increase in Social Security and government retired pay, the White House is working with Congress to rush a $250 emergency … Continue reading

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Minot wing commander fired

The 91st Missile Wing commander at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., was fired Wednesday after Air Force Space Command leaders “lost confidence in his ability to command.”Maj. Gen. Roger Burg, commander of the 20th Air Force, flew to Minot to … Continue reading

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SecNav: Cut half of oil use by 2020

Navy Department leaders issued a set of ambitious new plans to boost the Navy and Marine Corps’ energy efficiency Wednesday, including the goal of fielding a completely sustainable carrier strike group dubbed “the Great Green Fleet.”Navy Secretary Ray Mabus cited … Continue reading

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New legal, financial protections stall out

Improvements in legal and financial protections for troops and their families were removed from the final version of the 2010 defense authorization bill because of questions about which congressional committee is responsible for changes to the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act.The … Continue reading

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