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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
Posted in Air Force
Tagged balloon, Denver, Larimer County, rescue coordination center
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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
Posted in Air Force
Tagged Afghanistan, deadly weapons, Improvised, Sgt. Armondo Robles
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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
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
Posted in Air Force
Tagged explosive ordnance disposal, F.E. Warren Air, Force Base, robot, Tech. Sgt. Bridget Crudden, Wyo.
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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
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
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
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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Tagged Base, Capt. Lindsey Hahn, Col., Col. Christopher Ayres, Col. Ferdinand Stoss, Command, commander.The, F.E. Warren Air, Faith, Force Base, Gen. Robert Kehler, Healy, III ICBMs, Lt. Col. Andrew Healy, Maj. Gen. Roger Burg, Maj. Laurie Arellano, Minot, minot air force, N.D, Wyo.
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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
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