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Tag Archives: Nev.
More airmen become sensor operators
Eight airmen fresh out of basic training became the first nonprior service members to complete the new Basic Sensor Operator Course for operating unmanned aircraft. The airmen graduated Feb. 12 from the course at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, along … Continue reading
Predators send video feeds to help in Haiti
Six Predators started flying missions over Haiti from a Puerto Rican airport Jan. 27, marking the first time the Air Force’s unmanned RQ-1s have flown humanitarian missions or operated out of a civilian airport.The Predators have flown two round-the-clock orbits … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, Air, Brig. Gen. Darryl Burke, Cross, federal aviation administration, Haiti, Iraq, Maj. Jeff Bright, Nev., Port-au-Prince, Puerto Rico, Rafael Hernandez, U.S., U.S.A.I.D.
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If needed, nearly all airmen could go to war
About this time last year, Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz huddled with his war planners to figure out how to get more medical evacuation helicopters to Afghanistan.Schwartz offered up the aircraft used to teach pilots to fly the HH-60G … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, Camp Bastion, Chief, Col. Marc Reece, combat search and rescue, Denmark, Great Britain, Lt. Col. Mick Harper, Nev., Reece, South Korea
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Bill could further expand aid for homeowners
A bill has been introduced in the House that would give the Defense Department flexibility to help more military homeowners under the expanded Homeowners Assistance Program.Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced a bill Dec. 15 that would allow defense officials to … Continue reading
Senate sends DoD budget, pay raise to Obama
WASHINGTON — Senators worked through a December blizzard Saturday to pass legislation ensuring that U.S. troops are armed and the jobless don’t lose their benefits — and take one more step toward a Christmas week showdown over health care.The 88-10 … Continue reading
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Tagged Afghanistan, Bill, Clinton, health care subsidies, Iraq, Leader Harry Reid, Mississippi, Nev., Robert Gates, Sen. Joe Lieberman, Sen. Thad Cochran, U.S., Washington
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‘Jeopardy!’ makes col. $136K richer
Five victories, $136,801 in cash and one priceless memory for his son.“Jeopardy!” was very good to Col. Dave Belote.Belote’s haul was the largest in 2009 and the 12th highest in the show’s 26-year history. His six episodes aired Dec. 2-9, … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Base, Alex Trebek, California, Col. Dave Belote, Cordelia, Des Moines, Drew, God, host alex trebek, Jeopardy, Los Angeles, Muhammad Ali, Nev., Ophelia, Pam, Regan, Todd, Todd Ryan, U.S., Virginia
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Fixes on the way for nonsecure UAV links
The Air Force has known for more than a decade that the live video feeds from its unmanned aerial vehicles can be intercepted by the enemy but opted not to do anything about it until this year. An official document … Continue reading
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Tagged Army, Baghdad, Bosnia, Col. Gregory Gonzalez, Col. Robert Sova, general atomics, Iran, Iraq, Joel Harding, Kata, Middle East, Nev., Peter Singer, Sadr City, U.S.
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Fixes on the way for nonsecure UAV links
The Air Force has known for more than a decade that the live video feeds from its unmanned aerial vehicles can be intercepted by the enemy but opted not to do anything about it until this year. An official document … Continue reading
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Tagged Army, Baghdad, Bosnia, Col. Gregory Gonzalez, Col. Robert Sova, general atomics, Iran, Iraq, Joel Harding, Kata, Middle East, Nev., Peter Singer, Sadr City, U.S.
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Aggressor pilots: Paid to play the villain
Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska — It’s the perfect job for anybody who likes the Joker better than Batman or cheers for Tom instead of Jerry.The pilots of the 18th Aggressor Squadron here get to play the villain.Chinese flags and … Continue reading
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Tagged Air, Alaska, Col. Andy Toth, Cope, Jerry, Kan., Kansas, Lt. Col. Joe Kunkel, Maj. David Michaud, Maj. Norm Johnsen, Nev., Norm Balchunas, Pacific, Rocky, Rocky IV, Russia, saturday morning cartoons, Tom, U.S., Vietnam
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New commander for 51st Fighter Wing
The 51st Fighter Wing at Osan Air Base, Korea, has a new commander, the base announced.Col. Patrick Malackowski assumed command of the wing during a ceremony Monday from Col. Thomas Deale, who will become director of colonel management at the … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Base, Col. Patrick Malackowski, Col. Thomas Deale, Korea, Nev., Osan, osan air base korea
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