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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

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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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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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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

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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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‘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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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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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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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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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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