Tag Archives: U.S.

Air Forces Central chosen to provide enhanced support to area of responsibility

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Angel

Air Force officials here Aug. 5 designated U.S. Air Forces Central Command as its new dedicated, forward-based Air Force component supporting the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Air Force officials temporarily redesignated 9th Air Force/U.S. Air Forces Central as AFCENT and activated … Continue reading →

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Photo essay: Academy football drills

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Angel

<img border="0" style="margin-right:15px" src="http://www.militarylearningcenter.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/e6719_090804-F-0558K-107.JPG" The U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons coaching staff began looking for the starting lineup during the second day of football practice at the Academy in Colorado. The Falcons host the Nicholls State Colonels Sept. 5 in their home opener.  View slideshow.more…

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New commanders at Air Forces Central, 9th

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Angel

The air campaigns over Afghanistan and Iraq will have a new boss Wednesday.At Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Lt. Gen. Gary North steps down as commander of 9th Air Force and Air Forces Central, part of U.S. Central Command.Replacing North … Continue reading →

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Questions linger after Speicher announcement

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Angel

Family and friends of Capt. Michael Scott Speicher say questions remain about the fighter pilot’s death despite the Navy’s announcement that his grave was found near his plane’s 1991 crash site.“Where were the remains? How did they get there? How … Continue reading →

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