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  • 87th LRS keeps snow fleet operational

    The 87th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Maintenance Flight worked around the clock to maintain the vehicles used to clear four inches of snow off the roads and flightline Feb. 8 through 10, 2013, here.The 87th Civil Engineer Squadron Snow Control team uses an array of equipment, including

  • 'On Time, On Target' brigade bids farewell to retiring Soldiers

    The recognition of retiring service members from a career of dedicated, honorable service is one of the most sacred traditions in the Army.The 72nd Operations Brigade honored three retiring soldiers in a ceremony Jan. 30, 2013, here.The soldiers, Lt. Col. Todd Kickbusch, 2nd Battalion, 315th Field

  • 'Silent killer' detectors save lives

    Carbon monoxide, or CO, is the leading cause of accidental poisoning in the U.S. CO according to American Medical Association is often referred to as the "silent killer" simply because people can't see, smell, or taste it. People may unknowingly cause a combustion by anything that burns fuel, such

  • 87th CS implements port security initiative

    Members of the 87th Communications Squadron implemented network port security to all computers on the Air Force network Feb. 1, through 13, 2013, here.With this implementation, a computer's media access control address will be matched with a specific local area network port in an effort to prevent

  • Snow seldom snuffs 87th SFS

    It's 9:30 p.m. and snow is beginning to build-up on the ground when Tech. Sgt. Ranjo responds to his first call from the Base Defense Operating Center concerning a disabled vehicle on Broidy Road. He ventures out realizing the frozen rain from earlier in the day and the accumulating snow has made

  • Air Advisor students fly, fight, win

    Students with the Air Advisor Academy here took part in a field training exercise (FTX) Feb. 1, 2013, here. The FTX is the culmination of all the expeditionary skills and language, region and cultural knowledge the 28 students have gained during their time at the academy. "When they first come to

  • Panetta, Dempsey list consequences of sequestration

    Deep, across-the-board spending cuts scheduled to take effect March 1 will have real national security consequences, the Defense Department's top civilian and its senior military official said yesterday.In a meeting with reporters, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey,

  • Knowledge, experience, leadership set NCOs apart

    Seven First Army Division East noncommissioned officers competed at the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club board Jan. 25,2013,here in hopes of proving themselves to be among the top NCOs within the United States Army. "Becoming a Sergeant Audie Murphy Club member is a clear demonstration to your

  • 621st CRW among first on ground, supporting French operations in Africa

    More than a hundred Airmen of the 621st Contingency Response Wing, located here, and at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., are currently supporting airlift missions transporting French soldiers and military equipment from Istres, France, to Bamako, Mali.The 621st CRW, often the first on the ground, is