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  • AAFES Holds Contest to Salute Military Spouses

    The time has come to give recognition to those military spouses who have gone above and beyond to help deployed troops and their Families. The Army and Air Force Exchange Service will hold a Patriot Family Salutes the "Military Spouse" Calendar contest from through July 28. Entrants are invited to

  • AF Marathon officials spread word about upcoming event

    Officials from the U.S. Air Force Marathon office made a stop at the Pentagon May 6 and 7 to increase awareness for the Sept. 20 event held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. This is the twelfth year for the annual marathon, and officials hope to make it the biggest year yet. "Our

  • Forced entry exercise tests students' planning, execution skills

    Students of the 57th Weapons Squadron here recently participated in one of the largest exercises in the Air Force May 9 over the Nevada Test and Training Range. Nearly 40 aircraft from Air Force bases across the U.S. participated in the Mobility Air Forces Exercise, which involved six and a half to

  • Matt Chapman to perform at 2008 McGuire Air Expo

    McGuire Air Force Base recently added Matt Chapman as a performer for the 2008 McGuire Air Expo May 31-June 1. Mr. Chapman will fly the Embry-Riddle Eagle 580, joining over 15 other performers during the two-day event, themed "Above All...Be Inspired.' This is a free event and open to the public and

  • Premiere science center to showcase U.S. Air Force

    The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia will showcase the U.S. Air Force's total force capabilities and assets, May 26 - 30, during 'Air Force Week in Philadelphia.' Military vehicles, equipment and capability demonstrations will be featured from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Active-duty, Reserve

  • Global mobility Air Operations Center brings troops home

    Airmen of the 618th Tanker Airlift Control Center here have eliminated most flight delays resulting from the loss of commercially contracted airlift support to AMC from ATA Airlines Inc., a member of a Federal Express team. "18th Air Force and AMC have pulled out all the stops to remedy flight

  • AAFES Has environmental change 'in the bag'

    As part of a continuing effort to be a good steward of the environment, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is introducing reusable bags to military shoppers. Made of non-woven polypropylene mesh, the bags are now arriving in stores in the United States, with worldwide distribution expected by

  • McGuire to hold 'Wing Pride Days'

    McGuire members will participate in Wing Pride Days May 15 and 16, by planting flowers to help base grounds beautification efforts.The 305th Civil Engineer Squadron has developed a base beautification plan to achieve the wing vision of being the "premier joint base community and air mobility center