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  • Airmen learn to LEAD

    Airman 1st Class Dillon Fowler and Senior Airman Ryan Pastor started their days with an abrupt notification they weren't going to report straight to work. They had someone waiting for them elsewhere.Both received a call to report to their commanders' offices as fast as possible.Moments later, they

  • AFOSI Agent displays service before self

    The "whole-person" concept is the idea within the Air Force that Airmen not only perform their job, but strive to go above and beyond meeting minimum requirements, achieve personal and professional growth and be an active member in their local communities.Special Agent Emmanuel Merhan, Air Force

  • Airman lands few more years

    The airframe begins to tremble around him. Looking for comfort the paratrooper walks towards a red fabric bench and quickly sits down.As the passenger succumbs to the flight, he looks at a folded U.S. flag tucked under his fastened parachute, waiting for the jump he would never forget.Before

  • A proud heritage of caring

    She always had a desire to help those in need. From volunteering at the hospital to helping her mom provide in-home nursing care, the young humanitarian continually strived to improve the area around her, but she wanted to do more.Now, a flight nurse with the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron,

  • US, NATO allies take flight at Polygone

    The Polygone Electronic Warfare Range extended their capabilities with the opening of the Polygone Control Center in Bann, Germany, March 18.With the PCC, Polygone operators talk to aircraft through a simulator that lets them send virtual threats to test pilots on their reactions during enemy

  • Child’s dream turned pilot’s reality

    First was the silence, then anxiety took hold. There was nothing the 12-year-old boy could do, except hold his father's hand and wait for the ... boom!The jet flew past and the audience exploded with excitement, screaming for the next performance. However, the child did not move. He only reached out

  • Mental health promotes healthy thinking

    The 86th Medical Operations Squadron Mental Health Clinic offers a new Healthy Thinking and Relaxation Class, developed to help individuals identify beliefs they have that can sometimes become alarming and/or inaccurate. The class helps people develop attitudes and beliefs which are consistent with

  • Universal language breaks barriers

    With many languages around the world, communication can be a challenge between nations.  One group of Airmen makes it easier with the use of an international language--music.The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band Touch 'n Go ensemble works to spread joy and raise morale for audiences across Europe,

  • No mission pause with Paws Abroad

    When military commitments arise, it can be stressful making sure personal responsibilities are taken care of. When it comes to four-legged, furry or even scaly family members, wanting the best possible care at little or no cost can sometimes be nearly impossible to find.For 17 current volunteer

  • To shoot or not to shoot

    Excessive use of force by law enforcement is a topic which has plagued U.S. headlines more than once in the year 2014.  While the civilian police force is responsible for deescalating a situation at the lowest level, the military is held to the same standard. Although tackling issues with no harm to