Nov. 18, 2022 AOTM: family first Growing up in Guam, MC Garrette Dela Cruz looked up to his uncles who served in the U.S. Air Force.
Oct. 6, 2022 OPSEC: Loose lips might destroy airstrips The saying “loose lips sink ships,” was introduced during World War II and can still have a similar significance today. Operational Security is something every Airman and civilian in the U.S. Air Force should know about and it is critical in protecting the mission and people all over the world.
Aug. 29, 2022 AOTM fueled by success Achieving Airlifter of the Month is no small feat. It can require hard work, dedication and devotion to one’s team, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Morris displayed all of these qualities earning him the title this month.
Aug. 23, 2022 Lajes Field gains outstanding Airman U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Thao, 65th Air Base Squadron network operations technician, was inspired to join the military by the legacy of his family members who fought in the Vietnam War.
Aug. 9, 2022 Living History: Hildegard Gayer Hildegard Gayer had just completed her apprenticeship as an administrative clerk in the summer of 1954 and was in search of a position to start her career and support her family. Jobs were rare in the war-torn economy and then she heard about open positions at the newly constructed air base.
Nov. 25, 2020 Airlifter of the Week: Leading from the front The 86th Airlift Wing recognized Tech. Sgt. Cesar Soto-Betancourt, 86th Dental Squadron general dentistry noncommissioned officer in charge, Nov. 19, 2020, as airlifter of the week for his leadership and adaptability under pressure.
Nov. 13, 2020 Airlifter of the Week: Always ready For some readiness isn’t just a word, it’s a mantra they live by every day.
Oct. 29, 2020 Airlifter of the Week: Airman discovers WWII relic Staff Sgt. Tyler D. Nelson, 86th Maintenance Group maintenance operations center (MOC) senior controller, was recognized as Airlifter of the Week for his excellent work ethic and how he managed to potentially save lives outside of work with an innocent hobby.
Aug. 7, 2020 AotW: Ramstein Legal Office NCO sets standard U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Amber Coronado, 86th Airlift Wing Law Office noncommissioned officer in charge of adverse actions, was awarded Airlifter of the Week July 31 for leading a court-martial during COVID-19.
Aug. 7, 2020 Airlifter of the Week: Dreaming big Though the 86th DS dental assistant recently won the title of Airlifter of the Week, the award is just another step towards DeMeyer-Robles’ ultimate Air Force goal: becoming an Air Force officer.