April 5, 2018 Thunderbirds aircraft mishap A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilot was killed when his F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed over the Nevada Test and Training Range April 4, 2018, at approximately 10:30 a.m. during a routine aerial demonstration training flight. The identity of the pilot is being withheld for 24-hours pending next of kin
April 4, 2018 Alcohol Awareness Month What is alcohol? For some, it is the cornerstone of a good weekend or an occasional indulgence attached to special occasions and holidays. However, for some, alcohol is a problem-causing beverage linked to negative memories or used as a coping strategy.
March 29, 2018 MTI duty: Building tomorrow’s leaders one recruit at a time Airmen separate from active duty for many reasons. For those who still want to serve their country and have a hand in shaping the next generation of exceptional Airmen, service in the Air Force Reserve as a Military Training Instructor beckons. One such Airman, Master Sgt. Faith Wells, said her
March 27, 2018 Flight school trains future crews for C-5M Super Galaxy Having the right crew is essential when it comes to flying a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft — that is why instructors at the 733rd Training Squadron and 356th Airlift Squadron here prepare students to operate a multi-million dollar aircraft.
March 21, 2018 Charleston civic leaders take flight to Texas, attend BMT Various community and business leaders from the Charleston area boarded a Charleston-based C-17 Globemaster aircraft to participate in a Civic Leader tour to Texas March 15-16.
March 20, 2018 New leadership courses available for Airmen, civilians of all ranks The Maxwell-Gunter Top III have assembled the Total Force Development Team in order to provide mentorship and leadership development opportunities for the local Air Force community.
March 20, 2018 PACE accepting nominations for 2018 Leadership Impact Award The Profession of Arms Center of Excellence, in collaboration with the Air University Leadership Institute, is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Leadership Impact Award.
March 20, 2018 Air Force uniform office seeks Airmen to help with uniform design Continuously improving the comfort, fit and functionality of Air Force uniforms, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Uniform Office here at Wright-Patterson is currently designing improvements to the women’s service dress slacks. The AFLCMC Air Force Uniform Office is responsible for all the
March 17, 2018 Two Air Force Reserve Pararescuemen among 7 Airmen killed in Iraq helicopter crash Two Air Force Reserve pararescuemen, Master Sgt. William Posch, 36 and Staff Sgt. Carl Enis, 31, are among the seven Airmen killed in a helicopter crash in Iraq, March 15, 2018.Both men were assigned to the 308th Rescue Squadron at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. The squadron of elite Guardian
March 15, 2018 Air Force Reserve C-5M emergency lands at JBSA-Lackland An Air Force Reserve C-5M Super Galaxy cargo plane incurred an emergency landing at 3 p.m. today here due to a noselanding gear malfunction. The aircraft was returning to base from on a local training mission. The plane and crew are assigned to the Air Force Reserve Command's 433rd Airlift Wing. A