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March 20, 2015
Air Force COOL program kicks off

The Community College of the Air Force officially launched the Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line program March 16.Air Force COOL is a pathway for enlisted Airmen to earn industry recognized professional certifications and licenses to enhance their active-duty work and to prepare them as
March 16, 2015
Horse power: Wounded warriors receive healing, support through Academy’s equine-assisted therapy

Just as service members come from all walks of life, so do the 30 Academy-owned horses an Army veteran and wounded warrior said comforted him when he took part in the Warrior Wellness program here.Retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Jacob Legendre suffers from chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder,
March 11, 2015
Blake paved way for thousands of Air Force women

The women of today's Air Force can look back with pride to Staff Sgt. Esther McGowin Blake."We consider her the first lady of the Air Force," said William Chivalette, the curator of the Enlisted Heritage Hall at Gunter Annex here. "She raised her right hand to enlist in the U.S. Air Force on the
March 11, 2015
Commentary: Every March, I mustache myself a question

The razor hovered just above my upper lip; the blade suspended millimeters from my skin. The consequences of my next move would have lasting ramifications for at least the next 30 days. Even at this moment of reckoning, I wasn't sure which path I would choose.The day had started like any other
March 6, 2015
Helpdesk goes virtual, empowers network users to self-troubleshoot common issues

The Air Force Enterprise Service Desk is going virtual with the new application ready for use at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida.The virtual Enterprise Service Desk being rolled out through 2015 is a client-based application that allows users to solve common issues and self-initiate trouble
March 6, 2015
Base to conduct controlled burn operations next week

The Florida Department of Forestry Service will conduct a prescribed fire, also known as controlled burns, on Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, March 30-31.The burns were rescheduled from March 9-11.Community residents are advised the controlled burn could produce plumes of smoke from the south
March 6, 2015
AF responds to National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force

The Air Force responded to the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force's recommendations in a report to Congress March 4.Of the Commission's 42 recommendations, Air Force officials disagreed with only one and are already in the process of implementing 25, as well as developing plans or
March 5, 2015
Wing to conduct night flying operations

Throughout the month of March, aircraft assigned to the 482nd Fighter Wing will be conducting late afternoon and evening flying operations. Residents should expect to see and hear increased activity around the base lasting until approximately 9:45 p.m.If you have any questions please feel free to
March 4, 2015
Raptors verses Vipers: ‘CHUMEX’ exercise churns-up teamwork, combat training

The 482nd Fighter Wing held a large force exercise, CHUMEX, bringing together multiple units and aircraft for training focused on teamwork and real-world combat scenarios.While the training wrapped-up Wednesday, members from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., ventured to the base for the exercise.
March 3, 2015
B-52 flyover to honor 50th Vietnam War anniversary

A B-52H Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base flew over a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War Mar. 2, at the Air Force Memorial in Washington D.C.The ceremony honored prisoners of war and missing in action veterans and their families during a wreath-laying ceremony at

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