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  • 434th MXG officer makes 'full-bird'

    Rooted in tradition as old as Rome itself, the rank of colonel is one that has not only commanded men throughout generations, but still commands respect today. Arthur L. Van Houten III was promoted to the rank of colonel in front of family, friends, colleagues and peers during a special ceremony

  • Air Force updates doctrine documents

    The Air Force updated its two capstone doctrine documents.In October, the Air Force released Air Force Doctrine Document 1, Air Force Basic Doctrine, Organization, and Command. In early November, a revised AFDD 1-1, Leadership and Force Development, was approved and is expected to be available

  • Air Force refines force presentation, generation

    Air Force officials have been working for more than two years to develop a more consistent force presentation model for the Air Expeditionary Force deployment system.Future changes in how the Air Force presents its forces in the joint environment and generates forces to support combatant commanders

  • Airmen screen Tuskegee Airmen documentary at Pentagon

    More than 150 Airmen came out to screen a documentary about the original Tuskegee Airmen during a red-carpet event here Nov. 10."Double Victory" was produced by George Lucas, of "Star Wars" fame, in support of his new feature film about the Tuskegee Airmen, "Red Tails." Secretary of the Air Force

  • Multi-service office to advance air-sea battle concept

    The Department of Defense announced the creation of a new office to integrate air and naval combat capabilities in support of emerging national security requirements Nov. 9.In the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review, former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates directed the Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps

  • New deployed leaders guide available

    The latest "Deployed Leaders Guide to the AEF" is now available on the Air and Space Expeditionary Force Online website, and a print copy can be ordered Nov. 15. The guide is a reference tool used by deployed leaders to help answer questions throughout deployments. "It is designed for NCOs and above

  • Grissom salutes our nation's veterans

    Veterans Day holds a special place for many people whether they have served or or just appreciate those who have. Both military and civilian members of Grissom will be going out throughout the local community today to help honor those who have served their country. The Grissom Base Honor Guard will

  • Grissom Inn scores 'outstanding' again

    With combined efforts from lodging and dining facility personnel the Grissom Inn scored another outstanding during a recent accreditation inspection here."It's a great feeling to have everyone work together like that all the time," said George Baylor, Grissom Inn assistant general manager. "It

  • Free Band of Flight concert tonight

    The U.S. Air Force Band of Flight from Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, will be in concert at the Honeywell Center tonight, Nov. 10. The Band of Flight performs diverse musical selections including original compositions, popular Broadway tunes, marches, patriotic songs and original transcriptions. The

  • Air Force leaders issue Veterans Day message

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy sent the following Veterans Day message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force:America is built upon the achievements and the sacrifices of veterans. On Veterans

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Ben Mota
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Maj. Elias Zani
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Master Sgt. Wendy Day
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Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert
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Senior Airman Elise Faurote
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Senior Airman Benjamin Cowles
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