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  • President Obama announces troop reductions, way forward in Afghanistan

    Thanks to the tremendous progress U.S., coalition and Afghan troops have made, the United States will draw down the number of troops in Afghanistan by 10,000 this year and 33,000 by the end of summer 2012, President Barack Obama said here June 22."The tide of war is receding," the president said

  • Air Force week in photos

    This week's photo highlights feature Airmen around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.View the slideshow.

  • Grissom firefighters tops in command

    Grissom Fire Department's motto of "always ready, always capable" has helped them receive the Air Force Reserve Command Medium Fire Department of the Year award.A couple of the departments highlights for 2010 include successfully providing airway and rescue breathing to a 6-year-old girl who was

  • Pumping up the brakes

    Chuck Long, a vehicle mechanic with Data Monitor Systems, Inc., installs an air governor onto a fire truck recently. The governor will help regulate air pressure on the brake system of the truck. The work was being done in Dock 5, while renovations are underway to the transportation facility in

  • U.S. military, aircraft highlighted at international air show

    U.S. military pride, strength and technology are on display at the 49th International Paris Air Show at the Le Bourget Airport here June 20 through 26. Held every two years, the Paris Air Show provides an opportunity for the U.S. to showcase the best the Department of Defense has to offer in people,

  • Fiscal crisis requires responsible approach

    A fiscal crisis that's putting the squeeze on defense budgets and related industries requires difficult choices for leaders and a responsible approach that manages the spending slowdown while retaining military effectiveness, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III said here June 19.In a

  • Happy Father's Day from Grissom ARB

    While you are enjoying  your Father's Day activities, please take a moment to remember those military members who are separated from their families as they stand tall to defend our nation.

  • President Obama salutes military dads

    With Father's Day here, President Barack Obama took time to single out military dads, thanking them for their service to the nation."Thank you for your dedication," he told the dads gathered for a special screening of the Disney-Pixar movie "Cars 2" on the White House complex. "And when I say thank

  • Air Force week in photos

    This week's photo highlights feature Airmen around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.View the slideshow.

  • Wing vice commander retires after 30 years

    For a man who made it a point to remember everyone's name, his retirement ceremony was packed with what seemed like everyone who remembered him.Col. Timothy Cox was surrounded by family, friends, coworkers and those he influenced throughout his career as he retired as the 434th Air Refueling Wing

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Maj. Elias Zani
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Josh Weaver
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Master Sgt. Josh Weaver
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Master Sgt. Rachel Barton
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Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert
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Senior Airman Alexis Morris
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Senior Airman Elise Faurote
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