A simple test was all it took for an Airman…to give the gift of life

Many servicemembers know that donating blood can help others, but there’s another way that can make an even greater difference in someone’s life – donating bone marrow. A staff sergeant from the 730th Air Mobility Squadron did just that, recently returning to full duty only two weeks after the

JIB Warriors: Total Force Team Publicizes Northern Edge 2006

Most people think of men and women in uniform wearing Kevlar vests and wielding rifles when they hear “military.” However, for the total force Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines working in the Joint Information Bureau at Exercise Northern Edge 2006, pens, notebooks, and cameras are the

Maintainers keep B-2s soaring during deployment

Maintaining the world’s most advanced multi-role bomber isn’t an easy job. It requires Airmen work long hours to ensure every inch of airframe is ready to launch at a moment’s notice. Anything less would jeopardize the safety of the aircrew, or in the case of this unique aircraft, compromise the

Smart Ops 21; MDG’s new Sick Call gives Wolf Pack quicker, better care

In response to Wolf Pack members’ needs, the 8th Medical Group recently reinstituted the “Sick Call” system to allow for a more streamlined approach to acute medical care of servicemembers. Sick Call, which accepts walk-ins from 7:45 to 8 a.m. every day, gives immediate attention to servicemembers

Learning has never been more fun; Wing safety offers mandatory ATV training course before hitting muddy trails

The classroom is the Alaskan wilderness and students end their day very dirty and a little sore. Students are also guaranteed to leave the course with a greater knowledge of how to maneuver an all terrain vehicle safely and efficiently. A day-long ATV Safety Institute course—mandatory for all Icemen

MDG’s new Sick Call gives Wolf Pack quicker, better care

In response to Wolf Pack members’ needs, the 8th Medical Group recently reinstated the “Sick Call” system to allow for a more streamlined approach to acute medical care of servicemembers. Sick Call, which accepts walk-ins from 7:45 to 8 a.m. every day, gives immediate attention to servicemembers to

Chief helps rebuild Afghan National Army

The sun is rising in Pol-e-Charki, Afghanistan and as chief Air Force advisor to the Afghan National Army’s 201st Corps’ Sergeant Major we have been discussing a strategy for stand¬ing up a commando platoon in preparation for Afghanistan’s first ever joint exercise. The sunrise this morning marks

Air Force Pararescuemen save the day at RED FLAG - Alaska

Airmen surviving the water

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Staff Sgt. Matt Magnussen inflates LPU 10/P Life preservers May 1, 2006 for a water survival refresher course being held at the Hickam Harbor on Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. The course provides hands on realistic training for aircrew members, which covers subjects

Honorable service

The 35th Security Forces Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force security personnel participated in a memorial service here Monday. During the retreat ceremony, a wreath was presented to honor all the men and women who have served and who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of law