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  • 476th Fighter Group brings total-force integration to Flying Tigers

    Thanks to Total Force Integration, Air Force Reservists are now helping put the bite into the shark teeth-sporting A-10s of the 23rd Fighter Group at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 23rd FG is the home of the world-famous Flying Tigers, and the group's A-10C Thunderbolt IIs are the only Air Force

  • Wing takes a break for family fun during annual picnic

    The 442nd Fighter Wing enjoyed a family-day picnic complete with a car show, chip-across- the -pond golf, lunch served by the United Services Organization and various activities for Airmen and their families to partake in June 14. Master Sgt. Bob Boye, a 442nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew

  • 'Gladiators' compete in Whiteman triathlon

    Once again, military and civilian gladiators of competition gathered at the coliseum of fitness here to compete in an open battlefield of water, bicycle and running shoes known as the Fitness Center Triathlon. The prize of battle competed for? To beat their own time, to prove they could and last but

  • ROTC commander, instructor positions open to total-force officers

    Air Education and Training Command officials here announced June 25 projected Air Force ROTC detachment commander and instructor vacancies for summer 2010 and opened vacant 2009 instructor positions to air Reserve component officers. Lieutenant colonels may apply for the detachment commander

  • Training and Education Office seeks questions about new G.I. Bill

    Representatives from the 442nd Wing Training and Education office will attend a broadcast conference with Air Force Reserve Command, July 9, regarding the Post- 9/11 G.I. Bill. At this time, the representatives will be able to learn valuable details about the new education benefits.Any specific

  • Force Structure changes to affect 31 Air Force Reserve locations

    The Air Force plans to change manpower authorizations and retire some of its older aircraft, according to a fiscal 2010 force structure realignment announced June 25. The realignment supports the FY10 President's Budget Request. Unrelated to the FY 10 force structure realignment, the Air Force

  • Wing may lose three A-10s, 101 positions, according to Air Force proposal

    The Air Force Reserve's 442nd Fighter Wing, based here, could lose 101 positions and three of its A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, according to the Air Force's Fiscal 2010 force-structure realignment proposal released today. The force-structure realignment for Fiscal Year 2010 proposes a decrease of 90

  • Commentary: Preventing heat injuries depends on ability to sweat

    Whether deployed to Southwest Asia or operating stateside during the summer heat, many military operations take place under extremely hot conditions. Because of the insidious nature of heat illnesses, heat injuries frequently result because people often don't recognize their symptoms until it's too