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  • Are your running shoes spying on you?

    Five or 10 years ago, such a statement might have been appropriate for a cartoon matinee or slapstick farce, but in a new world defined by the Internet of Things, this statement isn’t just a possibility, but an actual cyber vulnerability to be aware of. Companies today are adding the word “smart”

  • Expeditionary defenders forward deploy in fight against ISIS

    When 12 security forces Airmen from the 442nd Fighter Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base first received word of their deployment, they thought they knew what lay ahead.The U.S. Air Force Reserve Airmen began their training to become a fly-away security team before their deployment in early December. As

  • AF Reserve celebrates 20th anniversary as major command

    The Air Force Reserve is celebrating 20 years as a major command this month. On Feb. 17, 1997, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ronald R. Fogleman presided over a ceremony in Washington, D.C., that established Air Force Reserve Command as the Air Force’s ninth major command. Prior to that date, the

  • 18th CMSAF: The Airman behind the stripes

    Growing up with five other siblings, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright said he had a very loving home. However, living in poor neighborhoods and moving from place to place presented trials. In his own words, they were, ‘humble beginnings.’

  • AF responds to hiring freeze

    The Air Force is working with the Defense Department to provide additional guidance on the federal civilian hiring freeze implemented Jan. 23.

  • Tank Buster: A-10 Thunderbolt II

    The A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft has served in a close-air support role for the Air Force since 1977. Over the years it has earned many nicknames. This video demonstrates why it is rightfully called “Tank Buster.”

  • 442d AMXS gains new chief

    U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kellie Askew, 442d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron deputy superintendent, presents his mother and granddaughter flowers during his promotion ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Jan. 7, 2017. Askew left active-duty in 1996 and joined the Air Force Reserve

  • 442d MXG inducts new NCOs, SNCOs

    U.S. Air Force Col. James Brock, 442d Maintenance Group commander, addresses the men and women of the 442d Fighter Wing during the non-commissioned officer and senior NCO induction ceremony at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Jan. 7, 2017. Brock congratulated the 442d MXG for being named the 2016

  • The Formula:The Distributive Property of Achievement

    I have tested a formula...motivation plus education multiplied by consistency and capital equals achievement, period. Regardless of your socioeconomic status, if you are motivated enough to accomplish your targets and take the time to acquire the necessary skill set you can do anything.