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July 16, 2014
Senate panel votes to keep A-10 flying for now

The Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee has joined the House and the Senate Armed Services committees in protecting the A-10.The subcommittee, in approving its version of the fiscal 2015 defense spending bill on Tuesday, included $338 million to maintain the A-10 fleet, which the Air Force
July 15, 2014
COMMENTARY: “Proclaim liberty throughout the land and to all the inhabitants thereof”

My 1st meaningful recollection of Independence Day, or as we better know it nowadays as "the 4th of July", was back in 1976, when as a 10-year old I was fortunate enough to have attended a bicentennial event where I witnessed several Independence Day reenactments and readings. For the first time in
July 12, 2014
Whiteman bagger celebrates 80th birthday July 4th

An elderly man wearing a veteran's hat and sporting a tattoo reading USMC greets patrons to the commissary at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri with a charming smile.He carries around a red cup with him and asks parents if he can give their children a piece of candy. Don Magers, a Kansas City native
July 9, 2014
Bagram News: New flag over Warrior Way honors troops

The 455th Expeditionary Medical Group dedicated a new American flag that hangs above the main patient entry area of Craig Joint Theater Hospital here July 4, 2014.All wounded or injured U.S., coalition, and Afghan forces coming into CJTH, the largest U.S. military hospital in Afghanistan, pass under
July 8, 2014
Secretary Hagel calls, thanks Airman at Bagram for service

A Bagram Airman received a surprise phone call from U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel while at work July 4, thanking her and fellow servicemembers for their service.Independence Day is a major holiday in the U.S. and an important day in the country's history. For some it's just a day off, but
July 7, 2014
How the 442d Fighter Wing's deployed Airmen celebrated Independence Day

Bagram hosted several entertainment activities for service members to celebrate the Fourth of July. This year marked 238th birthday of the United States of America, service members enjoyed the festivities with food, games and a concert.
July 2, 2014
AF to every Airman: Tell us your story

Air Force leaders want Airmen to share their stories with the world and designed the 2014 American Airman Video Contest with that purpose in mind."Every Airman has a story -- and smartphone technology now allows those Airmen to share those stories to a wider audience than ever before," said Air
July 1, 2014
Happy Independence Day

Happy 4th of July! Independence Day holds a special meaning to those who have fought, and those who are still fighting for the freedoms and principles our Founding Fathers established. I hope all of you are able to spend time over the next few days with family and friends. During this holiday, we
June 30, 2014
CMSAF Cody stresses service unity

There is no distinction among Airmen within the Air Force components when it comes to how they perform their jobs, how they live up to standards and how they embrace the service's core values, said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody during a visit here June 24-25."Robins is a great
June 27, 2014
SecAF: Total force readiness has atrophied

While elements of the Air Force are always prepared to meet the country's readiness needs, total force readiness has deteriorated, Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James told the Defense Writers Group here June 18.Nearing the six-month mark of her term as the Air Force's top official, James touched

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