Archive for April, 2011

News

Airmen’s family health care gets a facelift

Airmen’s family health care gets a facelift

Story and photo by Josh Aycock
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen here will begin seeing a change in the way their family

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DOD authorizes medal for Pakistan relief efforts

Department of Defense officials have approved the Humanitarian Service
Medal for service members who participated in humanitarian assistance
and disaster relief operations in Pakistan following the flooding in
Swat Valley on July 31, 2010.

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Afghan-bound Chinooks fielded through efforts of 21st TSC

Afghan-bound Chinooks fielded through efforts of 21st TSC

by Capt. Greg Jones
21st TSC Public Affairs

At 26 tons, with two turbine engines, and with the capability of hauling
12 tons of payload, the CH-47F Chinook heavy transport helicopter is
one of the heaviest rotary wing aircraft in the U.S. military.

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News

USAFE officials name seven outstanding Airmen

USAFE officials name seven outstanding Airmen

U.S. Air Forces in Europe officials announced the 2010 Outstanding Airmen of the Year winners April 21.

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News

Total force brings aeromedical  evacuation training to the DRC

Total force brings aeromedical evacuation training to the DRC

by Tech. Sgt. Todd Wivell
17th Air Force Public Affairs

A two-week medical exercise, in partnership with the Armed Forces of the
Democratic Republic of the Congo and U.S. Air Forces Africa, focusing
on aeromedical evacuation kicked off today at the Centre Superior
Militaire Academy here.

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News

Chief’s Corner

by Chief Master Sgt. Robert Hughes

I was out on the baseball field the other day watching some players go
through batting practice, when one of the players took a swing at a
ball. Clearly it was high and out of the strike zone. Immediately, the
coach corrected the batter by ordering,

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News

7th CSC street dedication ceremony honors one of its own

7th CSC street dedication ceremony honors one of its own

Story and photos by Lt. Col. Michele R. Sutak
7th Civil Support Command Public Affairs

A Soldier

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News

Military Matters

Housing Corner Spring cleanup Beginning at 9 a.m. May 6, the annual spring cleanup for all family housing residents will commence. In the past, participation for town house residents has been limited, but this year, all residents are expected to participate. Stairwell residents can expect their assignment to be provided […]

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter

April 19 5:47 p.m.: An Airman reported a major traffic accident after the Airman was forced off the road by an unknown driver who was driving in the middle of the road. Damage was done to the Airman’s vehicle but there were no reported injuries. April 20 8:50 p.m.: An […]

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General McQuistion visits battalion field kitchen site

General McQuistion visits battalion field kitchen site

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Rates provided courtesy Community Bank