• Test Wing chief advocates top care in mission, self

    Since he became the 96th Test Wing command chief six months ago, Chief Master Sgt. Marcus Snoddy has been balancing the demands of a new command with the needs of his Airmen.Snoddy is responsible for advising the commander on operational, strategic and personnel issues."It looks simple, but it's

  • AF community assessment surveys arrive

    "A strong community depends on you" is the theme of the 2013 Air Force Community Assessment Survey. This important survey is sponsored by the Air Force Integrated Delivery System. Its goal is to make known the opinions and needs of the entire Air Force community including active duty members,

  • ACC units stand down, 53rd flights continue

    The United States Air Force will begin to stand down active duty combat units starting today to ensure the remaining units supporting worldwide operations can maintain sufficient readiness through the remainder of the fiscal year.The stand down is the result of cuts to the command's operations and

  • February, March Tots In Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyMaddox Allen, born Feb. 12 to Maj. Nathan and Kristen LoydAlexander Colton, born Feb. 14 to Capt. Bert and Dusty FergusonZander Blake, born Feb. 25 to Matthew and Irene McGinthyCayde, born Feb. 28

  • 58th maintainers create new F-35 toolbox

    The 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit's Support Section put into service a new toolbox specifically used for tire and brake changes in yet another example of the continuous improvements happening with the F-35 Lightning II program at the 33rd Fighter Wing.According to Master Sgt. Michael Chavez, 58th

  • A-10 fires first-ever laser-guided rocket

    The 40th Flight Test Squadron completed another first in February when an A-10 Thunderbolt II fired a guided rocket that impacted only inches away from its intended target.The 2.75 diameter, 35-pound, laser-guided rocket is known as the fixed-wing Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II. Before the