Afghan children visit Kandahar, see partnership between Afghans, coalition forces

More than 200 Afghan children from local Kandahar City schools visited the Afghan National Army Air Corps on Kandahar Airfield Dec. 31 to see hangars, helicopters and other items operated by the ANAAC. As an added bonus, they received backpacks that contained school supplies and candy that had been

JSF building construction continues despite cold

Airmen brave below freezing temps, wind chill to run base 5K

Service calls increase as cold weather sets in

The cold weather snap has people shivering and workers scrambling to keep the base's infrastructure in good operating order.Responsible for the calls of power out or no heat is the 796th Civil Engineer Squadron's Service Call section. Roger Nelson is one of three work controllers answering more than

Maintainers endure weather to put aircraft in air

Eglin warriors receive surprise promotion

Recently, four Team Eglin warriors received an extra special holiday surprise - a promotion, via the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program."The program is for star performers who are having a little trouble with testing," said Chief Master Sgt. William Harner, Jr., 53rd Wing command chief. "It

Eglin colonel, surgical team making a difference in Southern Philippines

On the southern island of Jolo, Philippines five members of the U.S. Air Force are operating a fully-equipped trauma center, providing emergency care, basic medical care and educational services to hundreds of Filipino and U.S. troops. The Air Force members comprise the Forward Surgical Team,

2010 Air Force Marathon registration begins Jan 1

Online registration for the 2010 Air Force Marathon will be open to the public Jan. 1 at 12:01 am (EST) at www.usafmarathon.com. The 26.2 mile race will be held Sept.18, on the grounds of the National Museum of the United States Air Force. A half marathon and 10K race will also be held on the 18th.

Airmen keep deployed dining facilities cooking

No matter where they are, people need food to survive.In Southwest Asia, Airmen of the 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron monitor the dining facilities and 'grab n' go' kitchens to ensure all base residents have a broad choice of safe food to eat.Airman 1st Class Molly Holzem works in the

Canadian Air Force Hornets buzz Northwest Florida skies