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  • Iraq air traffic 'picture' clearer because of new Balad facility

    Office relocation efforts may have never had a greater impact on the Air Force's capability to wage war against insurgents in Iraq. A new, state-of-the-art facility now houses the two groups of aircraft controllers here who help guide pilots to, from and over targets to precisely and deliberately

  • Eglin Airman killed in Iraq

    The Department of Defense announced today the death of an Airman who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Tech. Sgt Anthony L. Capra, 31, of Hanford, Calif., died April 9 near Golden Hills, Iraq, of wounds suffered when he encountered an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to Detachment

  • Memorial service planned for Tech Sgt. Anthony Capra

    A memorial service for Tech Sgt. Anthony Capra will be held on 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 18 at the Grace Church of Fredericksburg, Va. The Capra family requests any flowers, cards and condolences be sent to the Capra Family c/o the Grace Church of Fredericksburg for the memorial service at the Grace

  • VA Announces SGLI and VGLI Premium Reductions

     Veterans and military personnel with life insurance policies managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will see a reduction in their premiums, thanks to improved investment earnings and a reduction in non-combat claims. The premium cuts affect military personnel covered by Servicemembers'

  • Captain named AFMC’s top company grade officer

    The captain is also Air Force's Logistics Readiness CGO of the YearIf you're a betting person, and the odds of winning were one in 4,226, chances are you wouldn't place the bet. However, for one captain here, he held the winning card when Air Force Materiel Command announced its top Company Grade

  • Memorial held for fallen EOD Airman

    Airmen and Soldiers gathered here April 12 to say goodbye to their wingman and comrade, Tech. Sgt. Anthony Capra, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, who died in support of combat operations April 9. During his 107th combat mission, Sergeant Capra, who was an EOD team leader assigned to the

  • Tots in blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here: It's a boy Tristen Joseph, born March 5, to Tech. Sgt Derek and Holly Groeling Genghis Khan-Luam, born March 5, to Senior Airman Mario and Julie Webb Ethan Drew, born March 7, to 1st Lt. Andrew and

  • Dramatic art broadens SARC cause

    In a society where sexual assault is a constant growing concern, it is imperative for all Airman and others at risk, to be aware there are places to turn to, whether victim, survivor, male or female. In a joint effort to raise awareness of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program offered