19 Oct 2005

Support mission turns to rescue ops for 46th Test Wing crew

While most people watched and wished they could help their fellow Americans struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a few members of the 46th Test Wing were doing just that. As owners of a UH-1 Huey helicopter, they knew their skills and airpower would be a boost to anyone in the Gulf Coast region in need. On Aug. 31, they got their wish

19 Oct 2005

Wright-Patterson celebrates an essential step in aviation

One-hundred years of practical flight were celebrated Oct. 5 on the grounds Orville and Wilbur Wright used to test their legendary Wright Flyer, launching an aviation era. Mark Dusenberry, pilot and creator of the world's only exact replica of the 1905 Wright Flyer, revisited the historic moment, 100 years to the day the brothers proved flight was

19 Oct 2005

Eglin firemen keep NASCAR teams safe at Talladega

When a multi-car crash happens at Talladega Superspeedway, sending cars spinning and flipping and raining debris on the track, or when crew members get hurt along pit road, there's always a group of professionals who put their lives on the line to save another - firemen. Four Eglin firefighters, John Piccuito, J.R. Suddarth, Tech. Sgt. Jimmy Reed

19 Oct 2005

Pioneers in Iraq: Female officers train Iraqi soldiers

In a culture where women stay home and men take care of business, two 78th Security Forces Squadron officers from Robins Air Force Base have their work cut out for them. As part of the Air Force's first military training team in Iraq, the two are training Iraqi soldiers to defend air bases much as security forces do at home. Maj. Michelle Stringer,

19 Oct 2005

National Museum of the United States Air Force recognized as 'life changing' museum

The National Museum of the United States Air Force was recognized as one of 60 international museums that "change the way one sees the world for a time" in an article in the most recent issue of the American Association of Museums' "Museum News." The museum was one of only two aviation museums, and one of only three domestic military museums

19 Oct 2005

Eglin firemen fight blaze at Army Ranger Camp

A lot of memories went up in smoke during a three-alarm fire at Eglin Air Force Base's Army Ranger Camp October 4. Camp Rudder, which hosts the final phase of Army Ranger training, is located here because of its rugged outdoor environment. At Eglin since 1951, the camp is one of Eglin's oldest major units. The fire demolished the building which

19 Oct 2005

Edwards helps 'Monk' solve mystery

When most people watch an episode of the USA Network TV show "Monk," they see an obsessive-compulsive detective, but may never realize the hundreds of people it takes to bring this character to life. In the same way, many people see an F-16 fly over Dodger stadium during pre-game ceremonies and forget about the thousands of people it takes to get

19 Oct 2005

New reporting options give sexual assault victims control

Sexual assault is not about sex, it's about power, and a new way for Airmen to report sexual assaults or attempted assaults is about giving power back to victims."We are now able to offer active-duty military members the option of making a restricted report, which means the victim has total power over releasing information," said Michelle Loughlin,

19 Oct 2005

Military aircraft evacuate to Wright-Patt

Just weeks after Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast region, Hurricane Ophelia threatened communities along the East Coast, forcing military bases to act fast.As of Wednesday, 48 F-15E Strike Eagles, three KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft and 180 personnel had evacuated from Seymour-Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., to Wright-Patterson.

19 Oct 2005

Air Force goes back-to-back, claims third title in four years

The leader of the All-Air Force Men's Softball Team knew it was going to take more than talent alone to claim the 2005 Armed Forces Men's Softball Championship. But after claiming the title with a 7-2 record during the three-day round-robin tournament held at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 7 through 9 at Foster Stadium, the four-time head coach