15 Nov 2005

Brooks City-Base entomologists wage war against mosquitoes

The aftermath of Hurricane Rita not only brought devastation to homes and buildings in East Texas, but swarms of potentially harmful mosquitoes. Entomologists from Brooks City-Base tracked, counted and with the help of an aerial spray squad, waged a private battle against the irritating insects. Brooks C-B is part of Air Force Materiel Command,

15 Nov 2005

Brooks City-Base entomologists demonstrate pioneering techniques

They don't 'kill bugs dead' as the advertising slogan suggests, but they're finding them a lot faster now before these deadly microorganisms can cause havoc through disease outbreaks.Air Force medical entomologists at Brooks City-Base have developed an innovative capability that potentially could have a profound impact on helping safeguard

15 Nov 2005

Brooks laboratory aids in avian flu detection

A Brooks City-Base epidemiology laboratory is working to develop more effective and timely methods for detecting avian flu to support a worldwide Air Force surveillance program designed to safeguard American military personnel from a potential outbreak.The Air Force Institute for Operational Health's Epidemiology Division is at the forefront of an

15 Nov 2005

Every plane part counts

The aerial refueling capability of the KC-135 Stratotanker is an essential component of the Air Force mission throughout the world, and the expertise in two shops at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center ensures that every connection the tankers make is safe and successful.Specifically, the two shops work on the KC-135 boom, the tube which carries

15 Nov 2005

Helping Airmen help themselves

The average income for a civilian eight years after high school graduation -- $42,000. Total compensation with existing Air Force career for a staff sergeant with eight years time in service and no dependants -- $52,244. Attending Eglin Air Force Base's Right Decision and Career Decision briefings -- priceless.The Right Decision and the Career

15 Nov 2005

Security Assistance Center activates group, squadrons

The Air Force Security Assistance Center completed its reorganization effort with the activation of the 555th International Group in a ceremony Nov. 8 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio.The group now becomes AFSAC's primary organization responsible for supporting foreign military sales to more than 100 countries and

15 Nov 2005

FOD prevention measures yield results

Normally, the acronym FOD, or foreign object damage, when used in the same context with military jet engines is not a good thing. But in the Oklahoma City Air Logistic Center's most recent case, it is.Sept. 9 marked a significant milestone for the 76th Maintenance Wing, as the date signified the one-year anniversary since the last "chargeable" FOD

15 Nov 2005

Cheney commends Robins

Vice President Dick Cheney speaks the lingo of Robins Air Force Base, Ga. He knows that here it's 'People First ... Mission Always' and that 'Every Day in Middle Georgia is Armed Forces Appreciation Day.'During a recent visit where he rallied the troops by thanking them for their unwavering support in the Global War on Terrorism, the country's

15 Nov 2005

Tinker earns command excellence award

Gen. Bruce Carlson, commander, Air Force Materiel Command, named Tinker Air Force Base the AFMC Commander-in-Chief's Installation Excellence Award winner for 2005.General Carlson also presented Special Recognition awards to 14 AFMC individuals and organizations. AFMC provides the Air Force with war-fighting capabilities on time and on cost. AFMC is

15 Nov 2005

Fit to fight, fit to live

After Jim Staffan, a member of Air Force Materiel Command's Inspector General Office, passed the half-century mark he decided his once-lean physique was in need of help. He was 51, a smoker and overweight with a 41-inch waist, 25 percent body fat, and elevated cholesterol.He said he knew he needed to make some changes. But, the impetus for him to