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  • Nellis AMU receives Lightning IIs

    The day the Lightning aircraft maintenance unit members have been working towards for more than three years has arrived. The Airmen's work to improve their skills and prepare for the arrival of the F-35 Lightning II came to fruition March 6 with the arrival of two F-35 Lightning IIs.The 57th

  • Typhoons swing into Red Flag for first time

    The British Royal Air Force has sent a Typhoon FGR4 squadron to participate in Red Flag for the first time in exercise 13-3. They will learn advanced tactics in a fast tempo learning environment and demonstrate their capabilities in a coalition setting. With augmentees from 1, 3, and 6 Squadrons,

  • Australians hone command, control battle management skills at Red Flag 13-3

    Officers and Airmen from the Royal Australian Air Force's Number 2 Squadron Airborne Early Warning and Control, from Base Williamtown located on the southeastern coastal city of Newcastle in New South Wales Australia traveled more than 7,700 miles to participate in Red Flag 13-3.This is the first

  • Sequestration impacts ripple across Air Force

    Air Force senior leaders issued updated guidance to leaders of Air Force major commands and addressed the service's Airmen last week on how the service will operate under sequestration and a continuing resolution for the remainder of the fiscal year.Acting Under Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Jamie

  • Distracted driving: texting can be deadly

    Distracted driving has become a major safety issue for drivers nationwide.According to distraction.gov, a U.S. government website promoting safe driving, more than 3,000 people were killed in distraction-related crashes on U.S. roadways during 2012.There are many causes of distracted driving, such

  • Troop financial readiness important to force, official says

    "It's never too early to start saving for retirement no matter how young you are," said a top Pentagon official, reminding those in uniform of how important it is to act now to ensure long-term financial readiness.The message from Barbara Thompson, director of the Pentagon's office of Family

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