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  • Airman uses running to better himself

    "Everything in moderation," is a saying that Master Sgt. Luke McCarthy, 99th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, lives by. That phrase applies to all decisions he makes in his life... except running.Some Airman can view running as a requirement given by the Air Force as part of their fitness

  • AF National Guardsman recalls road to comedic success

    When on-duty, serving in the Oregon Air National Guard, Staff Sgt. Juan Canopii, 114th Fighter Squadron aircraft flight equipment craftsman, helps aircrews and pilots get from the ground to the air ensuring their flight equipment is in proper working order. During his off-duty time, Canopii,

  • Nellis Airman supports 455th AEW finance mission

    The 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Finance Management office not only provides financial customer service, it also plays an important role in the accomplishment of the AEW's mission by executing the wing's budget to fund all mission requirements. The team consists of three enlisted Airmen who ensure

  • Racing brings family closer together

    Imagine driving in excess of 100 mph all while trying to pass one vehicle after another sometimes with only inches of room on either side. One small mistake could send the vehicle head first into a cement wall.That's just another day at the track for Thunder Roadster racecar driver Ian Anderson.With

  • Civilian serves 30 years, counting

    As a young Air Force spouse, Jean Busch, United States Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Officer Operations School secretary, knew her life would be different from many of her hometown friends in Richfield, MN. Busch respected the military and her husband's career, and it inspired her to serve the

  • Fit to fight: Female Airman discovers a passion for weightlifting

    Staff Sgt. Victoria Dean, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron unit fitness program manager, was looking for a way to get back in shape following her first pregnancy in January 2011. Little did she know, however, that her motivation to return to physical readiness would inspire a passion for

  • Nellis Airman among AF's 12 best for 2013

    For many Americans, the year 2008 brought the beginning of a new era in the country. Foreclosure signs lined the streets of many neighborhoods. Layoffs became the norm for even the most experienced American workers creating a tough job market for new college graduates with no experience who now

  • Couple realizes parenthood dream

    Some people have dreams of what they want to do or become in life. What Christopher and Glenda Raon wanted most was to be parents.Christopher Raon, 99th Force Support Squadron recognition program manager, and his wife Glenda, 526th Intelligence Squadron unit program coordinator, tried for years to

  • USAF Warfare Center on cutting edge of testing, tactics, training

    Standing prominently along the "Main Street," Washington Blvd., here is a building which holds a far greater importance to the Air Force than the sum of its bricks and mortar. In the shadow of the base flag and behind an impeccable green lawn sits the United States Air Force Warfare Center, where

  • Security forces Airman delivers 'miracle' baby

    Most women telling the story of their child's birth include information about the doctors, hospitals and the baby's father watching from the sidelines.What Carolyn and Talon Potter experienced was not the average birthing story.A nine month pregnant Carolyn calmly counted the time between her