FEATURES

  • 34th WPS launches new HC-130J weapons instructor course

    Acknowledging a critical shortage of weapons officers with advanced training in the Air Force's newest fixed-wing rescue aircraft, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III approved the U.S. Air Force Weapons School's first HC-130J Combat King II weapons instructor course in August.This new

  • 99th CONS, CES facilitate repair of ‘various intersections’

    The construction that took place here on Washington Boulevard -- which began March 16 -- was officially completed Sept. 11.The construction project called "various intersections" was slated to finish on Oct. 12, but with hard work and diligence the project was completed about 30 days ahead of

  • Detachment 13 offers resources for aircraft maintenance training

    An Air Education and Training Command detachment with approximately 35 instructors across 15 Air Force Specialty codes, is Nellis and Creech AFBs' primary technical training source for aircraft maintenance training.Providing specialized advanced training, Detachment 13, 372nd Training Squadron,

  • Retraining offers change for Airmen

    There are times when Airmen that enter the Air Force may not have fully understood the job that was given to them, it wasn't what they expected, or they knew what to expect but are now looking for a change.Fortunately, Airmen have the opportunity to attain that change through retraining.The

  • Corrosion shop gives aircraft new ‘shades’

    The harsh fluorescent lights shine brightly down on an F-16 Fighting Falcon that resembles a child's unfinished toy aircraft model.With half its two-toned brown paint sanded away and swirls of green underneath the paint, the F-16 looks as if it had been submerged under water for 50 years rather than

  • Retraining offers change for Airmen

    NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. - There are times when Airmen that enter the Air Force may not have fully understood the job that was given to them, it wasn't what they expected, or they knew what to expect but are now looking for a change.Fortunately, Airmen have the opportunity to attain that change

  • AMT ‘sparks’ hope for broken parts

    Donning his protective gear and a welding helmet atop his head, he moves his gloved hand and lowers the head gear to protect himself. Wielding a plasma cutter, he slices through a piece of metal as if it were made of butter.In mere moments the metal piece he needs falls to the floor with a

  • 99th MSGS clinic supports women’s health

    Mothers spend nine months caring for and protecting their unborn child, but that unconditional love doesn't end there -- they'll spend the rest of their lives caring for and loving them. In order to have a healthy baby, women often visit a clinic that helps ensure their babies are taken care of.The

  • Palace Chase offers early separation opportunities to Airmen

    Each year thousands of people answer the nation's call by enlisting or commissioning in the United States Air Force. Some will only serve one term and some will serve many. Sometimes an Airmen may decide that they no longer wish to serve on active duty, but would rather serve on a part-time basis.

  • From Ethiopia to America: An Airman’s story

    Mintesnot Woldetsadik was filled with wonderment as he took his first steps on American soil. He looked all around him in a confused daze until finally he settled his view on a blanketed-white landscape. Cupping his hand, he hunched over and scooped up the cold unfamiliar substance and brought it