ACOMS First Six Association lauded by Tucson Community

A ceremony honoring the 612th Air Communication Squadron's First Six Association was held in the Tucson community, Nov. 7. The group was officially recognized by several community leaders at Erikson Elementary School for adopting one of Tucson's local parks, Vista del Prado Park.The Vista del Prado

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U.S. Southern Command military deputy commander visits 12 AF (AFSOUTH)

U.S. Airmen arrive for air exercise in Brazil

The U.S. Air Force is taking part in Cruzeiro do Sul Exercise, a Brazilian air exercise that officially kicked off Nov. 4 and is scheduled to complete Nov. 15 here.The Brazilian Air Force-led exercise combines coalition aerial refueling and Combat Search and Rescue structured training with a focus

RPAs then and now Part II: Maintenance makes history possible

(Editor's note: This article is part two of a four-part series.)During the morning of Oct. 22, 2013, the aircraft parking ramps at a deployed location roared to life. Checklists were run, hatches checked, and missions briefed as the crew chiefs, support units and air crew carefully prepared an MQ-1

Joint Task Force-Bravo partners with Honduran military members in live hoist training exercise

The "Winged Warriors" of Joint Task Force-Bravo's 1-228th Aviation Regiment conducted live hoist training with Special Boat Team 22 (SBT 22) and Honduran soldiers in Puerto Castilla, in the Department of Colon, Honduras, Oct. 30.One HH-60 Blackhawk from C Company, 1-228th Aviation Regiment,

"It is my duty as a pararescueman to save life..."

Eight Airmen from the 48th Rescue Squadron at D-M were first responders on a 19 vehicle accident involving more than 20 people on Interstate 10 near Picacho Peak, Ariz., Oct. 29, 2013.Six pararescueman, a combat rescue officer and a communications specialist were driving through a dust storm with

U.S. Airmen to participate in Brazilian-led exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen and Air National Guardsmen will be participating in CRUZEX, a Brazilian-hosted air force exercise in South America from November 4 to 15. The primary aim of CRUZEX is to prepare participants to work together in support of multinational operations. Scenarios included in CRUZEX

NEWS RELEASE: New warhead tested at Holloman High Speed Track

The Defense Department announced yesterday the successful testing of an advanced conventional precision effects warhead at the Holloman High Speed Test Track on Oct. 23. The 846th Test Squadron conducted the successful test while the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory was responsible for the

Pretty in pink: Joint Task Force-Bravo runs to fight breast cancer

Pink was the color of the day here today as members of Joint Task Force-Bravo participated in the first-ever Soto Cano Air Base "Fight Against Breast Cancer 6K" to increase breast cancer awareness as well as to raise funds for breast cancer research through the Combined Federal Campaign.The race was