Federal police officer doubles as anti-terrorism protection officer at AFSOUTH

Most of the time you'll find Yvette Orellana serving as a federal police officer for the U.S. Forest Service in sunny, Santa Barbara, Calif., patrolling in her squad car, writing tickets, protecting natural resources, as well as serving her local community as a mentor to teens heading down the wrong

Humanitarian assignments assist in bringing Airmen closer to their families in times of need

At the Air Force Personnel Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, a team of four NCO and two civilian personnel specialists work to bring, or keep Airmen close to home during emergencies involving immediate family members -- while still serving the needs of Air Force."There are

Dagger Point: A First Sergeant's point of view

Master Sgt. Angela Womack is the 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) First Sergeant. She began her 18-year career as an Aerospace Medical Technician. In addition to holding a variety of positions in the medical career field, she has also served as the Professional Military Education Instructor for

AF PFT enhancements to start Oct. 1

Air Force senior leadership announced enhancements to the Air Force's Physical Fitness Assessment program, to be implemented Oct. 1. In a letter to Airmen Aug. 20, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III explained the results of the comprehensive review, highlighting the strength of the

39th AS marks first J-model deployment

More than 180 Airmen from Dyess' 39th Airlift Squadron deployed to Southwest Asia Sept. 3-8, marking the first purely C-130 J-model deployment for the squadron."Since 2010, the 317th Airlift Group has been transitioning our fleet and our aircrew from the C-130H to the newest version of the Herc, the

337th TES evaluates B-1 maritime proficiency

Since its introduction to the Air Force in 1986, the B-1B Lancer has been the backbone of the bomber fleet because of its speed, payload and continuously upgraded capabilities.On Sept. 4, a single B-1 from the 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron took off from Dyess Air Force Base, with the Gulf of

612 ACOMS-9/11 Memorial March

Building bombs, saving lives

When troops on the frontlines come in contact with enemy forces, the B-1B Lancer is called to deliver bombs with combat precision. Behind the scenes are 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron ammo Airmen here who build bombs with comparable precision to support combat operations. "We provide

MC-12W airframe now boasts 'Buddy Lase' capability

Beale Airmen are training here and at locations around the globe on how to employ the Buddy Lase laser targeting system aboard the MC-12W Liberty airframe. The Buddy Lase system provides a precise laser spot for terminal guidance of laser-guided bombs and missiles.Multiple airframes already have the

Building bombs, saving lives

When troops on the frontlines come in contact with enemy forces, the B-1B Lancer is called to deliver bombs with combat precision. Behind the scenes are 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron ammo Airmen here who build bombs with comparable precision to support combat operations. "We provide