Avionics puts bombs on target, keeps Airmen safe

Combat search and rescue operations, supply drops to forward forces, calculated strategic bomb runs and an array of countless other missions around the world, would not be possible without the tireless efforts of avionics specialists deployed here to the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron."We

Cold War relics: Deactivated Titan 1 missile silos surround Beale

Beale was once home to the 851st Strategic Missile Squadron, and had three missile silo complexes, 851-A in Lincoln, 851-B in Sutter Buttes and 851-C in Chico, from Feb. 1, 1961-March 25, 1965. Construction on the complexes began Jan. 22, 1960. More than 600,000 cubic yards of earth was excavated.

Peruvian CSAF visits AFSOUTH

City of Tucson recognizes 612th AOC for community cleanup efforts

A ceremony recognizing the 612th Air and Space Operations Center's contributions to Tucson's Adopt-a-Street program was held here, June 6. The 612th AOC adopted Kolb Road (from Golf Links to Escalante Road) in March of 2012 and have since performed more the 220 hours of regular cleanups.In addition,

Photos: T-38 gets a new toy

Ellsworth Virtual Flag

Bagram force protection program emphasizes the importance of vigilance

There they stood, gathered outside the Base Exchange at 9 p.m. with flash lights in their gloved hands, as they prepare to walk to a destination here they had never been to.These 120 volunteers contribute to decreasing the amount of contraband on the base by participating in an ongoing

D-M Airmen support local community through Habitat for Humanity

During the early morning hours, more than 30 individuals from multiple organizations within Davis-Monthan AFB gathered to receive a safety briefing from Tucson's Habitat for Humanity representatives, May 30. "This has been one of the most rewarding events that I have ever been a part of," said

D-M receives last A-10s out of Europe

Five A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft arrived here from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 23.The A-10s were part of the 81st Fighter Squadron, which will be inactivated in June. The event marks the removal of all A-10s stationed in Europe. D-M has received multiple A-10 aircraft from Spangdahlem

On the flightline with maintainers - Defensive avionic systems Airmen

Ellsworth B-1 bombers have provided the U.S. with ground and air superiority for more than two decades - an accomplishment that wouldn't be possible if not for Airmen who work timelessly around-the-clock to service and repair the base's bomber fleet. Defensive avionic systems specialists are one of