U.S. Special Forces conducts RAPIDS training at Soto Cano

U.S. Special Forces operators from the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conducted RAPIDS infiltration/exfiltration training here, Nov. 15.RAPIDS is a Special Forces tactic for quickly inserting and removing personnel into and out of an area. In Central America, this tactic would most likely be

Davis-Monthan 563rd Rescue Group practices rescue tactics

Major wins highest aviation safety award

An Air Force pilot who maintained control of his aircraft despite losing 80 percent of his left wing during a mid-air collision, is the recipient of the 2013 Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy, Nov. 14, at the Pentagon.Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III presented the award to Maj. Douglas

Many have tried but only one percent hold the title

Be safe, no matter what your holiday plans are

It's that time of the year again; a time of thankfulness and a time of giving. Many people find that the holidays are the perfect opportunity to pack up the family and the car for a trip to visit distant relatives. Some will stay and open their homes to members of their Air Force family. No matter

RPAs then and now Part IV: The untapped capabilities

(Editor's note: This article is part four of a four-part series.)Reaching 2 million flight hours for the remotely piloted aircraft community was just the beginning of the still untapped capabilities of the systems and program. This feat continues to expand the future of the RPA community with

Ellsworth hosts event to thank Native American veterans

Days prior to the parades, speeches and other activities done to recognize those who have served in the military, Ellsworth hosted a special event for veterans from six area tribal nations designed to personally thank them for their service.More than just a way of thanking those who served, the

RPAs then and now Part III: History in the making

(Editor's note: This article is part three of a four-part series.)Early days:How did the remotely piloted aircraft develop into what it is known as today? The RPA actually got its start as early as 1896. Known as aerodromes at the time, early RPAs were used to test the capabilities of new flying

U.S. pararescue Airmen participate in Brazilian-led training exercise

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen took over the skies, alongside Brazilian and Canadian military members, during Cruzeiro do Sul Exercise, here, Nov. 4 through Nov. 15. This Brazilian-led multinational coalition aerial refueling and Combat Search and Rescue training exercise had one focus:

612th Air Base Squadron provides a happy birthday for Honduran children

Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo's 612th Air Base Squadron paid a visit to a local orphanage Nov. 6 to help provide some birthday joy for children there.Twenty-one members of the 612 ABS spent the afternoon at the Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe orphanage in Comayagua. Six children at the orphanage had