March 14, 2012 by Capt. Donald G. LeBlanc 129th Rescue Wing Public Affairs MOFFETT FEDERAL AIRFIELD, Calif. (AFNS) -- California Air National Guardsmen from the 129th Rescue Wing based here successfully completed the rescue of two injured fishermen from a Chinese fishing vessel 700 miles off the coast of Acapulco, Mexico, March 12, 2012. The 129th Rescue Wing received a … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2012
Obama Promises Full Investigation of Afghanistan Shootings
March 13, 2012 By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama today said the United States takes seriously the March 11 murder of Afghan civilians and promised Afghan leaders a full investigation into the incident. “We’re heartbroken over the loss of innocent life,” Obama said of the incident in Kandahar province where an American soldier … [Read more...]
Air Force Achieves Historic Milestone
Masao Doi Air Force Safety Center 3/13/2012 - KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFNS) -- Air Force safety officials here today announced that since Feb. 17, 2011, the Air Force has now gone for more than 12 months without an on-duty ground fatality. After an exhaustive search of the Air Force Safety Center's safety mishap database, officials confirmed the service reached this … [Read more...]
Panetta: Afghanistan Strategy on Track Despite Recent Events
March 12, 2012 By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service ABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT – Recent tragic events in Afghanistan highlight important lessons, but should not detract from significant progress achieved or derail the overall International Security Assistance Force objectives there, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said today. “We cannot allow these events to … [Read more...]
Women’s Leadership Symposium Focuses on Importance of Women’s Role
March 12, 2012 by Senior Airman Christina Brownlow Air Force Public Affairs WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Air Force leaders emphasized the importance of women's role in the military at the 2012 Joint Women's Leadership Symposium March 6 here. The Air Force key-note speakers were Lt. Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition … [Read more...]