AUGUST 15, 2022 - It’s been nearly 29 years since a B-52 Stratofortress has landed in the great state of Maine; the last time being in the Fall of 1993 at Loring Air Force Base in Limestone, Maine. At the time of it’s closure, Loring AFB was home to the 42nd Bomb Wing, most notable for the dynamic duo consisting of the B-52 and KC-135 tanker; an imperative pair for homeland … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2022
4 Aspects of Civilian Life After Leaving the Military
AUGUST 15, 2022 - Are you getting ready to reenter civilian life after a few years in the armed services? If so, you'll face many of the same challenges as thousands of others who are about to separate from the service or already have made the transition to a non-military lifestyle. The vast majority quickly realize that the top priority is building a monthly budget that … [Read more...]
Ukrainian Forces Make Some Gains in North, South
AUGUST 15, 2022 - Ukrainian forces in the north saw some gains in territory recaptured, including areas near Kharkiv, a senior Defense Department official said today. In the Ukrainian city of Kherson, Ukraine's forces continue to press hard against the Russians, the official said. As an example, they inflicted damage on bridges used by the Russians. On Aug. 9, a series of … [Read more...]
Little League Partners to Celebrate Air Force’s 75th Anniversary
AUGUST 12, 2022 - In celebration of the Air Force’s 75th anniversary, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command partnered with the Southeast Region Little League during its annual youth baseball tournament at Warner Robins, Aug. 3-9. During the week-long tournament, Airmen from across the headquarters, located at Robins Air Force Base, participated in on-field military … [Read more...]
Marines Train Using Video Games
AUGUST 12, 2022 - The tension in the room was palpable as the prototype of the Gaming Environment for Air Readiness system was booted. Program stakeholders loomed over the shoulders of anxious developers as the Marines of Marine Air Support Squadron 1 prepared their demonstration of the program. Unit leadership observed as the Marines worked through air-control scenarios while … [Read more...]