By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service 8/22/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFPS) -- The White House initiative to hire veterans and military spouses has surpassed its goals, having led to the hiring or training of more than 125,000 veterans and spouses in the past year, First Lady Michelle Obama announced today. Speaking to sailors and their families at Naval Station Mayport in … [Read more...]
WW II B17 Survival Story
B-17 "All American" (414th Squadron, 97BG) Crew Pilot- Ken Bragg Jr. Copilot- G. Boyd Jr. Navigator- Harry C. Nuessle Bombardier- Ralph Burbridge Engineer- Joe C. James Radio Operator- Paul A. Galloway Ball Turret Gunner- Elton Conda Waist Gunner- Michael Zuk Tail Gunner- Sam T. Sarpolus Ground Crew Chief- Hank Hyland B-17 in 1943 A mid-air collision on February … [Read more...]
Opening Ceremonies Kick off Air Force Week Activities
By Desiree Palacios Air Force News Service 8/20/2012 - NEW YORK (AFNS) -- The Air Force kicked off one of its biggest outreach programs in America's largest city Aug. 19 with a combination of opening day remarks, flyovers, interactive displays and performances by Air Force bands. The opening ceremony at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum on Pier 86 marked the start of Air … [Read more...]
High Year of Tenure Changes Take Effect in 2013
Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel Center 8/17/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO - RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- High year of tenure changes announced in December will go into effect in September 2013, Air Force Personnel Center officials reminded affected Airmen on Aug. 16. Changes will affect senior airmen, staff sergeants and technical sergeants, said Lt. Col. Tara White, AFPC … [Read more...]
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Saving Lives
Val Gempis Air Force News Service 8/20/2012 - WASHINGTON, Md. (AFNS) -- It was his first deployment to Afghanistan, and to make matters worse, he was assigned to one of the busiest trauma centers in the region. Staff Sgt. Caleb Gibson felt a sense of shock, pride and satisfaction as he watched U.S. military medical personnel treat injured troops. "It was shocking to see the … [Read more...]