May 7, 2012 By Jim Garamone WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – Coalition and Afghan forces have reversed the Taliban’s momentum and will continue to build on that success, a senior Pentagon spokesman said today. “The Taliban’s momentum has not only been thwarted, it’s been thrust back,” Navy Capt. John Kirby told reporters. … [Read more...]
10 Air Force Teams Compete For Top Dog Honors
Senior Airman Scott Saldukas 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs 5/5/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The U.S. Air Force selected 10 of its best military working dog handler teams to compete in the 2012 Department of Defense Military Working Dog K-9 Trials here May 3-5. The Air Force makes up 10 of the 43 teams for the first DoD competition to be held in … [Read more...]
Air Force Captures 18 Medals at Warrior Games
May 7, 2012 by Tech. Sgt. Mareshah Haynes Defense Media Activity COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) -- The Air Force brought home a team-record 18 medals April 30 through May 5 during the 2012 Warrior Games here. Athletes representing the Air Force medaled in volleyball and wheelchair basketball for the first time, earning bronze medals in both as well as earning two silver … [Read more...]
It takes Airmen from Every Specialty to Get the Job Done
May 4, 2012 by Lt. Gen. David Goldfein Commander, U.S. Air Forces Central Command Recently, two of our U.S. Air Forces Central Command Airmen were criticized online by other Airmen for receiving Bronze Star decorations after completion of their deployments to Afghanistan. I’d like to take this opportunity to explain the rigorous awards board process and emphasize the … [Read more...]
Air Force Takes 2nd, 3rd in Men’s Cycling
Tech. Sgt. Mareshah Haynes Defense Media Activity 5/2/2012 - COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) -- Wounded warriors from around the U.S. and British armed forces battled it out May 1 in the cycling portion of the 2012 Wounded Warrior Games here. In the first event of the week, the Air Force started off strong snagging the silver and bronze medals the in the men's recumbent … [Read more...]