American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 21, 2012 – July 20th's mass shooting in a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., has claimed the lives of two U.S. service members, according to military officials. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class John Larimer, 27, of Crystal Lake, Ill., and Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Childress died from injuries sustained in the incident, officials … [Read more...]
Victims in Colorado Shooting Tragedy Identified
7/22/2012 ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AFNS) -- An Air Force Reservist was killed and another was wounded during the mass shooting at an Aurora, Colo., theater July 20. Staff Sgt. Jesse Childress, 29, was among the 12 fatalities and another Air Force Reservist was among 58 wounded during a midnight shooting rampage at the Century 16 multiplex, about 10 miles from downtown … [Read more...]
AF Gets New Weapon in Firefighting Arsenal
By Danny Webb 82nd Training Web Public Affairs 7/19/2012 - SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- The main fire station has received a new weapon in their arsenal, the P-34 Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV), which is the newest addition to the Air Force crash response fleet. The RIV is the first vehicle in the Air Force to use new ultra high pressure fire fighting technology … [Read more...]
CSAF’s ‘Final Flight’ a Ride of Remembrance
By Tech. Sgt. Samuel King Jr. 919th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs 7/14/2012 - HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. (AFNS) -- When Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz climbed aboard the MC-130E Combat Talon I here July 12, for his last flight as an active duty officer, he immediately began to reminisce on his flying career with special operations and the C-130 Hercules … [Read more...]
The Anatomy of a Soldier
July 17, 2012 Written by Steven Madison When you are in the military, you know that reporting to your unit in poor physical fitness starts things off on the wrong foot. It's not just a matter of pride; it's important for the job. Studies have found a strong correlation between the survival of soldiers on the battlefield after being wounded and the level of their physical … [Read more...]