5/17/2012 By Cpl. Clayton VonDerAhe, 2nd Marine Division MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - "Curl your fingers, and get in step!" bellows one Marine, while another calls a marching cadence for the group of wives who were clueless as to exactly the right way to move in a formation. Some of the women were older, some were younger; all were raised in different walks of … [Read more...]
B-1 Aircrews Make History by Employing Laser JDAMS
By Airman 1st Class Hrair H. Palyan 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs 5/17/2012 - ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. (AFNS) -- B-1 Lancer aircrews from here employed laser Joint Direct Attack Munitions against moving targets during a weapon system evaluation program exercise May 14 through 16. Aircrews from the 37th Bomb Squadron and 34th BS employed six GBU-54 laser JDAMs against … [Read more...]
Obama Presents Medal of Honor to Vietnam Hero’s Widow
May 15, 2012 By C. Todd Lopez WASHINGTON - Spc. 4 Leslie H. Sabo Jr, who was a war hero who served for more than 42 years in Vietnam along with selfless acts in Cambodia, was recognized at a White House ceremony when his widow accepted the Medal of Honor on his behalf. More than 42 years after performing selfless, heroic actions in Cambodia, which resulted in his death, … [Read more...]
Panetta Orders AF to Take Further Steps on F-22 Raptor After Mid-Air Scares
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 15, 2012 - With safety remaining his top concern, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has ordered the Air Force to take additional steps to mitigate risks to F-22 pilots. Beginning in 2008, a few pilots experienced hypoxia-like symptoms when flying the aircraft, Little told reporters at a Pentagon news conference. … [Read more...]
New Guide Helps Airmen, Families Navigate Social Media
Tech. Sgt. Karen Tomasik Air Force Public Affairs Agency 5/11/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO -- LACKLAND, Texas -- Airmen and families have a new resource at their fingertips with the recent release of an updated and revised social media guide. The guide features sections geared toward all Total Force members and their families as well as Air Force leaders. It highlights … [Read more...]