by Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service 12/14/2012 - INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey (AFNS) -- Secretary Panetta has signed an order that will deploy 400 U.S. personnel to Turkey to support the deployment that NATO agreed to recently of Patriot missile capability there, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said today. Panetta signed the agreement en route to Turkey as … [Read more...]
X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle Launch Successful
by Maj. Eric Badger Air Force Public Affairs 12/11/2012 - CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AFNS) -- In the next installment to improve space capability and further develop an affordable, reusable space vehicle, the Air Force conducted its third X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle launch here on December 11, officials said. The launch comes on the heels of the successful flight of OTV-2, which … [Read more...]
U.S Warning Systems Tracked and Detected Missle Launch in Korea
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo., Dec. 11, 2012 – North American Aerospace Defense Command officials acknowledged today that U.S. missile warning systems detected and tracked the launch of a North Korean missile at 7:49 p.m. EST. The missile was tracked on a southerly azimuth, officials said. Initial indications are that the first stage fell into the Yellow Sea. The second … [Read more...]
Christmas Comes Early For Some Military Families
By Lance Cpl. Antwaun L. Jefferson The Exceptional Family Member Program held their holiday event where more than 30 families enjoyed an evening filled with holiday treats, activities, crafts and a special visit from jolly old Saint Nicholas at the Lincoln Military Housing Family Center Party Room on Friday. EFMP is for Marines with families members with exceptional needs. … [Read more...]
Three New Squadrons Being Developed By Air Force Recruiting Organization
by Annette Crawford Air Force Recruiting Service 12/12/2012 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- Three new squadrons are being created as a result of an Air Force reorganization service that will focus on recruiting heath professionals to create a more appropriate focus on the HP mission. The newly activated squadrons are: 360th Recruiting Group: The 318th … [Read more...]