http://www.youtube.com/embed/PoxpvoggJLQ One of the most challenging hardships for the men and women in the armed forces is being separated from family for extended periods of time. Beyond the obvious struggle to keep the family strong during long absences, active duty will take place with complete disregard for family struggles and life benchmarks; you can be deployed even … [Read more...]
Aviation Nation Returns to Nellis AFB Nov. 10-11
For Immediate Release October 10, 2012 NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. – The largest free public event in Nevada returns Nov. 10 – 11 when the U.S. Air Force hosts Aviation Nation 2012, which is the Nellis AFB open house air show. Several military air demonstration teams, including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the F-22 Aerial Demonstration Team, will … [Read more...]
Air Force Launches New GPS Satellite
10/4/2012 - CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. (AFNS) The U.S. Air Force successfully launched a United Launch Alliance Delta IV-Medium rocket carrying the third Global Positioning System IIF satellite at 8 a.m. EDT today, Oct. 4, from Space Launch Complex 37. "The 45th Space Wing, Space and Missile Systems Center's GPS Directorate, Boeing and United Launch Alliance team … [Read more...]
DOD Implements New Flight Cancellation Policy for Temporary Duty Travelers
September 28, 2012 By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service The Defense Department is working with airlines to implement a new flight cancellation policy that will affect air travel for temporary duty travelers. Andrea Carlock, chief of the program management branch, which serves as part of the Defense Travel Management Office, discussed … [Read more...]
Space Shuttle Endeavour Flies Home One Last Time
Laura Mowry Edwards Air Force Base Public Affairs 9/27/2012 - EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) -- It was a bittersweet day when Space Shuttle Endeavour arrived one last time Sept. 20, piggy-backed on NASA's Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft. When the SCA departed the following morning to deliver Space Shuttle Endeavour to the California Science Center in Los Angeles, … [Read more...]