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  • F-35B marks aviation first at JBER

    On any giving day at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, you can hear sound of freedom as the F-22 Raptors circle the mountains and come in for a landing. There was a different tone to that sound Jan. 9, 2017 as the Marine F-35B Lightening II fighter jets joined the orchestration.“There aren’t a lot of

  • LRS receives Supply Chain Excellence Award

    Due to their outstanding work, the 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron was nominated for the Air Education Training Command Department of Defense Award for Supply Chain Excellence.

  • Annual Load Crew Competition

    Airman 1st Class Kathryn Decker 310th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team member, prepares a GBU-12 bomb during the Annual Load Crew Competition Jan. 27, 2017, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Teams consisted of three Airmen each from various AMUs working together to successfully load weapons

  • PMEL Calibrates on a Standard Level

    When performing maintenance on essential military equipment, the precision and accuracy of the testing tool is crucial. The Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory examines these testing tools regularly to ensure a set standard. “PMEL is responsible for the accuracy of approximately 6,300 pieces

  • Education, direction: What is available to Airmen?

    When it comes to education, there are many unknown variables and various directions Airmen can take to further themselves in their career or future. There are resources available at the education office located on the third floor of building 1150 whose goal is to help alleviate some of the concerns

  • F-35: Luke maintainers integrate with Lockheed Martin

    Airmen from the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit integrated with the Lockheed Martin maintainers to begin performing maintenance for the F-35 Lightning II beginning in Jan., eventually with the goal of taking over the U.S. F-35 maintenance for the unit.  “We can’t afford to have any dip in pilot

  • AETC’s 75th Anniversary and the birth of a professional Air Force

    On Jan. 23, 2017, Air Education and Training Command celebrates its 75th anniversary — a date much more important in our nation’s heritage than a simple mark in time. Jan. 23, 1942, proved to be the birth of a professional Air Force – men and women precisely selected and trained to fly, fight and

  • ATC chief leaves legacy to Airmen

    ‘We are known forever by the tracks we leave behind,’ is a statement that strongly resonates with retired Chief Master Sgt. Tadd Cahow, former 56th Operations Group superintendent who retired after nearly 30 years of service.

  • K-9: Keeping up on Certs

    Most emergency services require some form of certification prior to being able to go out and save lives. This includes police, fire and medical services but most people don’t think about the certifications K-9 are required to have.

  • New tattoo policy invites qualified recruits

    The Air Force announced a new policy on dress and appearance with regard to tattoos, Jan. 9, 2017. According to the new policy, authorized tattoos on the chest, back, arms and legs will no longer be restricted to 25 percent of the expose area while in uniform. Hand tattoos will be limited to one