June 16, 2010 19 aircrew members graduate B Course training After spending nearly two years in training, the newest class of F-15E Strike Eagle pilots and weapon systems operators are ready to report to their first permanent duty station. The 334th Fighter Squadron turned 19 fully-qualified Strike Eagle aircrew members over to the Air Force when the Basic
June 15, 2010 EO celebrates multicultural awareness with run The 4th Fighter Wing Equal Opportunity Office hosted a Multicultural Day 2-mile run/walk June 11."The goal of this event was to help people think 'outside the box' about Equal Opportunity and Multiculturalism," said Senior Master Sgt. Carmia Basker, 4th FW EO deputy director. "Every year we
June 14, 2010 SJ children have opportunity to compete in IronKids Triathlon Series IronKids is now offering a military division at its national triathlon series events in the United States. IronKids is a global series with 12 triathlon races in the U.S. and more than 15 triathlon, running and aquathon events throughout Europe and Asia-Pacific. Participants ranging in age from 6 to
June 10, 2010 Load crews crucial to sortie regeneration As part of the 4th Fighter Wing's Phase I Operational Readiness Exercise, load teams from the various aircraft maintenance units were tasked with arming F-15E Strike Eagles for combat, while adhering to a strict timetable. For the ORE, Airmen must generate a specific number of aircraft for aircrews
June 10, 2010 Cargo, personnel process the line during Phase I ORE It goes without saying that a Phase I Operational Readiness Exercise involves a lot of sweat, hard work and long hours. Airmen assigned to the cargo movement and personnel deployment functions here are familiar with all three, working around the clock to ensure pallets of cargo and chalks of
June 7, 2010 Team Little Guy embarks on trek to raise funds for Hope for the Warriors A group of credit union cyclists will begin a three-day odyssey through eastern North Carolina June 17. The ride, which kicks off at Fort Bragg also marks the end of a $100,000 fundraising campaign by credit unions that will benefit severely injured military members and their families. Hope for the
June 7, 2010 Air Force Reserve gains people, moves planes Air Force Reserve Command will gain more people and move aircraft as part of a proposed force structure realignment announced by the Air Force May 11.The fiscal 2011 realignment will affect some 1,300 positions in the command with increases in security forces, civil engineering and RED HORSE
June 3, 2010 Live to play, play to live: The Critical Days of Summer are upon us The summer heat is here and Airmen are ready to play hard after being cooped up all winter long.The Critical Days of Summer safety campaign is in full swing until Sept. 7 to make Airmen aware of the risks summer activities tend to bring. This year's theme is "Live to Play, Play to Live.""The