• Wing implements Wingman Ride program

     The 4th Fighter Wing will begin the Wingman Ride program here March 6. "This program is being established to assist those individuals that have a plan A or B that fall through," said Master Sgt. Misty Plott, 4th Logistics Readiness Squadron. "Our program is based on Airmen helping Airmen." Wingman

  • South Dakota native travels world in Air Force

    Some people's journeys never lead them out of their hometown and others' lead them around the world. Senior Airman Daysha Sessions, 4th Force Support Squadron, from Colome, S.D. decided she would be one of the others. Her ambition, strong will, and a desire to explore the world led her out of Colome

  • Strike Eagles protect ground forces in massive firefight

    Ten Soldiers who earned silver stars and an Airman who will receive an Air Force Cross March 10 might not be alive today if it were not for 4th Fighter Wing Airmen providing crucial close-air support during an assault on an insurgent stronghold in Afghanistan's Shok Valley last year. A 130-man

  • Inspections business as usual for wing

    An inspection team arrived here Feb. 9 to conduct evaluations of the 4th Logistics Readiness and 4th Maintenance Group. The Air Combat Command Logistics Standardization Evaluation Team's purpose was to take an in-depth look at the training and operations of both LRS and MXG and how they adhere to

  • More troops, families to qualify for New GI Bill benefits

    Troops nearing retirement eligibility may be able to tap into the transferability benefits provided in the new Post-9/11 GI Bill, even if they're unable to serve four more years of duty due to service policies, a senior defense official said. The Post-9/11 Veterans Education Bill that takes effect