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Sept. 3, 2024
Motorcyclists hone advanced safe riding techniques on closed circuit track

Local community riders were also invited to the closed circuit track where all participants explored more advanced riding techniques in a controlled environment. Participants received noise tests, instruction and time on the track all while connecting and learning from other riders.
Sept. 3, 2024
Airmen’s quick action at beach saves man from drowning

Two Moody Airmen conduct an impromptu search-and-rescue operation and ultimately saved a life off a beach in Panama City Beach, Florida, when a jet ski rider pushed a little too far and flew off after a hard jump. With a large crowd watching and no sight of the man after a couple of minutes, it was
Aug. 30, 2024
Landing zone safety officers play critical role in ensuring aircraft can safely touch down in contingency locations

When the mission demands precise and timely landings, even the most challenging terrain can be overcome. Landing zone safety officers play a critical role in ensuring aircraft can safely touch down in contingency locations, no matter how remote or underdeveloped.
Aug. 30, 2024
Around the Air Force: ‘One Air Force’ initiative, emergency response task force, autonomous aviation

In this week’s look around the Air Force, Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin emphasizes the importance of a unified ‘One Air Force’ approach, a new emergency response task force helps bases after a natural disaster, and autonomous aviation technology delivers supplies during a major exercise.
Aug. 29, 2024
Unintentional engine shutdown leads to CV-22B mishap

Air Force Special Operations Command released an Accident Investigation Board report Aug. 29 on an CV-22B Osprey mishap that occurred Aug. 22, 2023, at Melrose Range, New Mexico. The aircraft and crew were assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing’s 20th Special Operations Squadron at Cannon AFB,
Aug. 29, 2024
Pilot error leads to Osprey mishap

Today, Air Force Special Operations Command released an Accident Investigation Board report on an CV-22B Osprey mishap that occurred Aug. 17, 2023, at Inyokern Airfield, California. The aircraft and crew were assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing’s 20th Special Operations Squadron, at Cannon
Aug. 29, 2024
MQ-9A crash abbreviated accident investigation report released

Today, Air Combat Command released an Abbreviated Accident Investigation Board report regarding an MQ-9A Reaper that crashed March 1, 2023, into terrain short of the runway threshold in an undisclosed location within the United States Africa Command area of responsibility
Aug. 28, 2024
AMMO Airmen safely protect, inspect, handle, store, transport, assemble non-nuclear munitions

Having arguably the coolest nickname at the 908th Flying Training Wing, Munitions Systems specialists, Air Force Specialty Code 2W0X1, are tasked with protecting, inspecting, handling, storing, transporting and assembling non-nuclear munitions.Commonly referred to as "AMMO", Airmen in this career
Aug. 28, 2024
70 Years of Flight: C-130 serves as monument to everyone who flies, fixes, supports it

Since its first flight Aug. 23, 1954, the C-130 has proven to be one of the most versatile and active aircraft in the Air Force’s fleet, having carried troops and supplies from the tundra of Antarctica, to the deserts of the Middle East, to the tropical islands of the Pacific, and nearly everywhere
Aug. 26, 2024
When A-10 pilot experiences hypoxia, instructor guides him back to safety

As the A-10C Thunderbolt II nears the final chapters of its storied service, one man stands as a testament to the grit, determination, and unyielding dedication that defines the community surrounding this revered, combat-proven aircraft.U.S. Air Force Reserve Citizen Airman Lt. Col. Timothy "Scream"

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