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Dec. 12, 2024
Two Air Guardsmen earn wingman awards for saving Airmen's lives

New York Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 105th Airlift Wing were recognized for saving the lives of two of their fellow airmen.
Dec. 12, 2024
New Grey Wolf helicopter unit will train pilots to fly 'a multi-million-dollar aircraft at 50 feet above treetops, landing in unlit fields on moonless nights'

Airmen marked a historic moment with the activation of the 24th Helicopter Squadron during a ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
Nov. 12, 2024
Unbreakable bond between Airman, sky

Retired Air Force Col. Richard Heyman's love of flying fueled a career of service that spanned World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War and culminated in the 2024 Swords of Honor award bestowed for his heroic efforts during the second world war.
Oct. 22, 2024
DOD remains engaged in hurricane response, recovery efforts

The Defense Department continues to be engaged with interagency partners in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the White House, state and local governments, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
Sept. 27, 2024
DOD supporting Tropical Storm Helene response efforts

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration also warned of "historic, catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding as Helene continues along its path.
Aug. 9, 2024
SEAL Team FOUR earns safety award for setting example in risk management

The Chief of Naval Operations Expeditionary Safety Award recognizes the team's outstanding achievement in readiness and economy of operations through unwavering commitment to warfighter safety.
May 24, 2024
Brown honors families, loved ones of fallen service members ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, offered words of support and gratitude to opening ceremony attendees of the 30th Annual National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp.
Jan. 17, 2024
Pilot earns most meritorious flight award for identifying and correcting error during flight in contested airspace

Air Force Maj. Stephen Keck, a pilot, won the 2022 Mackay Trophy for identifying and correcting a critical error during mission at an undisclosed location.
Dec. 12, 2023
Training in ultimate personal protective equipment - chemical gear

Seventy-five Oregon Air National Guardsmen completed hands-on, chemical gear training as the Air Force ramps up readiness across the entire force.
Oct. 25, 2023
Troops train for nuclear forensics mission

Soldiers and airmen trained with interagency partners to conduct post-blast nuclear forensics missions during Prominent Hunt, an exercise designed to ensure effective operational readiness, in Frankfort, Ky.

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