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  • Dyess B-1s take fight to enemy

    A pair of B-1B Lancers, four F-16 Fighting Falcons and coalition troops helped clear out an Al Qaeda stronghold from near Baghdad Thursday morning as the planes dropped more than 45,000 pounds of bombs on a former Al Qaeda safe haven. The US Central Command Air Force bomber and fighter aircraft,

  • New group superintendent takes reins at 317th

    The 317th Airlift Group maintainer was selected to become the new group superintendent Jan. 4. Chief Master Sgt. Mike Mildenberg replaced Chief Master Sgt. Debra Huntley, who retired Jan. 4, as the superintendent. Chief Mildenberg has currently been with the 317th AG for three years and has deployed

  • Academy seeks enlisted applicants

    Enlisted Airmen interested in attending the U.S. Air Force Academy this entry year must submit completed forms no later than Jan. 31. There are 135 slots available for enlisted Airmen each year through the Leaders Encouraging Airman Development program. "The LEAD program is an ongoing effort to give

  • Jan. 7 airpower summary: C-130s deliver troops, supplies where needed

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Jan. 7, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, an Air Force B1-B Lancer engaged enemy combatants in

  • Virtual enlisted promotion release proving successful

    Since its introduction in November, the new virtual enlisted promotion release system has received positive reviews from the field. And, while it may be a bit of a culture shock for some, the new system provides several benefits for Airmen of all grades. "The new process resolved several challenges