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  • First female CV-22 pilot completes training

    After nearly three years of flight training with the Air Force, she recently became the first qualified female pilot of the CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. It started with pictures of aircraft in her grandfather's home. Then it was on to starting lessons to earn her private pilot's license as a

  • Air Force announces next tanker aircraft

    Air Force and Defense Department officials announced the award of an engineering and manufacturing development contract valued at more than $3.5 billion for the KC-46A aerial refueler to The Boeing Company today.Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley said in the briefing that many factors were

  • Cope North 11-1 comes to a close

    U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force completed an annual two-week bilateral flying training exercise Feb. 25, that was designed to increase interoperability between the two nations. Cope North 11-1 is a Pacific Air Force sponsored exercise planned and executed by 13th Air Force,

  • Space-A travel - Did You Know?

    Every day, around the world, hundreds of military and military-contracted commercial aircraft travel the world delivering troops and cargo. These missions allow hundreds of thousands of military personnel, retirees, family members, and other DOD eligible travelers to fly at almost no cost, courtesy

  • COPE NORTH 11-1: U.S., Japan strengthen ties, enhance air operations

    The U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and units from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force began exercise COPE NORTH 11-1 here Feb. 13. The exercise, which lasts until Feb. 25, is the latest in a series of bilateral exercises designed to enhance both countries' air operations. The purpose of the exercise is to

  • Tax season simplified

    It's time to get a calculator, some sharp pencils, W-2s, W-4s and every shred of paper that could help save a little money as April 15 creeps up once again.A visit to the Internal Revenue Service's website will result in more than 1,100 different forms for federal taxes featuring confusing phrases

  • Andersen brings home 17 A1 awards

    Airmen from the 36th Force Support Squadron and 36th Wing Protocol here excelled in 2010, winning a total of 17 Air Combat Command Manpower, Personnel and Service Awards.These awards give recognition to the best performers and installation-level programs, honor their accomplishments and commitment

  • GET FIT: Ready, set, Zumba

    (Editor's note: this article is the second in the "Get Fit" series, outlining ways to reach New Year's resolutions to get in shape.)Single woman seeking 'the one': a work-out program that's fun, challenging, and doesn't lead directly to the nearest box of chocolates.Finding the right fitness program

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