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  • Wing members, AFRC's 'first lady' take part in Afghan refugee relief program

    As Jan Bradley turned pages in a photo book containing images of Afghanistan's refugees living meagerly along their country's desolate landscape, she seemed all the more committed to making a positive change. Perhaps her inspiration derives from the photo of a middle-aged man gratefully showing off

  • Running the distance ... 26.2

    The weather was perfect. It was a cool 69 degrees in Baltimore, Md., where 3,000 runners crowded the streets anxiously awaiting the sound of the gun at 8 a.m., marking the start time to the 7th Annual Baltimore Marathon. "Hearing the gun go off and the crowd explode with claps and yells gives you a

  • Healthcare management course creates bond

    The Defense Institute for Medical Operations presented their Leadership Course in Regional Disaster Response and Trauma Systems Management in the Republic of Moldova, July 28 to Aug. 5. during a multinational exercise focused on central and eastern Europe. As part of the ongoing Partnership for

  • AMDS gives care, supplies to S.D. tribe members

    Nine members of the 459th Aerospace Medicine Squadron participated in a humanitarian mission at the Indian Health Service in Rosebud, S.D., Aug. 5-18. The IHS is located on the Rosebud Reservation, and it services members of the Lakota Sioux Tribe. Dr. Valarie Parker, IHS medical administrator, said

  • Deployment readiness also pertains to home, family

    As members of the 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron prepare for a deployment downrange this winter, one thing they need to take seriously is family readiness. This rings especially true for Reservists because they spend the majority of their time away from base, focusing on civilian jobs, and not

  • BAH re-certification

    In accordance with AFMAN-65-116V1, Chapter 32, para. 1, Basic Allowance for Housing re-certification is required every four years. Wing members will receive instruction and guidance during the October UTA. Members must complete and return supporting documentation before or during the November UTA.

  • Spouse takes part in ‘Service Before Self’ concept

    Spouses routinely embody the Air Force core values and play an integral role in the success of those who serve in uniform. For the 69th Aerial Port Squadron's Senior Airman Cassandra Brandon, her spouse, Brian Brandon, went above and beyond to support deployed Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines