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August 24, 2009

- Air Force, NASA officials launch rocket fueled with environmentally friendly propellant  

- Iraqi agency ready to take over civil aviation operations  

- 3rd Bombardment Group reunites at Elmendorf   

- United Arab Emirates air force participates in first Red Flag   

- VA simplifies compensation rules for post-traumatic stress   

- Airmen, community help vets   

- Iraqi air force brings ISR capabilities online   

- Hanscom Airmen train with Massachusetts state troopers  

- Guardsmen deliver medical care to Guatemala   

- Platelet donations bring troops home  

- NATO AWACS proves interoperability during test  

August 23, 2009

- Airman witnesses daughter's birth via webcam  

August 22, 2009

- Photo Essay: Kids' Day 2009 at the Academy  

- Chief of staff visits Beale   

August 21, 2009

- Air Force Marathon makes history   
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- Lajes Field clinic hosts school, sports physical day  

- SECAF outlines Year of the Air Force Family   

- Air Force unveils new fitness program  
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- Airdrop fuels troops in austere Afghan locations  

- Leaders issue joint message, define cyber mission  

- Pacific Airlift Rally 2009 kicks off  

- Commentary - Keeping in touch with your Airmen  

- Civilians can now apply for new professional development program  

- Air Force Week in Photos  

August 20, 2009

- Academy rated best in west by U.S. News & World Report  
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- Shaw Airmen train with South Carolina Civil Air Patrol   
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- 5 NATO countries take part in jump week   
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- Feature - Recovery mission takes a wild turn for Charleston senior NCO  

- Gates, Mullen use new media to hear from troops, public   

- Guard chief encourages 'continual support' of families  

- Acquisition work force steps toward reform   

- Flying hospital staff gives wounded fighting chance  
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- Clinic traffic downrange shows need for hearing protection   

- Mildenhall serves as base for Turkish C-130 engine replacement  

- Aug. 19 airpower summary: F-15E destroys enemy position  

- Four USSTRATCOM units win prestigious awards   

- General North assumes command of Pacific Air Forces   |  VIDEO  

August 19, 2009

- CMSAF talks integrity, training, development  

- Quilts of Valor comfort complex wartime emotions  
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- AMC commander receives Order of the Sword   
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- Teamwork keeps tankers flying   |  VIDEO  

- Aug. 18 airpower summary: 3,400 pax moved   

- Communications directorate consolidates, stands-up   

- Air Force Secretary to speak at C2ISR symposium   

- President visits Phoenix, meets Luke Airmen   

- Travis Airmen provide presidential support  

- Feature - The last to let you down   

- AF top enlisted leader visits Holloman  

- AF Research Lab scientist wins award for groundbreaking research   

- Dog days of summer  

August 18, 2009

- Photo essay: new dog, handler develop bond at Moody AFB  
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- 24th Air Force activated, 2 units realign in joint ceremony  |  VIDEO  

- Feature - Dog handler team loses an 'Airman's worth of weight'  
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- Commentary - Basic values  
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- U.S., international mobility airmen to participate in exercise   

- 17th Air Force officials host military exchange from Africa  

- New unit, new way of doing international business   

- Robins unit answers urgent call for AC-130U repair   

- Enlisted sensor operators take flight in AF's newest career field   
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- Obama pledges support for troops, veterans   
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- JAG visits to ensure consistency across deployed legal operations   

- Aug. 17 airpower summary: Transports provide intra-theater airlift  |  VIDEO  

- USCENTCOM commander visits Manas  

- Center for Cyberspace Research awarded a $2.1 million grant  

- Shared weather radar ensures mission success  

- National Guard adds Liberia to partnership program  

August 17, 2009

- New recruits enlist at Chicago Air and Water Show  

- Photo essay: Airmen prepare to deploy  

- Aug. 16 airpower summary: Tankers fuel the fight  |  VIDEO  

- Logistics leaders address Air Force future   

- NASA to use Lackland as stopover   

- Photo Essay: Airstrike ends gunfight in Korengal Valley  
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- Airmen help connect Iraqi army, air force   

- Air Guard should keep UAS missions  
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- Feature - 'Resolve of our nation' found at American cemetery  

- Historical exhibit showcases 'Father of the Air Force'   
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- 14 force support courses move to Maxwell  

- National Guard officials work toward continuous improvement  

- Redesigned NCO retraining program begins with voluntary phase   

- Quick hire of military spouses starts in September  
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- Final Air Force Delta II launches   

- Air Force officials release staff sergeant selection statistics  
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- 'Today's Air Force' features standup of new command  

- Lonely Eagles ceremony recognizes fallen Tuskegee Airmen   
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- Google Voice answers nation's call   

- Academy Class of 2013 features high academics, diversity  

- Historic promotion evokes reflection, bridges generations   

August 16, 2009

- Aug. 15 airpower summary: Predator eliminates enemy threat  

August 15, 2009

- Aug.14 airpower summary: Strike Eagles support ground troops  

August 14, 2009

- Military members, families keys to year of success   |  VIDEO  

- Commentary - Transit Center directly impacts the war   
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- VA creating 28 new vet centers  

- DOD, VA work to create lifetime electronic records   

- '84 Academy grad to pilot shuttle   

- Aug. 13 airpower summary: A-10s deter enemy action  

- Chief says Guard cannot go back to strategic reserve  
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- Airman instructs Kabul's first POL course   

- Feature - Engineer's AF winning design improves Ramstein's quality of life   

- CMSAF visits expeditionary center   

- Air Force Week in Photos  

August 13, 2009

- Deliberate path ahead for Airmen   
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- Aug. 12 airpower summary: Reaper provides overwatch  

- Osan cross servicing program fosters good relations  

- Stick 'em up: Corrosion control shop develops decals for rapid recognition  
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- Pentagon officials plan cultural awareness training   
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- Air Force Office of Scientific Research launches social media outreach   

- U.S., Vietnam host Asia-Pacific military nursing symposium   

August 12, 2009

- USAF shooting team aims for excellence at national competition  
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- Convention showcases unmanned capabilities   
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- Top enlisted Airman visits joint servicemembers at Fort Bliss  

- Tuskegee Airmen convention recognizes top Airmen   

- Air Force officials welcome new surgeon general  

- Monument to honor Air Force first sergeants at Enlisted Heritage Hall  
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- Aug. 11 airpower summary: B-1Bs strike enemy  |  VIDEO  

- Airmen hand over visitation operations at Camp Bucca  
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- Museum officials launch virtual tour  

- Guard director: Character, values needed in future leaders  
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- Air Guard women honored for their service  

- Air Force employee serves more than half a century  
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- First aircraft to undergo high velocity maintenance at Robins  

August 11, 2009

- Feature - Ramstein Airman shows strength during Army 100-mile march  

- Air National Guard director: Fewer aircraft, more aircrew rotations overseas  

- Airmen partner with Kyrgyz security service K-9 team  

- Aug. 10 airpower summary: A-10s provide overwatch  |  VIDEO  

- Hanscom officials complete first fixed site security installation in Southwest Asia  

- Reservists integrate with active duty for theater security  

- Commentary - Step back and re-evaluate: What can I do to fix this?  

- Robins maintainers give pilots unobstructed vision  
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- Airmen rescue motorcyclist from raging fire   
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- Luke Airmen to test new stain resistant footwear  
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- Inaugural Academy UAS class pins on wings  
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- AETC takes first step into Facebook  
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August 10, 2009

- E-tools give Robins personnel access to digital data   
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- AFSO 21 senior leader course aims to improve future processes  

- Pararescuemen train at Joint Base Balad  
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- Infrared camera saves base money, time  
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- General stresses safety to Airmen  

- Iraqi official tours Joint Base Balad medical facilities  

- Air Force family's 'Extreme' home revealed  

- Airmen assist Iraqis with gunner training  

- Biometric database offers security stamp of approval  

- Technology convergence could prevent war, futurist says  
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- Aug. 9 airpower summary: Predators neutralize threats  

- Total-force team airdrops 10-ton artillery load  
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August 9, 2009

- Aug. 8 airpower summary: C-130s transport troops, supplies  

August 7, 2009

- Air Force, academic community come together for future of unmanned aircraft systems  

- Air Force Office of Scientific Research officials launch social media outreach  

- Aug. 6 airpower summary: C-17s deliver for warfighters  |  VIDEO  

- Air Force Global Strike Command activated  
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- Commentary - See how far you can go today  
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- Air Force Global Strike Command will stress nuclear mission  
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- Exercise tests joint cargo operations  

- Air Force officials release name of second contractor killed in vehicle accident  

- Airman have opportunity for education, commission with LEAD   

- Hickam Airmen deploy to Afghanistan  

- 'Top Guns' receive awards at Tuskegee Airmen convention   

- 379th AEW commander addresses bloggers' roundtable  

- Airmen keep airlift mission moving  

- Air Force Week in Photos  

August 6, 2009

- Weather fails to dampen Air Force-NASCAR relationship at Pocono  

- EOD Airmen help keep community safe   

- Officials look to solve social network risks without ban   

- Last Voice Network Systems course graduates at Sheppard  
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- Airmen provide dental care to Guyanese patients   

- Photo essay: Academy acceptance parade  

- AMC supports air forces in Africa   

- Aug. 5 airpower summary: A-10s provide overwatch for coalition forces  |  VIDEO  

- New total force C-5 inspection program saves money  
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- Education opportunity available for senior level civilians  

- U.S., Japanese F-15 pilots train for Red Flag-Alaska   

- New leaders take command of redesignated AFCENT, 9th Air Force  

- Nellis contractors killed in vehicle accident  

August 5, 2009

- Guard officer model for new Air Force career field   

- Obama: VA outreach aims at seamless transition  

- Air Forces Central chosen to provide enhanced support to area of responsibility  

- Obama: Health care reform won't affect VA, Tricare   
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- Shoplifting, and resulting costs to military community, down in '08   

- Photo essay: Academy football drills  

- Pace team in place to help marathoners reach goals   

- Airmen assist Iraqis with maintenance training   

- Pentagon officials weigh social networking benefits, vulnerabilities  
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- Aug. 4 airpower summary: KC-10s fuel flight  

- Officials urge parents to check students' immunization records  

- Command chief master sergeant screening board convenes  

- Photo essay: Bagram Airmen destroy explosives, munitions  

- Guam Guard members leave mark in Dili   |  VIDEO  

August 4, 2009

- Photo essay: Photographer captures mission  

- Installation Acquisition Transformation revises implementation plan   

- Feature - Enlisted Airman diagnoses, treats patients   
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- SOUTHCOM officials embrace two-way impact of social media   

- WaveRider test vehicle meets B-52   

- Tricare deputy director highlights new programs  
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- Major force protection contract awarded   

- Photo essay: Refueling operations over Iraq  

- Operation Allied Force comes alive through 'Tanker Living Legends' series   

- Ophthalmology residency program receives top accreditation  

- Air Force volunteers pitch in for co-worker's 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'   

- Obama: New GI Bill renews commitment to troops  

- Aug. 3 airpower summary: F-15E provides cover for disabled convoy  

- Commentary - Air Force culture of responsibility   

- LeMay Center holds first Service Core Function Symposium   

- DOD personal property program actively seeks servicemembers' input  

- Air Force aeromedical evacuation teams give British soldier fighting chance   

- Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman cites Coast Guard's 219th birthday  

August 3, 2009

- Silver Flag provides contingency training for USAFE Airmen   
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- Photo essay: Airmen deploy  

- Scientists use virtual world to support troops   

- Air Force officials focus on information protection   

- Operation Lone Star underway  

- National Resource Directory contains a wealth of information  

- Explosion injures 2 Airmen   

- Investing in energy conservation expected to save millions   

- Feature - Taji senior NCO the "three-headed dog" of 50-Airmen team  

- Airpower delivers 'critical' ammunition to Afghanistan National Army soldiers on the ground   |  VIDEO  

- Aug. 2 airpower summary: HH-60G transports medevac patients  

August 2, 2009

- Aug. 1 airpower summary: B-1Bs conduct precision strikes  

August 1, 2009

- July 31 airpower summary: F-16s quells enemy attack   

- Air Force officials to host UAS Symposium  

- Historic first step taken to join bases in San Antonio   |  VIDEO  

July 31, 2009

- Sheppard, AF officials retire workhorse of pilot training   
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- Vice chief of staff testifies to lawmakers about suicide prevention programs   
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- F-16s scramble to unresponsive pilot over West Virginia   

- GI Bill transferability set to begin   
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- July 30 airpower summary: F-15Es eliminate IEDs  

- Flight test shows small antenna can do big things   

- Contract awarded to clean up former Castle and Norton Air Force bases  

- Photo essay: Preparing a city   

- Wright-Patterson employee to receive 'Extreme Home Makeover'  

- Space Fence program awards contracts for concept development   

- Commentary - The 'happy' medium between OPSEC and social networking: Can it be achieved?  
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- Physical therapists keep servicemembers in the fight  
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- Goodfellow veteran relives experience for Airmen   
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- Air Force Week in Photos  

- Special Ops Command opens new headquarters  

- Air Force officials release F-22 accident report  
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- Captain brings entertainment to servicemembers  

July 30, 2009

- Uncertainty about military suicides frustrates services   
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- Minot Airmen use AFSO 21 to save $1 million annually  
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- Commander discusses multinational airlift operations from Hungary   |  VIDEO  

- Feature - Civil engineers bring unique capability to USAFE  

- Airmen save Iraqi girl's life after IED blast  
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- July 29 airpower summary: F-16s strike enemy positions  

- H1N1 cases identified at Hurlburt  

- Airmen step back as Iraqis take control of mission support   
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- AMC Airman earns national recognition   

July 29, 2009

- Photo essay: Raptors at Red Flag-Alaska  

- Bombers fly down under   

- Afghan air corps commander calls Expeditionary Center a 'role model' for training  

- General says Air Guard facing recapitalization issues   
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- Photo essay: Field training at Jacks Valley  

- Air Force Marathon registration fees to increase Aug. 2   

- Airmen build ties with Iraqi families   
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- July 28 airpower summary: Tankers fuel coalition aircraft  

- Post-9/11 GI Bill guidance sent to Airmen  
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- Hundreds show for fallen Marine's return home  
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July 28, 2009

- Air Force team to assess Iraqi air defense needs  

- Photo essay: Drone recovery   

- Lackland officer wins Benjamin O. Davis Jr. Award   

- War hero brought home, laid to rest after 40 years missing in action  
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- Families, volunteers essential to nation's defense, says Reserve Affairs chief  
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- New process to drastically change programmed maintenance   
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- Commentary - Recognize the warning signs  
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- Chief Roy honored at special breakfast  

- Academy ranked among nation's best colleges  
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- Joint Base Balad troops aid first sergeant during heart attack   
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- Air Force doctor wins national award   

- Center gives troops tools to combat stress while deployed   

- Photo essay: Working the night shift  
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- AMC officials unveil official travel Web site  
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- July 27 airpower summary: B-1B provides overwatch  

- CMSAF meets with Afghan counterpart during Rodeo  

- Airmen aid coalition with multilanguage skills  

July 27, 2009

- Feature - Battlefield detectives fight with fingerprints   
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- 'One of a kind' war records staging facility gets Air Force, national review   

- First Iraqi student graduates from Aviation Leadership Program  
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- Academy officials add unmanned aircraft system into curriculum  
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- 12 nations activate groundbreaking Heavy Airlift Wing   
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- Exercise Talisman Saber concludes  

- Winners announced for Rodeo 2009 competitions  
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- Remote base uses natural energy to power facilities  
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- Gold Bar Recruiter program returns   

- July 26 airpower summary: C-17s help sustain coalition operations  

July 26, 2009

- July 25 airpower summary: A-10 provides armed overwatch  

July 25, 2009

- July 24 airpower summary: Reaper stops enemy attack  

- Photo essay: Airborne training!  

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