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February 28, 2011

- CMSAF strengthens ties with Colombian partners

- First lady, Dr. Biden to launch military family awareness campaign

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- Airmen, German army team up for training

- First class graduates from aviation school at former George Air Force Base

- Commentary - Be a wingman

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- Airmen test contingency postal operations

- Air Force personnel services migration under way

- Mullen: Anniversary reaffirms U.S.-Kuwaiti bonds

- Photo essay: Ice rescue training at Whiteman AFB

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- Loadmasters hone skills during training, humanitarian mission

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- Frank Buckles, last known U.S. Doughboy, dies

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- Developmental education deadline set for officers, civilians

- Feature - Phase inspectors keep A-10s in the air

- Officials extend community assessment

- Deadline near for first sergeant of the year award

- Vice CSAF emphasizes modeling, simulation integration during AFAMS visit

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- Photo essay: 386th AEW participates in Kuwait 50/20 celebration

February 25, 2011

- Federal pay freeze also impacts NAF employees

- Airmen demonstrate massive airdrop, teamwork in joint exercise

- NAF employees eligible for new health incentive credit

- CONR team supports successful shuttle launch

- Emergency exercise brings U.S., Japanese responders together

- Feature - Last frontier for tactical air control

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- Air Force leads the way as Green Power Partner

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- Air Force gains new mission

- Japanese, American NCOs work together to gain insight

- Deadline approaching for civilian humanitarian award

- Photo essay: Airmen participate in exercise Cope North

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- Landing zone safety officers trained at austere location

- Space weather team readies for upcoming solar max

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- Air Force Medical Service officials announce 2010 award winners

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- Air Force Week in Photos

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February 24, 2011

- Air Force announces next tanker aircraft

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- USAFWS takes new approach to generating leaders

- Thunderbirds host the Blue Angels

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- Future initiatives discussed during fuel efficiency summit

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- Tuskegee Airman shares his story of serving with distinction

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- JFCC-Space commander highlights need for improved space situational awareness

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- Photo essay: CV-22 Osprey training mission

- Fairchild Airmen climb ice-covered tower to retain communications

- 'Today's Air Force' features a look around the service

- Feature - Bringing more bark to fight in Afghanistan

- McChord Airmen survive New Zealand earthquake unscathed

- Commentary - Engineers build the force

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- TRICARE officials promote colorectal cancer screening

February 23, 2011

- 'Military Saves Week' spotlights importance of saving

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- Feature - Committed to caring: When your Airman is deployed, stay connected

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- Three Academy graduates to fly STS-133 shuttle mission

- ROTC bonuses 'beef up' services' language capacity

- Agency chief outlines threat reduction strategy

- Air Force Network Integration Center officials launch IA education tools

- Afghan air force develops loadmasters as C-27 fleet expands

- Feature - Ensuring the right Airmen are in the right jobs to benefit Iraq

- Photo essay: Combined Team Zabul

- Eielson Airmen support Army deployments

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- TRICARE's 'Get Fit' page can trigger new you

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- Commentary - Think about the fundamental principles of mentorship

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February 22, 2011

- Online personnel services limited during migration

- Feature - Airmen provide confidence, combat power for ground forces

- Air Force has new weapon in fight against Spice

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- New York Air Guardsmen all safe after New Zealand earthquake

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- Feature - Combat control candidates vie for shot at scarlet beret

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- Photo essay: Atlantic Strike exercise

- Members at Laughlin AFB mourn loss of Airman

- Officers visit Kuwait college, brief students

- Guard, Reserve family readiness groups honored at Pentagon

- Air traffic advisers aim high for Iraq's future

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- Commentary - Perfection can be deadly

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- Officials announce military service awards nominees

- RAF Alconbury Airman dies in Southwest Asia

- Afghan air force C-27 fleet halfway to goal

February 21, 2011

- SecAF takes stock of progress, future challenges

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February 20, 2011

- Historic firsts for AFNORTH sergeants lead to distinguished honors

February 19, 2011

- CMSAF Roy visits sunny Soto Cano Air Base

February 18, 2011

- DOD officials honor top Guard, Reserve family programs

- DOD officials identify Air Force casualty

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- CMSAF discusses need for strengthened resiliency at symposium

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- Lady Falcons outlast UNLV, 91-87

- DOD leaders outline health care, family services improvements

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- Vice CSAF: Air Force must prepare for more complex, varied ops

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- Feature - 375th AES sergeant trains Afghan medics

- Luke AFB medical group named best in Air Force

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- DOD officials strive to strengthen, empower military families

- New deployable air traffic control system program taking shape

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- TRICARE autism demonstration proving positive

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- Feature - 451st AEW members give flags wings to fly

- World War II hero receives medals after 65 years

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- Commentary - Trust: The foundation of who we are

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- Commentary - Lorenz on Leadership: Preventing violence

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- Air Force Week in Photos

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February 17, 2011

- SecAF, CSAF provide FY12 budget details

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- Eagle Vision program garners key award for keen Earth observation

- AFSO21 makes improvements for AF

- Results of command, control training study show roadmap ahead

- Feature - A century of memories

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- Feature - Understanding life as a loadmaster

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- Stop loss pay application window closing March 4

- Airmen, Soldiers team up to train Iraqi airmen

- DOD surgeons general visit Bagram Airfield medics

- Space-A travel: Did you know?

3

- Photo essay: Falcons versus Runnin' Rebels

- Adjustments put F-35 on track, program director says

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- AAF graduates first upgrade training class from Shindand Flying Training Center

- Commentary - A way out: My journey from the brink of suicide

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- Army, Air Force win first-round bouts

- U.S., Polish military enhance partnerships through training

February 16, 2011

- DOD program offers leadership development opportunities

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- Gates welcomes House vote against extra F-35 engine

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- Exhibit features work of Tuskegee Airman turned artist

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- Programs will suffer without adequate funding, Mullen says

- Deployed firefighters induct fallen teammate into "Department of Heroes"

- Airmen assist in Air Force-wide missile modification

- Lynn gains IT industry's cybersecurity perspective

- Commentary - I sent an e-mail

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- Feature - Airman provides gateway for Iraqis to American training

- Photo essay: Emergency management exercise at Yokota

- Top gloves to meet in interservice bouts

- New fuel savings concept evaluated at JB McGuire

- 'Today's Air Force' features a look around the service

February 15, 2011

- Defense communities cope with uncertain times

- Fiscal year recruiting, retention remain on track

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- Photo essay: Airmen participate in joint operational access exercise

- DOD officials ask service members to kiss the spit goodbye

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- Commentary - Chief offers assignment advice for enlisted Airmen

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- New element assists special forces trainees

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- Fuel savings officials plan to broaden impact with AF-wide summit

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- Gates: Defense needs $540 billion for fiscal 2011

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- Spangdahlem named best Air Force installation

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- Feature - Senior NCO creates, strengthens partnerships between two countries

- Missile agency seeks funds for defensive systems

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- Nellis hospital undergoes flow improvement initiative

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- Iraqi airmen train on tool calibration system

- Joint Women's Leadership Symposium offers leadership development opportunities

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- Air National Guard director: Equitable treatment of all a 'moral imperative'

- Officials issue first report on homeless veterans

February 14, 2011

- Feature - Retired chief helps preserve black history

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- Sports programs for disabled veterans expanding

- Efficiencies, balance main focuses of FY12 budget

- Leaders explain Air Force manning impacts on Academy

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- Commentary - February calls to mind African-American military contributions

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- Task force vigilant against contract fraud

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- Feature - Crash team clears runway

- Feature - Surviving the odds

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- Multinational officials plan for Cobra Gold 2012

- Deadline Feb. 22 for scholarship applications

- New, enhanced VA benefits provided to caregivers of veterans

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- Weather team provides reports for mission

February 11, 2011

- Feature - TACP Airmen hone skills at joint exercise

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- Athletes vie for spot on Air Force Warrior Games team

- Air Force 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' repeal training detailed

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- Commentary - Training; it's our duty

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- Commentary - Take a moment to honor other's sacrifices

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- Opportunities available in financial management

- 34 Airmen selected for Tops In Blue

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- Chairman asks communities to help veterans reach their dreams

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- Nuclear policy official visits Malmstrom

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- Air Force officials warn: 'Spice' harmful to health, career

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- Air Force undersecretary lauds deployed Airmen, addresses force management

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- Air Force Week in Photos

February 10, 2011

- Feature - Airman qualifies for national fencing tournament

- Airmen conduct coalition training with Slovenian soldiers

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- ANG director: Equal opportunity is critical downrange

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- Officials certify first aircraft for biofuel usage

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- AFSO21 event helps plan fuel conservation initiatives

- Afghan C-27 maintenance cadre begins building towards the future

- Photo essay: Airmen participate in aircrew decontamination training

- CSAF visits Yokota, discusses changes in 2011

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- Psychological health directors help Soldiers, Airmen manage stress

- General Schwartz talks past, present of special ops

- Officials announce enlisted supplemental promotions

February 9, 2011

- New training simulator debuts at Schriever

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- Airmen help transport clothes, shoes to Kyrgyzstan

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- Photo essay: 'Spooky' training at Hurlburt Field

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- South Korean, U.S. airmen celebrate Lunar New Year

- DOD must train for 'degraded' environments, official says

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- Barbershop quartet creates 'buzz'

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- Commentary - Taking care of your Air Force family

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- Women learn to fight stress from home front

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- Mullen: Military must plan for future transition

February 8, 2011

- Hornets nest in 'Draggins'' lair

- Dyess cantonment honors Airman

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- Feature - Chapel hikes deliver food, good will to remote villages

- ISOC class helps turn Airmen into air commandos

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- Security forces Airmen use AFSO21 to stand up security alarm focal point

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- Top doctor cites importance of psychological health

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- Home-use programs provide software to Airmen

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- Commentary - Planes break, plans change, people make things happen

- Photo essay: Water survival training

- Saving lives: Afghan air force medic team learns 'critical' skills

- Global Strike Airmen save lives by employing the wingman concept

February 7, 2011

- Telephones to tanks: RPAT Airmen help fight two wars

- Buckley Airman, bystanders save man's life

- Edwards flight engineers perform first X-47B flight

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- TRANSCOM provides America's greatest advantage, commander says

- National Security Space Strategy targets safety, stability

- 316th Training Squadron wins award two years in a row

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- Airmen vie for slots in Army Air Assault course

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- Housing seminar focuses on responsive customer service

1

- Force shaping board details announced

7

- Vandenberg officials launch Minotaur I

- CSAF helps Indian Air Force welcome C-130J

February 4, 2011

- Civic leaders tour Air Force mortuary affairs center

- AFRS program provides information on special-duty assignments

- Business is hot at McClellan-based Aero Union

1

- Feature - Veteran speaker entertains, inspires members at Balad

- TRICARE beneficiaries encouraged to review new dietary guidelines

1

- International Affairs Specialist program implements language improvement initiatives

5

- Air bridge sustains coalition lives, Afghan security

- Agency provides Super Bowl fare for troops

4

- Iraqi officials visit Balad to better understand base transition

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- Airmen join Soldiers in Joint Dawn

- Commentary - Urgent vs. important

6

- Air Force Week in Photos

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February 3, 2011

- Fallen Marine's family adopts his best friend

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- Air Mobility key to outpost sustainability

- Airmen will be on the field, onstage, airborne during Super Bowl XLV

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- Leaders call operational Reserve 'a new DOD efficiency'

1

- Petraeus discusses troop transition options

- McConnell firefighter saves couple

5

- Directory links wounded warriors, families to resources

- Rubber removal begins at Bagram Airfield

1

- Photo essay: 112th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron members maintain KC-135s

- Center officials award Space Fence preliminary design contracts

- Officials to conduct DOS rollback

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- Government officials unite to improve child, youth programs

- Air Force fighters prep for Super Bowl XLV

4

- Chaplain assistant bolsters morale, mission focus from a unique perspective

- AOC Weapon System moves toward single computing environment

3

February 2, 2011

- Air Force officials announce FY11 additional force management measures

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- Entries being accepted for Federal Voting Assistance Program poster and slogan contests

- Researchers harness wave energy in research simulations

- Commentary - My CCAF journey

26

- Hickam C-17 drops a Navy boat over Pacific

- Commentary - Professionalism on- and off-duty

11

- Air Force Medical Service officials launch new Facebook page

- Photo essay: Air Force Box-offs

- Air Force Reserve has opportunities for separating Airmen

4

- Feature - Airmen start next of kin notification process

- C-17s deliver largest OEF fuel resupply

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February 1, 2011

- Global Strike mission continues during winter storm

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- New website promotes military info sharing

- Mullen highlights families, budget in podcast

- Legends Panel links past, present communications Airmen

- Air National Guard fighter wing preps for alert missions at Tyndall

- Mullen: Workplace flexibility focuses on families, children

7

- Rescue Airmen respond to helicopter crash

4

- Commentary - Afghans teach American air adviser life lessons

2

- Nonpartisan group teaches vets how to run for office

- Photo essay: Osan Airmen take part in operational readiness exercise

- New VA office to serve as advocate for tribal veterans

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