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  1. Air Combat Command
    2 hours ago
    Twenty-three years of dedicated service summarizes this warrior.

    Afghanistan, Iraq, Colombia, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Peru, Panama, Turkmenistan, Hungary, Mozambique and Southwest Asia - all places he has served.

    http://www.acc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123338447
    Photo: Twenty-three years of dedicated service summarizes this warrior. Afghanistan, Iraq, Colombia, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Peru, Panama, Turkmenistan, Hungary, Mozambique and Southwest Asia - all places he has served. http://www.acc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123338447
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  3. Air Combat Command
    4 hours ago
    In 1960, she became the first female chief master sergeant. She was not only the first female chief master sergeant; she was part of the original group of senior NCOs to be selected for the rank of E-9.

    Read her story below:
    http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123336597
    Photo: In 1960, she became the first female chief master sergeant. She was not only the first female chief master sergeant; she was part of the original group of senior NCOs to be selected for the rank of E-9. Read her story below: http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123336597
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  5. Air Combat Command
    5 hours ago
    Today in 1990, Lt. Col. Ed Yeilding, pilot, and Lt. Col. J.T. Vida, range safety officer, set four speed records when they flew the SR-71A "Blackbird" into retirement at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.

    They flew a 2,404-mile course from Oxnard, Calif., to Dulles International Airport, Va., in one hour, eight minutes and 17 seconds at 2,112.52 mph for one record.
    Photo: Today in 1990, Lt. Col. Ed Yeilding, pilot, and Lt. Col. J.T. Vida, range safety officer, set four speed records when they flew the SR-71A "Blackbird" into retirement at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. They flew a 2,404-mile course from Oxnard, Calif., to Dulles International Airport, Va., in one hour, eight minutes and 17 seconds at 2,112.52 mph for one record.
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  6. Air Combat Command
    22 hours ago
    Super Bowl champion and current Denver Broncos' quarterback, Peyton Manning, along with other professional athletes and performers visited 380th Expeditionary Airmen here Feb. 28 as part of United Service Organizations-hosted tour.

    Check out the photos here:
    http://www.beale.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123338738
    Photo: Super Bowl champion and current Denver Broncos' quarterback, Peyton Manning, along with other professional athletes and performers visited 380th Expeditionary Airmen here Feb. 28 as part of United Service Organizations-hosted tour. Check out the photos here: http://www.beale.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123338738
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  7. Air Combat Command
    Yesterday
    During the last few weeks, Airmen from the 28th Maintenance Group at Ellsworth Air Force Base S.D., taught Dyess Air Force Base maintainers a B-1 refueling method known "hot pit refueling."

    Click here to learn more about this story: http://www.dyess.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123338200
    Photo: During the last few weeks, Airmen from the 28th Maintenance Group at Ellsworth Air Force Base S.D., taught Dyess Air Force Base maintainers a B-1 refueling method known "hot pit refueling." Click here to learn more about this story: http://www.dyess.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123338200
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  8. Air Combat Command
    Yesterday
    Gen. Michael Hostage Commander of Air Combat Command and Lt. Col. Greg Moseley, Thunderbird 1 walk to the Thunderbirds hanger after the COMACC Acceptance Air Show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. on March 4, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez, Released)

    Check out more photos from yesterday's event here:
    http://on.fb.me/XKPN9h
    Photo: Gen. Michael Hostage Commander of Air Combat Command and Lt. Col. Greg Moseley, Thunderbird 1 walk to the Thunderbirds hanger after the COMACC Acceptance Air Show at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. on March 4, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez, Released) Check out more photos from yesterday's event here: http://on.fb.me/XKPN9h
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  9. Air Combat Command
    Yesterday
    Time now to get smart on sequestrations and furloughs:

    http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123338623
    Photo: Time now to get smart on sequestrations and furloughs: http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123338623
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  10. Air Combat Command
    Yesterday
    Today in 1986, Capt. Marc C. Felman, 68th Air Refueling Group, and his KC-10 Extender crew provided emergency refueling to a KC-10 and three A-4s Skyhawks over the Atlantic Ocean when a crippled plane on the runway at San Maria AB, Portugal, prevented a landing.

    The KC-10 and A-4s did not have enough fuel to diver to another base, Learning of their plight while on the ground at San Maria, Captain Felman stopped the refueling of his KC-10, left two crewmen behind in Base Operations, did not pay for his fuel or get a flight clearance and did not align his inertial navigation system before taking off in near zero-zero weather to intersect and save a crippled Marine A-4M.

    He received the Mackay Trophy for the flight.
    Photo: Today in 1986, Capt. Marc C. Felman, 68th Air Refueling Group, and his KC-10 Extender crew provided emergency refueling to a KC-10 and three A-4s Skyhawks over the Atlantic Ocean when a crippled plane on the runway at San Maria AB, Portugal, prevented a landing. The KC-10 and A-4s did not have enough fuel to diver to another base, Learning of their plight while on the ground at San Maria, Captain Felman stopped the refueling of his KC-10, left two crewmen behind in Base Operations, did not pay for his fuel or get a flight clearance and did not align his inertial navigation system before taking off in near zero-zero weather to intersect and save a crippled Marine A-4M. He received the Mackay Trophy for the flight.
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  11. Air Combat Command
    Monday
    It's amazing how quickly an hour goes by when Inside Combat Rescue comes on!! What did you guys think of this week's episode?
    Photo: It's amazing how quickly an hour goes by when Inside Combat Rescue comes on!! What did you guys think of this week's episode?
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  12. Air Combat Command
    Monday
    SO THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE.

    Inside Combat rescue starts NOW on National Geographic.
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  13. Air Combat Command
    Monday
    Let the countdown begin...
    Photo: Let the countdown begin...
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  15. Air Combat Command
    Monday
    She enlisted in the first minute of the first hour of the first day regular Air Force duty was authorized for women on July 8, 1948. Meet the first enlisted woman in the Air Force:

    http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123336575
    Photo: She enlisted in the first minute of the first hour of the first day regular Air Force duty was authorized for women on July 8, 1948. Meet the first enlisted woman in the Air Force: http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123336575
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  16. Air Combat Command
    Monday
    Today in 1980, The E-4B flew its first mission as Strategic Air Command's "Looking Glass" aircraft.

    The E-4B serves as the National Airborne Operations Center for the president, secretary of defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff or JCS. I...n case of national emergency or destruction of ground command control centers, the aircraft provides a highly survivable, command, control and communications center to direct U.S. forces, execute emergency war orders and coordinate actions by civil authorities.

    Today, Air Combat Command is the Air Force single-resource manager for the E-4B, and provides aircrew, maintenance, security and communications support. E-4B operations are directed by the JCS and executed through U.S. Strategic Command. USSTRATCOM also provides personnel for the airborne operations center.    See More
    Photo: Today in 1980, The E-4B flew its first mission as Strategic Air Command's "Looking Glass" aircraft. The E-4B serves as the National Airborne Operations Center for the president, secretary of defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff or JCS. In case of national emergency or destruction of ground command control centers, the aircraft provides a highly survivable, command, control and communications center to direct U.S. forces, execute emergency war orders and coordinate actions by civil authorities. Today, Air Combat Command is the Air Force single-resource manager for the E-4B, and provides aircrew, maintenance, security and communications support. E-4B operations are directed by the JCS and executed through U.S. Strategic Command. USSTRATCOM also provides personnel for the airborne operations center.
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  17. Air Combat Command
    Sunday
    Women play huge role in World War II aviation efforts:
    http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123338169
    Photo: Women play huge role in World War II aviation efforts: http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123338169
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  18. Air Combat Command
    Sunday
    Sequestration measures cancel Thunderbirds’ appearances past 1 April

    Commander: “Flying is an important part of the Thunderbird mission, but it’s not everything”

    Maj. Darrick B. Lee
    Thunderbirds Public Affairs
    ...
    NELLIS AFB, Nev. -- In response to sequestration actions, the Air Force and Air Combat Command officials have canceled aerial demonstration team performances to include the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds past April 1.

    This decision enables ACC to reallocate flying hours to combat readiness training, which will enable more sorties for combat readiness and deployment commitments, ensuring strategic air defense forces are ready to meet the challenges of peacetime air sovereignty and wartime air defense.

    The Thunderbirds were scheduled to perform more than 60 demonstrations at 38 locations between March and November, demonstrating the capabilities of Airmen and supporting Air Force recruiting efforts.

    Lieutenant Col. Greg Moseley, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron commander/leader, said the squadron’s mission will continue, even though the 130-person team will not be traveling after March.

    “Sequestration temporarily limits our ability to travel, but it doesn’t stop us from reaching out within our community to tell the Air Force story," said Moseley. “We still have an obligation to educate people about our great Air Force and the incredible things our Airmen do.”

    The Thunderbirds will increase focus on engaging local high schools and universities, supporting Air Force recruiting priorities. They also plan to increase support to the 99th Air Base Wing’s community relations program at Nellis Air Force Base. “We’ve always had a robust community relations effort; until this issue is resolved, we’ll continue to engage the public as best we can,” Moseley added.

    Details about when the team will resume performances after April 1 are unclear. In the meantime, pilots will take every opportunity to train in an effort to maintain their proficiency within the limits of sequestration. Moseley said the intent is to ensure the squadron is ready to resume demonstrations the moment sequestration is rescinded.    See More
    Photo: Sequestration measures cancel Thunderbirds’ appearances past 1 April Commander: “Flying is an important part of the Thunderbird mission, but it’s not everything” Maj. Darrick B. Lee Thunderbirds Public Affairs NELLIS AFB, Nev. -- In response to sequestration actions, the Air Force and Air Combat Command officials have canceled aerial demonstration team performances to include the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds past April 1. This decision enables ACC to reallocate flying hours to combat readiness training, which will enable more sorties for combat readiness and deployment commitments, ensuring strategic air defense forces are ready to meet the challenges of peacetime air sovereignty and wartime air defense. The Thunderbirds were scheduled to perform more than 60 demonstrations at 38 locations between March and November, demonstrating the capabilities of Airmen and supporting Air Force recruiting efforts. Lieutenant Col. Greg Moseley, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron commander/leader, said the squadron’s mission will continue, even though the 130-person team will not be traveling after March. “Sequestration temporarily limits our ability to travel, but it doesn’t stop us from reaching out within our community to tell the Air Force story," said Moseley. “We still have an obligation to educate people about our great Air Force and the incredible things our Airmen do.” The Thunderbirds will increase focus on engaging local high schools and universities, supporting Air Force recruiting priorities. They also plan to increase support to the 99th Air Base Wing’s community relations program at Nellis Air Force Base. “We’ve always had a robust community relations effort; until this issue is resolved, we’ll continue to engage the public as best we can,” Moseley added. Details about when the team will resume performances after April 1 are unclear. In the meantime, pilots will take every opportunity to train in an effort to maintain their proficiency within the limits of sequestration. Moseley said the intent is to ensure the squadron is ready to resume demonstrations the moment sequestration is rescinded.
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  19. Air Combat Command
    Sunday
    The first thought that often comes to mind when one hears the word "deployment," is being away from family. Not so in this case, as a 36-year chief master sergeant serves his final deployment with his son. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joel Mease)

    http://1.usa.gov/XQ3oKe (S3)
    Photo: The first thought that often comes to mind when one hears the word "deployment," is being away from family. Not so in this case, as a 36-year chief master sergeant serves his final deployment with his son. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joel Mease) http://1.usa.gov/XQ3oKe (S3)
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  20. Air Combat Command
    March 1
    After April 1, the Thunderbirds' entire 2013 season is canceled.

    http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123338424
    Photo: After April 1, the Thunderbirds' entire 2013 season is canceled. http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123338424
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  21. Air Combat Command
    March 1
    For a young man who always knew he would join the military, attending a ROTC program at the University of Michigan was the first step in achieving his dream of commissioning as an Air Force officer. But for Airman 1st Class William Farrar, ...7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base, receiving the opportunity to commission would take a roll of the dice to make his dream a reality.

    http://www.acc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123338170    See More
    Photo: For a young man who always knew he would join the military, attending a ROTC program at the University of Michigan was the first step in achieving his dream of commissioning as an Air Force officer. But for Airman 1st Class William Farrar, 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base, receiving the opportunity to commission would take a roll of the dice to make his dream a reality. http://www.acc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123338170
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  22. Air Combat Command
    March 1
    The Community College of the Air Force presented its 400,000th degree to an Airman from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., during the Air Force Association Central Florida Chapter's gala in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 21. Check out the story to learn more:

    http://www.acc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123338201
    Photo: The Community College of the Air Force presented its 400,000th degree to an Airman from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., during the Air Force Association Central Florida Chapter's gala in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 21. Check out the story to learn more: http://www.acc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123338201
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  23. Air Combat Command
    March 1
    Today, we begin a month-long recognition of women's contributions to our Air Force, putting a blue perspective to the 2013 National Women's Project theme of "Women Inspiring Innovation through Imagination."

    The series covers the early tra...ilblazers of women's contributions to aviation and the Air Force with examples of female pilots who, during the early days of World War II, ferried fighter and cargo aircraft across the country for shipment overseas. Profiles run the gamut of women who have made a difference including, Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, the Air Force's first four-star general, and Sheila Widnall, the first female Secretary of the Air Force.

    The series begins with Air Combat Command's very own Col. Jeannie Leavitt, the Air Force's first female fighter pilot and later the service's first woman to graduate from the Air Force Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., who today, has the distinction of being the Air Force's first female combat wing commander, commanding the 4th FW at Seymour-Johnson AFB.    See More
    Photo: Today, we begin a month-long recognition of women's contributions to our Air Force, putting a blue perspective to the 2013 National Women's Project theme of "Women Inspiring Innovation through Imagination." The series covers the early trailblazers of women's contributions to aviation and the Air Force with examples of female pilots who, during the early days of World War II, ferried fighter and cargo aircraft across the country for shipment overseas. Profiles run the gamut of women who have made a difference including, Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, the Air Force's first four-star general, and Sheila Widnall, the first female Secretary of the Air Force. The series begins with Air Combat Command's very own Col. Jeannie Leavitt, the Air Force's first female fighter pilot and later the service's first woman to graduate from the Air Force Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., who today, has the distinction of being the Air Force's first female combat wing commander, commanding the 4th FW at Seymour-Johnson AFB.
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  24. Air Combat Command
    March 1
    Today in 1935 the War Department activated General HQ AF at Langley Field, now Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. It centralized Army Air Corps combat units.
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  25. Air Combat Command shared a link.
    February 28
    Max Impact, the premier rock band of the United States Air Force, released their original song "Send Me."

    The video was the 2nd place winner of the 2012 Air Force Visual Information Production Awards.

    Check it out and pay close attention...you may just hear a motto that sounds familiar...
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  26. Air Combat Command
    February 28
    "These quilts are for anyone who's been touched by war, and outside of a direct combat unit in Afghanistan--you have been touched by war more than anyone in the United States military."

    In this 2012 ACC Media Contest Commentary, 1st place... winner Staff Sgt Caitlin Jones from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base tells of her experiences while serving at the mortuary at Dover Air Force Base.

    http://www.acc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123328931    See More
    Photo: "These quilts are for anyone who's been touched by war, and outside of a direct combat unit in Afghanistan--you have been touched by war more than anyone in the United States military." In this 2012 ACC Media Contest Commentary, 1st place winner Staff Sgt Caitlin Jones from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base tells of her experiences while serving at the mortuary at Dover Air Force Base. http://www.acc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123328931
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  27. Air Combat Command
    February 27
    Four New York City firefighters, four Airmen, four friends, one team, one HH-60 Pave Hawk -- one crew.

    In his ACC Media Contest-Winning Feature Article, Master Sgt. Russell Martin of the 451st Air Expeditionary Wing, shares the unique story of Capt. Shaun Cullen, Capt. Tripp Zanetis, Tech. Sgt. Erick Pound and Tech. Sgt. Jim Denniston:

    http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123328426
    Photo: Four New York City firefighters, four Airmen, four friends, one team, one HH-60 Pave Hawk -- one crew. In his ACC Media Contest-Winning Feature Article, Master Sgt. Russell Martin of the 451st Air Expeditionary Wing, shares the unique story of Capt. Shaun Cullen, Capt. Tripp Zanetis, Tech. Sgt. Erick Pound and Tech. Sgt. Jim Denniston: http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123328426
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  28. Air Combat Command
    February 27
    Born about the time the Tuskegee Airmen were earning their reputation over the skies of North Africa and Italy, this 2010 Black Girls Rock Foundation Trailblazer Award winner would go on to break a number of racial and gender barriers during an illustrious Air Force career:

    http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123289830
    Photo: Born about the time the Tuskegee Airmen were earning their reputation over the skies of North Africa and Italy, this 2010 Black Girls Rock Foundation Trailblazer Award winner would go on to break a number of racial and gender barriers during an illustrious Air Force career: http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123289830
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  29. Air Combat Command
    February 27
    Today in 1990, The combined Lockheed and U.S. Air Force F-117A Stealth fighter design team received the Robert J. Collier Trophy for 1989.

    This "most prestigious award in American aviation," recognized the team for a great achievement in ...aeronautics.

    The first F-117A flew on June 18, 1981, and the first F-117A unit, the 4450th Tactical Group (renamed the 37th Tactical Fighter Wing in October 1989), achieved initial operating capability in October 1983. The F-117A first saw combat during Operation Just Cause on Dec. 19, 1989, when two F-117As from the 37th TFW attacked military targets in Panama.    See More
    Photo: Today in 1990, The combined Lockheed and U.S. Air Force F-117A Stealth fighter design team received the Robert J. Collier Trophy for 1989. This "most prestigious award in American aviation," recognized the team for a great achievement in aeronautics. The first F-117A flew on June 18, 1981, and the first F-117A unit, the 4450th Tactical Group (renamed the 37th Tactical Fighter Wing in October 1989), achieved initial operating capability in October 1983. The F-117A first saw combat during Operation Just Cause on Dec. 19, 1989, when two F-117As from the 37th TFW attacked military targets in Panama.
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  30. Air Combat Command
    February 26
    Many Vietnam veterans did not come home to open, welcoming arms. Many people did not honor these veterans for their service, but members of the 355th Equipment Maintenance Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., got to honor one Vietnam veteran Feb. 19.

    http://www.acc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123337452
    Photo: Many Vietnam veterans did not come home to open, welcoming arms. Many people did not honor these veterans for their service, but members of the 355th Equipment Maintenance Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., got to honor one Vietnam veteran Feb. 19. http://www.acc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123337452
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  32. Air Combat Command
    February 26
    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley addresses several issues that are on the Air Force's radar, including budget and planning challenges, and of particular interest, the looming sequestration:


    http://go.usa.gov/23nm
    Photo: Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley addresses several issues that are on the Air Force's radar, including budget and planning challenges, and of particular interest, the looming sequestration: http://go.usa.gov/23nm
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  33. Air Combat Command
    February 26
    This now lieutenant colonel assigned to Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. helped rewrite the aviation and Air Force history books when she became the first African-American female to fly the U-2. Check out her story below:

    http://www.af.mil/...news/story.asp?id=123289936


    U-2s are now home based at the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Beale Air Force Base, California, but are rotated to operational detachments worldwide. U-2 pilots are trained at Beale using five two-seat aircraft designated as TU-2S before deploying for operational missions.    See More
    Photo: This now lieutenant colonel assigned to Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. helped rewrite the aviation and Air Force history books when she became the first African-American female to fly the U-2. Check out her story below: http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123289936 U-2s are now home based at the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Beale Air Force Base, California, but are rotated to operational detachments worldwide. U-2 pilots are trained at Beale using five two-seat aircraft designated as TU-2S before deploying for operational missions.
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  34. Air Combat Command
    February 26
    Today in 1949, Capt. James Gallagher flew the B-50 Lucky Lady II from Carswell AFB, Texas through March 2, on the first nonstop around-the-world flight. The aircrew received several awards: the first Mackay Trophy and Air Age Trophy (later renamed the Hoyt S. Vandenberg Trophy).
    Photo: Today in 1949, Capt. James Gallagher flew the B-50 Lucky Lady II from Carswell AFB, Texas through March 2, on the first nonstop around-the-world flight. The aircrew received several awards: the first Mackay Trophy and Air Age Trophy (later renamed the Hoyt S. Vandenberg Trophy).
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  35. Air Combat Command
    February 26
    What did you guys think of last night's episode of Inside Combat Rescue?!
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  36. Air Combat Command
    February 25
    Inside Combat Rescue:

    It. Starts. Now.
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  37. Air Combat Command
    February 25
    Less than 30 minutes!!!
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  38. Air Combat Command
    February 25
    East Coast! We are 2 hours away from the newest episode of Inside Combat Rescue!!! Who's ready?

    Be sure to tweet us during the show using the hashtag #insidecombatrescue!!
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  39. Air Combat Command
    February 25
    Recognize the patch?

    Don't forget to check out the newest episode of Inside Combat Rescue at 10 pm tonight on National Geographic!!
    Photo: Recognize the patch? Don't forget to check out the newest episode of Inside Combat Rescue at 10 pm tonight on National Geographic!!
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  40. Air Combat Command
    February 25
    Air Combat Command's 120 newest chief master sergeants and chief master sergeant selects are settling back into their squadrons and wings throughout the globe with lessons they learned at the 2013 ACC Chief's Executive Course, held at the Dougherty Conference Center at Offutt Air Force Base Jan. 27-31.

    http://www.acc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123337048
    Photo: Air Combat Command's 120 newest chief master sergeants and chief master sergeant selects are settling back into their squadrons and wings throughout the globe with lessons they learned at the 2013 ACC Chief's Executive Course, held at the Dougherty Conference Center at Offutt Air Force Base Jan. 27-31. http://www.acc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123337048
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  41. Air Combat Command
    February 25
    Who's ready for tonight's episode of Inside Combat Rescue!?!

    We won't spoil it for you, but we can guarantee you: you do NOT want to miss it!! Be sure to tune in TONIGHT at 10pm on National Geographic!!
    Photo: Who's ready for tonight's episode of Inside Combat Rescue!?! We won't spoil it for you, but we can guarantee you: you do NOT want to miss it!! Be sure to tune in TONIGHT at 10pm on National Geographic!!
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  42. Air Combat Command
    February 25
    Since the inception of the Air Force, African Americans have strived to be, and succeeded, in being valuable team members and leaders in the world's greatest air force:

    http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123335648
    Photo: Since the inception of the Air Force, African Americans have strived to be, and succeeded, in being valuable team members and leaders in the world's greatest air force: http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123335648
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  43. Air Combat Command
    February 25
    Before he was CSAF, he was COMUSAFE, or Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe.

    In this story written by Tech. Sgt. Maier, winner and author of the Best News Article category in the ACC Media Contest, Gen. Mark Welsh III presented a special award to Professor Dr. Kai Zacharowski for his role in saving the lives of two USAFE Airmen.

    Check out the story below:
    http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123292412
    Photo: Before he was CSAF, he was COMUSAFE, or Commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe. In this story written by Tech. Sgt. Maier, winner and author of the Best News Article category in the ACC Media Contest, Gen. Mark Welsh III presented a special award to Professor Dr. Kai Zacharowski for his role in saving the lives of two USAFE Airmen. Check out the story below: http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123292412
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  44. Air Combat Command shared a link.
    February 25
    Driven by the dual threat of operating under a continuing resolution and potential sequestration, The 2013 Wings Over Wayne Open House and Air Show, scheduled for May 18-19 at Seymour-Johnson AFB has been cancelled.

    http://www.acc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123336665

    To keep up with the latest on sequestration, be sure to check out the ACC Page listed below:
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  45. Air Combat Command
    February 25
    Today in 1975, Brig. Gen Chuck Yeager, the first pilot to exceed the speed of sound, flew his last Air Force sortie in an F-4 at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
    Photo: Today in 1975, Brig. Gen Chuck Yeager, the first pilot to exceed the speed of sound, flew his last Air Force sortie in an F-4 at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
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  46. Air Combat Command
    February 23
    For those of you who are anxiously awaiting the impact of the pending sequestration on Air Combat Command Aerial Events support, I'd like to quell some of the rumors I've seen here on Facebook or heard through phone calls to my office. As of right now, ACC plans to support a full F-22 demo and Heritage Flight schedule for 2013. As a matter of fact, Schadow and our F-22 team is performing their fir...st show the week in Avalon, Australia. Additionally, our annual Heritage Flight Training Course kicks off next Thursday at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. Of course, this plan might change within the coming weeks or months, but until we're told otherwise, we plan to support a full schedule for this year. The moment we receive a decision that affects this plan, you will be one of the first to know. Thanks for your support! - ZipperSee More
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  47. Air Combat Command
    February 22
    It may not be as loud as a fighter nor as fast, but as Senior Airman Christopher Reel from Tyndall Air Force Base explains, the E-9A "Widget" is an essential asset to the mission of the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group and the 82d Aerial Targets Squadron.

    http://www.acc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123335943
    Photo: It may not be as loud as a fighter nor as fast, but as Senior Airman Christopher Reel from Tyndall Air Force Base explains, the E-9A "Widget" is an essential asset to the mission of the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group and the 82d Aerial Targets Squadron. http://www.acc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123335943
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  48. Air Combat Command
    February 22
    An operating room nurse in North Carolina during the early days of World War II would become the first African-American nurse commissioned as a lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps and the first nurse to become part of the famed Tuskegee Airmen. Read more about her here:

    http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123291618
    Photo: An operating room nurse in North Carolina during the early days of World War II would become the first African-American nurse commissioned as a lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps and the first nurse to become part of the famed Tuskegee Airmen. Read more about her here: http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123291618
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  49. Air Combat Command
    February 21
    "I've known you now for about 40 minutes, but I'd die for you ... and I'm just naïve enough to believe you'd do the same for me."

    -Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark. A. Welsh III

    http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123337202
    Photo: "I've known you now for about 40 minutes, but I'd die for you ... and I'm just naïve enough to believe you'd do the same for me." -Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark. A. Welsh III http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123337202
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  50. Air Combat Command
    February 21
    The average adult takes a breath about 17 times every minute. When that rate fluctuates unnaturally, pulmonologists step in.

    http://www.acc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123336790
    Photo: The average adult takes a breath about 17 times every minute. When that rate fluctuates unnaturally, pulmonologists step in. http://www.acc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123336790
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  52. Air Combat Command
    February 21
    Got questions about sequestration? Check out our dedicated page on www.acc.af.mil to get all the latest news:

    http://www.acc.af.mil/sequestration.asp
    Photo: Got questions about sequestration? Check out our dedicated page on www.acc.af.mil to get all the latest news: http://www.acc.af.mil/sequestration.asp
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  53. Air Combat Command
    February 21
    Chief Master Sgt. Thomas N. Barnes, appointed to the position of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force in 1973, was the first and, to-date, only African-American to serve in the highest enlisted position within the United States Air Force.

    Read more of his story here:

    http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123291475
    Photo: Chief Master Sgt. Thomas N. Barnes, appointed to the position of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force in 1973, was the first and, to-date, only African-American to serve in the highest enlisted position within the United States Air Force. Read more of his story here: http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123291475
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  54. Air Combat Command
    February 21
    Today in 1971, 1200 Air National Guard members assisted in disaster relief operations in six states hit by tornadoes, snowstorms and earthquakes through Feb. 25. Oklahoma Air National Guard C-124s dropped 300 tons of hay to snowbound cattle.
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  55. Air Combat Command
    February 21
    Today in 1971, 1200 Air National Guard members assisted in disaster relief operations in six states hit by tornadoes, snowstorms and earthquakes through Feb. 25. Oklahoma Air National Guard C-124s dropped 300 tons of hay to snowbound cattle.
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  57. Air Combat Command shared Inside Combat Rescue's status.
    February 20
    Don't miss out Feb 25th! Episode 2, Inside Combat Rescue series includes Airmen from ACC's own Nellis Air Force Base and Moody Air Force Base (Official)!
    Next Airing: MON FEB 25 10PM ET With heartfelt goodbyes, the men of the 38th Rescue Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., leave their loved ones behind, bound for a war zone half a world away Afghanistan. A 22-year-old rookie is put to the test when a soldier is gravely injured with a gunshot wound to the chest, and clinging to life. Back at base, an expecting father on his third deployment awaits word from his wife of the gender of their first childbut just as the news comes in, he gets pulled away on a rescue mission.
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