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May 31, 2012

- PACAF releases report on Alaska F-16 squadron move

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- Global medical practitioners work to seamlessly integrate

- Shaw captain named top AF fighter tactician

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- Academy cadets work with Osan engineers

May 30, 2012

- Warrior Wellness equine assistance important part of healing process

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- Maintainers' goal: come back alive -- every time

- Airman has 'Memorial' reunion during Braves game

- USO Service Member of the Year nominees sought

- Misawa Airman found dead

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- Air Force honored during national parade

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May 29, 2012

- Multinational medical exercise readies forces to save time, lives

- Air Force senior leaders issue letter on Critical Days of Summer

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- Air Force 'brat' a smooth operator

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- Air Force announces OTS selection boards results

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- Development team to select chief nurses in June

- U.S., Bulgarian Airmen strengthen ties during exercise

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May 28, 2012

- Panetta urges nation to remember fallen troops on Memorial Day

May 26, 2012

- Obama: Memorial Day honors the memory of the fallen

May 25, 2012

- Air Force safety officials launch Critical Days of Summer website

- DoD leaders target audit readiness at Town Hall

- California BRAC bases now part of recycling revolution

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- Black Flag: Taking care of those who wait

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- Airmen advise Afghan women officers, instill hope

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- Air Force leaders issue Memorial Day message

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- Commentary - A message to my sons: What Memorial Day means to the Nguyen family

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- AFTAC Airman wins national-level award

- New 3-D scanner makes impact at Eglin

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- Afghan AF SF leads first patrol outside Kabul

- C-130 crew delivers medical aid to Yemen

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- Air Force Week in Photos

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May 24, 2012

- Guard, Reserve leaders discuss budget issues

- SecAF visits Eielson Airmen

- Navy, Air Force develop engine modification that may save billions

- CMSAF visits Airmen in Jordan supporting exercise

- Commentary - Wingmen enable Airman's incredible recovery

- OSI agent honored for his work in resolving child exploitation case

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- Yokota Airman honored for international affairs excellence

May 23, 2012

- Feature - Surviving through SERE

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- Air Force, NATO fly to protect Iceland's air sovereignty

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- Obama to cadets: 'Your spirit is essence of America'

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- AF colonel encourages 'caged' drivers to watch out for bikers

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- Army, Air Force mount renewable energy push

- Commentary - National Guard serves bravely at home, abroad

- Panetta believes Dover punishment appropriate

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- PRT Kapisa works toward legacy of sustainment

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- Former Airman credits AF for success in acting career

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- SecAF visits 'Arctic Warriors'

- Last AF Security Service Airman bids farewell

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May 22, 2012

- Their legacy lives on at American cemetery in UK

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- Holloman squadron takes home AF's top logistics award

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- Commentary - Honoring our heroes

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- New, lighter ABU available in June

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- Today's Air Force highlights retirement prep, medical Airmen  |  VIDEO

- Two former Airmen inducted into Astronaut Hall of Fame

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- Commentary - Building partnerships off the beaten path

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- Coalition nations sign international 'Interfly' agreement

May 21, 2012

- Bystander intervention training: Take a stand against sexual assault

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- Arlington ceremony honors 150th anniversary of taps

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- Knowing common hiring authorities critical in filling civilian positions

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- Additional civilian employee self-service requests available online

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- Commentary - This story is about you

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- CASF team key players 'on the road' to recovery

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May 20, 2012

- Feature - Retired master sergeant now on-air TV meteorologist

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- Law authorizes mobilizing reservists to respond to natural disasters

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May 19, 2012

- Air Force Marathon sells out in record time

- Air Force Cross recipient soars among 'eagles'

May 18, 2012

- CSAF presents rescue pilots multiple medals in ceremony

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- Injured Airman reunites with family just four days after IED attack

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- New process to save Airmen time, effort during change of station

- Commentary - Fairchild senior NCO reflects on dignified transfer mission

- 'Pink slime' products to be permanently removed from commissary shelves

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- Deployed Airmen achieve maintenance milestone

- Air Force vice chief nominated to be next USAFE commander

- Culture training enhances language skills effectiveness

- Air Force Week in Photos

May 17, 2012

- Fighters to fly air defense exercise to prepare for NATO summit

- Airman's vigilance, quick thinking prevents tragedy

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- Expanded Palace Chase applications due June 1

- Active duty service commitment waiver request window closing soon

- Prior enlisted retirement restriction waiver requests due by June 1

- B-1 aircrews make history by employing laser JDAMS

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- British JTACs, pilots train like they fight

- Air Force libraries serve 'delicious' summer reading program

- Vietnam vet hears call of duty, heads to Afghanistan

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- Air Force opens first ambulatory surgery center in National Capital Region

- AF announces master sergeant selections

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May 16, 2012

- AF selects emerging leader program participants

- Airman found dead at Fairchild

- Single staffing tool goes Air Force wide

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- Security forces NCO becomes ninth female to earn sniper qualification

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- Fuels flight wins Air Force award

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- Survey allows Airmen to speak frankly to leaders

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May 15, 2012

- World War II veterans greeted, honored during visit to nation's capital

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- Panetta orders Air Force to take further steps on F-22

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- EOD air commando receives fourth Bronze Star

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- AF announces master sergeant selections May 17

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- Spokane boy lives dream as 'Airman for a day'

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- Feature - Memorial Day stirs memories for honor guard veteran

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- Four Airmen receive SecAF Leadership Award

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- RAF Mildenhall hosts European Tanker Symposium

- AF Space Command realigns cyberspace capabilities

- AF officials announce candidate bases for TACP/ALO training

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May 14, 2012

- Commentary - The weight loss 'secret'

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- 21 enlisted members selected for physician assistant program

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- Some reservists billed for dental premiums

- USPS restricts shipping of lithium batteries

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- Air Force announces criteria for basing KC-46A

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- VCSAF: Balanced force structure imperative to Air Force readiness

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- Military HIV/AIDS conference promotes awareness, prevention

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- Andersen emergency med techs operate at advanced level

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May 12, 2012

- Global Strike Command leader previews B-52 upgrades

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- Feature - Former boom operator returns to the Air Force 50 years later

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May 11, 2012

- Tinker B-1 program awarded James G. Roche Sustainment Excellence award

- USAFA cadet honored as Cadet of the Year

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- Commentary - Surviving rape: A mother's perspective

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- Air Force Week in Photos

- New guide helps Airmen, families navigate social media

- AF husband earns Military Spouse of the Year award

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May 10, 2012

- Missing Elmendorf Airman found dead; fellow Airman arrested

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- Travis AFB concludes C-5 AMP

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- AFDW commander inducted into Boys and Girls Club Alumni hall of fame

- Welsh nominated as next CSAF

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- Joint mission brings health care to Alabama residents

- Military spouse finds 'home away from home' outside family

- Medical official explains F-22 pilot-protection efforts

- Families list retirement, pay as top issues

- Test pilot school adds cyberspace to test and evaluation training

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- Kandahar advisers empower Afghan maintainers

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May 9, 2012

- Air Force retiree recalls harsh life in Poland during WWII

- Retired AF general named to Astronaut Hall of Fame

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- 'Care Beyond Duty' - The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program

- AF pilot wins at Warrior Games, meets Prince Harry

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- Officials emphasize commitment to Joint Strike Fighter

- Air Force provides aircraft pilot safety testimony to Congress

- Deployed wing becomes part of Air Force, Tuskegee Airmen legacy

- Top enlisted AF leader visits Horn of Africa

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- Technology improves rescue support for rocket launches

- Military wives eligible for vocational scholarships

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- CSAF emphasizes partnership at National Security Forum

- Deployed aeromedical evac team adds critical role

- Commentary - Remembering roots

- Breedlove presents Purple Heart to wounded Airman

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May 8, 2012

- Missing Airman's body found

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- ANG member receives Silver Star for actions in Afghanistan

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- Commentary - CJCS sexual assault prevention response

- Re-alignment project cuts costs, improves safety

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- Fifth CMSAF delivers inspirational speech at Grand Forks AFB

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- Air Force innovation

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- Chiefs issue strategic direction to combat sexual assault

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- AF joins international battle against HIV, AIDS

- Weather field to consider command candidates

- Vigilant Eagle command selection board convenes in June

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- AF nominates 111 for astronaut candidate program

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- U.S., New Zealand air force medical experts exchange ideas, build partnerships

- AMC aims to increase casualty survivability in Afghanistan

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- AFCENT band rocks for the troops in Afghanistan

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May 7, 2012

- Fallen honored at EOD memorial ceremony

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- Air Force captures 18 medals at Warrior Games

- AF swimmers make splash at Warrior Games

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- First refueling unit to reach 25,000 missions in single AOR

- AF represents in Warrior Games track, field events

- 'Blue' NCO temporarily goes 'green', wins Army NCO of quarter

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- Air Force refocuses pollution, waste efforts

- CRWs join forces to span coasts, globe

May 5, 2012

- 10 Air Force teams compete for top dog honors

- ACC confident in F-22

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- Thousands treated, partnerships formed during Operation Pacific Angel-Laos

- Airmen attend 'survive and operate' university

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- Security forces enhances situational awareness with Arctic command, control innovation

- Air Force launches 2nd advanced satellite

May 4, 2012

- Key leader in Air Force nuclear enterprise passes away

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- Military working dog handlers come together for joint competition

- Cactus Starfighter brings fight to range  |  VIDEO

- Feature - Retired chief receives dedication from Air Force Executive Dining Facility

- Air Force leader talks about future of ISR

- F-16 crashes at Utah Test and Training Range

- Feature - Pilot takes initiative to learn language

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- Feature - Health professionals offer cool advice

- AF takes bronze in sitting volleyball

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- AFNORTH Airmen hone hurricane response skills

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- Motorcycle May for a safe summer

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- Air Force nurse named 2012 military leader

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- AF shooting team shows at Warrior Games

- Air Force Week in Photos

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May 3, 2012

- Two AF bases take top DOD honors for environmental work

- Officer development program applications due

- Air Force chaplain faces unique challenges

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- AF officials release May supplemental promotion list

- F-15E crashes in Southwest Asia

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- Marines shoot down AF in archery

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- Air Force accepts final F-22 Raptor

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- Little Rock AFB members say goodbye to last C-130E

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- Commentary - How it works in the real Air Force

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- Top Air Force chaplain retires after 40-year career

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- Assistant vice chief of staff retires after 34 years

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May 2, 2012

- 'Impossible' comeback for retired Airman

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- Obama thanks service members in Afghanistan

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- 2012 Air Force Climate Survey coming soon

- Programs exist to minimize RIF impact on employees

- AF blows past SOCOM volleyball team  |  VIDEO

- Air Force takes 2nd, 3rd in men's cycling  |  VIDEO

- Air Force dominates SOCOM 41-14  |  VIDEO

- Space operator, KC-135 crew team for 'science project'

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May 1, 2012

- Cycling competition concludes at 2012 Warrior Games

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- Pentagon hosts 'Air Force STEM 2020 Challenge' essay winners

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- Defense Acquisition University registration to open in May

- Air Force Marathon officials seek 2,000 volunteers

- AF boom operator finalist for military fatherhood award

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- Airmen honor fallen air advisors through ruck march

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- Mobile app connects Airmen to their base

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- 2012 Warrior Games kick off, first lady speaks

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- AF captain lauded for innovative sexual assault awareness training

- PRT Laghman closes, Afghan district ready to stand on own

- Pacific Angel med team gets real-life trauma care education

- Space Command TacSat 3 burns up in atmosphere

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