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Idaho’s A-10s flying in the New Mexico skies

Story by Tech. Sgt. Becky Vanshur | 124th Fighter Wing | Date: 11.06.2012

The skies over New Mexico got a little busier Nov. 5 as 13 Idaho Air National Guard A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft began a weeklong training exercise here. Read More

Enid machine gunner makes most of Afghan deployment

Story by Master Sgt. Brenda Varnadore | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 11.02.2012

After three years at Oklahoma State University, it came time for the Enid, Okla., native, to make a decision on his major. Realizing it would affect the rest of his life, he wanted to be absolutely sure. He took... Read More

Morristown Marine transitions from protecting president to developing Afghans

Story by Master Sgt. Brenda Varnadore | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 10.31.2012

Joining the Marine Corps was an easy decision for one Morristown, Ind., native, especially with a guaranteed job to protect the president. Read More

Joint academy closes, Afghans take over

Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 10.21.2012

Coalition and Afghan forces continue to make strides toward an independent Afghanistan with the Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest shutting down operations. Afghan National Security Forces developed the... Read More

ANA continuing operations: RSOI course hits ground running

Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 10.12.2012

The Afghan National Army soldiers walk slowly as they scan the horizon. They are careful not to step out of line on the loose sand. In an instant, the patrol changes as the simulated sound of gunfire interrupts... Read More