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An aviation hero

Story by Sgt. Daniel Schroeder | 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs | Date: 10.08.2012

The desire to become a pilot can stem from various reasons, such as a family background in aviation, being fascinated with flying, or the joy associated with flying an aircraft. For Chief Warrant Officer 5 Joe... Read More

Maj. Richard Rusnok: F-35 test pilot

Courtesy Story | Defense Media Activity - Marines | Date: 10.02.2012

Hometown: Pittston, Pa. Commissioned in the Corps: May 1998 MOS: 7518 F-35 Pilot Why did you join the Marine Corps? I was extremely impressed with the caliber of the Marine Officers and staff noncommissioned... Read More

Covington Native Selected for Air Force Demonstration Flying Team

Courtesy Story | 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs | Date: 09.06.2012

An Aviano airman assigned to the 31st Operations Support Squadron was recently chosen to serve as Thunderbird No.2 with the U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron for 2013 and 2014. Read More

82nd Combat Aviation Brigade pilots killed in eastern Afghanistan

Story by Sgt. 1st Class Eric Pahon | 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade | Date: 09.05.2012

Two pilots from the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, died Sept. 5 when their OH-58D Kiowa Warrior went down in Logar province, Afghanistan. Read More

US service members participate in Operation Good Samaritan

Courtesy Story | 97th Air Mobility Wing, Public Affairs | Date: 08.27.2012

Imagine not knowing if your next meal was guaranteed. You sleep in a room packed with other children, there is no running water, your bathroom is just a hole in the ground and to top it off you have no parents. Read More