OPERATIONAL

As a tradition, alert missileer crew members leave behind their velcro identification patches on their last day of duty inside the launch facility.

In Silent Alert

 11 February 2013

Air Force missileers stand at the forefront of America’s deterrence

Joe Gasak celebrates his pull of a C-130 Hercules starter after working two hours to get the part free.

Pulling Parts

 30 January 2013

'Gravediggers' keep maintainers supplied with aircraft parts

Rows of F-4 Phantoms and T-38 Talons line the grounds of the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, also known as the "Boneyard," at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz.

Holding Pattern

 28 January 2013

‘Boneyard’ preserves aircraft for parts, future duty

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Standing In

 15 January 2013

Military members prepare for the 57th presidential inauguration

U.S. Air Force Airman Jason Ortega, left, holds his M14 rifle while Staff Sgt. Robert Barnhart, an instructor, writes notes during an evaluation at the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C

Upholding Honor

 7 January 2013

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard members represent the best of the force