Around the Air Force

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Around the Air Force — Aug. 18 (long) Apr 24, 2023

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This edition features stories on the “Global Hawk” Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) being used in the Pacific soon, a U.S. Transit Alert Crash Recovery Team and how they recently drew attention from and were inspected by their host nation allies, the multi-national exercise that tests the communications interoperability of different nations, a Little League team from a military community participating in the Little League World Series for the first time in ten years, and the Air Force Personnel Center releasing the Staff Sergeant promotion list. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Chris Decker.

Around the Air Force — Aug. 19 (long) Apr 24, 2023

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This edition features stories on the activation of the 24th Air Force, the first International Jump Week, an international parachute drop meant to improve confidence and strengthen U.S. military relationships with allies, ways parents can successfully prepare for the beginning of the new school year, and an Airman who has inspired others through her passion for her photography. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Chris Decker.

Around the Air Force — Aug. 20 (long) Apr 24, 2023

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This edition features stories on the recent change-of-command of Pacific Air Force, the commissioning of the 24th Air Force, Airman fire fighters being invited by the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing to compete in the series of physically challenging events known as the Firefighter Challenge, and upgrades for the AGM-65 Maverick missile to keep it modern. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Chris Decker.

Around the Air Force — Aug. 21 (long) Apr 24, 2023

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This edition features stories on the beginning of the voluntary phase of the NCO retraining program this year, a workshop for commanders and leaders to improve their actionable strategic planning framework and standardizing strategic dialogue, Airman treating teeth in Africa as a part of exercise MEDFLAG 2009, Airmen training to prepare for possibly encountering improvised explosive devices (IEDs) while deployed to combat zones, Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) from the U.S. working with allies JTACs using the Remotely Operated Video Enhanced Receiver (ROVER) training device, and the U.S. Air Force Academy being named the “Best Baccalaureate College” in the West by for the third year in a row by U.S. News and World Report. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Chris Decker.

Around the Air Force - Aug. 24 Apr 24, 2023

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This edition features stories on the first all-Iraqi air operation, a global positioning systems satellite launch, testing alternative fuels on flightline vehicles, the joint Yellow Ribbon Re-integration Program and the newly reactivated 100th Fighter Squadron. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Chris Decker.

Around the Air Force - Aug. 27 Apr 24, 2023

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This edition features stories on a military news and information web site, COMM technicians, Airmen deploying to Korea, Airmen brining AFN programs to FOBs and volunteer actors playing wounded victims in an accident response exercise. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Chris Decker.

Around the Air Force - Aug. 28 (long) Apr 24, 2023

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This edition features stories on the U.S. Joint Space Operation Center (USJSPOC) receiving the Omaha Trophy for excellent unit performance, Senator Lindsey Graham serving as a reserve Judge Advocate Officer (JAG) in Afghanistan, Yokota Air Base's Annual Friendship Festival, a U.S. Airman crew chief who decided to leave the Air Force to become a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Chris Decker.

Around the Air Force - Aug. 31 Apr 24, 2023

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This edition features stories on Joint Base Pearl Harbor - Hickam, Airmen supporting the Ugandan Air Force, the 2009 Air Force Information Technology Conference and Airmen mentoring Afghan mechanics. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Chris Decker.

Around the Air Force - Sept. 1 Apr 24, 2023

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This edition features stories on Secretary of Defense Robert Gates visit to the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and the Combined Federal Campaign(CFC), safe driving during the school year and the Base Preference Program. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Chris Decker.

Around the Air Force — Sept. 2 (Long) Apr 24, 2023

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This edition features stories on an announcement from the Department of Defense that all military personnel will receive an H1N1 flu vaccination, the Center for Disease Control developing target groups for those most at risk for contracting the flu, Airmen helping the Japanese government prepare for disasters through a joint training exercise, the first Airmen Committed to Excellence Car and Bike show at Kadena Air Base, and the first American Airmen to re-enlist at France’s Arc-de-Triumph. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Chris Decker.

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