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Feb. 29, 2024
Wings of Change: McConnell Defenders Add First Female Raven

Overcoming an injured tendon at the Phoenix Raven Qualification Course would only be one of many obstacles along the way that didn't stop Staff Sgt. Amanda Estores from becoming McConnell’s first female Raven.“As a woman, I set aside any predispositions anyone might have about my gender each day,
Oct. 20, 2023
A Hero's Return: Capt. Delbert D. Draskey, MIA since 1952, laid to rest

After being missing in action for over 70 years from the Korean War, U.S. Air Force Capt. Delbert D. Draskey was laid to rest with his family by his side, Oct. 17, 2023.
Sept. 14, 2023
Running with purpose: Deployed Airman's virtual tribute to fallen pilot Capt. Brandon Cyr

An Airman from Scott AFB made a vow he was not willing to break, whether he was in the country or abroad. Airman 1st Class Cody Woolley, 906th Air Refueling Squadron individual equipment apprentice, was asked to run in an upcoming Air Force Marathon in honor of the late Capt. Brandon Cyr, 906th ARS
Sept. 5, 2023
19 unclaimed veterans receive dignified burial

A memorial was held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetary in Will County, Wednesday Aug. 30, to commemorate 19 veterans who passed away, and their remains left unclaimed -- among them were two Air Force veterans.
Nov. 29, 2021
91st ARS Airmen reflect on Operation Allies Refuge support

During their most recent deployment to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, not only did the 91st Air Refueling Squadron provide six months of air refueling support to U.S. Central Command operations, but they also demonstrated what it means to be multi-capable Airmen during the largest personnel evacuation
March 17, 2021
How one Airman maximized their growth thanks to a second chance

Despite a rough start during his first enlistment at then-McChord Air Force Base, Washington, Master Sgt. Timothy Nonn, the 62nd Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, has been on an upward trajectory for the majority of his nearly 16-year career. “It took me little while to get used to
Feb. 18, 2021
Fairchild EOD supports FBI, ATF investigations

Team Fairchild’s 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight successfully supported the Federal Bureau of Investigations and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), in the identification and removal of potentially hazardous ordnances. Both investigations
Jan. 6, 2021
Fear of failure: Beyond the Blue

As he stood in front of hundreds during his promotion ceremony in December 2017, Senior Master Sgt. Alan Gage, currently the 22nd Maintenance Squadron flight superintendent, had finally obtained his dream. He would now be in a position to give back to the men and women he served with.
Nov. 2, 2020
Travis command post responds to CSAF message by going paperless

The status quo of doing business as usual is not enough anymore.
Nov. 2, 2020
Chaplains build spiritual resilience in unit work centers

To help build and maintain the spiritual resilience of service members, provide personal guidance and advocate for Airmen, Scott’s Chaplains recently repositioned themselves into unit work centers.

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