Oct. 29, 2021 Guns and Gas: Reserve Citizen Airman comes full circle with B-52 Master Sgt. Corey Palmer fought to clear his head as he watched the B-52 Stratofortress grow larger in the window of the KC-135 Stratotanker’s boom operator station.The 914th Air Refueling Wing aerial refueling specialist volunteered for the assignment to refuel the B-52 here last week. Still, he
Oct. 28, 2021 14 IS Airmen perform funeral honors for WWII vet Three 14th Intelligence Squadron reservists conducted funeral honors for one of their own Oct. 23, 2021. John “Jerry” Johnson passed away Oct. 19 at the age of 98 and had served in Guam during World War II with the Army Air Corps in the 20th Air Force 9th Photographic Technical Squadron. His
Oct. 22, 2021 307th Bomb Wing Airman makes second pandemic deployment When Capt. Aaron Bigio returned from San Antonio, Texas last month; it marked the second time he’d volunteered to help battle the COVID-19 pandemic during the previous 18 months.The 307th Medical Squadron registered nurse had volunteered to help in New York City when COVID 19 was raging there in
Sept. 28, 2021 Air Force Reservist is reigning National United Ms. Emerald Coast Maj. Burrill Westman, 28th Intelligence Squadron flight commander, Tactical Systems Operators (TSO) flight, had the opportunity to compete during the February 2021 International United Miss Florida State pageant.
Sept. 28, 2021 655 ISR Wing holds annual leadership event The 655th ISR Wing held its 2021 Annual Leadership Event September 13-17, 2021 in Washington, D.C. Throughout the week-long event, 655th ISRW leadership came together to discuss topics pertaining to the state of the wing, leading through COVID-19, processes to improve the wing, leadership
Sept. 22, 2021 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year recognized at AFA The 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2021 were recognized over the course of five days during the annual Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber conference held at National Harbor, Sept. 18-22.
Sept. 22, 2021 39th conducts FARP familiarization training 920th Rescue Wing Airmen partnered with Forward Area Refueling Point (FARP) specialists from Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, last month to conduct FARP training for the first time here.FARP provides the fuel necessary for helicopter and fixed-wing operations to continue their mission while reducing
Sept. 22, 2021 Duke Field welcomes new chaplain The 919th SOW chaplain’s office recently welcomed a new member to lead it’s spiritual resiliency efforts for the 1,700 Citizen Air Commandos stationed here and at Hurlburt Field.
Sept. 20, 2021 28 IS Airmen work hand-in-hand with 2nd SOS Airmen Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 28th Intelligence Squadron are supporting the 2nd Special Operations Squadron during a 365 day mobilization, performing duties as mission intelligence coordinators (MIC).
Sept. 15, 2021 Hangar renovation provides wing with maintenance space for operations As the result of a $15.1 million project, the refurbishment of a 920th maintenance hangar completed this month has given a new tool to the 920th Maintenance Group for upkeep on the wing’s aircraft.The hangar allows for elemental protection for maintenance personnel to accomplish their work more