Oct. 2, 2008 Active duty, reserve combine to keep "Shield" strong When an aircraft's Radar Warning Receiver tells the pilot the enemy has him in his sights, he can't afford to second-guess his instruments. He has to take action or risk the consequences. But how does the pilot know his sensitive defensive equipment is functioning properly? The COMBAT SHIELD
Sept. 25, 2008 83d FWS gets new lead "archer" Lt. Col. Peter Ford took command of the famed 83rd Fighter Weapons Squadron, responsible for the Air Force's Combat Archer program, Sept 12 during a ceremony here. The Combat Archer program is a Weapon System Evaluation that allows fighter units to train with live air-to-air missiles over the Gulf
Sept. 19, 2008 Officials release new selective reenlistment bonus list Pentagon officials recently released the latest selective reenlistment bonus list, effective Sep. 15, containing 88 Air Force specialties. The new program includes a $93 million budget increase - almost triple the current program. This will allow for greater distribution of bonuses across Air Force
Sept. 17, 2008 From the front Name: Senior Airman Steve LeeHome unit: 68th Electronic Warfare SquadronDeployed unit: Multi-National Forces IraqJob: Combined/Current Intelligence Operations Center RFI managerAirman Lee provides the CIOC with timely and accurate responses to their intelligence RFI through leveraging all
Sept. 17, 2008 From the front Name: Maj. Ben KruggelHome unit: 49th Test and Evaluation SquadronDeployed unit: US Central CommandJob: Executive officer for the deputy director of operations.Plans, develops and coordinates support for the deputy director across a range of responsiblitiesAdvises the deputy director on all
Sept. 16, 2008 29 TSS to celebrate 90th, needs help from past squadron members On Oct. 10, the 29th Test Systems Squadron celebrates its 90th birthday with a squadron open house, a remembrance slideshow and cookout. The open house and celebration will take place at the unit's current location - the 53d Wing building at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. "This is a significant
Sept. 16, 2008 31 TES engineer receives science award In front of the humbling backdrop of the first F-22A and a RQ-4 Global Hawk, Maj. Greg Meyer, 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron RQ-4 Operational Test Flight Commander, was recognized for his contribution to the Air Force in science and technology during a ceremony Aug. 3 at the National Museum of