United States Air Force - Vocus Press Release Group http://www.prweb.com United States Air Force - Powered by PRWeb en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 USAF to Parachute More than 20 Tons of Supplies to Pacific Islanders http://www.prweb.com/releases/USAF_parachute_drop/Pacific_Islanders/prweb3343874.htm U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft will parachute more than 20 tons of donated items to Pacific Islanders throughout Micronesia during the 58th annual “Operation Christmas Drop” December 16-19. Operation Christmas Drop is the longest running organized air drop in the world and one of the largest charity efforts in the Pacific. Through the cooperation of local and military communities in the Asia-Pacific region, Operation Christmas Drop has delivered over 800,000 pounds of much needed food, supplies, tools, and toys to thousands of residents living on remote islands throughout Micronesia. (PRWeb Dec 15, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/USAF_parachute_drop/Pacific_Islanders/prweb3343874.htm U.S. Air Force HARRT Arrives in Indonesia http://www.prweb.com/releases/Air_Force/Indonesia/prweb3019344.htm A U.S. Air Force Humanitarian Assistance Rapid Response Team arrived at the Bandar Udara International Airport late in the evening Oct. 5 with approximately 200,000 pounds of medical and contingency response equipment. (PRWeb Oct 9, 2009)

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]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/Air_Force/Indonesia/prweb3019344.htm Kadena Airmen Aid Indonesian Recovery Operations http://www.prweb.com/releases/Air_Force/Indonesia/prweb3019404.htm Members of the 353rd Special Operations Group from Kadena Air Base are supporting humanitarian relief operations near Padang in western Indonesia after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake and a slightly smaller one struck Sept. 29 and Oct. 1. (PRWeb Oct 9, 2009)

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]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/Air_Force/Indonesia/prweb3019404.htm PACAF Airmen Deploy to Indonesia to Help Quake Victims http://www.prweb.com/releases/indonesia/quake_victims/prweb3000644.htm Airmen assigned to Pacific Air Forces left here and Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Oct. 5 for Padang, Indonesia, to provide medical care to those affected by the recent 7.6-magnitude earthquake. (PRWeb Oct 7, 2009)

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]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/indonesia/quake_victims/prweb3000644.htm America’s Ambassadors in Blue continue Far East Tour in Malaysia http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3000614.htm When the Thunderbirds arrived at Subang Air Base on Sept. 30 for the third stop on their Far East tour, royalty, foreign diplomats, senior military members and civilians alike welcomed the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron with open arms. American Ambassador to Malaysia, James Keith, traveled to the air show site to personally welcome the team. (PRWeb Oct 6, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/10/prweb3000614.htm MC-12 Liberty Flies First Combat Mission http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2524924.htm The Air Force's newest intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance platform, the MC-12 Liberty aircraft, flew its first combat sortie here June 10. (PRWeb Jun 12, 2009)

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]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/06/prweb2524924.htm Air Force Names Next Top Enlisted Leader http://www.prweb.com/releases/Air_Force/Chief_Master_Sergeant/prweb2404164.htm Chief Master Sergeant James A. Roy will become the 16th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force during an appointment ceremony on June 30, 2009, which will coincide with Chief McKinley's retirement. (PRWeb May 8, 2009)

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]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/Air_Force/Chief_Master_Sergeant/prweb2404164.htm Klotz Confirmed to Lead Air Force Global Strike Command http://www.prweb.com/releases/Air_Force/Global_Strike_Command/prweb2404314.htm Lt. Gen. Frank G. Klotz received Senate confirmation to become commander of the Air Force's newest major command, Air Force Global Strike Command. (PRWeb May 8, 2009)

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]]> Fri, 08 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/Air_Force/Global_Strike_Command/prweb2404314.htm Pacific Air Forces Units Bring Home 2008 Environmental Awards http://www.prweb.com/releases/Pacific_Air_Forces/environment/prweb2248614.htm PACAF installations in Hawaii and Alaska have earned the Air Force's Gen. Thomas D. White Environmental Award recognizing the bases' pollution prevention and natural resource conservation programs as "best in the Air Force" for 2008. (PRWeb Mar 19, 2009)

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]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/Pacific_Air_Forces/environment/prweb2248614.htm Predator Passes 500,000 Flight Hours http://www.prweb.com/releases/MQ-1B/Predator/prweb2182764.htm The Predator fleet passed 250,000 hours in June 2007, after 12 years of flying. It only took a year and eight months to fly the additional 250,000 hours due to continuous demand for the aircraft by combatant commanders. (PRWeb Feb 25, 2009)

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]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/MQ-1B/Predator/prweb2182764.htm Largest Deployment of F-22 Raptors to Pacific Underway http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1904484.htm The U.S. Air Force has deployed two squadrons of F-22 Raptors to the Pacific as part of on-going rotations of forces to ensure security and stability throughout the region. (PRWeb Jan 22, 2009)

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]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1904484.htm Life-Saving Airman, Leukemia Patient Meet for First Time http://www.prweb.com/releases/United_States_Air_Force/Kunsan_Air_Base/prweb1654514.htm A US Airman, fresh from basic training and now serving overseas, meets the young Korean leukemia patient whose life he saved by donating his rare blood type. (PRWeb Nov 21, 2008)

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]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/United_States_Air_Force/Kunsan_Air_Base/prweb1654514.htm Air Force's Stands Up First Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic For Wounded Warriors http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1638504.htm The 3rd Medical Group at Elmendorf Air Force Base currently houses the Air Force's only Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) center where they've seen and treated more than 1,500 patients, most of them Army soldiers returning from the war zone. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1638504.htm Air Force Senior Leaders Take up Key Decisions http://www.prweb.com/releases/Air_Force/CORONA/prweb1441894.htm The nuclear enterprise, cyber organization, end strength, force shaping, and command and control of Air Force operations were just some of the topics discussed when Air Force senior leaders met at CORONA on Oct. 1-3 at the U.S. Air Force Academy. (PRWeb Oct 7, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/Air_Force/CORONA/prweb1441894.htm Air Force Develops Plan for Filling Unmanned Aircraft System Positions http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1342634.htm The Air Force is taking a two-pronged approach to address the increasing need for pilots of unmanned aircraft systems in Afghanistan and Iraq, an Air Force official said recently. (PRWeb Sep 16, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1342634.htm Air Force Hurricane Gustav Support http://www.prweb.com/releases/USAirForce/Gustav/prweb1271754.htm The Air Force and Air Mobility Command have evacuated more than 3,100 passengers from the Gulf Coast in preparation for Hurricane Gustav, using a combination of Active duty, Air Force Reserve and commercially-contracted flights. (PRWeb Sep 1, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/USAirForce/Gustav/prweb1271754.htm Hurricane Hunters Tracking Gustav on Katrina Anniversary http://www.prweb.com/releases/USAirForce/Hurricane_Hunters/prweb1274034.htm Hurricane Hunters from the Air Force Reserve's 403rd Wing here spent the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina flying into yet another tempest, Hurricane Gustav, which made landfall just west of Grand island, La., Sept 1. (PRWeb Sep 1, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/USAirForce/Hurricane_Hunters/prweb1274034.htm Moody Airmen Prepare to Provide Hurricane Gustav Rescue Support http://www.prweb.com/releases/USAirForce/Moody/prweb1274164.htm During the Labor Day weekend, Airmen from the 23rd Wing have been keeping their eye on Hurricane Gustav, and an ear to the phone. (PRWeb Sep 1, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/USAirForce/Moody/prweb1274164.htm US Air Force Employs First Combat Use of Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition http://www.prweb.com/releases/Air/Force/prweb1255684.htm F-16s expend GBU-54 weapon successfully in Iraq. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/Air/Force/prweb1255684.htm Future Predator/Reaper Formal Training Unit Announced for Holloman AFB, N.M. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1223084.htm This release announces Holloman AFB, N.M.as the preferred location for an additional MQ-1/MQ-9 formal training unit. (PRWeb Aug 18, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1223084.htm MQ-9 Reaper Enhances Air Force Capabilities in Iraq http://www.prweb.com/releases/MQ-9_Reaper/Air_Force/prweb1129354.htm First Reaper flown in Iraq (PRWeb Jul 21, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/MQ-9_Reaper/Air_Force/prweb1129354.htm Air Force, Army Leaders Discuss New UAS Concept Of Operations http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1080874.htm by Staff Sgt. Thomas J. Doscher and Carroll Kim, Air Combat Command (http://www.acc.af.mil/) Public Affairs and Army Training and Doctrine Command (http://www.tradoc.army.mil/) Public Affairs (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1080874.htm Chief of Staff of the Air Force Resigns http://www.prweb.com/releases/United_States_Air_Force/chief_of_staff_resigns/prweb1003604.htm "I love the Air Force and remain proud of America’s Airmen." -- T. Michael Moseley (PRWeb Jun 5, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/United_States_Air_Force/chief_of_staff_resigns/prweb1003604.htm Secretary of the Air Force Resigns http://www.prweb.com/releases/Secretary_of_Air_Force/resigns_United_States/prweb1003584.htm "It has been an honor and pleasure to serve as their Secretary while working side-by-side with General Moseley and the magnificent patriots serving in the Department of Defense and the United States Government to win today’s fight, take care of our people, and prepare for tomorrow’s challenges." -- Michael W. Wynne, Secretary of the Air Force (PRWeb Jun 5, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/Secretary_of_Air_Force/resigns_United_States/prweb1003584.htm ORS Office Selects Jumpstart Mission http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb981914.htm The Department of Defense Operationally Responsive Space Office announced the selection of the SpaceDev, Inc. Trailblazer spacecraft bus as the primary payload to fly on its Jumpstart mission. (PRWeb May 29, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb981914.htm Air Force Delivers Relief Aid to China http://www.prweb.com/releases/Air_Force/China_Relief_Aid/prweb956814.htm U.S. Airmen off-load food, blankets (PRWeb May 21, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 21 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/Air_Force/China_Relief_Aid/prweb956814.htm Predator CAPs Double in one Year http://www.prweb.com/releases/MQ-1_Predator/United_States_Air_Force/prweb921254.htm A significant milestone was reached more than two years ahead of schedule on Thursday with the beginning of the 24th MQ-1 Predator combat air patrol in the Global War on Terror. (PRWeb May 6, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 06 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/MQ-1_Predator/United_States_Air_Force/prweb921254.htm One Million Air Force Missions Against Terror http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb874024.htm On April 21 the Air Force expects to surpass more than one million missions flown by Air Force aircraft in the Global War on Terror since Sept. 11, 2001. Synchronized and integrated into larger Coalition air efforts, these missions represent the most deliberate, disciplined and precise air campaign in history. (PRWeb Apr 18, 2008)

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]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb874024.htm Officials Detail Scope, Units of AFCYBER Command http://www.prweb.com/releases/United_States_Air_Force/Cyber_Command_P/prweb773464.htm The work of building Air Force Cyber Command continues with officials releasing details of what the scope of the command will look like and how it will function in lieu of having a permanent base named for its headquarters location. (PRWeb Mar 14, 2008)

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]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/United_States_Air_Force/Cyber_Command_P/prweb773464.htm B-1B Destroys al-Qaida Torture Compound in Iraq http://www.prweb.com/releases/United_States/Air_Force/prweb763794.htm A B-1B Lancer (http://www.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=81) aircrew destroyed an al-Qaida torture compound and prison with six guided bomb unit-38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions at 2:07 p.m. March 10 in Zenbaraniyah. (PRWeb Mar 12, 2008)

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