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  • Warrior of the Week

    Senior Airman Shameeka Ector Job: 71st Rescue Squadron aircrew life support journeymanHometown: Panama City, Fla.Hobbies: Collecting fancy ink pens and writing short stories How does your job impact the mission: Being a life support troop has a serious impact no matter what aircraft we work with. We

  • 563rd RQG pararescuers, first responders train together

    Airmen from the 563rd Rescue Group here conducted an exercise to test how military and civilian agencies work together during an emergency situation April 2 at Coronado National Forest in Arizona. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base members worked alongside members of the National Park Service, Forest

  • Environmental experts urge improved waste management

    During recent inspections, members of the 23rd Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Flight found the base is in danger of possible fines and violations due to improper storage and disposal procedures of fluorescent light bulbs. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources conducts random inspections

  • Nellis pararescuemen gain real-life trauma training

    This year, the Las Vegas University Medical Center Trauma Center and the Nellis 58th Rescue Squadron located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., teamed up to train Nellis' combat pararescue specialists. Every week since early January 2007, at least two Nellis pararescuemen work side-by-side with nurses

  • 563rd RQG pararescuemen help save teen

    Pararescue Airmen assigned to the 563rd Rescue Group, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., saved a local teenager after a hiking accident March 30 in an Arizona canyon. A loosened boulder struck two of four Sabino High School students who were hiking together March 28 in Soldier Canyon. One teen

  • Moody assets, crew assist in locating downed aircraft

    An HC-130P assigned to the 71st Rescue Squadron here aided authorities in locating a downed aircraft in Clinch County,Ga., April 4. The crew was on a routine training mission when Jacksonville, Fla., air traffic control asked for aerial assistance in locating the small aircraft. The crew orbited the

  • Fit to Fight

    La Tonya Forbes Unit: 23rd Maintenance Operations Squadron Fitness score: 94.5 Describe your average week's workout: I perform 45 minutes of cardiovascular exercise five to six days a week. I also perform weight training five times a week. What motivates you to stay so fit: I am motivated to stay

  • Warrior of the Week

    Airman 1st Class Marcy Katzler Job: 723rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron personnel apprentice Hometown: Fairview Heights, Ill. Hobbies: Traveling, Movies, Music How does your job impact the mission: Our mission here in the commander support staff is to provide customer assistance and guidance to