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  • "Black Cloud" tales from the heart of a PJ

    When most people hear the odds are against them, they simply give up. But for Master Sgt. Robert Disney, he does just the opposite and says 'challenge accepted.' Nearly 14 years ago, when a 19-year-old Robert Disney walked in to the Air Force Recruiting office and told the recruiter he had dreams of

  • Rico to Ficko: MWD handler makes the switch

    When a dog's owner watches their lovable companion develop from a puppy to a full-grown animal, an emotional bond forms.For Staff Sgt. Ryan Frederick, 23rd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, these emotional bonds are supposed to be kept out of their daily job of handling their

  • From Africa to America: One Airman's journey around the world

    When people first meet Airman 1st Class Paul Ofori-Asenso, they often think he is from Jamaica by his accent, but he has lived in many parts of the world and experienced different cultures."I get asked the question of where I am from people all the time and I have one response for them," said Airman

  • Airman charged with DUI speaks at own memorial service

    As Staff Sgt. Anthony Wilson gave a speech beside the flag-draped coffin of Senior Airman Larry Mitchell, he couldn't hear the last regrets of the 26-year-old Airman. If that was possible, he would've heard, "This can't be happening. I thought I only had a few beers. What was I thinking, driving

  • Pediatrics clinic cares for young Air Force family members

    Many of the patients seen by the 23rd Medical Group are old enough to vote, but there are thousands of them still learning to read or tie their shoes. The 10-man 23rd MDG Pediatrics Clinic staff is responsible for the wellness, disease management and preventive care for the dependents of active duty

  • Moody vocalist, technician hand-selected to tour with Tops In Blue

    When the 2011 Tops In Blue performing group hits the road in April, two Flying Tigers will be among the crew hand-selected to tour the world for 10 months after an intense audition process at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Staff Sgt. Derek Speights from the 23rd Component Maintenance Squadron and

  • Those left behind: The aftermath of an Airman's suicide

    When Master Sgt. Robert Sams picked up Senior Airman Joshua Doherty's mother from the local airport, there was little he could say to console her for the huge loss they were all just beginning to deal with.She was there to attend the memorial service of her son, a previous 723rd Aircraft Maintenance

  • From water buffaloes to HUMVEEs

    From spearfishing as a boy in the jungles of Thailand to where he is now, one chief master sergeant has lived through a nearly unbelievable set of events.All Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Pritchard knew about until he was nearly 7 years old was the Thai culture, until his life took an unexpected but

  • A-10 East Demonstration Team flies with new pilot

    Moody's A-10 East Demonstration Team performs for crowds all over the world with a goal of showcasing the A-10C Thunderbolt II's extreme capabilities of performing exceptional aerial maneuvers.Now, Capt. Dylan "Habu" Thorpe is the new face of the team since current pilot Maj. Johnnie "Dusty" Green

  • Valdosta native performs worldwide with Tops In Blue

    When Senior Airman Lacy Jones arrived here Nov. 2 to perform as a part of Tops In Blue, she was doing more than singing- she was performing for friends and family.Originally from Valdosta, the vocalist will return to her job as a dental assistant at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, when her yearlong tour