Airman articles from August 2001

Airman archives from August 2001

Tokyo Raiders.(remembrance of air force unit)
August 1, 2001... Organized by a firebrand colonel, bonded by an improbable mission and honored by a nation desperate for heroes, Jimmy Doolittle's Tokyo Raiders are still together. The B-25 Mitchell bomber was running on fumes high over China and fighting...

Secretary Roche shares vision for future.(Air Froce secretary James G. Roche)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Secretary of the Air Force James G. Roche has told active duty airmen, guardsmen, reservists and civilian employees that they have "earned the admiration of our nation, the respect of the world, and the promise of a bright...

Pilot catches 7-pound bombshell.(daughter born to Matthew Whitney)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... POPE AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. (ACCNS) -- Capt. Matthew Whitney, an A-10 pilot for Air Combat Command's 23rd Operations Support Squadron here, delivered daughter Cameron Alyse in their Honda Odyssey in a Pope parking lot in May. Matthew was...

Chambers offer healing properties.(hyperbaric oxygen therapy at Travis Air Force Base)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The staff at David Grant Medical Center's hyperbaric medicine flight has a knack for problem solving. "Our job is very diverse," said Master Sgt. Jonathan Gorum, flight noncommissioned officer in charge....

Purr-fect solution.(pet housing at Travis Air Force Base)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The lodging staff discovered you could teach an old dog new tricks when they dedicated 23 temporary lodging facilities to per owners. Although animals weren't allowed in the quarters a few years ago, Tim...

Honor guardian angels to the rescue.(Honor Guard members perform CPR)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Base Honor Guard members here serve at more funerals than anything else. As a matter of fact, from January through May alone they served at more than 100 funerals, complete with flag foldings and 21-gun salutes....

The list makers.(promotion list)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Chief Master Sgt. Gregory Haley is recovering from making a list and checking it twice. No, the chief's not a Santa wannabe, but he helped bring early Christmas presents to nearly 21,000 airmen last month. ...

Something in the air.(Staff Sgt. plays bagpipes)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Staff Sgt. Iain Morrison performs a Scottish tune on his bagpipes as part of a local pipe band. "In good conditions, the bagpipes can be heard as far away as 10 miles and sometimes I forget that," Morrison...

Financial fitness.(personal finance tips for those in the military)
August 1, 2001... Can your wallet and budget salute as smartly as you do? Anyone who serves in the military knows there are a few rules of the road: keep your hair cut, look good in uniform and be a team player. While these require everyday expenses, it...

AirMail.
August 1, 2001... Quality in captivity I'm very proud of Senior Airman Curtis Towne, who was in the Navy EP-3 in China ["Bluesuiter Recalls Chinese Captivity,' June '01]. This situation only serves to demonstrate the quality of people we have in the Air...

Space Watchers.(Detachment 5, Air Force Research Laboratory, Hawaii)
August 1, 2001... Maui-based bluesuiters keep an eye on the heavens In October 1998 Sen. John Glenn made a historic return to space on the Space Shuttle Discovery. However, Just minutes into Glenn's shuttle flight, NASA turned to the Air Force for help. ...

MiG Pilot.(military aircraft, Germany)
August 1, 2001... An American pilot is learning about the German air force while flying the Russian-built MiG-29 Maj. Doug Russell's daily life begins much like any other American pilot's, at least right up to the point where he climbs the ladder into his...

SOONER OR LATER.(Air Force Academy football team to face Oklahoma Sooners)
August 1, 2001... Academy football team prepares for season opener with defending national champs Nose guard Zach Johnson finally got his wish. It's a wish he might regret. Since he was a freshman at the Air Force Academy, Johnson has yearned to open...

Rocket Renaissance.(Air Force doubling rocket system capability)
August 1, 2001... The Air Force is doubling the capability of every U.S. rocket propulsion system -- now The rocket test produced a tsunami of sound waves, as startling as the 2,000-foot-high steam cloud that hurled itself over the outdoor workshop -- a...

Dock of the Bay.(military couple lives on boat)
August 1, 2001... Berths and beaches have replaced beds and backyards for two officers living near Travis Air Force Base On a summer evening in the San Francisco Bay, the sun kissed the horizon, and James Taylor's voice danced on the ocean breeze. Maj. Doug...

FINAL FRAME.
August 1, 2001... Aim and Shoot It's no secret -- cops take pride in their marksmanship. And Staff Sgt. Jason Amos is no exception. The security police officer with the 51st Security Forces Squadron, Osan Air Base, South Korea, takes aim with his 9 mm...