Airman articles from February 2008

Airman archives from February 2008

Organizations.(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Modern warfare is changing. This is nothing new to America's Airmen, whose heritage spans and embraces change and whose culture embodies courage and innovation for America. We are ensuring a lean, lethal and agile...

Air Combat Command.(ORGANIZATIONS)(Table)
February 1, 2008... Commander: Gen. John D. W. Corley Headquarters: Langley AFB, Va. Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Stephen C. Sullens Web Address: www.acc.af.mil Mission Provides the primary/force of combat airpower to...

Air Education and Training Command.(ORGANIZATIONS)(Table)
February 1, 2008... Commander: Gen. William R. Looney III Headquarters: Randolph AFB, Texas Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Mark R. Luzader Web address: www.aetc.af.mil [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mission Develops America's...

Air Force Materiel Command.(ORGANIZATIONS)(Table)
February 1, 2008... Commander: Gen. Bruce Carlson Headquarters: Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Jonathan Hake Web address: www.afmc.af.mil [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mission Delivers war-winning...

Air Mobility Command.(ORGANIZATIONS)(Table)
February 1, 2008... Commander: Gen. Arthur J. Lichte Headquarters: Scott AFB, III. Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Joseph E. Barron Jr. Web address: www.amc.af.mil [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mission Deliver maximum warfighting...

Air Force Reserve Command.(ORGANIZATIONS)(Table)
February 1, 2008... Commander: Lt. Gen. John A. Bradley Headquarters: Robins AFB, Ga. Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Troy McIntosh Web address: www.afrc.af.mil [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mission Provides citizen Airmen to...

Air Force Space Command.(ORGANIZATIONS)(Table)
February 1, 2008... Commander: Gen. C. Robert Kehler Headquarters: Peterson AFB, Colo. Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Michael T. Sullivan Web address: www.afspc.af.mil [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mission Delivers trained and...

Air Force Special Operations Command.(ORGANIZATIONS)(Table)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Commander: Lt. Gen. Donald C. Wurster Headquarters: Hurlburt Air Force Base, Fla. Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Michael Gilbert Web address: www.afsoc.af.mil [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mission Air Force...

Pacific Air Forces.(ORGANIZATIONS)(Table)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Commander: Gen. Carrol H. Chandler Headquarters: Hickam AFB, Hawaii Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Anthony L. Bishop Web address: www.pacaf.af.mil [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mission Provides ready air and...

Civil Air Patrol.(ORGANIZATIONS)(Table)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Interim Commander: Brig. Gen. Amy S. Courter Headquarters: Maxwell AFB, Ala. Web address: www.cap.gov [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mission Provide vital operational capabilities in support of aerial and ground search and rescue...

U.S. Air Forces in Europe.(ORGANIZATIONS)(Table)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Commander: Gen. Roger A. Brady Headquarters: Ramstein Air Base, Germany Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Pamela A. Derrow Web address: www.usafe.af.mil [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mission Delivers full-spectrum...

U.S. Air Force Academy.(ORGANIZATIONS: DIRECT REPORTING UNITS)(Table)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Superintendent: Lt. Gen. Paul Regni Headquarters: Colorado Springs, Colo. Web address: www.usafa.edu or www.usafa.af.mil Mission To educate train and inspire men and women to become officers of character motivated to lead the...

Air Force District of Washington.(ORGANIZATIONS: DIRECT REPORTING UNITS)(Table)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Commander: Maj. Gen. Frank Gorenc Headquarters: Andrews AFB, Md. Web address: www.afdw.af.mil Mission The Air Force District of Washington is the single voice for planning and implementing Air Force and joint solutions within...

Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center.(ORGANIZATIONS: DIRECT REPORTING UNITS)(Table)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Commander: Maj. Gen. Stephen T. Sargeant Headquarters: Kirtland AFB, N.M. Web address: www.afotec.af.mil Mission Tests and evaluates new weapon systems in realistic battlespace environments to provide decision makers accurate,...

Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation, Orlando, Fla.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation, Orlando, Fla.: Delivers realistic, reusable and cost-effective tools for operations, training, analysis and acquisition support--ensuring the contributions of air, space...

Air Force Audit Agency, Washington, D.C.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Audit Agency, Washington, D.C.: Provides all levels of Air Force management with independent, objective and quality audit services that include reviewing and promoting economy, effectiveness aria efficiency of operations, evaluating...

Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment, Brooks City-Base, Texas.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment, Brooks City-Base, Texas: Manages Air Force military construction, military housing and environmental restoration programs. Also oversees military family housing privatization by maintaining...

Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency, Tyndall AFB, Fla.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency, Tyndall AFB, Fla.: Provides the best tools, practices and professional support to maximize Air Force civil engineer capabilities in base and contingency operations worldwide. Includes technical and...

Air Force Communications Agency, Scott AFB, Ill.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Communications Agency, Scott AFB, Ill.: Designs and delivers all aspects of information technology systems to enable the Air Force to conduct global network-centric warfare. Leads efforts to standardize the Air Force network systems...

Air Force Cost Analysis Agency, Arlington, Va.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Cost Analysis Agency, Arlington, Va.: Performs independent component cost analyses for major space, aircraft and information system programs as required by public law and Department of Defense policy, or those of special interest....

Air Force Flight Standards Agency, Oklahoma City.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Flight Standards Agency, Oklahoma City: Develops, standardizes, evaluates and certifies procedures, equipment and standards to support global flight operations. Lead command for air traffic control, airfield management, instrument...

Air Force Frequency Management Agency, Alexandria, Va.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Frequency Management Agency, Alexandria, Va.: Plans, provides and preserves access to the electromagnetic spectrum for Air Force and selected Department of Defense activities in support of national policy objectives, systems...

Air Force Global Cyberspace Integration Center, Langley AFB, Va.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Global Cyberspace Integration Center, Langley AFB, Va.: Slated to transition into Air Force Cyber Command, the center teams win major commands, joint and coalition partners, national agencies, industry and academia to develop,...

Air Force Historical Research Agency, Maxwell AFB, Ala.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Historical Research Agency, Max-well AFB, Ala.: The Air Force's historical resource for the study, promotion and execution of airpower. Records and disseminates Air Force h story to enable decision makers and planners to formulate...

Air Force Inspection Agency, Kirtland AFB, N.M.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Inspection Agency, Kirtland AFB, N.M.: Primary action arm of the Secretary of the Air Force inspection system. Provides independent and timely assessments of acquisition, nuclear surety, operations, logistics, support and healthcare...

Air Force Legal Operations Agency, Bolling AFB, Washington, D.C.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Legal Operations Agency, Bolling AFB, Washington, D.C.: Agency includes all senior defense and trial counsel and appellate defense and government counsel in the Air Force, as well as all Air Force civil litigators defending the Air...

Air Force Logistics Management Agency, Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, Ala.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Logistics Management Agency, Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, Ala.: Improves agile combat support capabilities by generating enterprise supply chain solutions supporting logistics transformation through research, war games and literature....

Air Force Manpower Agency, Randolph AFB, Texas.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Manpower Agency, Randolph AFB, Texas: Provides Air Force cadets at all organizational levels the tools to identity essential manpower required for the effective and efficient accomplishment of the Air Force mission. The agency,...

Air Force Medical Operations Agency, Bolling AFB, Washington, D.C.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Medical Operations Agency, Bolling AFB, Washington, D.C.: Oversees execution of the Air Force Surgeon General policies supporting Air Force expeditionary capabilities and national security strategy. Provides expert consultative...

Air Force Medical Support Agency, Brooks City-Base, Texas.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Medical Support Agency, Brooks City-Base, Texas: Oversees execution of Air Force Surgeon General's policies and programs to transform medical capabilities to help warfighter fly and fight in the air, space and cyberspace. Leverages...

Air Force News Agency, San Antonio, Texas.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force News Agency, San Antonio, Texas: Provides Air Force and Department of Defense news and information to internal and external audiences on events and issues affecting Air Force missions, people, programs, policies and activities....

Air Force Nuclear Weapons and Counter-proliferation Agency, Kirtland AFB, N.M.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Nuclear Weapons and Counter-proliferation Agency, Kirtland AFB, N.M.: Oversees nuclear stockpile stewardship programs, including planning, development and transformation of Air Force nuclear weapons. Provides technical analysis on...

Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Andrews AFB, Md.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Andrews AFB, Md.: Provides professional investigative service to commanders of all Air Force activities. Identifies. investigates and neutralizes criminal, terrorist and espionage threats to Air Force...

Air Force Personnel Center, Randolph AFB, Texas.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Personnel Center, Randolph AFB, Texas: Ensures the Air Force has skilled people in the proper grades and specialties to complete its mission. The 2,200 personnel and functional representatives ensure integration and execution of...

Air Force Personnel Operations Agency, Washington, D.C.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Personnel Operations Agency, Washington, D.C.: Serves as the single Air Force focal point for submission and acceptance of total force human resources information technology requirements. Works with Air Force Manpower Agency, the Air...

Air Force Program Executive Offices, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio; Hanscom AFB, Mass.; Eglin AFB, Fla.; and Washington, D.C.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Program Executive Offices, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio; Hanscom AFB, Mass.; Eglin AFB, Fla.; and Washington, D.C.: Streamlines the acquisition management structure characterized by clear, defined lines of responsibility, authority and...

Air Force Real Property Agency, Arlington, Va.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Real Property Agency, Arlington, Va.: An agency within the office of the assistant secretary of the Air Force for installations, environment and logistics. Acquires, disposes and manages all Air Force-controlled real property...

Air Force Review Boards Agency, Andrews AFB, Md.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Review Boards Agency, Andrews AFB, Md.: Provides management of various military and civilian appellate processes for the secretary of the Air Force. Decides individual cases before the personnel council's five component boards, the...

Air Force Safety Center, Kirtland AFB, N.M.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Safety Center, Kirtland AFB, N.M.: Prevents mishaps and preserves combat readiness by developing, implementing, executing and evaluating Air Force aviation, ground, weapons, nuclear surety, space and system programs. Conducts research...

Air Force Security Forces Center, Lackland AFB, Texas.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Security Forces Center, Lackland AFB, Texas: Organizes, trains and equips Air Force security forces worldwide. Develops force protection doctrine, programs and polices by panning and programming resources to execute the missions of...

Air Force Services Agency, San Antonio, Texas.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Services Agency, San Antonio, Texas: Supports headquarters major commands, field commanders and base services leadership. Oversees worldwide operation of the Air Force fitness program, food service, lodging, mortuary affairs, services...

Air Force Technical Applications Center, Patrick AFB, Fla.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Technical Applications Center, Patrick AFB, Fla.: Operates and monitors a variety of air, ground, space and seaborne sensor platforms to ensure compliance with several nuclear treaties. Operates and maintains the U.S. National Data...

Air Force Weather Agency, Offutt AFB, Neb.(ORGANIZATIONS: FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Air Force Weather Agency, Offutt AFB, Neb.: Maximizes America's air, space, cyberspace and land power by enabling decision makers to exploit relevant environmental information across the full spectrum of warfare. Reporting to the Air Force...

Air National Guard.(ORGANIZATIONS)(Table)
February 1, 2008... Director: Lt. Gen. Craig R. McKinley Headquarters: Arlington, Va. Command Chief Master Sgt.: Chief Master Sgt. Richard A. Smith Web address: www.ang.af.mil [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Federal Mission Maintains...

Weapons.(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] "Overcoming the 21st century challenge is not a choice, it's a duty. It's not an option: it's our responsibility to bequeath a better force for the Airmen who will follow us in service to our country.... It's our...

Aircraft A-Z.(WEAPONS)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A/OA-10A and A/OA-10C Thunderbolt II Primary function: Close air support and airborne forward air control. Speed: 420 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 57 ft. 6 in.; length 53 ft. 4 in.; height 14 ft. 8 in. Range: 800...

Unmanned aerial vehicles.(WEAPONS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MQ-9 Reaper Primary function: Unmanned hunter/killer weapon system. Speed: 230 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 66 ft.; length 36 ft.; height 12.5 ft. Range: 3,682 miles. Armament: GBM-114 Hellfire missiles; GBU-12,...

Aircraft tail markings.(WEAPONS)(Table)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... AIRCRAFT TAIL MARKINGS Code Aircraft Unit Location and Command AC F-16C/D 177th FW, Atlantic City IAP, N.J. (ANG) AF T-51/C-150, TG-10B/C, ...

Strategic missiles.(WEAPONS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] AGM-8GB/C/D Air-launched Cruise Missile Primary function: Air to-ground strategic cruise missile Speed: 550 mph. Dimensions: Wingspan 12 ft.; length 20 ft. 10 in.; body diameter 2 ft. 0.5 in. Range: 1,500 miles...

Aerial targets and decoys.(WEAPONS)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BQM-34 Firebee Primary function: Ground or in-flight launched and ground and water recoverable subscale aerial target. Speed: 288-705 mph. Dimensions: Length 23 ft.; width 13 ft. Endurance: 35-40 minutes. Crew:...

Air force satellite control network.(WEAPONS: SATELLITES)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... This network consists of worldwide remote tracking stations providing assured command, control and communications connectivity between ground satellite operations centers and more than 150 Department of Defense, national program and civil...

Launch vehicles.(WEAPONS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Atlas V Primary function: Evolved expendable launch vehicle designed to improve space launch operability and standardization. Dimensions: The Common Core Booster is 12.5 ft. in diameter by 106.6 ft. long and uses...

Bombs.(WEAPONS)
February 1, 2008... Abbreviation codes: AGM Air-to-Ground Missile AIM Air Intercept Missile CBU Cluster Bomb Unit EGBU Enhanced Guided Bomb Unit GBU Guided Bomb Unit GPS/INS Global Positioning System/Internal Navigation...

Missiles.(WEAPONS)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] AGM-65A/B/D/E/G/G2/H/K Maverick Primary function: Tactical, air-to-surface guided missile. Dimensions: Length 8.1 ft., diameter 1 ft., wingspan 2 ft. 6 in. Speed/Range: Classified. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Air base defense.(WEAP)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] M4 Carbine with M203 Grenade Launcher Primary function: Anti-personnel. Length: Buttstock closed 29.75 in., buttstock opened 33.0 in., M203 15.3 in. with 12 in. barrel, Weight: 7.5 lbs. with 30 round magazine,...

Database.(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] "As our Air Force continues to fight and win the global war on terror, modernize its air, space and cyberspace assets, and develop and care for our Airmen, I urge all Airmen to move into the future with a clear...

Grade & insignia.(DATABASE)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Enlisted AIRMAN BASIC (E-1) no rank insignia [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] STAFF SERGEANT (E-5) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT (E-8) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] COMMAND CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT [ILLUSTRATION...

Career fields.(DATABASE)(Table)
February 1, 2008... CAREER FIELDS Officer 10CO Operations Commander 295 11BX Bomber Pilot 655 11EX Test Pilot 130 11FX Fighter Pilot ...

Awards and decorations.(DATABASE)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Silver/Bronze Stars The bronze star represents participation in campaigns or operations, multiple qualifications or an additional award to any of the various ribbons on which it is authorized. The silver star is...

Occupational badges.(DATABASE)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Acquisition & Financial Mgmt [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Civil Engineer [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Historian [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Logistics Readiness Officer [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Duty badges and berets.(DATABASE)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Air Education and Training Command Instructor [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Headquarters Air Force [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Office of the Secretary of Defense [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Security Forces...

Air Force leaders.(DATABASE)(Table)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MICHAEL W. WYNNE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE Hometown: Clearwater, Fla. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] GEN. T. MICHAEL MOSELEY CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE AIR FORCE Hometown: Dallas [ILLUSTRATION...

Air Force medal of honor recipients.(DATABASE)(Table)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] World War I 2nd Lt. Edwin R. Bleckley Killed in action 2nd Lt. Harold E. Goettler Killed in action 2nd Lt. Frank Luke Jr., Killed in action Capt. Edward V. Rickenbacker ...

12 outstanding airmen.(DATABASE)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SENIOR AIRMAN LINN AUBREY AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND MEDICAL LABORATORY JOURNEYMAN 59th Laboratory Squadron Lackland Air Force Base, Texas [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] STAFF SGT. ...

Personnel facts.(DATABASE)(Table)
February 1, 2008... Marital Status Total Active Force Single: 39.43% Married: 60.57% Active Officer Single: 28.05% Married: ...

Strength figures.(DATABASE)
February 1, 2008... Total Active Duty strength, fiscal year 1948-2007 328,808 (ActiveForce) Enlisted: 263,372 Officer: 65,436 Total Force: 328,808 Note: Table made from line graph. [GRAPHICS OMITTED]

Strength figures.(Table)(Brief article)
February 1, 2008... Total Active Duty strength, fiscal years 1948 - 2007 328,808 (ActiveForce) Enlisted: 263,372 Officer: 65,436 Total Force: 328,808 Civilian strength, fiscal years 1948 - 2007 ...