Airman articles from June 2004

Airman archives from June 2004

Living legends: America's "greatest" veterans reflect upon D-Day and turning the tide of war.
June 1, 2004... A new day dawns for two old timers--retired Col. Harold Weekley, a former member of the 398th Bombardment Group, and a B-17 Fighting Fortress named "Aluminum Overcast." Although little has been published about the Army Air Forces involvement in...

Airmen assist in repulsing convoy attack.(Airman's World)
June 1, 2004... BAGHDAD, Iraq -- During an Iraqi insurgent attack on an American convoy north of here in March, time seemed to stand still, said Tech. Sgt. George Stewart. "It seemed like forever," the 447th Air Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron...

Airmen reach out to help Iraqis.(Airman's World)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The bright yellow ball bounced out of the box as Iraqi children eagerly clamored to snatch it from a chaplain's hands. One young Iraqi boy emerged victorious, waving the soccer ball wildly over his head before tossing it...

Take a chop at terrorism.(Airman's World)
June 1, 2004... SAN ANTONIO -- Young officers and government civilian employees who possess the skills to think like a terrorist are being sought for the Space Countermeasures Hands On Program at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. Sponsored by the auspices of...

X-45A, X-43A pass tests with 'flying" colors.(Airman's World)
June 1, 2004... EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- March proved to be a big month for researchers here as the Joint-Unmanned Combat Air System X-45A successfully performed an inert-weapons release and NASA launched its record-breaking unpiloted X-43A. ...

New York fireworks to dance to Air Force band music.(Airman's World)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- When the fireworks blaze In the night sky during the nation's largest Independence Day celebration, they'll dance, shimmer and boom to music from the Air Force Band of Mid-America. The organizers of Macy's...

Postal Service honors Air Force Academy.(Airman's World)
June 1, 2004... AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- The Air Force Academy received two honors in April during a ceremony commemorating its 50th anniversary. The U.S. Postal Service unveiled a commemorative 37-cent stamp, and the Department of the Interior bestowed...

Pocket change: artist designs new nickel.(Airman's World)
June 1, 2004... TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- When the U.S. Mint issued a nationwide call for artists in November, it received 306 applications from professional and student artists interested in participating in its Artistic Infusion Program. One of...

Families of high school seniors may get to stay in place.(Airman's World)
June 1, 2004... RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Some families with a child entering his or her senior year of high school may get to stay longer at their current duty stations thanks to a new policy announced in March. The High School Seniors Assignment...

CMSAF becomes honorary master chief.(Airman's World)
June 1, 2004... PETALUMA, Calif. -- Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Gerald Murray became an honorary master chief petty officer at the U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Academy graduation here in April. Chief Murray spoke at the ceremony to salute...

Face of the future.(Airman's World)
June 1, 2004... HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Caroline Brereton cradles the American flag during a practice retreat at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., in April Caroline and other Girl Scouts from Brownie Troop 32 learned how to display the flag while...

Zen and the art of motorcycle mentoring.(Airman Consumer)
June 1, 2004... As an airman first class stationed in the Midwest in 1985, I remember waking up one warm spring day with the irresistible urge to rapidly propel myself across Nebraska's vast, cornfield-sewn landscape at break-neck speed. I soon found myself at...

Uniform opinions.(Air Mail)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... I'm left speechless after reading "An expert opinion" ["AirMail," April 2004]. Specifically, the comment that "only about 3 percent of today's Airmen are in jobs that require camouflage protection... camouflage for them isn't a requirement."...

Fitness standards.(Air Mail)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... In reference to your question in "What's your opinion?" ["AirMail," March 2004], I'm still curious as to where the new fitness standards came from. My main concern is with the sit-ups. Performing 55 sit-ups in 60 seconds creates an...

No serpents here.(Air Mail)(Letter to the Editor)
June 1, 2004... I served two years at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, and I'm confident that the snakes feared in your article ["Keeping the Serpent at Bay," March 2004] would quickly come up against a native of the Hawaiian islands--the mongoose. The mongoose...

Meet the staff.(Air Mail)
June 1, 2004... Second Lt. Chuck Widener is a 12-year veteran from Indianapolis, Ind., whose previous assignments include Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma and a three-year stint as the Air Education and Training Command newspaper consultant at Randolph Air...

In search of news and information.(Air Mail)
June 1, 2004... Get the latest news and information about your busy Air Force quickly and easily. * Air Force Link: www.af.mil--Airman magazine, Air Force Print News, Air Force Radio News, Air Force TV News, fact sheets, biographies, artwork, and links to...

The best of Jake.
June 1, 2004... "I don't know; he looked safe to me--what do you think?" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Cycling: get ready: find a bike that fits you, your budget, your lifestyle.(Airman Fitness)
June 1, 2004... Many people may find falling off a bike easier than buying one. In the past few years, gears have been upgraded, braking systems have changed and new bikes have been developed. Buying a bike to meet your needs has become a challenge. But...

Olympic dreams: air force athletes compete for Olympic slots and dreams.(Cover Story)
June 1, 2004... Twenty-two athletes have dedicated their lives the past two years to not only serving the country as Air Force members, but hopefully as representatives of their country at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, in August, where the...

Their favorite year: 1993 was a golden year for the 'Golden Dozen'.
June 1, 2004... By all accounts, 1993 was a banner year for 12 Airmen. It began with a banquet in their honor where senior Air Force leaders, important civilians and a host of high-level dignitaries toasted and named them the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year....

Echoes of silence: after the birth of their first deaf daughter, never in a million years would the Hall family expect another deaf child, much less twins.
June 1, 2004... While driving home from an audiologist appointment in October 1988, Kelly Hall gazed at her daughter in the back seat. Kayla was perfect--curious blue eyes, curly blond hair, bubbly attitude. "Her perfection shouted out that the doctor was...

Have backpack, will travel: scientists use backpacks to track Texas horned lizard.
June 1, 2004... Nestled among the prairie grass of Tinker's Urban Greenway nature reserve area, a group of Texas horned lizards outfitted with tiny transmitter-equipped backpacks participate in a scientific study observing their behavior in the wild. By...

Making the right impersonation: his name may be short, but when it comes to relieving combat stress, this Airman stands tall.(Airman Profile)
June 1, 2004... The commander steps up before guardmount, encouraging the security forces flight to check weapons, keep the base secure and be safe--and everyone laughs. Except it's not really the commander, it's Senior Airman Johnnie Short, trying to get...

EDIMGIAFAD.(@robins.af.mil)
June 1, 2004... Black-eyed peas, fried chicken and banana pudding join the spread of traditional Southern fare offered at Owens Boarding House. The $6.50 all-you-can-eat deal includes a bottomless glass of sweet iced tea. If you can manage room for...

Ambassadors in blue.(Airman Notebook)
June 1, 2004... We're taught the team concept from the very moment we step foot in basic training. It doesn't matter if you're a pilot, a doctor, a supply clerk, a maintainer or security forces member. Or a staff sergeant, a chief master sergeant, a lieutenant...

Fast-roping.(Final Frame)
June 1, 2004... A pararescueman from the 64th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron fast-ropes from on HH-60G Pave Hawk while deployed to Balad Air Base, Iraq. Pararescue is the only Department of Defense specialty trained and equipped to conduct conventional or...

Then & now.(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... For a brief moment in Los Angeles in 1984. Alonzo Babers basked in the world spotlight as a two-time track and field Olympic gold medal winner. But unlike other Olympic heroes who went on to be bask in the fading glow of the winner's light, he...