Airman articles from September 2008

Airman archives from September 2008

Thank you.(COMMENTS)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I'm the proud mother of Airman 1st Class Marissa Burke. I loved the story on the A-10s [Fear the Hog, May/June 2008]. I read all the articles each time the magazine comes out. I would like to thank Louis A....

Fear the hog.(COMMENTS)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2008... I'm an A-10 Thunderbolt II maintenance officer who typically enjoys reading Airman magazine. But your recent "Fear the Hog" cover photo (July-August 2008) has created conversation here at my unit. The accompanying article is fine. But the cover...

Michelle's yellow rose.(COMMENTS)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I'm a career Soldier in the Army and have never before read Airman magazine. I'm deployed to Joint Base Balad, Iraq, and came across your magazine while waiting for a connecting flight. I had the honor of reading the...

Inappropriate patch.(COMMENTS)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2008... This comment is in regard to the "inappropriate patch" comment in Airman magazine [July/August 2008]. The only thing inappropriate was Senior Master Sgt. Joe Kost's need to find something to complain about. FUBAR has been around so long, it's...

Not a fitting photo.(COMMENTS)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2008... The Airman story ['FITTER' to Fight, May/ June 20081 features a background of the evolution of man from apes behind the words "FITTER" to fight. I think this is the wrong image/sight picture for our Air Force and conflicts with our core values....

UAS: unseen, unheard, unstoppable.(unmanned aircraft systems)(Cover story)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When the Air Force grounded all of its 700 F-15 aircraft in November 2007, following a mishap, the jet's firepower was noticeably absent in the war on terrorism for 18 days. Sometimes the only Air Force...

U-2 aircraft commander: Maj. Rick Anton.(PROFILE)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... "There's nothing else I'd rather be doing than to be flying and fighting for our nation while we are at war. Being able to support fellow Airmen and coalition forces by providing high altitude ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance)...

Out of her element?(WORLD)
September 1, 2008... It was 2 a.m. in the middle of the Djibouti desert. With no moon out, it was hard to see. Soon, the still-hot night, uneven ground and sharp lava rocks took their toll on the combat patrol. French and American Soldiers and Marines--and lone...

For a stronger Europe: general draws from experience to maintain historic coalition.(Gen. Roger A. Brady)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When the issues he must deal with to keep U.S. Air Forces in Europe on track press him, Gen. Roger A. Brady tackles them head on. But he may not ponder a decision in front of a large map or before his combined...

Thunder over Cold Lake: airmen shatter the peace to prepare for war.(Maple Flag '08)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] To say Cold Lake, Alberta, is located in a remote part of the world is an understatement. Moose crossing road signs and Canadian geese picking through scraps alongside the road attest to that. [ILLUSTRATION...

Two countries one cause: protecting North America's borders.
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When Canadian air defense officials identified a pair of Russian TU-95 strategic bombers flying toward their air space, they beeped Air Force Lt. Col. Tony Higuera. It was 1 a.m. when the colonel slipped his...

Doolittle raid still amazes.(HERITAGE)(Doolittle Raiders)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Understanding just what the Doolittle Raiders accomplished during their historic World War II bombing mission over Tokyo is something Larry Gregory knows much about. An avid pilot of old and creaky war birds, and...

Laboratory officer: Maj. Kathy Taylor.(PROFILE)(Brief biography)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... "It gives me great pride being a apart of such a unique and focused organization. As military professionals we've accepted a sacred trust from the American people and a great sense of accomplishment comes with knowing we're doing our part to...

Don't vegetate--recreate.(LIFESTYLE)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Planning a vacation to some distant spot on the globe? Or do you just want to spend a quiet weekend at a lake or campground close to home? Either way, military and civilian members, retirees and their families...

Fighting battles at home, abroad.(Frontline Duty)
September 1, 2008... As the Air Force rides out the turbulences that have put it in the spotlight, its Airmen continue to do their duty around the world. But whether they're serving in the war on terrorism overseas or battling Mother Nature at home, Airmen...

Keeping history alive: museum preserves the exploits of airmen and aviation pioneers.(National Museum of the United States Air Force)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Most people are suckers for a good story. Such is the case with stories on the birth and history of aviation--a fertile ground full of the tales and exploits of pioneers and heroes. Stories abound of those...

Pulling Gs.(NOTEBOOK)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] There I was, catching my breath and bearings and trying to recover after tightening all the muscles in my stomach and legs in an anti-G strain maneuver when Capt. Mike "Tuff" Thompson yelled, "Do you see them? Do...