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  • Tyndall Airman named Female Athlete of Year

    When she was just 5 years old, Karrie Warren was already learning to hit softballs in her family's Fort Lauderdale, Fla., backyard. The balls were pitched patiently, one after the other, by an encouraging father who saw something special in his little girl's extraordinary ability to connect a bat

  • 'America's AOC' tracks Santa this Christmas Eve

    Members of the 601st Air and Space Operations Center will once again track Santa Claus on part of his journey around the world this Christmas Eve, and media interested in tracking Santa are invited to visit 'America's AOC' Thursday [see editor's note below].In conjunction with the "NORAD Tracks

  • Unmanned Aerial Systems aid 1st AF mission

    A conference co-hosted by Headquarters Air Force Operations Division and First Air Force addressed issues related to Unmanned Aerial Systems' access into the national airspace system. The conference attracted dozens of Air Force and other stakeholders to 1st Air Force Dec. 9-11.The conference, which

  • AFRCC aids in AZ search for 55 stranded people

    The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center here aided local and state first responders while searching for several missing individuals who were stranded near Flagstaff, Ariz.. Last week's winter storm brought several inches of snow, trapping 55 individuals who were hunting or looking for the perfect

  • Air defense support facility holds open house

    A newly renovated air defense support building that houses the 702nd Computer Systems Squadron-System Support Facility at Tyndall was showcased in an open house Dec. 4.Lt. Col. David Smith, 702nd CSS-SSF commander, said the main reason for moving to the new location was to allow space for a new gate

  • AFRCC aids in search for hiker suffering from hypothermia

    The Air Force Rescue Coordination Center here aided in the search operations with local and state agencies to save a stranded man in the Sonoran Desert, Apache Junction, Ariz. late Tuesday night.The young man was hiking on Superstition Mountain, became stranded and was suffering from hypothermia. He

  • Wreaths Across America ceremonies to honor U.S. veterans

    In what is now a holiday tradition, Civil Air Patrol is proud to partner with Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit organization that recognizes the courage and sacrifices of U.S. veterans."Our mission is to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach our children the value of freedom," said

  • CONR supports successful Space Shuttle launch

    The Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region (CONR) and Air Forces Northern provided crucial airspace control and manning support to the successful launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis Monday afternoon.CONR ensured airspace sovereignty by enforcing the Federal Aviation

  • Dean takes over reins of First Air Force

    In a ceremony filled with traditions older than the force itself, command of Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region-First Air Force (Air Forces Northern) changed Thursday morning in front of a formation of Airmen and hundreds of distinguished guests.During the ceremony

  • Wisconsin Air Guard's 115th Fighter Wing supports presidential visit

    The first visit by a sitting president to Madison in 59 years began at the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 115th Fighter Wing, based at Truax Field in Madison. President Barack Obama's time at the base was brief -- he exited Air Force One, smiled and saluted Col. Joe Brandemuehl, 115th Fighter Wing