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NASA astronaut Bob “Farmer” Hines trains inside a mockup of the Crew Dragon vehicle at SpaceX Headquarters in Hawthorne, Calif., Feb. 15, 2022. An Air Force test pilot with more than 4,000 flight hours across 50 aircraft types, Hines served as the pilot for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 mission as part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Program. NASA has selected Col. Hines to train with its prime crew for Artemis III as an alternate crew member. (Photo courtesy of NASA)

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Air Force Test Pilot tapped as ‘ultimate wingman’ for Artemis III

June 13, 2026 — 0 Comments

On April 23 an EF-4 tornado made its way through the town of Enid leaving damage and debris throughout the area, which prompted McConnell’s EOD team to volunteer to assist with cleanup on May 2 and May 9.

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Air Force EOD assists with Tornado cleanup in Kansas

June 10, 2026 — 0 Comments

U.S. Air Force Capt. Kerry Baker applies nose art on a 93rd Bomb Squadron B-52H Stratofortress, Nov. 15, 2013, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The original "Red Gemlin" nose art was on a World War II B-17 bomber piloted by now retired Gen. Paul Tibbets, Jr. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Greg Steele.

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Between the canvas and the cockpit: 307th Bomb Wing aviator’s art leaves an international impression

June 9, 2026 — 0 Comments

A heritage A-10C Thunderbolt II is positioned on the flight line at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., April 28, 2026. The aircraft now displays the distinctive Flying Tigers-inspired paint scheme applied by airmen assigned to the 23rd Maintenance Squadron.

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Maintainers Honor Flying Tiger Heritage With Aircraft Paint Restoration

June 7, 2026 — 0 Comments

104th Fighter Wing members and alumni join to open a time capsule that had been tucked away in an A-10 static display at Barnes for 29 years, May 28, 2026, at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, MA.

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After 29 Years, an A-10 time capsule at the 104th Fighter Wing reveals its secrets

June 1, 2026 — 0 Comments

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jovan Berry, a base defense operations controller assigned to the 316th Security Forces Squadron, poses for a portrait at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, May 21 2026. Earlier in May, Berry saved a man's life who was having a medical emergency at the Visitor Control Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Walderbach)

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How a Lifetime of Training Saved a Life

May 28, 2026 — 0 Comments

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach, left, Master Sgt. Steven Nelson, Chief Master Sgt. William Brakebill, Janine Sijan, Capt. Megan Langas, Maj. Joe Goliber and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe pose during a ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., May 26, 2026. Nelson, Brakebill, Langas and Goliber were presented the Lance P. Sijan Award for leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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Four Airmen honored with Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award

May 27, 2026 — 0 Comments

Fort Walton Beach Police Department Chief Robert Bage, left, presents Senior Airman Marcus Wu, right, assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing, with a certificate of appreciation during a city council meeting in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, May 19, 2026. Wu was recognized for his heroic actions during an off-duty emergency response in which he helped save a woman during a dog attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Hunt)

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Hurlburt Field Airman honored for saving FWB woman from dog attack

May 21, 2026 — 0 Comments

Air Force Senior Airman Kendall Cubero, an electrician assigned to the 439th Airlift Wing’s electrical and environmental shop, solders a circuit board at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., May 7, 2026.

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439th Airlift Wing Airman Earns Academy Appointment Through LEAD Program

May 16, 2026 — 0 Comments