• Family celebrates Independence Day through military service

    Pennsylvania natives Senior Airman David Green, an installation patrolman with the 2d Security Forces Squadron, his brother Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Steven Green, and their father Army Reserve Sgt. Mark Green will celebrate our nation's 232nd birthday on July 4 much different than most

  • Celebrate Independence Day safely

    In America, the Fourth of July is synonymous with barbeques, parades and fireworks. Yet for thousands of people every year, this time of celebration ends up disastrous. "Fireworks have an inherently high risk of fire and injury," said Staff Sgt. Jason Layfield, 2d Civil Engineer Squadron fire

  • 49th TES gets new commander

    Lt. Col. Lane Humphreys took command of the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron here June 13. Colonel Humphreys succeeded Lt. Col. Kelly A. Lawson, after a formal ceremony in Hanger One. Lt. Col. Humphreys had previously served as director of operations for the 49th TES. He has also served as chief,

  • Situational awareness is key in safe motorcycle riding

    Throughout the 101 critical days of summer, many Airmen will experience the adventure and excitement of riding motorcycles. However, the risks of riding make it one of the most dangerous ways to travel. So, before putting the key in the ignition, motorcyclists should consider the risks before

  • Thirteen year old recognized as break-out artist

    He asked his father, "Can you draw me a helicopter?" When Staff Sgt. Donovan Pemberton, 2d Munitions Squadron, was asked this question by his then five-year-old son, Xavier, he didn't realize it was the beginning of the young boy's passion for art. "He drew a lot of cars and planes, but he always

  • B-52 presence demonstrates global strike capabilities

    Personnel and B-52 Stratofortress bombers from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., continue to provide a bomber presence here, helping maintain stability and provide security in the Asia-Pacific region. Fellow Barksdale AFB Airmen from the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron will now replace the aircraft,

  • A father's day story

    "Mommy's away at work, she'll be home soon," he reassuringly tells his daughter, hoping to alleviate her pain. For now, Senior Airman Michael Parrott focuses all of his efforts on playing the role of mother and father. Airman Parrott is raising his two children while his wife, Taquoya, is deployed.