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  • Coin check!

    As the Air Force celebrates its 60th Anniversary, we reflect on an old tradition, one whose roots are as deep and as meaningful as any in the Air Force. Across the bar, the words "Coin Check!" are belted out, and suddenly, drinks are finding their ways to the rightful owners. Members of Class 07-06

  • Origin of the salute

    As the Air Force continues to celebrate its 60th Anniversary, let's take a look back on some of the customs and how they originated. Today, the origin of the hand salute is uncertain. Some historians believe it began in late Roman times when assassinations were common. A citizen who wanted to see a

  • Sheppard's economic impact nears $1 billion

    Dollars. Pesos. Rubles. It doesn't matter the currency; $885 million is a lot of money. Sheppard contributed that much and a little more to the area economically in 2006. According to the 2006 Annual Report provided by the 82nd Comptroller Squadron, Sheppard's Total Economic Impact was $885,240,795.

  • 80th OG lieutenant aids in New Orleans rebuilding effort

    Second Lt. Garret Moore recently decided to do something somewhat unusual with his leave time, but it was also rewarding and positive. The young 80th Operations Group executive officer spent March 10-17 in the city of New Orleans, assisting with the continued relief effort in the aftermath of

  • Recycling program set to get underway in housing areas

    The long awaited recycling program is finally here, just in time for recycling week. The City of Wichita Falls is in the process of distributing organic recycling carts to each home within Wherry, Bunker Hill and Capehart housing areas. These containers are for organic recyclables only, such as

  • SFS members coined for ‘above and beyond’ activities

    It's always a good thing when the boss personally recognizes individuals for accomplishments, much like 82nd Training Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Richard Devereaux did April 9 at the 82nd Security Forces Squadron. Although he recently congratulated the security forces team on winning the Air

  • Buying outside the box

    Catalogs, product and samples galore were available with rows and rows of vendors proudly displaying their wares. The vendors waited patiently to provide demonstrations, explanations and assistance, and the customers were ready to receive. This year's 10th Annual 2007 Government Purchase Card Vendor

  • Vietnam ace talks about AF experience

    With the mission under way, a young pilot and weapons system officer begin taxiing out when suddenly an emergency strikes. Their brakes somehow become locked up, and it takes full power to even inch to the side. All around the handicapped F-4 Phantom, people grow nervous. The aircraft is just one of

  • Airman's Roll Call highlights new Professional Development Guide

    This week's Airman's Roll Call highlights the Professional Development Guide, which is a new resource of information for all Airmen. The new guide, which combines the Promotion Fitness Examination and the United States Supervisory Examination study guides, is designed as a one-resource tool for

  • Cutting to the chase: Lawnmowers can cut into spring spruce ups

    About 230,000 people are treated in hospital emergency rooms each year for injuries relating to various lawn and garden tools, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported. Each year, about 75 people are killed and about 20,000 are injured on or near riding lawnmowers and garden tractors.