Airman's Roll Call highlights Doolittle Raiders

The latest Airman's Roll Call highlights the Doolittle Raiders, who are reuniting this week to remember the 65th anniversary of their historic flight. On April 18, 1942, 80 men launched 16 B-25 medium bombers from the deck of an aircraft carrier on their way to bombing various targets on the home

Air Force program reconnects Airmen to heritage

One important of the Air Force's 60th Anniversary is how much in the forefront it places our Air Force Heritage in everyone's mind. Air Force History Office officials are launching a new program to help unite Airmen, past and present, commemorate and preserve their shared heritage. The amount of

Idea nets Sheppard maintenance Airman $10,000

An Air Force maintainer from a Sheppard detachment recently earned big bucks by making good use of a part that was going to be turned into scrap metal. Master Sgt. Barry Buchmiller of the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron received a $10,000 check from the Air Force's Innovative Development through

Sergeant becomes ACE student

Tuskegee Airmen key to AF history

The Tuskegee Airmen were dedicated, determined young men who enlisted to become America's first black military airmen, at a time when there were many people who thought that black men lacked intelligence, skill, courage and patriotism. They came from every section of the country, with large numbers

Thunderbirds help tell AF story

On June 8, 1953, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, officially designated the 3600th Air Demonstration Flight, performed for the first time at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Their first aircraft was the straight-winged F-84G Thunderjet, a combat fighter-bomber that had seen action in Korea. Three years

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