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  • Past, present, future unite at AF Musicians Conference

    For more than 50 years, the U.S. Air Force Academy Band has stood out as one of the Air Force's finest musical organizations, providing free concerts in support of AF community relations and recruiting. The band is proud of a great past, rich in tradition, and equally proud of its current mission

  • Local retiree part of rare running group

    Clyde Landry is proud of his role in the history of the United States Air Force. As a military retiree, Mr. Landry can proudly point to his service as a key element to the success of the Air Force's 60 year existence. One other thing Mr. Landry can be proud of is the fact that he's one of only 55

  • Swimming and your safety

    Summer is almost over, but there are more warm days ahead to enjoy swimming and other water activities with family and friends. Before you head out, keep the following tips on recreational water illnesses in mind. RWIs are the various illnesses caused by germs that can contaminate water in pools,

  • A total eclipse at the 'Top of the World'

    A solar eclipse is a rare celestial phenomenon that brings together many elements in the universe. Another rare phenomenon occurred July 28 when three Purdue AF Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets and graduates from Purdue University's Air Force ROTC Detachment 220 and two U.S. Air Force Academy

  • General Schwartz to Airmen: Be proud

    On his first day after being sworn in as the Air Force chief of staff, Gen. Norton Schwartz wasted no time in getting his message out to Airmen. "The key thing we need to do is achieve stability," General Schwartz said. "At the same time, we need to focus on those things that are most important,

  • General Schwartz assumes command of Air Force

    The Air Force's 19th chief of staff spoke of mending fences and earning trust in his speech after assuming command of the service during a ceremony here Aug. 12. "Without trust, we are nothing," Gen. Norton A. Schwartz said to the crowd of about 600 people on the base's ceremonial lawn. "Trust must