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  • Civil engineers use innovative training to take care of business, people

    Construction work on many military bases is done completely by contractors whereas other bases have been greatly limited in their upgrade and proficiency training options specifically with the Civil Engineer Squadrons. Founded specifically for training, Innovative Readiness Training, or IRT, is

  • LJ, bear on a mission

    Bear takes on adventurous mission for support, morale This deployment came as a surprise to one Air Force Reserve major -- having about two weeks notice -- after being informed he was a last minute substitution. "When I told my wife the news, the response was exactly as expected -- 100 percent

  • History never ends, it just goes fishing

    After almost three decades of service Chief Master Sergeant Dale Nickelson concluded his military career as the last active serving Air Force member of the 558th Tactical Fighter Squadron who served duty in Vietnam. His varied military career began in 1966 when he left the family meat packing

  • Commander reflects on his career and aspirations

    When Colonel Max Mendoza was asked to take command of the 301st Mission Support Group it was a dream come true. Before arriving here, he had always aspired to command his own unit and planned his career to achieve that goal. Now, four years later, he will take the invaluable training and experience

  • Taking care of people taking care of business

    Growing up in a family of five brothers and sisters in Bronx, N. Y., a boy can get himself into some serious trouble unless your father is a Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer-04 of 44 years and a New York city police officer to boot. Ken Bachelor, born on Veterans Day, was destined to make a name

  • Roat era comes to an end

    Matilda "Tillie" Roat is a person who will tell you what's on her mind even when you're not ready for it. But for those who know and respect her, it's this type of personality and determined spirit that have paved a successful road, opening up opportunities in civil service spanning 45 years. But,

  • Tech. Sgt. Vance Alfred Lyles, Sr. 1958 - 2006

    Tech. Sgt. Lyles, Sr., 47, passed away Sept. 13, 2006, at his home. He's now laid to rest at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Sergeant Lyles was born in New Orleans, La., and graduated from George Washington Carver High School and Xavier University with a bachelor's degree in business and

  • Parachute Descent Training

    Preparation plays a big part in every pilot's life. Before every flight, they take many steps to gear up for their ride: don their antigravity suit and helmet; pack their life preserver; review their check list. But how do they really prepare for an emergency situation? Emergency parachute descent

  • Chef's cooking goes to the dogs, cats

    Staff Sgt. John Dake, 301st Services Squadron, is always looking for an opportunity to showcase his passion for cooking and to satisfy his desire in lending a helping hand to people in need. That opportunity came recently when he visited a local pet store to purchase his new family pet - a baby

  • Adrenaline-rush is why I stay

    "I've always wanted to fly ... ever since I can remember. It was a fascination I had even as a small boy."He slid his elbow onto the table, took a sip of water from the bottle, twisted the cap back on, and began to reveal what this vice commander is made of. Even though Tommy Joe Williams was born