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  • Sewing happiness into uniforms

    The military uniform is a unique symbol; it's what strings the men and women who serve the country together. Needless to say, behind every uniform there is a person who stitches every patch, name tape and military branch you work for.Kin Fat Lai, alterations manager at the Exchange here, specializes

  • May Fitness Month: Why fitness matters

    May is observed throughout the Air Force as a time to set and achieve fitness goals to improve personal health and fitness.Life for an Airman can be busy, and it can be hard to schedule in time for the gym. It is important to remember, though, that daily physical activity has more benefits than just

  • Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman Travis Von Elling

    Name: Senior Airman Travis Von EllingUnit    : 319th Operations Support Squadron    Duty title: Ceremonial GuardsmanTime in service:  2 years, 8 monthsTime on station:  2 yearsHometown:  Manhattan, Kan.Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?I have always wanted to serve in the armed

  • Warrior of the Week: Senior Airman Sean Egan

    Name: Senior Airman Sean EganUnit: 319th Security Forces SquadronDuty title: Alarm MonitorTime in service: 2 years and 6 monthsTime on station: 2 yearsHometown: Cleveland, OhioWhy is serving in the Air Force important to you?The Air Force is like a second family, a home away from home. When you take

  • Battlefield Airmen: GFAFB Airmen work together for a common goal

    Many young Americans join the Air Force with great aspirations. They desire to be a part of the Air Force elite; they want to be Battlefield Airmen. What they don't realize is that it takes dedication and years of hard work to reach that goal. The training will push you to the brink and test your

  • Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class Jacob Lanzer

    Name: Airman 1st Class Jacob LanzerUnit: 319th Civil Engineering SquadronDuty title: Electrical Systems ApprenticeTime in service: 1 year 6 monthsTime on station: 1 yearHometown: Memphis, Tenn.Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?Serving in the Air Force provides me the means of having a

  • Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class Jamal Walker

    Name: Airman 1st Class Jamal WalkerUnit: 319th Comptroller SquadronDuty title: Commander Support StaffTime in service:  2 yearsHometown: Columbus, Ga.Why is serving in the Air Force important to you? Upholding a family legacy and seeing the vision of all things coming together.What moment or

  • Warrior of the Week: Airman 1st Class Tyler Jones

    Name:  Airman 1st Class Tyler JonesUnit:  319th Logistics Readiness SquadronDuty title:  Vehicle Maintenance ApprenticeTime in Service:  1 year, 9 monthsTime on station:  1 year, 2 monthsHometown:  Cassville, Mo.Why is serving in the Air Force important to you?Serving in the Air Force is important

  • Find the good things: Airman survives cancer

    Senior Airman Myiah Castillejo has always been a driven, competitive person who never had a reason to skip going to the gym.Her active lifestyle began with soccer when she was young, as well as track and field and indoor cycling from elementary through high school.Unsatisfied with her slight figure,