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  3. Our highest enlisted member, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy, says he stands face to face with Airmen, looks into their eyes and talks with them. This is how he gets his message out and receives their input. If he were talking to you, what inputs would you have? (GF) http://1.usa.gov/TSEHxl
    Photo: Our highest enlisted member, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy, says he stands face to face with Airmen, looks into their eyes and talks with them. This is how he gets his message out and receives their input. If he were talking to you, what inputs would you have? (GF) http://1.usa.gov/TSEHxl
  4. We all know where we were and how we felt eleven years ago today. MSgt Frank Berlanga, currently deployed to Afghanistan with @Air National Guard/ @U.S. Air Forces Central, remembers what it was like to lose his friend and fellow Airman. (CG) http://1.usa.gov/TP4vdK
    Photo: We all know where we were and how we felt eleven years ago today. MSgt Frank Berlanga, currently deployed to Afghanistan with @Air National Guard/ @U.S. Air Forces Central, remembers what it was like to lose his friend and fellow Airman. (CG) http://1.usa.gov/TP4vdK
  5. It's the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. Let's take a moment to reflect on our thoughts, wishes and dreams related to the day we will never forget. Is anybody doing anything special to honor our first responders today? (KT)
    Photo: It's the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. Let's take a moment to reflect on our thoughts, wishes and dreams related to the day we will never forget. Is anybody doing anything special to honor our first responders today? (KT)
  6. Team Eglin takes the F-35 another step towards becoming operational. (CG) http://1.usa.gov/RNZdP6
    Photo: Team Eglin takes the F-35 another step towards becoming operational. (CG) http://1.usa.gov/RNZdP6
  7. “It will serve as a reminder of the hero that he truly was… both in the way he lived and died.” (CG) http://1.usa.gov/PbibuY
    Photo: “It will serve as a reminder of the hero that he truly was… both in the way he lived and died.” (CG) http://1.usa.gov/PbibuY
  8. Tell us which one is your favorite (favourite for the British) and why! (GF)
    A fire team from the 72nd Security Forces Squadron race up a stairwell in pursuit of an active shooter during a recent training exercise. Airmen used real weapons firing “sim” rounds, black-powder propelled markers, which sting “a little more than a paintball” participants said. The ammunition provides an extra level of realism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino)
    Photo: A fire team from the 72nd Security Forces Squadron race up a stairwell in pursuit of an active shooter during a recent training exercise. Airmen used real weapons firing “sim” rounds, black-powder propelled markers, which sting “a little more than a paintball” participants said. The ammunition provides an extra level of realism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino)
    Photo: Two F-16 Fighting Hornets from 148th Fighter Wing out of Duluth, Minn., prepare to fly in formation behind the boom of a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 128th Air Refueling Wing after being mid-air refueled on August 15, 2012. The refueling mission was part of an employer incentive flight.  Air National Guardsmen nominate their civilian employer(s) to witness an air refueling mission as a measure of thanks for the support their employers give to the Air National Guard and the guardsmen. (Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Wilson) Digital
    Photo: Senior Airman Tyler Fontane, 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels lab technician, rotates fuel through a hose to ensure it is serviceable during the Logistics Compliance Assessment Program inspection Aug. 23, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Members of the 99th LRS are assessed in three categories: evaluations, inspections, and observations. (Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal) digital
    Photo: An F-22 Raptor from Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., moves into position behind a KC-135 Stratotanker from Altus AFB, Okla., during an air refueling, Aug. 21, 2012.The F-22 was refueled outside of New York in support of the Brooklyn Cyclone flyover during Air Force Week. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kenneth W. Norman)
    Photo: Airman 1st Class Willie Fox, 377th Security Forces Squadron, inspects a vehicle Aug. 28, 2012, at the contractor gate of Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken Moore) U.S. Air Force
    Photo: Senior Airman Andrew Leal, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron, fuels technician, shuts off the valve of a fuel truck during a major accident response exercise Aug. 30, 2012, at RAF Mildenhall. The MARE simulated a fuel spill due to a cracked flange connection during a fuel transfer. Public Domain
    Photo: Air Force running back Cody Getz heads for the sidelines as the U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons met the Bengals of Idaho State at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 1, 2012. Getz rushed for 218 yards and three touchdowns as Air Force defeated Idaho State, 49-21. The Falcons travel to meet number eight ranked Michigan, Sept 8, 2012. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. EDT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Michael Kaplan) Public Domain
    Photo: Airman 1st Class Johnathan Riley, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power productions technician, inspects an emergency aircraft landing cable on the runway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Sept. 5, 2012. These inspections are part of a routine checklist that power productions technicians must accomplish weekly, monthly and yearly. (Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer)
  9. Three nations compare notes on the effective use of blowing things
    up. (CG) http://1.usa.gov/OsWB5S
    Photo: Three nations compare notes on the effective use of blowing things
up. (CG) http://1.usa.gov/OsWB5S
  10. A. Alben W. Barclay
    42 votes
    B. Earl Warren
    11 votes
    C. John W. Bricker
    9 votes
    D. None of the above
    416 votes
  11. We know it's hard to say goodbye, but these are the moments we
    look forward to while deployed. (GF)
  12. ♫ We live in fame or go down in flame. Hey! Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force! ♫
  13. What started as a typical day soon became a worst-case
    scenario, and these Airmen delivered when times got rough for a fellow Airman. (CG) http://1.usa.gov/OLaugt
    Photo: What started as a typical day soon became a worst-case
scenario, and these Airmen delivered when times got rough for a fellow Airman. (CG) http://1.usa.gov/OLaugt
  14. This Air Force Captain learns and implements the positive aspects of counterinsurgency operations with the "Afghan Hands" program. (CG) http://1.usa.gov/OCCXDy
    Photo: This Air Force Captain learns and implements the positive aspects of counterinsurgency operations with the "Afghan Hands" program. (CG) http://1.usa.gov/OCCXDy
  15. Meet the first female loadmaster to train Afghan military members.
    (CG) http://1.usa.gov/S5uQGp
    Photo: Meet the first female loadmaster to train Afghan military members.
(CG) http://1.usa.gov/S5uQGp
  16. Who said we can't give a shoutout to our furry friends. Thank you doggies for protecting us day in and day out! (GF) http://bit.ly/NEUgTJ
  17. Almost 70 years later, this former Airman receives the Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroic actions during World War II. http://1.usa.gov/NHizAf (CG)
    Photo: Almost 70 years later, this former Airman receives the Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroic actions during World War II. http://1.usa.gov/NHizAf (CG)
  18. From Tuskegee Airmen, and air shows, to an EOD technician at Air Force Week. It doesn't get any better than this! (GF)
    Fill ‘er up

    A B-1B Lancer is refueled over Afghanistan during overseas contingency operations, August 4, 2012. The 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts missions out of the transit center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, and plays an integral role in keeping air assets refueled in support of U.S. and coalition ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clay Lancaster) Digital
    Photo: Fill ‘er up

A B-1B Lancer is refueled over Afghanistan during overseas contingency operations, August 4, 2012. The 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts missions out of the transit center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, and plays an integral role in keeping air assets refueled in support of U.S. and coalition ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clay Lancaster)
 Digital
    Photo: Tuskegee Airman signs Red Tails poster

Tuskegee Airman, Dabney N. Montgomery, signs a Red Tails movie poster before the public showing of the movie, Red Tails, on the flight deck of the Intrepid during Air Force Week 2012, in New York City, Aug. 20, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeremy Lock) 
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    Photo: Load master

Senior Airman Bradley Cassidy secures a bobtail truck to a loading vehicle during the Logistics Compliance Assessment Program inspection at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 23, 2012. Cassidy is assigned to the 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron as a vehicle operations journeyman.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal) digital
    Photo: EOD Tech at Air Force Week

Staff Sgt. Salvatore DiGiacomo participates in Air Force Week in New York City, Aug. 21, 2012. DiGiacomo demonstrates the explosive ordnance disposal operational equipment to the public. He is stationed with the 514th Civil Engineer Squad at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeremy Lock)
    Photo: Where there's smoke, there's no fire

Staff Sgt. Samuel Aldrich oversees liquid oxygen transferring to a 50-pound cart at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2012. Oxygen freezes at -361.1 degrees Fahrenheit and causes large amounts of vapor and condensation when in contact with ambient air temperatures. Aldrich is assigned to the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron as a cryogenics supervisor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John D. Partlow)
    Photo: Honor

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs at a U.S. Air Force Band concert at the Air Force Memorial in Washington D.C., Aug. 24, 2012. Throughout the summer months of June, July, and August, the band's performing ensembles present free outdoor concerts at historic venues in our nation's capital for Washington area residents, as well as for visitors from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christina Brownlow)
    Photo: Dirty jobs

Senior Airman Nathan Pringle and Airman 1st Class William Workman simulate scanning for radiation during training exercise, Operation Burnt Spear, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Aug. 24, 2012. Pringle and Workman are assigned to the 628th Civil Engineer Squadron as emergency managers. The emergency managers performed radiological response training for a simulated incident involving a dirty bomb. In the scenario, a mock Federal Bureau of Investigation Joint Task Force requested Air Force Emergency Management assistance to verify and contain any radiation present from the device and establish a communication hotline for incoming responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin)
 Digital
    Photo: Air Show

A heritage flight that included two F-86 Sabres flanking an A-10 Thunderbolt II demonstrated the proud heritage of military aviation over the past 60 years at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Aug. 24, 2012. The 2012 Defenders of Freedom Open House and Air Show included this and many other aerial demonstrations as well as ground shows and static aircraft displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger)
  19. 45 Space Wing had another successful launch early this morning. (CG)
    Here's another view of liftoff!
    Photo: Here's another view of liftoff!
  20. "Despite the fact that our home base, friends and family were again in a hurricane's path, we know the mission must go on and we will never stop even when directly affected."

    ~ Senior Master Sgt. Tony Hlavac, a loadmaster with the [AF Reserve Hurricane Hunters] (KT) http://1.usa.gov/OLI3PL
    Photo: "Despite the fact that our home base, friends and family were again in a hurricane's path, we know the mission must go on and we will never stop even when directly affected." 
 
~ Senior Master Sgt. Tony Hlavac, a loadmaster with the [AF Reserve Hurricane Hunters] (KT) http://1.usa.gov/OLI3PL
  21. You've heard about Stratotanker crews and even know what they do. Hearing them tell it, you'll realize their mission is just as multi-faceted as it is simple to explain. Thank you to all the refuelers Air Force wide. (CG) http://1.usa.gov/Qzdvnn
    Photo: You've heard about Stratotanker crews and even know what they do. Hearing them tell it, you'll realize their mission is just as multi-faceted as it is simple to explain. Thank you to all the refuelers Air Force wide. (CG) http://1.usa.gov/Qzdvnn
  22. "I am faithful to a proud heritage, a tradition of honor, and a legacy of valor." (KT)
    Photo: "I am faithful to a proud heritage, a tradition of honor, and a legacy of valor." (KT)
  23. Did you know you can chat live with a recruiting expert at airforce.com? One of our Twitter followers gave an awesome review. Have you ever used the chat service or their Facebook page? (KT) U.S. Air Force Recruiting
    Photo: Did you know you can chat live with a recruiting expert at airforce.com? One of our Twitter followers gave an awesome review. Have you ever used the chat service or their Facebook page? (KT) U.S. Air Force Recruiting
  24. With veteran unemployment rates high, transitioning from military to civilian life can be troublesome if you aren’t prepared. This revamped transition program was designed to help Airmen along the road to becoming a successful civilian. What tips do you have for veterans making the transition? (KT)
  25. The Recovering Warrior Task Force has come out with their 2011-2012 Annual
    Report. This organization was created to assess and release recommendations on improving the recovery care system. Do you have any recommendations?(OM)
  26. RIP to space legend Neil Armstrong. (TS)
    It saddens us to report that the first astronaut to walk on the Moon has passed away.

    Neil's biography - http://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/about/bios/neilabio.html
    Photo: It saddens us to report that the first astronaut to walk on the Moon has passed away.

Neil's biography - http://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/about/bios/neilabio.html
  27. Fun at the ballpark! The Kaiserslautern Military Community All-Stars team competed in the 2012 Little League World Series. Take a look. (OM)
    DOD team represents Europe at Little League World Series
    Read about it and see the photos here: http://airman.dodlive.mil/2012/08/little-league-plays-ball/
    Photo: Tyler Woodberry bats against Taipei during Europe's first game of the 2012 Little League World Series. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Lee) Ramstein Air Base, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, RAF Lakenheath
    Photo: DOD team represents Europe at Little League World Series
Read about it and see the photos here: http://airman.dodlive.mil/2012/08/little-league-plays-ball/
Photo: Tyler Woodberry bats against Taipei during Europe's first game of the 2012 Little League World Series. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Lee) Ramstein Air Base, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, RAF Lakenheath
  28. It's Air Force Week in Photos time. Which is your favorite? (KT)
    U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxies cargo aircraft aligned on a Westover, Mass. Air Reserve Base runway, to make room for air show aircraft this past August. The 2012 Great New England Air Show was the largest Westover has had since 1974, boasting more than 60 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA. Kelly Galloway)
    Photo: U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxies cargo aircraft aligned on a Westover, Mass. Air Reserve Base runway, to make room for air show aircraft this past August. The 2012 Great New England Air Show was the largest Westover has had since 1974, boasting more than 60 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA. Kelly Galloway)
    Photo: U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Abimael Santiago, left, and Senior Master Sgt. Mike Green, both flight engineers with the 9th Airlift Squadron, work together during the chemical mask session of a Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear survival skills training class Aug. 9, 2012, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The 436th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management and training section provided training to all active-duty personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)
    Photo: Service members use an Airman’s Manual to identify simulated unexploded ordnance during a Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) survival skills class Aug. 9, 2012, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Identifying, marking and reporting are some of the responsibilities Airmen have to perform if assigned to a Post Attack Reconnaissance team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)
    Photo: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ashley Davin, 102nd Security Forces Squadron, low crawls through the mud in Amesbury, Mass., Aug. 11, 2012. Davin was participating in the Spartan Race, testing her strength, endurance, and resilience against a course of challenging obstacles. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jeremy Bowcock)
    Photo: California Air National Guard HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue helicopter and crew, from the 129th Rescue Wing collect water in preparation for bucket drops over the Jawbone Complex Fire in Kern County, Calif., Aug. 15, 2012. In support of the Bureau of Land Management, the 129th aircrews have performed more than 120 bucket drops. (Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Julie Avey)
    Photo: U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Farkas (left), 62nd Aerial Port Squadron commander, fires his water gun at an Airman during a simulated attack Aug. 17, 2012, at the McChord Field Combat Dining-in at Heritage Hill, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Farkas served as mister vice for this year’s event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Todd Wivell)
    Photo: Air Force rugby players run past Marine players during their first match in the Armed Forces Rugby Championship. The Air Force team went on to lose their second match to the Marine team, 31-33. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kathrine McDowell)
    Photo: Members of the Global Strike Challenge nuclear/conventional load crew team lift a GBU-31 Joint Direct Attack Munition into position during a dry run leading up to the 2012 Air Force Global Strike Command Challenge on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 20, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Warren)
  29. When you hear the word counterinsurgency, you might imagine servicemembers dodging bullets and explosions while returning fire, but there is an often overlooked non-violent side to it.

    The Afghanistan Peace and Re-integration Program helps to build relationships with Afghans and bring former insurgents back into the community as productive members of society. (KT) http://bit.ly/QzoE1Q
    Photo: When you hear the word counterinsurgency, you might imagine servicemembers dodging bullets and explosions while returning fire, but there is an often overlooked non-violent side to it.

The Afghanistan Peace and Re-integration Program helps to build relationships with Afghans and bring former insurgents back into the community as productive members of society. (KT) http://bit.ly/QzoE1Q