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Serving country, African wild animals part of routine for ANG Airman

Airman Casey Self, a zookeeper at the Kansas City Zoo, joined the 131st Bomb Wing to expand her resume from taking care of animals on land and water to people in the sky as well. Read more

 

Program gives Airman opportunity to attend Academy

Each summer at the Academy, a new group of basic cadets march in formation for nearly eight miles from the Terrazzo to Jacks Valley. There, for nearly two weeks, they endure rigorous training and learn to survive and operate as a team in a field environment. Read more

 

'Aggie-ny of Defeat': Utah State thumps Air Force, 52-20

The Utah State Aggies used a 28-0 third quarter to give the U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons their worst thumping in seven seasons under coach Troy Calhoun, 52-20, at Falcon Stadium Sept. 7. Read more

 

KC-46 tanker 'on cost, on schedule,' acting SecAF

The Air Force's KC-46 air refueling tanker project is "on cost and on schedule," Acting Air Force Secretary Eric Fanning said here Sept. 9. Read more

 

Responder demystifies calling military crisis line for help

When someone is in crisis and feeling despondent, reaching out for help is a stronger step to take than doing nothing, which can lead to a worsening state, a Military Crisis Line responder told American Forces Press Service Sept. 9. Read more