Saying Obama targeting older seniors is unfair Nov 14, 2009
Randall wrote on Nov 12, 2009 2:42 AM:" WRONG Judy, That baloney about "natural immunity" is a smoke screen. Only people that have been exposed to swine fku would have an immunity. The Obama administrations death panels decided that seniors over 64 should not get the vaccine before they reached the age to receive social security at age 65. There has never been a problem making enough flu vaccine before Obama so whats the problem now? If Bush had a "cavalier attitude" toward the constitution,... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Men's Basketball Signing Day Nov 12, 2009
He is the Eagles' leader after serving as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force stationed at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. In August of 2007 he was stationed at Camp Bucca in southern Iraq as a member of the Air Force Military Police ... While in the Air Force James was a member of the United State's Armed Forces All-Star team that competed at the International Military Sports Council Basketball Championship in 2008. (Seminoles.com)
A day for veterans Nov 12, 2009
Steve Brewster, an Air Force Vietnam War veteran, attended the Veterans Day Parade on Main Street with his 5-year-old granddaughter, Emma Tolstikhine. In addition to waving at soldiers as they marched by, Tolstikhine wanted to see a fire truck and a police officer, she said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Honoring service Nov 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 11:31 PM PST While serving in the U.S. Air Force, Pete Gomez once made about $400 in one day with his buddy by cooking $2 tacos and $1. 50 bowls of chili for an annual hail and farewell event. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Welcome home to the F-15s and we stress the word homeAir Guard personnel are an important part of Klamath Falls Nov 7, 2009
For years, it was an Air Force facility. Now it s an Air National Guard installation. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
B-17 Flying Fortress Airmen Drop In To Fantasy of Flight Today, Tomorrow Oct 21, 2009
Gilbert Gil Belair of The Villages was an airplane commander (left seat pilot) who flew B-17 bombers with the 305th Bomb Group (H) in the Eighth U.S. Army Air Force in England ... Richard Rick Morris of The Villages was a pilot with the 92nd Bomb Group (H) Eighth U.S. Army Air Force ... Patrick O Keef of Orlando saw action in 27 heavy bombardment missions over enemy-occupied Europe while flying in B-17s with the Eighth Air Force Bombardment Division, 388th Bomb Group (sq. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Residents concerned with taxes, jobs as Dems try to take over county legislature Oct 19, 2009
He has watched as most of his high-school friends moved out of the area and as the closing of the Griffiss Air Force Base vaporized much of the county s work force. Taxes, electricity bills, the economy and a lack of health care coverage make it challenging to run a small business, he said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
World travel and challenges highlight Muscatine native's career Oct 13, 2009
had a distinguished and fascinating Air Force career, retiring in 1986 as a Colonel. His assignments included tours in Spain, Germany, Korea, and Geneva, Switzerland, she said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Draper Honored At Brunch Oct 7, 2009
Sargeant, Lt. Col., U.S. Air Force, retired, came to Florida State University from St. Petersburg, earning her B.S. in Physical Education in 1975 ... She pursued another degree at the University of Illinois before joining the Air Force ... She later taught and coached at the Air Force Academy and commanded engineering companies across the country. (Seminoles.com)
Garden Court Cafe sold Sep 25, 2009
Arnold gave the winner a bottle of his chandelle wine that features the 270-foot Air Force Memorial near the Pentagon on the label. H H H. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
A life unraveled, a puzzling death Sep 11, 2009
Martha Watkins was the oldest of three children born in Michigan to a father who was in the Air Force and an engineer. Her mother, Patricia Wettlaufer, was a nurse. (News & Observer)
• Events calendar Sep 4, 2009
United States Air Force Academy Band concert, 7:30 p.m. OCT. 16 at College of Southern Idaho's Fine Arts Center auditorium, 315 Falls Ave. Admission is free; ticket is required. Classical/Twin Falls. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Coach Berenato's Trip for the Troops: Day 6 (Yesterday) Aug 18, 2009
AB signing autographs after Navy vs. Air Force basketball game ... After a great workout (yes, I started working out)and large French coffee with double expresso, we left for a tour of the Air Force grounds and aircrafts ... I would love to play the Air Force Academy and talk to the ladies on the teams and see which student athletes will be fighter pilots. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
MARSHFIELD AROUND TOWN: You can support playground Jul 3, 2009
Air Force Airman Alex R. Frisbie graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Air Force Announces Men's Soccer Class of 2013 Jun 26, 2009
Air Force men's soccer coach announced today the 15 players that comprise the Falcons' incoming class of freshmen for the 2009 season ... "This is one of the best recruiting classes I have been associated with at Air Force," said Hill, who will enter his third season at the helm this fall after serving as an assistant for 13 years ... "This class should stack up well against the class of 1993 that went to the Elite 8 at the NCAA playoffs. With players coming from 11 different states as well as... (Airforcesports.com)
Friends, Co-Workers Plant Tree in Memory of Teacher Jun 18, 2009
Her father was in the Air Force and she lived in a variety of places including Alaska, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., Japan and Germany. The majority of her teen years were spent in Cape Girardeau. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Memories strong for New Smyrna woman Jun 16, 2009
She said she was one of 48 young ladies selected to entertain a group of Royal Air Force fliers in Florida to train local aviators. "We took them to Marineland," Tipton said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Aviation art Jun 16, 2009
Reimard is a career Air Force man, serving from 1961 to 1985; he lived in Vietnam, Korea, Texas, California and South Dakota while in the service. Although he was not a pilot, flying has always sparked his imagination. (Montana Standard, MT)
Richard Fields, Sr. Jun 6, 2009
After a brief career as a minor league pitcher with the Boston Red Sox, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served his country for 10 years, which included a tour of duty in Vietnam. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Traveling the Beach Road to the Gul... May 31, 2009
This portion goes through Eglin Air Force Base for about 40 miles and offers primitive hiking with no services, but lots of wildlife and nature. Continue driving highway 331 for another 22 miles to where The Beach Road ends at U. S. Highway 98 about halfway between Destin and Panama City Beach. (Suite101.com)
Fabulous Findz brings unusual items, fresh events to Main Street May 30, 2009
In 1985 she became one of the first women in the U.S. Air force Presidential Honor Guard Firing Party during the administration of Ronald Reagan. We had to go to boot camp for three months to build up our upper body strength for carrying heavy bayonets, says Michalski. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Writer list for WOW is notable May 29, 2009
Bird had a peripatetic childhood in an Air Force family. She received a bachelor s degree in anthropology from the University of New Mexico in 1973 and a master s degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 1976. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Airwoman Returns Home From Iraq May 6, 2009
-- A local member of the Air Force returned home Tuesday evening after seven months in Iraq. She not only got to see her loved ones again, but she met one new member of the family for the first time. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Man, 72, Suspected In 30 Serial Killings May 1, 2009
He was raised by an aunt and godmother and joined the Air Force in 1956. He was considered sloppy and late and was dishonorably discharged, according to the Los Angeles Times, which first reported the story. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Couple feels lucky after fire destroys garage, contents Apr 18, 2009
Eighteen firefighters on five engines from the Lompoc Fire Department, Santa Barbara County Fire Department and Vandenberg Air Force Base Fire Department battled the fire, Hart said. The fire s cause is under investigation, Hart said. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Around the world in a single lifetime Mar 30, 2009
Gillam went to West Missouri State College (now Southeast Missouri State University), where he joined the Army ROTC. His friends were being drafted or had joined the Air Force, and Gillam wanted to make sure that if he went into the military, he would not do so as a private ... The Air Force was returning people to U.S. embassies and I went along for the ride ... I had a friend in the Air Force who helped me plan the trip. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
End Deceptive Voting Practices: Mar 29, 2009
Cajunator wrote on Mar 28, 2009 12:31 AM:" W: Do you really want to have THIS conversation?As I recall,the "majority of Americans" elected Bush to two terms.Now let's compare and contrast the Clinton/Bush handoff to the Bush/Obama handoff.Bush gets elected,Gore tries to sue his way into office.3 recounts later,the Clinton administration steals antiques and historical articles from White House,vandalizes bathrooms,rips phone lines from walls,glued the desk drawers closed,left obscene voicemail... (New Iberia, LA)
Center for Arts exhibit to pay tribute to Cowan Mar 25, 2009
He wound up in Texas during World War II working as an illustrator for an Air Force publication in Houston. He became infatuated with the local fishing and hunting scene and returned to the Lone Star State in 1949. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Our views: Build the tanker Mar 19, 2009
National security requires Pentagon finally award Air Force contract ... As you read these words, Air Force pilots and crews are in the skies around the world performing a mission critical to our national security ... But the aircraft are Eisenhower-era antiques increasingly not up to the task, making it imperative the Obama administration finally award the long-delayed contract to build a new fleet of aerial refueling tankers for the Air Force. (Florida Today)
Fewer F-22s needed; Cobb plant in jeopardy Feb 18, 2009
Air Force wants fewer F-22 jets ... WASHINGTON A top Air Force official said Tuesday that the service is cutting back on plans to buy more F-22 Raptor fighter jets, a move that means the production line where Lockheed Martin makes the expensive planes could be a step closer to closing ... The Air Force is under contract to buy at least 183 F-22s from Lockheed and has said it would like 381. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Obama impressed by Shaq's sneaker Feb 18, 2009
So when the president stepped off of Air Force One, Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon s son Jake made the presentation at the foot of the stairs. AP. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Obama near decision on troops to Afghanistan Feb 17, 2009
"Without getting into broad time lines, I wouldn't I don't think this is anything that involves weeks," Gibbs told reporters traveling with the president on Air Force One back from Chicago, where the Obama family spent a long weekend in their hometown ... Gibbs' comments came as the president, his wife and daughters arrived at Andrews Air Force Base just outside Washington at midday Monday ... His family had left for Chicago on Friday aboard Air Force One. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Feb 11, 2009
Azerbaijan air force head killed. FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
November 16-30, 2008, Obituaries Feb 9, 2009
A veteran of three of the armed forces, Navy, Army and Air Force, his first military hitch was with the U.S. Navy from 1936 to 1940. The day following Pearl Harbor, he volunteered as a U.S. Army Air Corps flying cadet. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Chamber holds successful banquet Feb 8, 2009
This person was born in Seattle, Washington where his father was stationed in the Air Force. They moved back home to the Jackson, Tennessee area soon after he was born. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
