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  • Panther of the Week: Capt. Matthew Lohmeier

    Name: Capt. Matthew "Cutt'r" Lohmeier, 460th Operation Support Squadron Block 10 chief of trainingLength of Service: 9 yearsHometown: Tucson, ArizonaHobbies: Spending time with his wifeUnique fact: Lohmeier speaks Mandarin ChinesePanther at a Glance: Lohmeier graduated from the Air Force Academy in

  • Increased mission requirements open doors for continued service

    The Air Force is introducing several personnel and manpower initiatives to meet increased mission requirements outlined in the fiscal year 2016 President's Budget.In order to enhance operational and mission capacity in support of combatant commanders, and to maintain readiness, the Air Force is

  • Buckley recognizes one of community's greatest

    Every year, Buckley Air Force Base recognizes one individual from the local community for their efforts made toward supporting Team Buckley by presenting them the Community Hero of Buckley award.A day where base leadership and the community come together to recognize the outstanding efforts of one

  • Sediment: a natural water pollutant

    When you see muddy tire tracks on the street, what is the first thing you think? Maybe you think of your own 4-wheeler, or maybe it reminds you of how muddy it's been lately from the melting snow and rain. I'm sure the last thing you might think is that sediment is a pollutant.Sediment is the loose

  • See something, say something: AF stresses situational awareness

    Recently, the need for personal security and privacy has become something everyone must be aware of. In an effort to reduce today's risks, situational awareness and reporting suspicious activity that is highly encouraged.Besides calling the Air Force Office of Special Investigations office, the

  • SBIRS HEO-3 is on orbit

    The Air Force has successfully completed the on-orbit checkout of the third Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) sensor operating in a highly elliptical orbit (HEO-3) over the northern hemisphere. HEO-3 was launched in 2014 on a host satellite. HEO-3 is the first major delivery from the SBIRS