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July 21 airpower summary: F-15Es deter anti-Afghan activitiesCoalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations July 21, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, an Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle dropped guided bomb unit-38s onto a friendly forces vehicle near Khowst. The vehicle had been severely damaged by an improvised explosive device two days earlier. It was destroyed to deny the enemy access to potentially salvageable parts. The mission was confirmed successful by an on-scene joint terminal attack controller. more...
The United States Air Force – Jul 22, 2008 4:01 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Service delivery assessment vital to patient care
Patient feedback through a centralized telephone survey program known as the service delivery assessment, or SDA, provides Air Force clinic staffs with direct, rapid and relevant feedback from their patients vital to national security, Air Force Medical Service officials said. "Improving the health of Airmen and their families is our mission and patient feedback is vital to our efforts to continuously improve," said Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Bruce Green, Air Force deputy surgeon general.more...
The United States Air Force – Jul 22, 2008 3:02 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Patient feedback through a centralized telephone survey program known as the service delivery assessment, or SDA, provides Air Force clinic staffs with direct, rapid and relevant feedback from their patients vital to national security, Air Force Medical Service officials said. "Improving the health of Airmen and their families is our mission and patient feedback is vital to our efforts to continuously improve," said Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Bruce Green, Air Force deputy surgeon general.more...
The United States Air Force – Jul 22, 2008 3:02 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
I am an American Airman
When you hear the Airman's Creed, what do the words mean to you? I think about the proud heritage of the Air Force. I think about Gen. Billy Mitchell betting his career on airpower. I think about the Tuskegee Airmen and their struggle to break into a segregated Air Force. I think about Brig. Gen. Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager in his X-1 and Sgt. John Levitow's heroic act over the jungles of Vietnam. Furthermore, I think about the constant struggle of the war on terrorism and our selfless young Airmen who have answered their nation's call to engage in it. more...
The United States Air Force – Jul 22, 2008 3:02 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
When you hear the Airman's Creed, what do the words mean to you? I think about the proud heritage of the Air Force. I think about Gen. Billy Mitchell betting his career on airpower. I think about the Tuskegee Airmen and their struggle to break into a segregated Air Force. I think about Brig. Gen. Charles E. "Chuck" Yeager in his X-1 and Sgt. John Levitow's heroic act over the jungles of Vietnam. Furthermore, I think about the constant struggle of the war on terrorism and our selfless young Airmen who have answered their nation's call to engage in it. more...
The United States Air Force – Jul 22, 2008 3:02 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
MQ-9 Reaper enhances Air Force capabilities in Iraq
The Air Force flew its first operational MQ-9 Reaper mission from here July 18, supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The integration of the Reaper into theater-flight operations significantly enhances the strike and close-air-support capabilities of airpower forces in Iraq. The Reaper has a unique combination of long loiter times and large payloads, integrating and synchronizing with other air assets in the complex battlespace facing commanders. "The Reaper gives the joint warfighting tremendous airpower to bear on hostile forces who do not want the mission we share with the government in Iraq to succeed," said Lt. Gen. Gary L. North, the Combined Force Air Component commander. more...
The United States Air Force – Jul 22, 2008 3:02 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The Air Force flew its first operational MQ-9 Reaper mission from here July 18, supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The integration of the Reaper into theater-flight operations significantly enhances the strike and close-air-support capabilities of airpower forces in Iraq. The Reaper has a unique combination of long loiter times and large payloads, integrating and synchronizing with other air assets in the complex battlespace facing commanders. "The Reaper gives the joint warfighting tremendous airpower to bear on hostile forces who do not want the mission we share with the government in Iraq to succeed," said Lt. Gen. Gary L. North, the Combined Force Air Component commander. more...
The United States Air Force – Jul 22, 2008 3:02 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Confirmation hearings airing live on Pentagon ChannelThe Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearings for the secretary of the Air Force, the chief of staff of the Air Force and the commander of U.S. Transportation Command are being streamed live on The Pentagon Channel. Meeting the committee are Michael B. Donley, Gen. Norton A. Schwartz and Gen. Duncan J. McNabb. Viewers can go to the site and click on the "watch live" icon in the upper right corner of the page. Viewers going to the site from a "dot mil" are advised that streaming video may not be possible on those sites. more...
The United States Air Force – Jul 22, 2008 2:50 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Airmen deliver aid to flood victims in AfghanistanAirmen and other American servicemembers from the Nangarhar Provincial Reconstruction Team here delivered emergency humanitarian assistance supplies July 3 to residents of Kuz Kunar and Dari Noor districts of Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. The Nangarhar Emergency Preparedness Committee assessed damage in the area after flash floods struck the area June 30, and then the committee requested support from the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan who requested help from the PRT. more...
The United States Air Force – Jul 22, 2008 2:37 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Officials seek enlisted medical community's input for Web
The Defense Department is looking for input from the enlisted medical community as it sets up a new Web portal that will enable medics and corpsmen to share lessons learned and suggest ways to improve patient care. The portal will provide a forum for the estimated 80,000 enlisted medical professionals to exchange insights as they share experience and expertise, said Dr. Michael E. Kilpatrick, the director of strategic communications for the Military Health System, during an interview with the Pentagon Channel and American Forces Press Service. more...
The United States Air Force – Jul 22, 2008 2:21 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The Defense Department is looking for input from the enlisted medical community as it sets up a new Web portal that will enable medics and corpsmen to share lessons learned and suggest ways to improve patient care. The portal will provide a forum for the estimated 80,000 enlisted medical professionals to exchange insights as they share experience and expertise, said Dr. Michael E. Kilpatrick, the director of strategic communications for the Military Health System, during an interview with the Pentagon Channel and American Forces Press Service. more...
The United States Air Force – Jul 22, 2008 2:21 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Air Force must regain public's trust, nominees say
AP - The head of the Senate Armed Services Committee says new Air Force leaders must fix the problems at the beleaguered service, which has been under fire for mishandling some of its nuclear responsibilities.
Yahoo! – Jul 22, 2008 1:51 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
AP - The head of the Senate Armed Services Committee says new Air Force leaders must fix the problems at the beleaguered service, which has been under fire for mishandling some of its nuclear responsibilities.
Yahoo! – Jul 22, 2008 1:51 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Search effort continues following B-52 crash
A joint-agency search continues for missing crew members following the crash July 21 of a B-52H Stratofortress bomber 25 miles off the northwest coast of Guam. The bodies of two of the six Airmen on board the aircraft have been recovered. Identities of the crew members are being withheld pending family notification. On-scene in a 900-square mile search area are crews with two U.S. Coast Guard vessels and the USS John McCain, an Arleigh Burke class destroyer. Additionally, Navy MH-60S Knighthawk helicopters from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 and U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles from the 389th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron joined a Navy P-3 Orion from Kadena Air Base in Japan. Guam police and fire department rescue units also joined the search. more...
The United States Air Force – Jul 22, 2008 1:07 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
A joint-agency search continues for missing crew members following the crash July 21 of a B-52H Stratofortress bomber 25 miles off the northwest coast of Guam. The bodies of two of the six Airmen on board the aircraft have been recovered. Identities of the crew members are being withheld pending family notification. On-scene in a 900-square mile search area are crews with two U.S. Coast Guard vessels and the USS John McCain, an Arleigh Burke class destroyer. Additionally, Navy MH-60S Knighthawk helicopters from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 and U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles from the 389th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron joined a Navy P-3 Orion from Kadena Air Base in Japan. Guam police and fire department rescue units also joined the search. more...
The United States Air Force – Jul 22, 2008 1:07 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Predator crashes in Afghanistan
An Air Force MQ-1 Predator crashed in southern Afghanistan July 21. The aircraft is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft. The MQ-1's primary mission is conducting armed reconnaissance. A board will be convened to investigate the incident. Comment on this story (comments may be published on Air Force Link) more...
The United States Air Force – Jul 22, 2008 09:53 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
An Air Force MQ-1 Predator crashed in southern Afghanistan July 21. The aircraft is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft. The MQ-1's primary mission is conducting armed reconnaissance. A board will be convened to investigate the incident. Comment on this story (comments may be published on Air Force Link) more...
The United States Air Force – Jul 22, 2008 09:53 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
