Base goes to 24-hour ops to load, ‘deploy’ 908th Airlift Wing

Nightime made no difference as aircraft loading continued, a "K-loader" is maneuvered inside a C-5, 908th mobility bags are pulled from storage and prepared for loading, a portable heater and electric generator are positioned and 908th members ensure a cargo pallet is securely fastened. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jamie Pitcher)

Base goes to 24-hour ops to load, ‘deploy’ 908th Airlift Wing

Nightime made no difference as aircraft loading continued, a "K-loader" is maneuvered inside a C-5, 908th mobility bags are pulled from storage and prepared for loading, a portable heater and electric generator are positioned and 908th members ensure a cargo pallet is securely fastened. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jamie Pitcher)

Vigilant Warrior

As part of the new curriculum at Air and Space Basic Course, young Air Force lieutenants learn the skills necessary to operate in an expeditionary environment. The training is conducted at Maxwell's Blue Thunder training facility near Lake Jordan. During an Aug. 31 trip to Vigilant Warrior, ASBC students trained on ropes, walls and other obstacles in the confidence course, and were also given some exposure to spotting and handling improvised emplosive devices. Capt. James Ware of the ASBC Retool Office said the program is designed to give new lieutenants, "the mindset of warrior ethos," and he feels the expeditionary training during their ASBC experience does that. (U.S. Air Force photo/Donna Burnett)

Vigilant Warrior

As part of the new curriculum at Air and Space Basic Course, young Air Force lieutenants learn the skills necessary to operate in an expeditionary environment. The training is conducted at Maxwell's Blue Thunder training facility near Lake Jordan. During an Aug. 31 trip to Vigilant Warrior, ASBC students trained on ropes, walls and other obstacles in the confidence course, and were also given some exposure to spotting and handling improvised emplosive devices. Capt. James Ware of the ASBC Retool Office said the program is designed to give new lieutenants, "the mindset of warrior ethos," and he feels the expeditionary training during their ASBC experience does that. (U.S. Air Force photo/Donna Burnett)

Vigilant Warrior

As part of the new curriculum at Air and Space Basic Course, young Air Force lieutenants learn the skills necessary to operate in an expeditionary environment. The training is conducted at Maxwell's Blue Thunder training facility near Lake Jordan. During an Aug. 31 trip to Vigilant Warrior, ASBC students trained on ropes, walls and other obstacles in the confidence course, and were also given some exposure to spotting and handling improvised emplosive devices. Capt. James Ware of the ASBC Retool Office said the program is designed to give new lieutenants, "the mindset of warrior ethos," and he feels the expeditionary training during their ASBC experience does that. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jamie Pitcher)

42nd Medical Group colonel earns Air Medal as flight surgeon

Col. (Dr.) James W. Walter, chief of the medical staff for the 42nd Medical Group, recently received an Air Medal for meritorious service while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Melanie Rodgers Cox)