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  • Understanding human trafficking

    President Barack Obama has called human trafficking, "modern slavery," adding, "It ought to concern every person."Human trafficking, or trafficking in persons, may be thought of as an exclusive problem outside the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, however, human trafficking is considered to be one of the fastest growing

  • 64 ARS instructor pilot helps achieve max effectiveness

    Providing over watch for ground forces to get much needed rest, airborne forces to include B-1B Lancers are their eyes in the sky. Enabling these to complete their missions by providing necessary air-refueling capabilities are the Airmen of the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron deployed to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing here. "We are an

  • Air guard director hosts first all-call

    Remaining operationally engaged, the fiscal climate, furloughs and serving with distinction were topics frankly discussed by the director of the Air National Guard, Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, at his first All-Call Aug 14 here. The event, part of "Focus on the Force" week held at the Air National Guard Readiness Center on Joint Base Andrews,

  • Knowing what to do, key to survival

    Over the past 20 years there have been several deadly mass shootings at places such as a malls, movie theatres, schools as well as military installations. In 2009 at Fort Hood in Texas, a gunman killed 13 people and injured more than 30 in what is the most deadly shooting at an American military base. An active shooter is an individual actively

  • Airmen focused on Airmen

    A Community Action Information Board has been established to serve as a forum to identify and resolves issues with the wing that impact the readiness of members and their family.The mission of the CAIB is to enhance the member's ability to function as a productive member of the Air Force community."The CAIB is chaired by the wing commander and
  • N.H. Air National Guard Master Sgt. Cesar Rivera (standing) and Master Sgt. Mark R. Rix process cargo during a readiness training exercise in preparation for an upcoming inspection planned for later this year, May 5, 2013, Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Curtis J. Lenz/Released)

    Final preparations underway for fall inspection

    Base officials are making final preparations for the Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection scheduled for Oct. 15 through 21.A robust schedule of base readiness exercises in February, May and August of this year, and one scheduled for the September Unit Training Assembly, are designed to help N.H. Air National Guard personnel prepare for the

  • Tips for protecting against West Nile Virus

    People of all ages can be infected with West Nile virus. Residents are urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites as the threat of the virus rises throughout the United States. West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito. While the West Nile virus can infect people of all ages, people over the age of 50 are at higher risk of
  • Master Sgt. Kevin E. Hughes watches as Senior Airman Bradley J. Hunt operates a John Deere backhoe to repair a road at Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H., August 3, 2013. Both Airmen are assigned to the 157th Civil Engineering Squadron here at Pease. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Curtis J. Lenz/RELEASED)

    Photo feature, N.H. Air National Guard

  • Airmen deliver ideas for IT improvements through 'Every Dollar Counts' campaign

    As the Air Force continues to adapt to current fiscal challenges, the service is scrutinizing every dollar spent on mission, personnel, and readiness. To do this, the Air Force is examining every policy, purchase, practice and procedure to identify potential cost savings. Lt. Gen. Michael Basla, the Air Force Chief, Information Dominance and Chief

  • Safe 'n Sound - All Year Round

    As the Critical Days of Summer safety campaign draws to a close Sept. 2, safety officials from the 157th Air Refueling Wing remind base personnel that it doesn't mean the importance of safety should be forgotten. The theme for this year's observance, Safe 'n Sound - All Year Round, is intended to serve as a reminder that safety is everyone's
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