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Troops in Iraq and New Orleans seem to be doing both peacetime and wartime duty. But the 129th Rescue Wing of the California Air National Guard has been doing just that for decades.

The B model of the Fairchild C-123 was used by the Coast Guard through the 1960's and early 70's.

This article reviews the film "The Guardian," which highlights the bravery and heroism of Coast Guard rescue divers.

While still in high school I talked to a recruiter and got extremely lucky, he was honest. Later in basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas I found out just how honest he was.

While it is known that Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha Nebraska is a military base, it is not well know that it has been the subject of protest since the 1970's.

Serving in the Coast Guard almost 40 yrs ago was a completely different experience from what is expected today.

In late September, the perennial hit game show Jeopardy will help the US Air Force mark its 60th anniversary with video clues taped during a USO trip by host Alex Trebeck to Japan.

Falcon-Sat III, the latest space project for the Air Force Academy, is up and sending signals from space, and students are busy debugging software and finding out how their creation works in orbit.

Following a tragic crash, 21 April 2007, of a member of the Blue Angel's, award winning pilots, the Thunderbirds, the Air Force constituent of the Navy's Blue Angels, completed their mission today.

The PJs earned more decorations per capita than any other Air Force unit in Vietnam.

Researcher noted that despite the stress of serving in a long conflict where multiple deployments are a very real possibility, the high number of Air Force women intending to stay in the military speaks of the level of commitment of today's all-volunteer service.

Coast Guard rescues flood victims.

After nuclear weapons were accidentally transported across the country, the Air Force launched an investigation. Here are the results.

Fund-raising is underway to build Scott Field Heritage Air Park at the gate to Scott Air Force Base with a display of aircraft that have served at the 3,278-acre military installation over the decades.

In a report by the Airforce, the Air Force Research Laboratory's dirctor of personnel is happy that her lab has won a highly thought of award. She mentioned that it wasn't her award but the lab's award, won with the effort of everyone.

As reported by the U.S. Air Force, a 20 year old was rescued by the 36th Rescue Flight. The individual had been hiking when the incident occurred around 20 miles south of Missoula, Montana.

According to a statement released by the U.S. Air Force, three special agents were killed in Balad, Iraq. The incident happened in the line of duty. The agents names were...

As reported by the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Air Force in Europe Command Chief Master Sergeant Gary G. Coleman announced his retirement during a retirement ceremony conducted by General William T. Hobbins.

The U.S. Air Force plans a day off following a minor nuclear error that shouldn't in any way freak anyone out.

Shopping on a US Air Force base is different to shopping in the local community. There are certain privileges that are accorded to active duty and retired personnel and their families that are not available to civilians.

On September 18,2007, The U.S. Air Force will celebrate 60 years as a branch of the military.

An informative article and review of the amazing Air Force Museum near Dayton, Ohio.

The United States Air Force Museum is the oldest and largest museum of its kind in the world, and is home to several restless ghosts.

Are you a military member looking for a relaxing or adventurous tropical vacation to an island of Hawaii? Bellows Air Force Station is one of the military's best kept secrets.

In a statement released by the U.S. Air Force, the Combined Air and Space Operations Center says that during operations yesterday in Afghanistan, coalition air and ground forces combined with International Security Assistance Force.

Are you a Coast Guard family transferring to Atlantic Beach, North Carolina? Here is some inside scoop on what to expect for your upcoming move.

In a report by the U.S. Coast Guard, the annual Christmas Tree Ship will be underway soon. The USCGC Mackinaw will soon have over 1,000 Christmas Trees on board.

In two separate and unrelated events, the United States Coast Guard was either directly responsible for or assisted in the location and rescue of five individuals between the hours of midnight Sunday and 6:00 a.m. Monday.

New generation of Coast Guard cutters is in development.

I had no idea the Coast Guard had personnel overseas, this wasn't part of my plan.

In a statement given by the U.S. Coast Guard, a Coast Guard aircrew was able to evacuate a pregnant woman and a boy from San Jose de Ocoa to San Isidro Air Base, Dominican Republic.

According to Pier System, the U.S. Coast Guard announced that a C-130 left Barrow, Alaska today on a trip to fly 1,183 miles. It was headed to the North Pole. The flight is part of an overall task to increase Arctic orientation flights.

US Coast Guard on the island of Kauai are preparing for the Hawaii Superferry's return

Often the Coast Guard is not granted proper respect as it should as a military branch.

In an earlier article, we looked at some of the advantages of living on a US Air Force Base. But in this article, we will look at some of the disadvantages of living on base

Are you looking for a career within the arm forces? Read about the exciting perks and opportunities the Coast Guard offers.

Students attending the U. S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT. come here for a reason. Most are committed and dedicated students, that's what is demanded at this U.S. Service Academy.

Many learn that disadvantages come with the Coast Guard territory as like any other career, but these disadvantages are worthy to note to anyone who might be considering U.S. Coast Guard enlistment.

he purpose of this paper is to establish whether or not the use of Dextroamphetamine as a stimulant by pilots in the U.S. Air Force is a risk to a pilot's health and decision making abilities.

Non-lethal weapons such as high-power microwave devices should be used on American citizens in crowd-control situations before being used on the battlefield, the Air Force secretary said Tuesday.

n 1994 the Chief of Staff of the Air Force tasked the Air University to conduct a study on concepts, capabilities, and technology that the United States would need to employ airpower for 30 years into the future. The study was called Air Force 2025.

So, you want to be an Air Force Officer; and you want to know how to become one. Well, the answer is simple: It depends.

What's wrong with showing a little skin or even having the guts to pose nude in Playboy? Well according to the United States Air Force if you are still on active duty it's a definite no-no.

Find prepared Holiday meals at the Officer's Club at Eglin Air Force Base.

Once you sign on the dotted line, there's no going back. You enlist for an initial period of 6 years. You've got to adjust your headspace to that fact. For some, it is not an easy adjustment to make.

Increases in pay, bonuses for enlisting in critically-manned career specialties and better education benefits - the military offers a pretty attractive benefits package that is hard to match in the civilian sector.

The Iraqi Air Force took a big step toward becoming a viable military force when it flew its first mission without any help from American forces.

One of the most recognizable differences between the United States Army versus the U.S. Air Force lies in the defensive capability of each branch's airpower. The Army is often an overlooked provider of its own large set of defensive aircraft.

The yarmulke, a Jewish religious symbol, became the subject of a major controversy within the United States Air Force, resulting in a trial that would reach the United States Supreme Court.

Both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Air Force have approved new uniforms for the troops.