• Disciplined, precise mission execution and engaged leadership

    Why do we come to work every day? There is one reason: to provide combat and mobility airpower for our combatant commanders in order to meet our nation's security requirements. Do you realize how critically important each and every Airman is to the 3rd Wing mission? Every Airman can make a huge

  • C-130 aircrews support remote radar sites

    Many would say they haven't used half the math skills they learned in school Why would they? In today's computer age, most don't need to. However, there is one particular job in the Air Force where a calculation and attention to detail can be the difference between life and death. When it comes to

  • Break the Chain, 3rd Wing Discusses Sexual Assault

    The 3rd Wing came together on Dec. 6 to discuss the destructive impact that sexual assault can have and how as a team, Airmen can prevent it from happening."We can beat this, but to do that we've got to break the chain," was the message when Col. Dirk Smith, 3rd Wing Commander, spoke with Airmen

  • F-22's success aided by Low Observable

    Many are surprised to discover that the largest organ the human body has is the skin. Skin provides a physical barrier against harmful, external factors. The F-22 Raptor, much like the human body, has a layer of skin called low observable. LO not only assists in retaining the jets' stealth

  • Operations Group Airmen keep and enforce standards

    Being a part of the military, standards are something everyone must be familiar with. From the wear of the uniform to personal grooming, standards have been set that must be followed. So it is not hard to believe Air Force aircraft have standards that need to be followed as well. The 3rd Operations

  • 477th Fighter Group welcomes new commander

    Col. Tyler Otten became the 477th Fighter Group commander during a change of command ceremony here Nov. 2. Otten was passed the reins of leadership from Col. Bryan Radliff who will go on to take command of the 419th FW at Hill AFB, Utah. Under Radliff's command the group reached Full Operational

  • JBER Airmen hone skills in Polar Force 12-7

    Sirens blared and a voice called over the public address system. In response, Airmen donned gas masks and protective gear. Some Airmen searched around their building for unexploded ordinance, while others checked paper to see if the simulated attack was a chemical one. Although this scenario was an