Deployed Gunfighter Airman recognized for restoring airlift capability in Africa

In recognition of his solitary contributions to the U.S.' peacekeeping efforts in the Horn of Africa region, a Gunfighter Airman currently deployed to Kenya recently received accolades from the commander of the 449th Air Expeditionary Group.Senior Airman Jovan A. Nieves received the Air Force

Army grips 2009 Armed Forces Wrestling Championships

The Army dominated the mats to win 12 of 14 gold medals at the Armed Forces Wrestling Championships held March 14 and 15 at Mountain Home Air Force Base.The Army strong armed its way through the Greco-Roman rounds March 14, winning six of seven gold medals and continued to overwhelm competitors from

Motorcycle season is right around the corner

With temperatures continuing to rise across southern Idaho, officials from the 366th Fighter Wing Safety Office remind Gunfighters to plan ahead and get their necessary training if they want to ride motorcycles on or off base."With many new and veteran riders itching to get on their bikes and enjoy

2009 Air Force Assistance Fund begins at Mountain Home

The 2009 Air Force Assistance Fund "Taking Care of Our Own, Our Commitment" campaign begins here March 16 and continues through May 1.The annual AFAF effort was established to raise funds for Air Force-specific charitable organizations that provide direct support to service members and their

Air Force selects Gunfighters for senior master sergeant

In an announcement March 5, Air Force officials selected 11 Gunfighters from Mountain Home Air Force Base for promotion to senior master sergeant.Air Force-wide, officials selected 1,450 of 13,216 eligible master sergeants for a nearly 11 percent selection rate, exceeding last year's 8.77 percent

Nellis welcomes Gunfighter 1

Addressing the Airmen