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Air Force Association

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Type: Organization

Name: Air Force Association

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Air Force Association Salutes 2013 Team of the Year

PR NewswireARLINGTON, Va., May 23, 2013 ARLINGTON, Va., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --$ The Air Force Association (AFA) proudly announced the AFA 2013 Team of the Year, honoring the career field of Aircraft Loadmasters, a profession that involves ... [Published Reuters - May 23 2013]

Entities: Air Force Association, LoadMaster, Squadron

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Lockheed Martin F-35

Nellis Air Force Base Gets Short End of the Budget Stick

Body: By Stew MagnusonRed Flag training exercises at Nellis Air Force BaseFunding shortfalls caused by sequestration and a continuing budget resolution will end most operations at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., until the end of the fiscal year, a senior ... [Published National Defense Magazine - May 23 2013]

Entities: Nellis Air Force Base, Stew Magnuson, Lockheed Martin F-35, Squadron

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 1 reports

Rottweiler cites importance of college as 'stepping stone'

SIERRA VISTA — Educational change is recognized as being important for the economy but those who hold the purse strings “are not willing to pay to do it,” the president of Cochise College said.“Education is a solution, not a problem,” J.D. Rottweiler ... [Published Sierra Vista Herald - May 23 2013]

Entities: Rottweiler, Sierra Vista (United States), Cochise College, Air Force Association

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

William Mitchell

AFA's Next Mitchell Hour Covers Nuclear-Convention Firebreaks and the Nuclear Taboo

SOURCE Air Force AssociationARLINGTON, Va.Mr. Watts will discuss his latest study, "Nuclear-Conventional Firebreaks and the Nuclear Taboo," and will provide insights into the motivations of countries to acquire nuclear weapons as a part of their national ... [Published KCOY 12 - May 22 2013]

Entities: William Mitchell, Nuclear, Air Force Association, Mitchell Institute

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 3 reports

US Air Force

The US Air Force Has Flown Hundreds of Missions Supporting the French Intervention in Mali

It appears that without American supportthe intervention in Mali could have been quite different.Although the U.S. did not send troops to Mali as part of theFrench-led intervention that began earlier this year the U.S.military contributed a huge amount ... [Published REASON Online - May 20 2013]

Entities: Mali, US Air Force, Air Refueling, Interference

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Tarkio College

Ronald Long ? Norwalk

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Peace Lutheran Church, 5615 SW 14th St., in Des Moines. Burial will be in Norwalk Cemetery. A visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home in Des Moines. Memorials ... [Published Creston News Advertiser - May 20 2013]

Entities: Ronald Long, Lutheran Church, Des Moines (Iowa, United States), Tarkio College

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 1 reports

American Legion

AF JROTC cadets honored at annual awards day

ABERDEEN – To a crowd of parents, teachers and representatives of military-related entities, Aberdeen High School’s 69 Air Force JROTC cadets were front and center of their attention for its annual awards ceremony Thursday, April 18.“These are teenagers ... [Published Monroe Journal - May 19 2013]

Entities: Samuel Garth, American Legion, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 1 reports

Cadets’ donation

Bridlington?s 252 squadron Air Cadets have received a $100 donation as sponsorship for a helicopter pull.Warrant officer Rob Hill, of the Bridlington squadron, accepted the cheque from William Page, a representative of the Bridlington branch of the Royal ... [Published Bridlington Free Press - May 19 2013]

Entities: Donations, Squadron, William Page, RAF Leconfield, Simon Dyer

First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

GRANT, John Richard (Born June...

John will be deeply missed by his loving wife Jane (Swanson Grant); his 5 daughters: Lorie Paterson (Mike), Linda Grant (Dave), Maureen Grant Hayes (Rod), Elizabeth Grant (Don) and Theresa Grant; 10 grandchildren: Sam, Brendan, Katie, Laura, Denzil, Matthew, ... [Published Penticton Herald - May 18 2013]

Entities: John Richard, Lori Swanson, Royal Canadian Air Force, Kelowna (Canada)

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Calling former RAF conscripts

Friday, 17 May 2013Derek Lord, south west group organiser, National Service (Royal Air Force) Association, writes:The National Service (Royal Air Force) Association is open to those conscripted into the RAF between 1939 and 1963.A south west group of ... [Published Dartmouth Today - May 17 2013]

Entities: UK Royal Air Force, Air Force Association, Derek Lord, Royal Navy

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

Air Force Association Flies Solo on Pay-Raise Cap

Why one military association is supporting the Obama administration’s proposed cap on 2014 pay raises for active-duty service members, taking a stance that differs from other military groups.An Obama administration plan to cap 2014 pay increases for active-duty ... [Published Associations Now - May 01 2013]

Entities: Air Force Association, Coalition, Military/Armed Forces

First reported Apr 30 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 2 reports

AFA Announces Global Warfare Symposium change to Pacific Air and Space Symposium

For Immediate ReleaseApril 16, 2013 ARLINGTON, Va. – The Air Force Association is renaming the annual Global Warfare Symposium, as the Pacific Air and Space Symposium (PASS). This change reflects the growing influence of the Pacific theatre on national ... [Published Air Force Magazine - May 01 2013]

Entities: Hugo Swire, Aerospace, Air Force Association

Quotes

...In his study he states, "While the U S has made it a priority to change its nuclear posture and reduce the number and role of nuclear weapons in our national security strategy, other countries have not followed this lead. The leaders of most nuclear states and states with nuclear aspirations perceive nuclear arms to be of enduring value in meeting their security needs. The world is already well into a second nuclear age in which the bomb is proliferating for reasons very different from those of the strategic nuclear competition between the United States"

AFA's Next Mitchell Hour Covers Nuclear-Convention Firebreaks and the Nuclear Taboo [Published KCOY 12 - May 22 2013]

"Chris hails from a long history of high profile roles for key defense and aerospace entities where he has successfully led executive teams in achieving strong organic growth objectives. His wealth of experience and new perspective make Chris well suited to forge a similar growth path for Merex. He is the right person at the right time. I look forward, as Chairman, to assisting Chris in realizing our goal of becoming the industry leader in international legacy platform support" offered Andy Shams, Merex Group Chairman

Merex Group Appoints Christopher R. Celtruda as Chief Executive Officer [Published Business Wire - May 15 2013]

He is able to pay "a generous reward for its return regardless of its condition" to get his father's mementos back into the family's hands. Anyone with information can contact him at 250-542-4575 (home) or 250-558-9607 (cell)

Priceless mementos lost [Published Kelowna Daily Courier - May 14 2013]

...to not only reach younger students in 8th and 9th grade, but also to highlight girls specifically," says Bernie Skoch, CyberPatriot Commissioner. "The CyberPatriot program welcomes students of both genders, of course, and we are excited to be able to show these young women that they can embrace our competition and make it their own. Cyber security is a threat that anyone can tackle as long as they receive the necessary training. We believe with the extension of our program to the middle schools across our country that CyberPatriot will continue to prepare younger generations to become to become future cyber defenders for our nation."

Air Force Association's CyberPatriot Exhibits at Delaware DigiGirlz Event [Published Individual.com - May 14 2013]

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Air Force Association Salutes 2013 Team of the ... [Published Reuters - May 23 2013]
Air Force Association Salutes 2013 Team of the ... [Published Auto & Transportation - May 23 2013]
Nellis Air Force Base Gets Short End of the Bud... [Published National Defense Magazine - May 23 2013]
Rottweiler cites importance of college as 'step... [Published Sierra Vista Herald - May 23 2013]
Horsham summer bandstand concerts to start [Published West Sussex County Times - May 22 2013]
Clemson’s Air Force ROTC receives Outstanding U... [Published Clemson University - May 22 2013]
AFA's Next Mitchell Hour Covers Nuclear-Convent... [Published KCOY 12 - May 22 2013]
The US Air Force Has Flown Hundreds of Missions... [Published REASON Online - May 20 2013]
The US Air Force Has Flown Hundreds of Missions... [Published Hit & Run - May 20 2013]
U.S. flies more than 200 air refuel missions to... [Published Washington Times - May 20 2013]
Ronald Long ? Norwalk [Published Creston News Advertiser - May 20 2013]
South African Air Force members remembered [Published The New Age Online - May 19 2013]
Veterans News 5/19/2013 [Published Scranton Times-Tribune - May 19 2013]
AF JROTC cadets honored at annual awards day [Published Monroe Journal - May 19 2013]
Cadets’ donation [Published Bridlington Free Press - May 19 2013]
GRANT, John Richard (Born June... [Published Penticton Herald - May 18 2013]
Calling former RAF conscripts [Published Dartmouth Today - May 17 2013]
Boxer Praises Energy and Natural Resources Comm... [Published U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer - May 17 2013]
High schoolers with cybersecurity experience ar... [Published District Administration - May 16 2013]
Socorro CAP cadet headed for Air Force Academy [Published El Defensor Chieftain - May 16 2013]
F-35: Sequester May Cost Air Force 5 More F-35A... [Published Naval Open Source INTelligence - May 16 2013]
F-35: Sequester May Cost Air Force 5 More F-35A... [Published AOL Defense - May 16 2013]
Merex Group Names New CEO [Published PE Hub News - May 15 2013]
The Cold War Returneth [Published Time - May 15 2013]
Merex Group Appoints Christopher R. Celtruda as... [Published Business Wire - May 15 2013]
Register for AFA's Cycling Classic in Rosslyn's... [Published PR Newswire: Auto & Transportation - May 15 2013]
Police, community and calendar briefs for May 1... [Published StarBanner.com - May 15 2013]
Priceless mementos lost [Published Kelowna Daily Courier - May 14 2013]
Air Force Association's CyberPatriot Exhibits a... [Published Individual.com - May 14 2013]
McChord chapter names teacher of the year [Published Tacoma News Tribune - May 13 2013]

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The US Air Force Has Flown Hundreds of Missions... [Published Hit & Run - May 20 2013] <p><img alt="" height="191" src="http://cloudfront-media.reason.com/mc/_external/2013_05/credit-tech-sgt-mike-buytaswik.jpg?h=191&w=290" title="\|\|\|Credit: Tech. Sgt. Mike Buytas/wikimedia" width="290" style="float: right;"/>It appears that without ...
F-35: Sequester May Cost Air Force 5 More F-35A... [Published Naval Open Source INTelligence - May 16 2013] “I don’t have the exact number yet,” Air Force Maj. Gen. Edward Bolton said Tuesday, but to pay the bill for sequestration, the service might have to cut its fiscal 2013 procurements by “two, three, four, maybe even five F-35s.”“That money’s just gone,” ...
The Air Force Association’s View On the CF-18 F... [Published Naval Open Source INTelligence - Apr 12 2013] The CF-18 fighter fleet has been projected to reach its estimated life expectancy in the 2017-2020 timeframe or potentially a few years later. There is every indication Canada will continue to require a robust manned fighter capability thereafter, ...
Upside: Sequester could force Congress to fly… ... [Published Michelle Malkin - Feb 25 2013] **Written by Doug Powers “Fly commercial!?“ There are plenty of scare scenarios being planted in the heads of the taxpaying public, but there’s one in particular that may be targeted toward certain members of Congress : the head of the Air ...
CSAF, CMSAF kickoff AFA Orlando, leave few dry ... [Published militaryfeed.com - Feb 25 2013] Photos 1 of 9 (U.S. Air Force graphic/Robin Meredith/photo/Scott M. Ash) Download HiRes Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody deliver their keynote speeches as the opening of Air ...

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Air Force Association Air War Symposium [Published 3rdID8487 - YouTube Channel - Feb 24 2013]

Press Releases

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Air Force Association Salutes 2013 Team of the ... [Published Auto & Transportation - May 23 2013]
Merex Group Appoints Christopher R. Celtruda as... [Published Business Wire - May 15 2013]
Register for AFA's Cycling Classic in Rosslyn's... [Published PR Newswire: Auto & Transportation - May 15 2013]
Wesco Aircraft Appoints General Norton A. Schwa... [Published Business Wire - May 09 2013]
AFA & AFSA Host Memorial Day Ceremony at Air Fo... [Published PR Newswire: Auto & Transportation - May 08 2013]