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  • Wing plays major role in supporting Unified Endeavor

    More than 100 members of the 505th Command and Control Wing helped prepare U.S. soldiers for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.The wing provided communications and network integration, wargaming computer simulations, exercise planners and observer/controllers for the exercise held at Fort

  • 505th Command and Control Wing captains, major selected for promotion

    Congratulations to the following 505 CCW Airmen selected for promotion:Lieutenant Colonel select Maj. Lucas Landreneau, Wing StaffMajor SelectsCapt. William Ballard, 605th Test and Evaluation SquadronCapt. Michael Carrizales, 605th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Det 1Capt. John Chessman, 705th Combat

  • 505th Wing honors its best and brightest at annual banquet

    The 505th Command and Control Wing honored its outstanding Airmen, civilians and contractors during our annual awards banquet Jan. 28 at the Soundside Club. The theme, of the evening was "Leading with Integrity, Serving with Excellence."The awards recognize outstanding achievement in support of the

  • Commentary: Getting back to the basics is key to leadership

    Get back to basics! We've all heard that of recent -- yet what does it mean? After listening to comments from a motivational speaker, here is an outlook by the numbers:1. Lead every day! Right, wrong, or average, leading is about getting involved and staying involved on a regular, daily basis. Not

  • Joint warfighters to meet in virtual battlespace at Virtual Flag 10-2

    In March, the 705th Combat Training Squadron will execute Virtual Flag 10-2 at the Distributed Mission Operations Center (DMOC) at Kirtland, bringing together more than 200 joint military participants from across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Virtual Flag (VF) is a 7-day exercise connecting simulators

  • Base generosity on display during Angel Tree program

    For many children, the holiday season is a time marked by days off from school, visits with Santa Claus and, perhaps most importantly, the presents that await them under the tree. However, there are circumstances where some children may not be able to receive what they most want on their wish lists.

  • 605th TES completes Phase II of TACP CASS upgrade testing

    The 605th Test and Evaluation Squadron, from the 505th Command and Control Wing at Hurlburt Field, Fla., completed the second of three phases for an upgraded version of the Tactical Air Control Party Close Air Support System (TACP CASS) version 1.4.2 on Dec. 20. TACP CASS is special software on a

  • Wing bids hail, farewell to Aussie exchange officers

    The 505th Command and Control Wing bids a fond farewell and congratulations on a job well done as their Australian exchange officer Wing Commander Geoffrey Shambrook returns to his native Australia and passes the mantle to fellow Aussie Wing Commander Mark Thompson.Wing Commander Shambrook, who has

  • Lt. Col. Pepper takes reins of 705th Combat Training Squadron

    The squadron responsible for U.S. Air Force's Distributed Mission Operations Center and who ensure linkages with remote sites around the world welcomed their new commander, Lt. Col. Dan Pepper, in a ceremony Dec. 21. Colonel Pepper, former 705th Combat Training Squadron operations officer, took