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Jan. 25, 2010
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
Jan. 13, 2010
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.
Jan. 11, 2010
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
Jan. 11, 2010
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
Dec. 23, 2009
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
Dec. 17, 2009
ACC vice commander sees new vision for DMOC in training tomorrow’s warfighters

The Air Combat Command vice commander said ACC must adjust the way it exercises, trains and tests to prepare for tomorrow's fight during his visit to the 505th Distributed Warfare Group here Dec. 7."Part of preparing for tomorrow's fight includes operating in degraded environments," Lt. Gen. William
Dec. 15, 2009
First career ALOs receive training in joint air and space operations at 505th CCW

The first class of new career air liaison officers (ALOs) will graduate from the 13-day joint air and space operations course at the 505th Command and Control Wing on Dec. 17th. While the 505th CCW's Joint Air and Space Operations Center Command and Control Course (JAOC2C) has trained Army, Air
Nov. 17, 2009
Wing welcomes local benefactor as honorary commander

The 505th Command and Control Wing welcomed local restaurateur Tom Rice as its new honorary commander Nov. 12.The retired Army first sergeant and owner of Magnolia Grill has been serving U.S. warfighters for years through his philanthropic endeavors, and looks forward to the new position. "Once a
Nov. 2, 2009
Coalition sims challenge Virtual Flag technicians

The time it takes to execute an exercise the magnitude of Coalition Virtual Flag can only be measured in years. The virtual exercise entails connecting networks and simulators from 25 sites spanning the globe and four countries. "This is a culmination of 10 years worth of effort," said Lt. Col.
Nov. 2, 2009
U.S. JTACs train with counterparts from three nations for first time

A British pilot on a target run was instructed by Canadian Joint Terminal Attack Party controllers to look for a back end loader. The pilot was stumped. In Great Britain, the vehicle is called a digger; in America it's commonly known as a backhoe. Luckily, this was only an exercise. "You want to