505th Command and Control Wing unit helps expand JSTARS capabilities

Bad guys take note: the JSTARS aircraft, known as "Eyes in the Sky," will soon have eyes scanning water as well as land, looking for moving targets. Members of the 505th Command and Control Wing's Detachment 2 here recently completed an important early evaluation of a new capability for the E-8C

505th Reservists first to use welcome home banner at local airport

705th Training Squadron at Hurlburt Field welcomes new commander

A new leader is now responsible for training Air Force senior leaders in advanced operational-level command and control. Lt. Col. Gregory J. Yuen assumed command of the 705th Training Squadron here from Lt. Col. Donald Finley at a ceremony March 6. The 705th TRS is a subordinate unit of the 505th

505th Command and Control Wing Detachment 1 at Ft. Leavenworth gets new commander

One of Fort Leavenworth's two U.S. Air Force units, Detachment 1 of the 505th Command and Control Wing, conducted a change of command ceremony March 4 in the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate conference room in Muir Hall. Col. Robert Beckel Jr. took command of Det. 1 from Col. James Thomas in a

Commentary: 505th Command and Control Wing celebrates milestone anniversary March 12

Have you ever driven through the main gate here and wondered about that large warehouse-like building off to the right with the letters "505th Command and Control Wing" on the side of it? If so, you are not alone. While the 505th is an Air Combat Command wing that has been a tenant unit at Hurlburt

505th Command and Control Wing Airman selected to visit with legislators

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. - A 505th Command and Control Wing technical sergeant was one of five Airmen recently selected by Air Combat Command to represent ACC and the Air Force's combat abilities during a congressional delegation visit to Langley Air Force Base. Tech. Sgt. Darrell DeMotta, a Joint

505th Command and Control Wing annual award winners honored

The 505th Command and Control Wing recently honored the 505th CCW's 2008 Annual Award nominees during a series of events culminating in the announcement of the annual award winners at the Wing's banquet Jan. 28. The winners in each category are: Airman of the Year: Airman 1st Class Lucas Niekro,

505th CCW Airmen bring forces together in Virtual Flag

Last week more than 200 people from dozens of units were operating more than 15 types of aircraft for an exercise. If you didn't notice extra people or extra noise, don't be surprised. Through the Distributed Mission Operations Center, or DMOC, here at Kirtland, all the disparate elements that

Command and Control Tiger Team works to improve processes

Command and Control, one of the keystones to modern warfare is getting a boost thanks to the Air Combat Command led Tiger Team. The team, comprised of more than 20 senior leaders from across the Air Force, is responsible for stewardship of the Air Force Theater Control System and brings different

AFPC activates 800 number for all Airmen Feb. 22

Members of the Total Force - regular Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, civilian and retired Airmen - are on line to have one central phone number for help with their personnel questions starting at 5 p.m. Central Standard Time Feb. 22. Members of the Air Force community should call