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Senior Airman Patrick Little Is This Week's Hometown Hero!

Brett Alan — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:40:50 +0000

We head over to the Air Force this week to find our Hometown Hero. It’s Senior Airman Patrick Little. Originally from Akron, Patrick is currently serving overseas and, last month, was recognized as “Airman of the Month” for his excellence, dedication, and “selfless contributions” he has provided to our country. This is amongst other acknowledgements [...]

Chris Young Reunites With Wounded Warrior Pal During Visit to Air Force Base

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 09:30:02 +0000

Chris Young had the chance to catch up with an old friend during a visit to Minot Air Force Base last week. The singer stopped by the base for a CD signing with some of our country’s finest airmen as part of his work with Stars for Stripes and the Minot Exchange. While there, he was reunited with Wounded Warrior Scott Lilley, whom he first met in 2009 while working with Stars for Stripes.

The Air Force X1 Car Rolls into Darien Lake [PICTURES]

Clay Moden — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:46:52 +0000

This is a big day at Darien Lake! Today is Air Force Day, and the U.S. Air Force has brought out one of their more popular show vehicles. Although this one doesn’t fly, it sure is something cool to see! The X1 is one of two vehicles that the Air Force uses as recruitment tools. [...]

Flying High With The USAF Thunderbirds

Brad Hohman — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 05:06:54 +0000

The Thunder of Niagara Airshow has made it's triumphant return to WNY this weekend and includes one of the fastest, most elite flying teams in the world, The United States Air Force Thunderbirds. Made up of eight F-16s The Thunderbirds are sure to but on one