Col. Duane Lamb received two honors when he accepted a Bronze Star during opening ceremonies for the University of Alabama—his alma mater—and Auburn University football match on Nov. 18. Lamb, who earned his commission through ROTC at Alabama 30 years ago, received his medal before some 90,000 football fans and his “whole family,” which he called “an incredible experience.” The Air Force awarded Lamb the medal for his service in Iraq as commander of the 732nd Expeditionary Mission Support Group,
As Air Force leaders consider concepts of operations for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, sustainment in the field—and easing that support by using standard parts and limiting variants—should be a key consideration, according to a new study from AFA's Mitchell Institute of Aerospace Studies.