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Today's Air Force - Dec. 30

Defense Media Activity - Air Force

Dec. 30, 2011 | 28:43

12/30/2011 - Defense Media Activity-Air Force: On an all new edition of Today's Air Force, we'll take a look back at the top stories for 2011. First we'll see the rebuild in Japan after the devastating earthquake and tsunami. Then we'll pay tribute to one Airman who died during the 9-11 attacks, while the USAF Thunderbirds honor those who died downrange. Finally we'll look at a couple of outstanding stories done by our own Defense Media Activity journalists. The 30-minute, weekly news show can be seen every day on The Pentagon Channel and American Forces Television Service stations around the world. The show also airs on more than 140 public cable-access stations within the United States. To submit a story idea for "Today's Air Force," or for any Air Force News products, send an e-mail to storyideas@dma.mil. This week's line-up includes: Block 1 -Operation Tomodachi - 6 Months Later: A look into the rebuilding of Japan and some personal recounts from during the earthquake. -Hurricane Hunters: Our very own SSgt Shannon Ofiara takes a ride into the eye of hurricane Irene. -Coming Home: A day in the life of one Airman coming home from a deployment to Iraq. Block 2 -Jerome Dominguez: Family and friends recount the life of one heroic Airman who died saving lives during the World Trade Center attacks. -Thunderbirds Honor: The USAF Thunderbirds honor those who died downrange by flying their names over their hometowns. Block 3 -Basic Trainee Barber: Meet a man who's cut the hair of over 1 million Air Force basic trainees. -East Timor Leste: Civil Engineers help create a better learning environment for school children in East Timor Leste. 2 Promos: (1) 15 Sec. (1) 30 Sec.