April 23, 2022 Travis AFB supports joint recovery mission effort Travis Air Force Base’s 60th Aerial Port Squadron integrated with the 4th Airlift Squadron to transport a K-loader to support the U.S. Navy in an F-35C Lightning II recovery mission.
April 22, 2022 DoD announces 2022 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards winners Since 1962, installations across the Department of Defense have been recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in innovative and cost-effective environmental management strategies that successfully support mission readiness.
April 22, 2022 DAF recognizes Holocaust Days of Remembrance by connecting the past to future operations The Department of the Air Force hosted a discussion April 19, featuring U.S. Army Chaplain (Col.) Laurence Bazer and retired U.S. Navy Chaplain (Capt.) Irving Elson on the theme of “Past Reflections for an Inclusive Future.”
April 22, 2022 Air Mobility Command reopens Space-Available travel As of April 22, all restrictions on space-available (Space-A) travel have been lifted.
April 22, 2022 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
April 22, 2022 Earth Day: Taking action today, assuring the mission of tomorrow As a steward of almost 9 million acres encompassing forests, prairies, deserts, wetlands, and coastal habitats, the Department of the Air Force recognizes the importance of protecting and sustaining the natural environment.
April 22, 2022 Creech AFB hosts Reaper Smoke 2022 exercise, crowning ‘best of the best’ MQ-9 aircrew Nearly 45 MQ-9 Reaper crews from across the United States entered Creech Air Force Base’s flight simulators April 6-7. And only one crew emerged on top.
April 22, 2022 Around the Air Force: Leave Program Updates, Recruiting Bonuses, Airman is NASCAR Winner This week’s look Around the Air Force features updates to the leave program, enlisted recruiting bonuses, and an Airman wins a design contest for the Air Force NASCAR paint scheme. (Hosted by Senior Airman Garrett Hess)
April 22, 2022 The Blueprint: Roadmap to Enlisted Force Development The Blueprint serves as a foundational document to link enlisted development — from entry to departure. This new document is one of 28 Enlisted Force Development Action Plan (EFD-AP) objectives focused on developing tomorrow’s enlisted Airmen … today.
April 21, 2022 Air Force tests oxygen system for T-7 Red Hawk Designed to produce an unlimited supply of oxygen for pilots, the On-Board Oxygen Generation System is a critical system for fighter and trainer aircraft.
April 20, 2022 Kendall says budget request meets current needs while opening path to the future In an appearance focused on the Department’s recently submitted $194 billion budget request for fiscal year 2023, Kendall acknowledged that the Air and Space Forces must modernize faster while also making a cultural shift in the face of competition.
April 20, 2022 AFSOC, FWB Chamber of Commerce host final Doolittle Raiders ceremony, aerial review The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Air Force Special Operations Command, hosted the final Doolittle Raiders Goblet Ceremony in Niceville, Fla., April 18.
April 20, 2022 Team Travis flies away to Alpena CRTC for readiness exercise More than 380 Airmen traveled to Alpena CRTC for Exercise Roundel Perun 22-01, a fly-away exercise meant to test the ability to rapidly mobilize and conduct operations at a forward location under hostile conditions.
April 20, 2022 Purple Up: Celebrating military children Students and their families are encouraged to wear purple, which shows support and signifies the unique sacrifices military children make alongside their families, both home and abroad.
April 19, 2022 AETC enlisted Airmen present former AU president, commander Order of the Sword Gen. Anthony Cotton received the Order of the Sword for his significant contributions to the development of the Air Force enlisted force during an official ceremony at Gunter Annex’s Flag Park April 1, 2022.
April 19, 2022 DAF COVID-19 Statistics - Apr. 19, 2022 Below are current coronavirus disease 2019 statistics for Department of Air Force personnel.
April 19, 2022 WIT champions win for DoD members; new policy authorizes breast milk shipment reimbursement The Department of Defense recently announced that effective April 7, 2022, the Joint Travel Regulations will allow nursing service members and civilian employees to be reimbursed for breast milk shipment costs when on official travel for more than three days.
April 19, 2022 Ellsworth AFB celebrates 80th anniversary of Doolittle Raid Ellsworth Air Force Base recognized the 80th Anniversary of the Doolittle Raid through several events including a heritage flight, the dedication of a Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile to a local museum, as well as a toast and tail flash unveiling.
April 19, 2022 DAF releases pregnancy, postpartum experience survey The survey was sent to approximately 17,000 members and solicits feedback on topics including prenatal care, delivery, fitness, pregnancy loss, postpartum mental and physical recovery, infertility, and postpartum experiences.
April 19, 2022 Eielson AFB completes F-35A Lightning II fleet Eielson Air Force Base and the 354th Fighter Wing accepted delivery of its final F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft making Alaska the most concentrated state for combat-coded fifth-generation fighter aircraft.