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<title>Around the AF </title>
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<copyright>2013 Official Site of the U.S. Air Force</copyright>
<itunes:subtitle>Around The Air Force Video Podcast</itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary>Five minute daily news program covering important topics from around the Air Force</itunes:summary>
<description>Five minute daily news program covering important topics from around the Air Force</description>
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<itunes:name>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:name>
<itunes:email>63.PA.Directory@dma.mil</itunes:email>
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<item><title><![CDATA[SecAF and CSAF Talk About FY 2014 Budget]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[New Aircraft High Priority]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[5/8/2013 - Secretary Donley and Gen Welsh spoke in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee about the fiscal year 2014 budget, stressing the importance of the F-35, KC-46 and Long Range Bomber program.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[5/8/2013 - Secretary Donley and Gen Welsh spoke in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee about the fiscal year 2014 budget, stressing the importance of the F-35, KC-46 and Long Range Bomber program.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34850]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/8145be49-0f9b-4731-844b-337915807a0d.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="14133102" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/8145be49-0f9b-4731-844b-337915807a0d.m4v</guid><pubDate>Wed, 8 May 2013 12:39:29 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[budget, csaf, secaf, sequestration, osan, a-10, weapons, bombs, training, combat, exercise, warrior games, wounded warrior]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[Eric Fanning Sworn in as New Under Secretary of AF]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Spent Last 4 Years as Chief Management Officer of the Navy]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[5/2/2013 - Eric Fanning has been sworn in as the new Under Secretary of the Air Force after being confirmed by the Senate last month.  He will serve as acting Secretary of the Air Force during Michael Donley's absence.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[5/2/2013 - Eric Fanning has been sworn in as the new Under Secretary of the Air Force after being confirmed by the Senate last month.  He will serve as acting Secretary of the Air Force during Michael Donley's absence.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34777]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/64eca939-4b66-464f-9518-15f4fc327dcd.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="13792758" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/64eca939-4b66-464f-9518-15f4fc327dcd.m4v</guid><pubDate>Thu, 2 May 2013 13:10:24 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[eric fanning, under secaf, misawa, volunteers, military spouse, science, children, lakenheath]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[The First Lady on Veterans Jobs]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Translating Military Experiences to Civilian Jobs]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[5/1/2013 - The First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, attended a forum aimed at finding opportunities for separating veterans.  She stressed that America needs to take care of its veterans because they have taken care of the country.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[5/1/2013 - The First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, attended a forum aimed at finding opportunities for separating veterans.  She stressed that America needs to take care of its veterans because they have taken care of the country.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34759]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/54f58a6c-8249-481b-bd09-0ec9909ae9e3.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="12822266" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/54f58a6c-8249-481b-bd09-0ec9909ae9e3.m4v</guid><pubDate>Wed, 1 May 2013 12:56:57 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[flotus, michelle obama, veterans, jobs, b-52, bombs, firetrucks, guam, andersen, every dollar counts, money, budget, idea]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[MC-12 Crash in Afghanistan]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Cause of the Crash Under Investigation]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[4/30/2013 - An MC-12 Liberty observation aircraft crashed near Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan, killing the four aircrew members.  Enemy activity was not reported to be the cause.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[4/30/2013 - An MC-12 Liberty observation aircraft crashed near Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan, killing the four aircrew members.  Enemy activity was not reported to be the cause.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34745]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/de46a67d-3434-4ad2-bc44-885499e2f5a7.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="13132853" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/de46a67d-3434-4ad2-bc44-885499e2f5a7.m4v</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:43:57 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[mc-12 crash, afghanistan, chuck hagel, secdef, dui, designated drivers, honor guard]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary Donley to Step Down]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Secretary Donley Longest Serving SecAF in AF History]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[4/29/2013 - Secretary of the Air Force, Michael Donley, has decided to step down as SecAF June 21 after spending the last five years as the 22nd Secretary of the Air Force.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[4/29/2013 - Secretary of the Air Force, Michael Donley, has decided to step down as SecAF June 21 after spending the last five years as the 22nd Secretary of the Air Force.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34719]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/45509fde-9e15-4565-8243-425344fdf081.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="13746381" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/45509fde-9e15-4565-8243-425344fdf081.m4v</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:10:06 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[secaf, secretary michael donley, angel thunder, davis monthan, arizona, osan, south korea, military children, exercise tiger, wwii]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[VA Launches Women's Hotline]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Call 1-855-vawomen for Info on Services]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[4/25/2013 - The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a new hotline for women veterans.  The hotline is designed to assist women veterans with a range of issues to include health care appointments and homeless services.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[4/25/2013 - The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a new hotline for women veterans.  The hotline is designed to assist women veterans with a range of issues to include health care appointments and homeless services.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34584]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/a3d7fd4d-a21a-436a-b181-3937681c8a16.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="13313518" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/a3d7fd4d-a21a-436a-b181-3937681c8a16.m4v</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:32:29 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[va, veterans affairs, sexual assault prevention, habitat for humanity, green energy, environmental awards]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[VA Claims to be Expedited]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Will Allow Some Veterans to Start Recieving Benefits Sooner]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[4/24/2013 - The Department of Veterans Affairs is working on a new initiative to help process veterans benefits claims that have been awaiting a decision for more than a year.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[4/24/2013 - The Department of Veterans Affairs is working on a new initiative to help process veterans benefits claims that have been awaiting a decision for more than a year.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34556]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/22c2d252-3691-4778-b400-02bd56823fdc.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="12831681" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/22c2d252-3691-4778-b400-02bd56823fdc.m4v</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:07:35 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[va, veterans affairs, benefits, claims, angel thunder, new mexico, helicopter, chinook, huey, uh-1, washington d.c., female pilot]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[Civilian Reduction in Force]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Re-Balancing of Civilian Workforce]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[4/23/2013 - Air Force officials have announced a civilian reduction in force. The reduction is part of the Air Force's plan to meet DoD funding targets for fiscal year 2012.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[4/23/2013 - Air Force officials have announced a civilian reduction in force. The reduction is part of the Air Force's plan to meet DoD funding targets for fiscal year 2012.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34536]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/609b3160-11c1-4708-ba8b-9cfeb1c1add2.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="15422331" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/609b3160-11c1-4708-ba8b-9cfeb1c1add2.m4v</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:24:01 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[sequestration, furlough, workforce reduction, afghanistan, medical, ecp, security forces, homecoming, red horse, andersen afb, guam]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[New Under Secretary of the Air Force]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Awaiting Official Presidential Appointment]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[4/22/2013 - The U.S. Senate has confirmed Eric Fanning to be the next Under Secretary of the Air Force.  President Obama nominated Mr. Fanning in August of last year to fill the vacant position.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[4/22/2013 - The U.S. Senate has confirmed Eric Fanning to be the next Under Secretary of the Air Force.  President Obama nominated Mr. Fanning in August of last year to fill the vacant position.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34523]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/9805e7f5-15f1-444f-9a14-db5f4a59bcd9.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="14471224" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/9805e7f5-15f1-444f-9a14-db5f4a59bcd9.m4v</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:17:49 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[eric fanning, under secretary of the air force, japan, culture, anime,dental, early separation, mount everest]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[Sometimes Bigger Isn't Better]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[New Firefighting System Saving AF Money]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[4/19/2013 - When it comes to fire trucks, bigger isn't always better.  Robbins AFB, Ga., found this out when they fielded a smaller fire truck that does the same job but is saving the Air Force money.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[4/19/2013 - When it comes to fire trucks, bigger isn't always better.  Robbins AFB, Ga., found this out when they fielded a smaller fire truck that does the same job but is saving the Air Force money.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34499]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/0bdccb7b-3b86-49ac-84fe-2f57af608d24.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="6616491" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/0bdccb7b-3b86-49ac-84fe-2f57af608d24.m4v</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:25:41 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[fire truck, firefighters, archery, thrift store, security forces, children, base tour]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise Angel Thunder]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pararescuemen Train in the Desert]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[4/18/2013 - Exercise Angel Thunder is a multi-national, multi-service search and rescue exercise that tests different SAR units with scenarious ranging from water rescue to desert operations.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[4/18/2013 - Exercise Angel Thunder is a multi-national, multi-service search and rescue exercise that tests different SAR units with scenarious ranging from water rescue to desert operations.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34469]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/d96fea12-781c-488f-ba17-a0abc7dab052.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="13159749" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/d96fea12-781c-488f-ba17-a0abc7dab052.m4v</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:57:13 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[angel thunder, sar, search and rescue, pararescue, pj, hh-60, pave hawk, recycling, water treatment, resiliency]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[Distinguished Warfare Medal Eliminated]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[New Device to be Created to Wear on Existing Medals]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[4/17/2013 - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has eliminated the Distinguished Warfare Medal. Instead, the military will recognize service members who directly affect combat operations without being present through distinguishing devices that will be affixed to already existing awards.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[4/17/2013 - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has eliminated the Distinguished Warfare Medal. Instead, the military will recognize service members who directly affect combat operations without being present through distinguishing devices that will be affixed to already existing awards.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34443]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/bd957eae-3607-4ff3-a14e-c721c3b98fa3.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="14338651" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/bd957eae-3607-4ff3-a14e-c721c3b98fa3.m4v</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:26:53 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[distinguished warfare medal, chuck hagel, military working dog, mwd, k9, security forces, a-10, deployment, redeployment]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[Moving Equipment Out of Afghanistan]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Using Lessons Learned from Iraq]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[4/17/2013 - The job of transporting servicemembers and all of the equipment out of Afghanistan is no small task.  Logistics Airmen are using the lessons of withdrawing from Iraq and applying them to bases throughout Afghanistan.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[4/17/2013 - The job of transporting servicemembers and all of the equipment out of Afghanistan is no small task.  Logistics Airmen are using the lessons of withdrawing from Iraq and applying them to bases throughout Afghanistan.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34411]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/887dfb55-2e7f-440f-9966-232c31c4ff61.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="13916927" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/887dfb55-2e7f-440f-9966-232c31c4ff61.m4v</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:55:36 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[afghanistan, air mobility command, c-5, southwest asia, security forces, air force honor guard, drill team, cherry blossom]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[Every Dollar Counts]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Stresses the Need for Airmen to be Innovative]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[4/15/2013 - Gen. Larry Spencer, the Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, has announced a plan that he feels will help guide the Air Force in the future of federal spending cuts.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[4/15/2013 - Gen. Larry Spencer, the Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, has announced a plan that he feels will help guide the Air Force in the future of federal spending cuts.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34375]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/b5ca90f7-2309-4897-96b3-2212b56d68df.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="12882897" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/b5ca90f7-2309-4897-96b3-2212b56d68df.m4v</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:11:31 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[gen spencer, budget, fiscal year 2013, sequestration, cv-22, crash, month of military child, military child of the year]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuition Assistance Reinstated]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Effective Immediately]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[4/12/2013 - The Air Force has officially reinstated the Tuition Assistance program, effective immediately.  Congress had called for tuition assistance to be reinstated and funded for the remainder of the fiscal year.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[4/12/2013 - The Air Force has officially reinstated the Tuition Assistance program, effective immediately.  Congress had called for tuition assistance to be reinstated and funded for the remainder of the fiscal year.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34353]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/01a1d43c-892f-4b0b-acb6-576aa5998068.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="16537155" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/01a1d43c-892f-4b0b-acb6-576aa5998068.m4v</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:42:20 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[ta, tuition assistance, ruck march, exercise, guam, andersen, soccer, billy blanks, southwest asia]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[Overseas Housing Allowance Survey]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Survey Measures Living Expenses]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[4/11/2013 - Servicemembers stationed overseas have a chance to make their voices heard by completing the Overseas Housing Allowance survey.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[4/11/2013 - Servicemembers stationed overseas have a chance to make their voices heard by completing the Overseas Housing Allowance survey.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34340]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/b7d61587-b61c-436b-b836-5d5b790a26ac.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="13294592" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/b7d61587-b61c-436b-b836-5d5b790a26ac.m4v</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:13:29 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[bah, oha, ramstein, secdef, chuck hagel, ucmj, operation deep freeze, fuel bladder, southwest asia, f-16, korea]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[ACC Aircraft Stand Down]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Expected to Last Until the End of FY13]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[4/10/2013 - Air Combat Command has begun to stand down active duty combat aircraft squadrons in an order to save money during sequestration.  The grounding will affect nearly a third of ACC aircraft.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[4/10/2013 - Air Combat Command has begun to stand down active duty combat aircraft squadrons in an order to save money during sequestration.  The grounding will affect nearly a third of ACC aircraft.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34313]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/625a2b35-cb10-4359-a650-033d7d361653.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="12679117" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/625a2b35-cb10-4359-a650-033d7d361653.m4v</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:41:19 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[acc, f-16, a-10, f-22, langley, hickam, grounding, stand down, sequestration, sorties, search and rescue, alaska, keesler]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[SecDef Sexual Assault Awareness Message]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Visit www.whitehouse.gov for the Entire Letter]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[4/9/2013 - The Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, released a message in conjunction with the President's proclamation that April is now Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[4/9/2013 - The Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, released a message in conjunction with the President's proclamation that April is now Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34299]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/85ce9350-c0e4-49cf-b6c2-af32db9bf4c9.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="12654419" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/85ce9350-c0e4-49cf-b6c2-af32db9bf4c9.m4v</guid><pubDate>Tue, 9 Apr 2013 12:20:24 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[secdef, chuck hagel, cmsaf james cody, f-22, japan, culture, incirlik, president obama]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[F-16 Crash in Afghanistan]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pilot of F-16 Killed in Crash]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[4/8/2013 - An F-16 assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron at Shaw AFB, S.C., crashed April 3rd near Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.  The pilot was killed in the crash and has been identified as Capt. James Michael Steel.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[4/8/2013 - An F-16 assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron at Shaw AFB, S.C., crashed April 3rd near Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.  The pilot was killed in the crash and has been identified as Capt. James Michael Steel.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34281]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/c5da3cff-54af-45a7-b544-beeff8f2d258.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="13639327" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/c5da3cff-54af-45a7-b544-beeff8f2d258.m4v</guid><pubDate>Mon, 8 Apr 2013 11:27:14 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[f-16, crash, afghanistan, bagram, capt james michael steel, sere, survival training, misawa, basic training, mti, military training instructor]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[Rescue Squadron Reaches Milestone]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For More on the Mission, Visit af.mil]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[4/5/2013 -Members of the Rescue Coordination Center on Joint Base Elmendorf – Richardson, Alaska, reached a major milestone, their 5,000th rescue mission.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[4/5/2013 -Members of the Rescue Coordination Center on Joint Base Elmendorf – Richardson, Alaska, reached a major milestone, their 5,000th rescue mission.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34246]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/b0b845ee-5795-416a-b515-986e4c61c414.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="12224469" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/b0b845ee-5795-416a-b515-986e4c61c414.m4v</guid><pubDate>Fri, 5 Apr 2013 11:05:35 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[search and rescue, sar, pave hawk, hh-60, mwd, k-9, dental, recruiting, recruits, recruiter]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. and Korean Forces Maintain Readiness]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Exercises Will Continue on Korean Peninsula]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[4/4/2013 - The Pentagon Press Secretary, George Little, stated that the U.S. and South Korea will continue to train together, as they have in the past, to help preserve peace in the region.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[4/4/2013 - The Pentagon Press Secretary, George Little, stated that the U.S. and South Korea will continue to train together, as they have in the past, to help preserve peace in the region.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34226]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/51ae813b-6768-4f27-a053-e0f984b5de26.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="12193738" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/51ae813b-6768-4f27-a053-e0f984b5de26.m4v</guid><pubDate>Thu, 4 Apr 2013 12:44:20 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[korea, rok, exercises, george little, cmsaf james cody, csaf, gen mark welsh, moody afb, als, aviano, efmp]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[CMSAF Cody Visits Aviano]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Meets with USAFE Airmen]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[4/3/2013 - The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, James Cody, visited with Airmen stationed at Aviano AB, Italy.  This visit gave one Airman the chance to ask CMSAF Cody an important question.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[4/3/2013 - The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, James Cody, visited with Airmen stationed at Aviano AB, Italy.  This visit gave one Airman the chance to ask CMSAF Cody an important question.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34197]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/2fffa01d-c641-4f2c-b9f7-c72ca04f9162.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="12464506" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/2fffa01d-c641-4f2c-b9f7-c72ca04f9162.m4v</guid><pubDate>Wed, 3 Apr 2013 12:12:01 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[cmsaf james cody, usafe, aviano, transportation, hh-60, pave hawk, diversity, meo, eeo]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[Portraits in Courage Nominations]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nominations Due By May 1]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[4/2/2013 - Air Force officials are accepting nominations for Portraits in Courage Volume 8.  For more information on submitting a package, visit af.mil or contact your base Public Affairs office.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[4/2/2013 - Air Force officials are accepting nominations for Portraits in Courage Volume 8.  For more information on submitting a package, visit af.mil or contact your base Public Affairs office.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34177]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/fe6a6a7a-44bb-4541-a135-a3d1463f8cc6.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="12837358" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/fe6a6a7a-44bb-4541-a135-a3d1463f8cc6.m4v</guid><pubDate>Tue, 2 Apr 2013 11:35:22 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[pic, portraits in courage, dirt boys, ce, red horse, bombs, pmel, maintenance, nellis, ]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[B-2 Mission]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[04/01/2013 - Two B-2 Bombers participated in a long-duration, round-trip training mission from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, to South Korea as part of the ongoing bilateral Foul Eagle Training Exercise. The Exercise demonstrates the commitment and ca]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[4/1/2013 - Two B-2 Bombers participated in a long-duration, round-trip training mission from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, to South Korea as part of the ongoing bilateral Foul Eagle Training Exercise. The exercise demonstrates the commitment and capability of the United States to defend South Korea and to provide extended deterrence to our allied in the Asia-Pacific region.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[4/1/2013 - Two B-2 Bombers participated in a long-duration, round-trip training mission from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, to South Korea as part of the ongoing bilateral Foul Eagle Training Exercise. The exercise demonstrates the commitment and capability of the United States to defend South Korea and to provide extended deterrence to our allied in the Asia-Pacific region.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34162]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/d58b8865-26bb-496a-94ec-3b4aa31e689b.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="13021589" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/d58b8865-26bb-496a-94ec-3b4aa31e689b.m4v</guid><pubDate>Mon, 1 Apr 2013 15:23:04 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:30</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[Bomber, B-2, Stealth, Korea, Asia-Pacific, Whiteman, Red Flag, Typhoon]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[Sniper Pod]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[2nd Bomb Wing upgrades the aging B-52]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[3/28/2013 - The 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., upgraded their aging B-52s with the Sniper Pod to enhance their offensive capabilities.
]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[3/28/2013 - The 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., upgraded their aging B-52s with the Sniper Pod to enhance their offensive capabilities.
]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34118]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/a8279159-860b-48a1-8d4e-35b1c27715e6.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="12611323" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/a8279159-860b-48a1-8d4e-35b1c27715e6.m4v</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:31:43 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:20</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[Sniper Pod MILPIDS AFIT Education Enlisted]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[Security Forces Defends Kunsan]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Protecting the Wolfpack]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[3/27/2013 - A newly assigned Airman to Kunsan Air Base, South Korea takes his job seriously because he is one of the Airmen who is responsible for defending the installation from attack.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[3/27/2013 - A newly assigned Airman to Kunsan Air Base, South Korea takes his job seriously because he is one of the Airmen who is responsible for defending the installation from attack.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34088]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/0cda29c4-ecb6-4545-8dc8-001e080c9816.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="12868847" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/0cda29c4-ecb6-4545-8dc8-001e080c9816.m4v</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:33:24 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[kunsan, wolfpack, security forces, ftac. geotagging, smart phones, aviano, job search, pcs, f-16]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[DoD to Close Installations]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Budget Cuts Prompt Closures]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[3/26/2013 - The Defense Department is looking to realign and close installations in the U.S. and abroad.  Officials will prepare a list of options to present to the Secretary of Defense by the end of the year.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[3/26/2013 - The Defense Department is looking to realign and close installations in the U.S. and abroad.  Officials will prepare a list of options to present to the Secretary of Defense by the end of the year.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34069]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/3c951cc4-c561-47c3-a946-6d69273e3c8b.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="13665937" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/3c951cc4-c561-47c3-a946-6d69273e3c8b.m4v</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:58:33 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[base closure, secdef, sequestration, budget, wwii, b-29, memorial, japan, red horse, airborne, ce, c-17, ft bragg]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[Tution Assistance to be Reintated]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Officials Deciding How to Fund TA]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[3/25/2013 - Congress has approved a measure to have the military reinstate the Tuition Assistance program.  The Air Force is considering ways to fund tuition assistance for the remainder of FY 2013.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[3/25/2013 - Congress has approved a measure to have the military reinstate the Tuition Assistance program.  The Air Force is considering ways to fund tuition assistance for the remainder of FY 2013.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34046]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/702d417b-27ae-4bb2-8190-babe6c3f15e4.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="13634760" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/702d417b-27ae-4bb2-8190-babe6c3f15e4.m4v</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:10:21 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[tuition assistance, ta, congress, active shooter, exercise, holloman, ac-130, hurlburt, pilot]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon Delays Furlough Notices]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Notices Delayed Two Weeks]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[3/22/2013 - DoD officials have delayed the furlough notification process for two weeks. The notices were due to go out this week but the Pentagon is delaying the process to analyze pending legislation.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[3/22/2013 - DoD officials have delayed the furlough notification process for two weeks. The notices were due to go out this week but the Pentagon is delaying the process to analyze pending legislation.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=34024]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/73e36b2f-c4f2-4c5a-ab34-3cc4004f15aa.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="12413838" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/73e36b2f-c4f2-4c5a-ab34-3cc4004f15aa.m4v</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:38:16 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[furlough, sequestration, cmsaf james cody, macdill, f-35, nellis, maj gen jeff lofgren, giant voice, exercise]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[German Citizen Earns American Award]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[USAFE Commander Presents Medal]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[3/20/2013 - A German citizen earned the USAFE Medal of Distinction after 18 years of outstanding support for American servicemembers stationed in Germany.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[3/20/2013 - A German citizen earned the USAFE Medal of Distinction after 18 years of outstanding support for American servicemembers stationed in Germany.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=33988]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/fa8c857d-3662-41b4-ae60-6ed0503a78ed.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="12565759" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/fa8c857d-3662-41b4-ae60-6ed0503a78ed.m4v</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:10:48 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[usafe, gen philip breedlove, medal of distinction, armed forces wrestling championship]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[Eyes on the Sky]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Directing JB Langley's Air Traffic]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[3/19/2013 - While the safety of a plane is the pilot's responsibility when it's in the sky, it's an Air Traffic Controller's job to make sure that plane safely takes off and lands.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[3/19/2013 - While the safety of a plane is the pilot's responsibility when it's in the sky, it's an Air Traffic Controller's job to make sure that plane safely takes off and lands.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=33963]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/c43598aa-a56e-4906-be13-e88b099eaffb.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="12940811" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/c43598aa-a56e-4906-be13-e88b099eaffb.m4v</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:52:01 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[atc, air traffic controller, f-22, t-38, cope tiger, singapore, f-15, exercise]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[New Medal Under Review]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Visit AF Link for More on the Medal]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[3/18/2013 - The Distinguished Warfare Medal is under review after discussions and complaints about its place in order of precedence compared to combat related awards.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[3/18/2013 - The Distinguished Warfare Medal is under review after discussions and complaints about its place in order of precedence compared to combat related awards.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=33944]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/8163a29b-2ed0-46af-adcb-debf3c05b0d7.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="14011426" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/8163a29b-2ed0-46af-adcb-debf3c05b0d7.m4v</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:29:22 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[distinguished warfare medal, rokaf, joint training, south korea, firefighters, aviano, italy]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[CMSAF Cody Talks About TA Changes]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For the Full Roundtable Discussion, Vist YouTube.com/afbluetube]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[3/15/2013 - CMSAF James Cody held a roundtable discussion about the coming changes to the tuition assistance program, adding that there are still ways that Airmen can continue their education.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[3/15/2013 - CMSAF James Cody held a roundtable discussion about the coming changes to the tuition assistance program, adding that there are still ways that Airmen can continue their education.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=33922]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/c09a38d8-d3a9-410e-aadf-144a0a2ee0b1.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="13448584" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/c09a38d8-d3a9-410e-aadf-144a0a2ee0b1.m4v</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:47:58 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[cmsaf james cody, ta, tuition assistance, education center, f-16 demo, avalon air show]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[TSP Application Danger]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Officials Warn Against Use]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[3/14/2013 – Air Force officials are warning Airmen that the TSP Funds application, available through the Apple App Store, could pose a security risk.  The app asks for log in and account information which could compromise the TSP account.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[3/14/2013 – Air Force officials are warning Airmen that the TSP Funds application, available through the Apple App Store, could pose a security risk.  The app asks for log in and account information which could compromise the TSP account.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=33908]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/77e99af1-40ed-4287-ab6f-ca907275e5b1.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="12506143" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/77e99af1-40ed-4287-ab6f-ca907275e5b1.m4v</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:36:49 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[tsp app, hoax, security risk, rabbi, first af woman rabbi, chaplain, osan, south korea, security forces, exercise, children]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[CMSAF Letter to Airmen]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Other Options to Continue Education]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[3/13/2013 - In a message to Airmen, CMSAF James Cody told his fellow Airmen about the suspension of tuition assistance and reminded them that there are other avenues to pursue education.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[3/13/2013 - In a message to Airmen, CMSAF James Cody told his fellow Airmen about the suspension of tuition assistance and reminded them that there are other avenues to pursue education.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=33887]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/be60a2e8-6c46-4417-bda3-0714858557d0.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="13612680" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/be60a2e8-6c46-4417-bda3-0714858557d0.m4v</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:45:03 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[cmsaf james cody, tuition assistance, ta, nuclear missile, afsc change, space, afghanistan, kabul, women history month, f-35 lightning ii]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[SecDef Visits Afghanistan]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[First Tour as SecDef]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[3/12/2013 - The new Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, visited with servicemembers deployed to Afghanistan.  He stressed that he will continue to take care of servicemembers and their families.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[3/12/2013 - The new Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, visited with servicemembers deployed to Afghanistan.  He stressed that he will continue to take care of servicemembers and their families.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=33869]]></link>
<enclosure url="http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/56f5baf4-288d-4f24-a3b3-872aa0018c5f.m4v" type="video/x-m4v" length="11520761" /><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.af.mil/shared/media/av/video/56f5baf4-288d-4f24-a3b3-872aa0018c5f.m4v</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:33:11 EST</pubDate>
<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[secdef, chuck hagel, afghanistan, afghan hands, language, training, munitions]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[AF Saving Money by Bringing Training to Students]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Program Saving over $1 Million Annually]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[3/11/2013 - With the current state of the AF budget on the minds of AF leadership, Airmen are finding new ways to save money.  One way is to bring training to Airmen instead of sending the Airmen to the training.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[3/11/2013 - With the current state of the AF budget on the minds of AF leadership, Airmen are finding new ways to save money.  One way is to bring training to Airmen instead of sending the Airmen to the training.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=33847]]></link>
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<itunes:duration>4:30</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[training, budget, fiscal, munitions, ammo, a-10, davis monthan, afghanistan, band of mid america, scott afb]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[Sequestration Will Impact DoDEA Schools]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Officials Determined to Provide Best Education Possible During Furloughs]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[3/7/2013 - The impacts of sequestration will be felt across the Department of Defense.  DoD Education Activity and Defense Commissary Agency personnel will also be affected.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[3/7/2013 - The impacts of sequestration will be felt across the Department of Defense.  DoD Education Activity and Defense Commissary Agency personnel will also be affected.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=33810]]></link>
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<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[sequestration, furlogh, dodea, deca, children, school, women history month, chaplain, af academy]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[F-35 Grounding Lifted]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Flight Operations Resume]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[3/5/2013 - DoD officials have lifted the grounding of the F-35 Lightning II fleet.  The fleet was grounded after a crack was found in an engine fan blade.  The cause was determined to be over use of the engine and not a factory defect.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[3/5/2013 - DoD officials have lifted the grounding of the F-35 Lightning II fleet.  The fleet was grounded after a crack was found in an engine fan blade.  The cause was determined to be over use of the engine and not a factory defect.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=33769]]></link>
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<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[f-35, secdef, chuck hagel, sequestration, furlough, thunderbirds, air show, doppler radar, weather, medical evacuation exercise]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[USFJ Commander Holds Press Conference]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Lt Gen Angelella Answers Media Questions]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[3/4/2013 - The Commander of 5th Air Force and U.S. Forces Japan, Lt. Gen. Sam Angelella, spoke with civilian media from around the world about issues ranging from sequestration to North Korea.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[3/4/2013 - The Commander of 5th Air Force and U.S. Forces Japan, Lt. Gen. Sam Angelella, spoke with civilian media from around the world about issues ranging from sequestration to North Korea.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=33752]]></link>
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<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[5th air force, lt gen sam angelella, sequestration, pacaf, usfj, press conference, coal, south korea, volunteer, safety]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[5th AF Commander Talks About Sequestration]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Impacts of Sequestration on AF Mission]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[3/1/2013 - The Commander of 5th Air Force and U.S. Forces Japan spoke with Airmen at Kadena Air Base, Japan, about the effects of sequestration on the Kadena mission and the overall Air Force mission.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[3/1/2013 - The Commander of 5th Air Force and U.S. Forces Japan spoke with Airmen at Kadena Air Base, Japan, about the effects of sequestration on the Kadena mission and the overall Air Force mission.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=33723]]></link>
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<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[5th af, lt gen sam angelella, sequestration, kadena, f-16, pizza, fuel bladder, southwest asia, als]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[New SecDef Confirmed]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Chuck Hagel Sworn in as 24th Secretary of Defense]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[2/28/2013 – The 24th Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, took the oath of office and spoke to service members and civilian employees about his vision as the new secretary. ]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[2/28/2013 – The 24th Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, took the oath of office and spoke to service members and civilian employees about his vision as the new secretary. ]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=33709]]></link>
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<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[secdef, chuck hagel, smart phone, app, secure communications, honor guard, drill team, bolling]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[Change to Pay and Allowance Continuation Program]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Visit AF Link for More Details]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[2/27/2013 - Air Force officials are making changes to the Pay and Allowance Continuation Program, allowing injured or ill Airmen to continue receiving deployment benefits until the Airman is fit to return to duty.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[2/27/2013 - Air Force officials are making changes to the Pay and Allowance Continuation Program, allowing injured or ill Airmen to continue receiving deployment benefits until the Airman is fit to return to duty.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=33696]]></link>
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<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[finance, deployment benefits, e-3 sentry, awacs, soutwest asia, exercise, metals shop, welding, fabrication]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[DoD Prepares for Furlough]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Officials Slowing Spending to Reduce Budgetary Pressure]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[2/26/2013 - The effects of sequestration will be felt across the DoD. If sequestration is triggered, civilian employees will face unpaid furlough starting in late April.  Active duty service members will not lose any pay.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[2/26/2013 - The effects of sequestration will be felt across the DoD. If sequestration is triggered, civilian employees will face unpaid furlough starting in late April.  Active duty service members will not lose any pay.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=33679]]></link>
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<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[furlough, sequestration, budget, finance, 9th af, maj gen lawrence wells, moody, credit]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[F-35 Fleet Grounded]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Visit AF Link for More on the Story]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[2/25/2013 - DoD officials have grounded the F-35 fleet due to a crack on the engine fan blade.  The crack was noticed during routine inspections and the engine has been sent to Pratt & Whitney for further tests.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[2/25/2013 - DoD officials have grounded the F-35 fleet due to a crack on the engine fan blade.  The crack was noticed during routine inspections and the engine has been sent to Pratt & Whitney for further tests.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=33659]]></link>
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<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[f-35 grounded, sequestration, cmsaf james cody, exercise real thaw, a-10, f-16, portugal, moulage, afa, air force association]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[ETS Rollbacks]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Visit MyPers Website for More Information]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[2/22/2013 - The Air Force will implement an enlisted date of separation program to accelerate the date of separation for eligible Senior Master Sergeants or below.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[2/22/2013 - The Air Force will implement an enlisted date of separation program to accelerate the date of separation for eligible Senior Master Sergeants or below.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=33621]]></link>
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<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[ets rollback, dos, mypers, tsp, retirement, fischer house, dover afb]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[DoD Prepared to Implement Civilian Furloughs]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Preparing for Sequestration]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[2/21/2013 - Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta, announced that due to the threat of sequestration, the DoD is prepared to implement civilian furloughs, adding that employees will be given 30 days notice before taking effect.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[2/21/2013 - Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta, announced that due to the threat of sequestration, the DoD is prepared to implement civilian furloughs, adding that employees will be given 30 days notice before taking effect.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=33613]]></link>
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<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[sequestration, furlough, leon panetta, secdef, dod, firefighters, climate survey, wwii, guam]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[The Boneyard]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[2/19/2013 - The 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, or AMARG, at David-Monthan AFB, Ariz., is more commonly known as "The Boneyard.” It is thought of as a place where planes go to die. The AMARG mission, however, goes well beyond disposition.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[2/19/2013 - The 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, or AMARG, at David-Monthan AFB, Ariz., is more commonly known as "The Boneyard.” It is thought of as a place where planes go to die. The AMARG mission, however, goes well beyond disposition.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=33583]]></link>
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<itunes:duration>04:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[309th AMARG, Boneyard, C-5, F-4, regeneration, Davis-Monthan AFB]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[CSAF and CMSAF visit the 380th AEW]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[2/15/2013 - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody visited the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing to meet Airmen and talk about service issues.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[2/15/2013 - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody visited the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing to meet Airmen and talk about service issues.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=33556]]></link>
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<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[Air Force, CMSAF, CSAF, Southwest Asia, 380th AEW, Lindy Pata, KUNSAN, RAZOR TALON , LANGLEY]]></itunes:keywords>
</item><item><title><![CDATA[Changes to M-50 Gas Mask]]></title>
<itunes:author>Defense Media Activity - Air Force</itunes:author>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[AF Replacing Small Gas Mask Component]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[2/14/2013 - Air Force Emergency Management personnel have discovered a possible defect in the M-50 gas mask and have already put measures in place to ensure Airmen are safe when they use the device.]]></itunes:summary>
<description><![CDATA[2/14/2013 - Air Force Emergency Management personnel have discovered a possible defect in the M-50 gas mask and have already put measures in place to ensure Airmen are safe when they use the device.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.af.mil/news/video/index.asp?cid=2&sid=33523]]></link>
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<itunes:duration>4:29</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords><![CDATA[m-50, gas mask, misawa, bagram, well repair, jasdf, f-15, h-60 blackhawk, base tour, japan]]></itunes:keywords>
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