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Qualification course sharpens security forces skills

Airman William Finn V — Sun, 07 May 2023 15:30:00 GMT

This year-long training event sharpens a variety of technical skills and consists of four training phases and two additional blocks for extra training. Prior to the SFQC, training was limited to a one-day event, which made it difficult to retain firearm proficiency.

US Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team competes at Joint Services Drill Exhibition

2nd Lt. Brandon DeBlanc — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 14:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team competed alongside the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard drill teams to continue the tradition of friendly competition between services.

UH-1N pilot one of two Airmen selected for US Naval Test Pilot School

Staff Sgt. Elora J. McCutcheon — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 17:00:00 GMT

The 40th Helicopter Squadron instructor pilot with almost 1,300 flight hours under his belt will move in August with his family to Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, to join the 2024 academic class.

Aircrew, AFE’s got your back

Staff Sgt. Dwane Young — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 16:02:00 GMT

AFE Airmen maintain, inspect and repair all flight equipment for the 25th and 36th Fighter Squadrons, enabling pilots to successfully complete their missions and return home safely.

A beacon of hope: How one Air Force chaplain remains hopeful amidst Russian-Ukraine conflict

Senior Airman Cydney Lee — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:00:00 GMT

A U.S. Air Force chaplain, who grew up in Soviet controlled Belarus and who has family in Ukraine, discusses his hopes and fears regarding the Russian-Ukraine conflict.

AFW2 provides care, advocacy for AFGSC Airmen

Col. Brus Vidal — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:53:00 GMT

Among those who deployed, more than 52,000 U.S. service members were physically injured in recent military conflicts, and another 500,000 are living with invisible wounds ranging from depression to post-traumatic stress disorder including 320,000 with brain trauma, according to the Wounded Warrior Project.

FYSA: SecAF Frank Kendall

Angel Orozco — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:00:00 GMT

For your situational awareness, it’s going to take "One Team, One Fight" for the Air Force to compete, deter, and win today and into the future. In this episode, the 26th Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall outlines some of his priorities that he hopes will ensure an edge over near-peer competition, including: bolstering relations with defense industry partners; taking care of the families of Airmen and Guardians; getting meaningful military capabilities into the hands of Airmen and Guardian operators; closing the gap on disparity in the forces; and of course, protecting the health of the Total Force by making sure everyone is safeguarded from the COVID-19 virus.

DoD extends deadline for Tenant Satisfaction Survey

Zoe Schlott — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:01:00 GMT

The Department of Defense is extending the deadline for Air Force housing residents to complete the annual Tenant Satisfaction Survey to Feb. 5 to ensure residents have an opportunity to voice their opinions.

Community College of the Air Force reveals plans for new degree program

Airman 1st Class Jackson Manske — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 17:50:00 GMT

The new Associate of Applied Science in Military Technology and Applied Sciences Management degree is a flexible alternative for enlisted personnel serving in Air Force specialties lacking enough formal skills training to meet current degree program requirements, said Dr. Hank Dasinger, the dean of CCAF.

Coping with COVID: An Air Force Podcast

Angel Orozco and Staff Sgt. Sara Voigt — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 18:55:00 GMT

In this episode of An Air Force Podcast, we look into how the renewed focus on Squadrons has prepared and supported Airmen and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Niagara Falls Guardsman receives NAACP award

2nd Lt. Jason Carr — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 13:15:00 GMT

Smith was chosen from across the Air Force for the award emphasizing those who serve their community and are dedicated to improving society.

Mountain Home AFB brings future faster with hand-held 3D scanner

Airman Natalie Rubenak — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 15:35:00 GMT

The 366th Maintenance Squadron acquired the HandySCAN 3D, a hand-held 3-D scanner in October 2019 and began training Airmen on the most efficient ways to use the scanner.

Association of African Air Forces Liaison Working Group meets in Zambia

Capt. Rachel Salpietra — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 17:09:00 GMT

Liaison officers from 25 partner nations attended the working group to discuss the goals of the organization, to include creating an attainable 10-year strategic plan, exercise plan and drafting formalized procedures.

Total Force Integration team assesses Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph

Sabrina Fine — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 19:05:00 GMT

Total Force Integration officials visited Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to learn from the successes and improve the challenges of JB San Antonio-Randolph Airmen Feb. 4-6.

Want to vote? The Federal Voting Assistance Program can help

Claudette Roulo — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 18:30:00 GMT

The Federal Voting Assistance Program resources are designed to assist any service member, voting age dependent and overseas citizens with voting, so long as they are absent from their voting jurisdiction.

Air Force relaunches Employee Assistance Program

Airman Davis Donaldson — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 14:00:00 GMT

The Air Force Employee Assistance Program has relaunched with a new phone number and website. The program will provide the same services as it did in the past, and at no cost. It may be accessed 24/7 by all Air Force civilian personnel (APF and NAF), Guard/Reserve and family members.

HH-60W enters soundproof chamber for defense systems testing

Samuel King Jr. — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Testing the HH-60W in J-PRIMES will characterize the performance of the helicopter’s systems before electronic warfare flight-testing. The tests ensure it is capable of defeating hostile threats while performing its designated combat search and rescue mission.

Puerto Rico Air National Guard Airmen support fire response

Master Sgt. Caycee Watson — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 16:18:00 GMT

The Puerto Rico Air National Guard and the Puerto Rico Fire Department worked with several state and federal agencies to stabilize a vegetation debris fire that has been burning underground since November 28.

AMC hosts Japan's Air Support Command commander for bilateral visit

DoD News — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 17:35:00 GMT

During a two-day visit, Lt. Gen. Shinichi Kaneko, Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Support Command commander, met with multiple mobility experts and leaders at both Air Mobility Command and U.S. Transportation Command.

Air Force, USFWS partner to protect natural, cultural resources

Jennifer Schneider — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 15:00:00 GMT

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center and USFWS kicked off a joint Conservation Law Enforcement Partnership, or CLEP, this fall, placing six USFWS conservation law enforcement officers, or CLEOs, across five Air Force installations. These officers are responsible for preserving Air Force natural and cultural resources, as well as protecting those who participate in base recreation activities.