Air Force Link News https://www.af.mil Air Force Link News RSS Feed en-us Wed, 18 Sep 2013 17:53:21 GMT Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:21:08 GMT Roll Call returns, encourages face-to-face communication https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/467150/roll-call-returns-encourages-face-to-face-communication/ Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody is bringing Roll Call back to the Air Force. Roll Call is designed to deliver messages to the field from senior Air Force leadership for Airmen to use as a topic of discussion when they gather for daily or weekly meetings. <br/> Wed, 18 Sep 2013 17:53:21 GMT DoD News https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/467150/roll-call-returns-encourages-face-to-face-communication/ CMSAF18 Commander's Call Topics Top Stories Welsh, Cody: greatest strength is our Airmen https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/466997/welsh-cody-greatest-strength-is-our-airmen/ Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody visited here Aug. 22 to 23 to discuss Air Force priorities and thank Airmen and families for their service and dedication.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Aug/29/2000708597/82/55/0/130823-F-JB386-006.JPG' alt='Capt. Elizabeth Hoeltje (left) briefs Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III Aug. 23, 2013, at Osan Air Base, South Korea. Welsh and Cody spent two days at Osan AB during their first visit to the Pacific Air Forces. Hoeltje is a sustainment flight chief with the 51st Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika) ' /> <br /> Sun, 25 Aug 2013 04:00:00 GMT Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/466997/welsh-cody-greatest-strength-is-our-airmen/ Air Force Family CMSAF18 Commander's Call Topics CSAF 21 New BTO to help Airmen make USAFE processes more efficient, effective https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/110560/new-bto-to-help-airmen-make-usafe-processes-more-efficient-effective/ Before becoming the Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Welsh challenged the U.S. Air Forces in<br/> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:40:25 GMT Master Sgt. Brian Bahret https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/110560/new-bto-to-help-airmen-make-usafe-processes-more-efficient-effective/ Commander's Call Topics Mission/Training Personnel Matters Air Force officials clarify Bronze Star approval process https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/111308/air-force-officials-clarify-bronze-star-approval-process/ Recent heightened interest in the Bronze Star Medal has led Air Force Central Command and Air Force<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2012/Apr/24/2000157961/82/55/0/120424-F-PA987-005.JPG' alt='(U.S. Air Force graphic/Corey Parrish)' /> <br /> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:43:25 GMT Amaani Lyle https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/111308/air-force-officials-clarify-bronze-star-approval-process/ Commander's Call Topics Expeditionary Operations Personnel Matters Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force visits Team Sheppard https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113187/chief-master-sergeant-of-the-air-force-visits-team-sheppard/ The Air Force's senior enlisted member got to step back in time to his days as a technical training<br/> Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:49:55 GMT Airman 1st Class Adawn Kelsey https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113187/chief-master-sergeant-of-the-air-force-visits-team-sheppard/ CMSAF18 Commander's Call Topics Mission/Training Air Force clubs offer Airmen road to education https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113190/air-force-clubs-offer-airmen-road-to-education/ The road to higher education can be a little easier for members of Air Force clubs around the world,<br/> Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:00:58 GMT Brian McGloin https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113190/air-force-clubs-offer-airmen-road-to-education/ Commander's Call Topics Mission/Training Personnel Matters Air Force officials to hold selective early retirement boards https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113212/air-force-officials-to-hold-selective-early-retirement-boards/ As part of the FY11 Force Management programs announced in early February, Air Force officials<br/> Sat, 28 May 2011 04:36:40 GMT DoD News https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113212/air-force-officials-to-hold-selective-early-retirement-boards/ Commander's Call Topics Personnel Matters Red Cross eases access to emergency communication services https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113234/red-cross-eases-access-to-emergency-communication-services/ As part of an ongoing effort to better serve the military community, the American Red Cross will<br/> Thu, 26 May 2011 17:53:30 GMT DoD News https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113234/red-cross-eases-access-to-emergency-communication-services/ Commander's Call Topics Mission/Training Warrior Care Experts discuss future long-range strike bomber requirements https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113236/experts-discuss-future-long-range-strike-bomber-requirements/ More than 30 military and civilian strategic air power experts gathered here May 5 to discuss ideas<br/> Wed, 25 May 2011 21:41:08 GMT Staff Sgt. Brian Stives https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113236/experts-discuss-future-long-range-strike-bomber-requirements/ Aircraft Commander's Call Topics Mission/Training myPay goes mobile https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113247/mypay-goes-mobile/ Users of myPay now can check pay statements on the go using a smartphone or other mobile device that<br/> Tue, 24 May 2011 21:26:55 GMT DoD News https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113247/mypay-goes-mobile/ Commander's Call Topics Personnel Matters VA announces disaster assistance after tornado outbreaks https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113253/va-announces-disaster-assistance-after-tornado-outbreaks/ Officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs announced May 17 that special disaster assistance<br/> Tue, 24 May 2011 15:18:28 GMT DoD News https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113253/va-announces-disaster-assistance-after-tornado-outbreaks/ Commander's Call Topics Humanitarian Mission/Training Program offers free museum visits https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113254/program-offers-free-museum-visits/ Service members and their families can visit a wide array of museums for free from Memorial Day<br/> Tue, 24 May 2011 15:18:12 GMT Terri Moon Cronk https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113254/program-offers-free-museum-visits/ Commander's Call Topics Personnel Matters Strong military is key to long-term U.S. success, Gates says https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113259/strong-military-is-key-to-long-term-us-success-gates-says/ The ultimate guarantee against success of aggressors, dictators and terrorists in the 21st century<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2011/May/23/2000253032/82/55/0/110522-D-XH843-101.JPG' alt='Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates speaks during the University of Notre Dame commencement ceremony May 22, 2011, in South Bend, Ind. Secretary Gates told graduates that the size and strength of the U.S. military will be key to U.S. success in the 21st Century. (Defense Department photo/Cherie Cullen)' /> <br /> Mon, 23 May 2011 20:20:38 GMT Fred W. Baker III https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113259/strong-military-is-key-to-long-term-us-success-gates-says/ Commander's Call Topics Mission/Training Officials seek nominations for 2011 GEICO Military Service Awards https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113260/officials-seek-nominations-for-2011-geico-military-service-awards/ Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2011 Government Employees Insurance Company's<br/> Mon, 23 May 2011 20:08:41 GMT DoD News https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113260/officials-seek-nominations-for-2011-geico-military-service-awards/ Commander's Call Topics Personnel Matters Secretary urges careful thought in spending reductions https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113265/secretary-urges-careful-thought-in-spending-reductions/ Finding $400 billion in additional defense spending reductions over the next 12 years will require<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2011/May/23/2000253062/82/55/0/110519-D-XH843-108.JPG' alt='Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates speaks with students May 19, 2011, at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. (Defense Department photo/Cherie Cullen) ' /> <br /> Mon, 23 May 2011 18:09:55 GMT John D. Banusiewicz https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113265/secretary-urges-careful-thought-in-spending-reductions/ Commander's Call Topics Mission/Training Civilian career development webcasts continue May 26, June 21 https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113271/civilian-career-development-webcasts-continue-may-26-june-21/ Webcasts designed to help civilian Airmen plan and manage their careers will be held May 26 for<br/> Mon, 23 May 2011 15:13:28 GMT Debbie Gildea https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113271/civilian-career-development-webcasts-continue-may-26-june-21/ Commander's Call Topics Personnel Matters Conaton speaks on AF biomass fuel use at open house https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113273/conaton-speaks-on-af-biomass-fuel-use-at-open-house/ Undersecretary of the Air Force Erin Conaton spoke to media about the milestone of the U.S. Air<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2011/May/23/2000253140/82/55/0/110519-F-XI167-422.JPG' alt='Tech. Sgt. Tony Bowman fuels an Air Force Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon with a blend of 50 percent camelina-based biofuel and 50 percent regular Jet Propellant 8 fuel. Sergeant Bowman is a lab technician from the D.C. Air National Guard’s 113th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Craig Clapper)' /> <br /> Mon, 23 May 2011 14:22:05 GMT Staff Sgt. Misty D. Slater https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113273/conaton-speaks-on-af-biomass-fuel-use-at-open-house/ Commander's Call Topics Energy Environmental Mission/Training Education is key in fight against PTSD https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113274/education-is-key-in-fight-against-ptsd/ Stemming the incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, requires awareness, education and<br/> Fri, 20 May 2011 21:37:50 GMT Terri Moon Cronk https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113274/education-is-key-in-fight-against-ptsd/ Commander's Call Topics Personnel Matters Warrior Care Air Force Central Ticket Program offers discounts to Airmen, families https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113275/air-force-central-ticket-program-offers-discounts-to-airmen-families/ The Air Force Central Ticket Program provides discount tickets to Airmen, their families and<br/> Fri, 20 May 2011 21:23:32 GMT Tech. Sgt. Steve Grever https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113275/air-force-central-ticket-program-offers-discounts-to-airmen-families/ Commander's Call Topics Personnel Matters Gates shares views on Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113284/gates-shares-views-on-iraq-afghanistan-pakistan/ During a question-and-answer session here May 19, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates gave U.S. Army<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2011/May/20/2000253612/82/55/0/110519-D-XH843-008.JPG' alt='Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates speaks with students at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., May 19, 2011. (Defense Department photo/Cherie Cullen)' /> <br /> Fri, 20 May 2011 14:56:43 GMT John D. Banusiewicz https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/113284/gates-shares-views-on-iraq-afghanistan-pakistan/ Commander's Call Topics Expeditionary Operations Mission/Training