Feb. 5, 2020 Door opener adds lethality for K9 unit The 96th Security Forces Squadron modified a military working dog squad car last summer with a safety feature that protects both the dog handler and their canine companion while out on patrol.
Feb. 5, 2020 Tuskegee Airman receives promotion to brigadier general On Feb. 4, retired Col. Charles E. McGee found himself in the Oval Office at the White House being promoted to brigadier general by President Donald Trump.
Feb. 4, 2020 315th AW delivers humanitarian aid to Honduras The Denton Program is a Department of Defense transportation program that moves humanitarian cargo, donated by U.S. based non-governmental organizations, to developing nations.
Feb. 4, 2020 Digital Directorate sets new pace for Phase II SBIR awards The Digital Directorate at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., recently awarded seven Phase II Small Business Innovation Research Program contracts to some of the startups who participated in the July 2019 UAS and Kessel Run Pitch Days.
Feb. 3, 2020 Multiservice exercise Patriot Palm enhances joint operability A joint team comprised of members from the Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Army and FBI participated with the 315th Contingency Response Flight from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina in support of Patriot Palm.
Feb. 3, 2020 40th Helicopter Squadron rescues missing snowmobilers The crew responded to King’s Hill, a local recreation site, to locate and retrieve the snowmobilers who were reported missing after the 341st Missile Wing command post received the distress call.
Feb. 2, 2020 Academy brings back MTIs, refocuses on training fundamentals As part of ongoing training evaluation, Brig. Gen. Michele Edmondson, commandant of cadets, identified the need for MTIs to bring their expertise back to the Academy.
Feb. 1, 2020 Total Force Recruiting reaches diverse market with Snocross racing When it comes to recruiting, the snow-belt states on the northern tier, the Air Force has a long running sponsorship with Scheuring Speed Sports and the International Series of Champions.
Jan. 31, 2020 USAFE welcomes Poland to European F-35 User's Group Poland is the ninth member of the European F-35 User’s Group, and the first country in Eastern Europe to transition to the F-35 Lightning II.
Jan. 30, 2020 Air advisor receives 2019 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award Lt. Col. Carl Miller, now the deputy chief of the special missions division at Headquarters, Air Education and Training Command, won the award for his achievements while deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan, leading the execution of a $1.5 billion security assistance program as commander of the 538th Air
Jan. 29, 2020 PMEL introduces a safer, efficient way of teaching A new virtual reality training experience, introduced by the 335th Training Squadron, is designed to allow students of the Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory career field to train as if they are in a working environment.
Jan. 28, 2020 Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson mechanic innovates safety solution Thanks to the innovation of a mechanic at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, de-icing trucks at the joint installation will feature simple modifications to protect mechanics from falling off the trucks.
Jan. 28, 2020 Airfield Pavement Evaluation team ensures mission-ready airfields The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Airfield Pavement Evaluation team set a milestone while supporting not only typical flight operations around the world, but also in response to three natural disasters, including Hurricane Michael, a hurricane that slammed into Tyndall AFB in 2018.
Jan. 27, 2020 Goldfein offers optimistic update on Air Force’s evolution and future Creating a system that uses data, machine learning and state-of-the art software to seamlessly link “sensors to shooters” across all domains – air, land, sea, cyber and space – is among Goldfein’s highest priorities as the Air Force’s highest-ranking military officer.
Jan. 27, 2020 Tyndall AFB leadership share "Installation of the Future" vision Airmen were offered two sessions Jan. 22 to hear directly from base leadership as to what has been done so far and what is to come as the rebuild at Tyndall Air Force Base continues.
Jan. 27, 2020 MacDill AFB awards contracts to small businesses At MacDill AFB Pitch Day, small-business vendors presented proposals to help fulfill requirements, close capability gaps or provide potential technology advancements at the 6th Air Refueling Wing.
Jan. 25, 2020 AETC, AMC team up on VR solutions for modern C-130 training Headquarters Air Force, Air Mobility Command, and Air Education and Training Command have been working on a virtual-reality platform for maintenance training through Mass Virtual, a contractor that scans real-world objects to create virtual environments.
Jan. 24, 2020 AFMC launches new holistic resiliency effort AFMC Connect provides units and leaders with the time, tools and resources to foster a culture of continual communication, building resilient military and civilian Airmen able to operate at optimal levels as they aim for personal and professional success.
Jan. 24, 2020 Around the Air Force: Puerto Rico Earthquake Relief, SEAC on Leadership Podcast, Hap Arnold Grant Info Today's look Around the Air Force features relief to Puerto Rico after the recent earthquakes, SEAC Ramón Colón-López, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on the Leadership Podcast with Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright and Hap Arnold Grant
Jan. 23, 2020 SEAC discusses authentic leadership during California National Guard banquet Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Ramón “CZ” Colón-López spoke at a banquet held by the California National Guard Jan. 18 to answer questions, educate the group on the SEAC position and detail priorities of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Jan. 22, 2020 From the courtroom to the classroom Lt. Col. Trinh Warner, an Air Force judge advocate for 17 years, was getting close to retirement and in search of a meaningful job.
Jan. 21, 2020 Nellis AFB and RAAF team up to support Australia wildfire relief Members of the Royal Australian Air Force and Nellis Air Force Base teamed up to load more than 50 bundles of fire suppressant and other critical firefighting equipment onto three RAAF C-17 Globemaster III aircraft for delivery to the Australian Emergency authorities and Rural Fire Service.
Jan. 21, 2020 USAFE-AFAFRICA builds partnership with Malawian air force Since 2018, the USAFE-AFAFRICA Manpower, Personnel and Services Directorate, Force Development team, has been coming to Malawi to partner with the Malawian air force to provide them with tools to build, sustain and stand up an independent air force.
Jan. 18, 2020 576th AMXS leverages robotic paint stripping technology on A-10 The 576th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is upgrading its traditional manual media blast paint removal process by using new-generation robots to strip the paint from A-10s that come to the base for depot overhaul and maintenance.
Jan. 16, 2020 Deforestation on Tyndall AFB leads to ecosystem restoration This is a partnership between Air Force service members, Department of Defense contracted employees and representatives of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Jan. 14, 2020 Blueprint Leadership with CMSAF Kaleth Wright: Episode 3 featuring SEAC Ramón Colón-López Chief Master Sergeant of The Air Force Kaleth O. Wright talks leadership, lessons learned, and shared experiences with the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, SEAC Ramón Colón-López.
Jan. 14, 2020 CSAF continues Standing Watch tour, visits Minot AFB Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein visited Airmen of the 5th Bomb Wing and the 91st Missile Wing to recognize career fields that cover shifts 24/7.
Jan. 14, 2020 Air Force moving to comply with new certification requirements for Security Cooperation Workforce The Defense Security Cooperation Agency developed the requirements in response to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, which directed the Defense Department to establish a Defense Security Cooperation Workforce Development Program.
Jan. 14, 2020 Air Force beta-tests adaptive learning platform in basic military training On Dec. 11, 2019, about 110 trainees with the 321st Training Squadron received the computers as part of a six-month Cooperative Research and Development Agreement beta test designed to test adaptive and personalized learning in the basic military training setting.
Jan. 13, 2020 Tyndall AFB comptrollers support base rebuild, win Air Force award A team of comptrollers from the 325th Comptroller Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, received the Gen. Larry O. Spencer Special Acts and Services award for assisting in more than 11,000 people from the 325th Fighter Wing with their finances before, during and after Hurricane Michael made landfall in
Jan. 10, 2020 AFMC beta-tests diagnostic fitness assessments As the Air Force continues to review the overall current fitness assessment guidance for Airmen, AFMC has elected to implement diagnostic testing as a potential part of the policy change.
Jan. 10, 2020 Air Force commissions first female Muslim chaplain Chaplain candidate Saleha Jabeen was commissioned as a second lieutenant in Chicago at the Catholic Theological Union by the Air Force chief of chaplains, Dec. 18, becoming the first female Muslim chaplain in the Department of the Defense.
Jan. 10, 2020 AFIMSC announces 2020 Innovation Rodeo finalists Eight finalists for the 2020 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo were selected out of 143 submissions and nearly 2,000 online votes to compete for a share of $1 million in funding and resources to implement their ideas.
Jan. 9, 2020 AFOSI leadership pays respect at Tomb of Unknown Soldier Brig. Gen. Terry L. Bullard, AFOSI commander and Chief Master Sgt. Karen F. Beirne-Flint, AFOSI command chief laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Jan. 7
Jan. 9, 2020 Air Force announces Spark Tank 2020 selectees Spark Tank also offers Airmen the opportunity to get their ideas in front of key enabling agencies that can share expertise and resources such as funding or personnel for the projects being presented and demonstrate pathways for intrapreneurs to make their initiatives successful.
Jan. 9, 2020 Air Force relaunches Employee Assistance Program 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.
Jan. 7, 2020 USDA, Michigan Air Guard program cuts risk of bird collisions The Defense Department's Bird/wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard Program (BASH) aims to provide the safest possible flying conditions by discouraging wildlife from the vicinity of airfields.
Jan. 7, 2020 F-35A Lightning II standup complete at Hill AFB’s 388th, 419th Fighter Wings Hill AFB’s fighter wings have achieved full warfighting capability.
Jan. 6, 2020 Hill AFB aims to improve vehicle ops training with state-of-the-art simulator The simulator offers more than 150 preset scenarios and can generate nearly any driving condition imaginable, as trainers control variables such as weather, road conditions, visibility and malfunctions.
Jan. 5, 2020 New weapons system completes first live mission The ground-based weapons system allows squadron members at Tinker AFB to provide command and control to both live and simulated aircraft from around the country. Only 18 of these weapons systems exist in Air Force inventory and Tinker AFB is now one of only four active-duty bases to have this
Jan. 3, 2020 Air Force to solicit 75th birthday theme ideas Concepts for the 75th birthday theme should consider inclusiveness of multi-domain operations, capture Airmen’s innovation and reflect the Air Force’s heritage over the last 75 years.
Jan. 3, 2020 Puerto Rico Air National Guard Airmen support fire response 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.
Dec. 31, 2019 NCOs gain school attendance flexibility from EPME self-registration platform The Air Force’s Personnel Center created a self-registration scheduling system for all in-residence enlisted professional military education courses for active-duty noncommissioned officers.
Dec. 30, 2019 Blueprint Leadership Podcast with CMSAF Wright: Episode 2 Featuring CSAF General Goldfein Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright talks leadership, resiliency and all things Air Force with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein.
Dec. 30, 2019 Leaders from across the Air Force gather to discuss force development advancement Airmen from all major commands, joined stakeholders from Headquarters Air Force, the U.S. Air Force Academy, Air Force Warfighting Integration Capability and the Air National Guard to collaborate on force development efforts within their respective areas and across the Air Force.
Dec. 26, 2019 Air Force studies fatigue, sleep to enhance readiness Researchers with the Air Force Research Laboratory 711th Human Performance Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, are looking for ways to better equip Airmen and their leadership with crucial data to ensure that Airmen are getting the necessary rest to maximize mission execution.A team of
Dec. 23, 2019 Air Force, Navy, Army conduct first ‘real world’ test of Advanced Battle Management System In the first field test of a novel approach to warfighting, communicating and decision-making, the Air Force, Navy and Army used new methods and technology Dec. 16-18 for collecting, analyzing and sharing information in real time to identify and defeat a simulated cruise missile threat to the United
Dec. 22, 2019 KC-46A Pegasus completes first around-the-world flight The first global circumnavigation for the KC-46A Pegasus provided extensive training opportunities for maintainers and aircrew at multiple locations on a seven-leg, 13-day journey that included its debut at the 2019 Dubai Air Show, or DAS. The first global circumnavigation for the KC-46A Pegasus
Dec. 20, 2019 With the stroke of a pen, U.S. Space Force becomes a reality President Trump signed into law Dec. 20 the sprawling, $738 billion defense bill, making history by creating the Space Force as a stand-alone, sixth branch of the U.S. military and guaranteeing for the first time 12 weeks of paid parental leave for federal workers.
Dec. 20, 2019 Defense Department establishes U.S. Space Force Today the President signed the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act and with it, directed the establishment of the U.S. Space Force as the sixth branch of the armed forces.
Dec. 20, 2019 Barrett, Air Force leaders applaud Space Force’s formal creation In accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act signed into law Dec. 20 by President Donald J. Trump, the U.S. Space Force is the sixth branch of the United States military.
Dec. 20, 2019 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.
Dec. 20, 2019 Nurse enlisted commissioning program application window now open The Chief Nurse interview process has also changed, allowing Chief Nurses to interview only eligible candidates.
Dec. 19, 2019 Air Force names newest helicopter ‘Grey Wolf’ The Grey Wolf is the command's first major acquisition in its 10-year history. The name Grey Wolf is derived from the wild species that roams the northern tier of North America, which also encompasses the intercontinental ballistic missile bases in AFGSC.
Dec. 18, 2019 Dyess AFB Airmen complete BACE exercise During the exercise, three C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 317th Airlift Wing and the 19th Airlift Wing transported the equipment and personnel needed to successfully maintain and support flying operations for two B-1B Lancers from the 7th Bomb Wing’s 9th Bomb Squadron.
Dec. 18, 2019 Wilson honors 2018 O’Malley Award recipients Brig. Gen. Julian Cheater and his wife, Camila Cheater, stood out among the 147 highly-selective wing command teams across the operational Air Force in their selection for the 2018 O'Malley Award.
Dec. 17, 2019 Massive funding influx expedites Tyndall AFB rebuild Under the June 2019 Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, Operations and Maintenance funding assigned $56 million to sustain regular base operations with an additional $358.4 million allotted for Hurricane Michael recovery.
Dec. 16, 2019 Air Force graduates first all non-prior service basic flight engineer class Nine non-prior service students began career enlisted aviator basic flight engineers training Nov 8., becoming the first class in the history of the flight engineer three-level technical school course.
Dec. 16, 2019 Symposium hosts unprecedented number of air chiefs from across the Indo-Pacific The theme of PACS 19, “A Collaborative Approach to Regional Security,” focused on building mutual understanding of varied regional perspectives through bilateral engagements and multinational panels and meetings.
Dec. 16, 2019 Joint Chiefs chairman welcomes military's new top enlisted member Responsibility as the U.S. military's top enlisted service member changed hands at a ceremony hosted by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Virginia, Dec. 13.
Dec. 16, 2019 SEAC Troxell announces new positional rank insignia The senior enlisted advisor to the chairman serves as the principal advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on matters pertaining to the enlisted joint force. The unique insignia serves to differentiate the position, its duties and responsibilities.
Dec. 14, 2019 Air Force reservist assists in life-saving care aboard commercial flight Tech. Sgt. Donny, a pararescue specialist with the 304th Rescue Squadron, Portland Air National Guard Base, was traveling from Portland to Phoenix when he was called into action.
Dec. 13, 2019 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.
Dec. 13, 2019 Air Force improves efficiencies for special warfare Airmen As of Oct. 31, 2019, the new special warfare career field (1Z) includes the following AFSCs: pararescue (1Z1X1), combat control (1Z2X1), tactical air control party (1Z3X1) and special reconnaissance (1Z4X1).
Dec. 13, 2019 Air Force updates 2020 developmental education processes, policies The Air Force’s Developmental Education Designation Board has implemented significant process improvements to the 2020 nomination procedures.
Dec. 12, 2019 Operation Christmas Drop delivers critical supplies, holiday spirit Now in its 68th year, Operation Christmas Drop has not only served as the world’s longest running airdrop training mission, providing critical supplies to 55 Micronesian islands like Woleia, but has also served as a coming together for elders and their communities on their respective islands across
Dec. 12, 2019 Air Force warns Airmen of electronic cigarette risks The Air Force, much like the civilian population, is seeing a decrease in traditional tobacco use, but an increase in e-cigarette use.
Dec. 12, 2019 Florida resilience chief gets look at Tyndall AFB rebuild The Tyndall Air Force Base leadership team briefed Dr. Julia Nesheiwat on the current state of the installation and the commitment to incorporate resiliency, innovation and technology as main components of the rebuild plans.
Dec. 11, 2019 Squadron of the Future: Creating more effective defenders The 422nd Security Forces Squadron has been selected to undergo a six-month trial in a complete revitalization of the squadron.
Dec. 11, 2019 Oklahoma Air National Guard member receives Airman’s Medal Whittle's actions in stopping an active shooter at Louie's Grill and Bar in Oklahoma City on May 24, 2018, were read aloud by a member of Whittle's squadron at a ceremony Dec. 8.
Dec. 10, 2019 AFIMSC innovation streamlines comptroller tasking process Linda Alcala, the AFIMSC financial operations chief, and her team launched the Due Out Tool, an innovative task management solution, Dec. 9.
Dec. 10, 2019 VCSAF Wilson visits B-21, X-37B facilities in Florida Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen Wilson recently visited two separate sites associated with the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office.
Dec. 6, 2019 VCSAF meets with nuclear scientists, engineers about future operations The visit gave the leaders an opportunity to discuss future operations and algorithmic warfare – the method by which battles are fought using artificial intelligence and machine learning as a weapon system – with members of the Defense Department’s sole nuclear treaty monitoring center and the
Dec. 6, 2019 AETC Learning Wi-Fi Service begins roll out across command In an effort to expand learning opportunities for Airmen and enable training and education from any device, Air Education and Training Command has begun the Learning Wi-Fi Service project to install commercial wireless internet across the command’s installations.
Dec. 6, 2019 PMO, USACE partner to rebuild Tyndall AFB The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has become an important ally as the Tyndall AFB Program Management Office rebuilds the base.
Dec. 6, 2019 Around the Air Force: Air Force Tests 5G Technologies, Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium Today's look Around the Air Force features the 2019 Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium, new implementation of 5-G technology, and a look into the latest episode of Blue. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Greg Cerny)
Dec. 5, 2019 Vandenberg AFB Airman takes silver in 2019 Military World Games Two Airmen from Vandenberg Air Force Base participated in the 2019 Military World Games, officially known as the 7th CISM, Council International du Sport Militaire, in Wuhan, China.
Dec. 4, 2019 Final CALCM missile package retired The CALCM missile has been employed in combat operations to include Desert Storm, Desert Strike, Desert Fox, Allied Force, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Decades later, the final missile package was disassembled to become demilitarized.
Dec. 4, 2019 Kisling NCOA partners with Botswana Air Arm to develop professional curriculum Since late 2018, the Kisling NCOA has been partnering with the Botswana Air Arm to help stand up their first NCOA.
Dec. 3, 2019 Senators frustrated by uneven pace addressing privatized housing problems Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett insisted to the Senate Armed Services Committee Dec. 3 that the service is moving aggressively to fix chronic problems with privatized housing while also acknowledging that the “Air Force owns part of the responsibility” for dangerous and unhealthy
Dec. 3, 2019 Air Force Housing Helpline connects residents to support they seek The Air Force Civil Engineer Center Installations Directorate, which manages and executes the Air Force’s housing program, established a 24-hour helpline to address concerns raised regarding the military privatized housing program.
Dec. 2, 2019 Travis AFB Airmen train for arctic weather The purpose of the training was to gain qualification and certification on aircraft de-icing, de-ice vehicle operations and an opportunity to perform aircraft maintenance during cold weather conditions.
Dec. 2, 2019 NCO Bilateral Exchange: Growth through connection The NCO Bilateral Exchange program consists of U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and Japan Self-Defense Force members coming together to learn and grow. The program pairs members from similar career fields, so they can learn how their counterparts operate to accomplish the missions of peaceful development,
Dec. 1, 2019 AFMC announces 2020 Spark Tank finalists The Liquid Cooled Plate Carrier and Virtual Visitor Control Center projects were selected from more than 15 submissions from across AFMC as having the highest probability of delivering game-changing impact for Air Force needs.
Nov. 30, 2019 Division of Air National Guard's education center changes its name, direction The I.G. Brown Training and Education Center's PCE Division announced that it is now called TEC University, effective Nov. 1.
Nov. 27, 2019 Safety: A key component in any good holiday celebration Throughout the past decade, 35 Airmen lost their lives to on- and off-duty preventable accidents during the holidays. Last winter alone, Airmen suffered 251 accidents that took them out of work at least one day, with a cost to readiness of nearly 11 work years.
Nov. 27, 2019 Air Force, USFWS partner to protect natural, cultural resources 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
Nov. 27, 2019 The Air Force Podcast: A Conversation on Resiliency with CMSAF Wright On this episode of The Air Force Podcast, Staff Sgt. Ashley New sat down with Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright to talk about resiliency.
Nov. 26, 2019 SecAF, CSAF end overseas tour with visit to Ramstein AB While visiting Ramstein Air Base, Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein met Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing as they presented an array of capabilities to give the
Nov. 26, 2019 Hill AFB, DoD bases to serve as 5G test bed The Department of Defense selected Hill Air Force Base, Utah as one of four U.S. military installations to host testing and experimentation for 5G technology.
Nov. 25, 2019 Special tactics chief awarded Silver Star for countering overwhelming Afghan ambush U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chris Grove, a Special Tactics combat controller assigned as the 720th Special Tactics Group superintendent, delivered thousands of pounds of munition, securing the safety of his joint and partner forces, and now he’s receiving the Silver Star Medal.
Nov. 25, 2019 Air Force releases 2019 chief master sergeant promotion cycle statistics This was the first senior noncommissioned officer promotion cycle in which the promotion board focused strictly on performance as the Air Force eliminated the requirements for promotion testing and points for decorations this past January.
Nov. 24, 2019 Faculty development takes evolutionary steps in classroom The 82nd Training Wing Faculty Development Flight’s Basic Instructor Course is heading down a path where students are able to collaborate in an evolutionary educational workspace. They are building on the concept of modernizing the training environment at Sheppard AFB, with the hope of seeing this
Nov. 22, 2019 Rated officer volunteers needed to support aviation diversity outreach Air Force Recruiting Service Detachment 1 is encouraging units to nominate Air Force rated officers from across the total force to support outreach and engagement activities designed to increase aviation diversity and support youth aviation awareness.
Nov. 22, 2019 VCSAF visits Nigerien Air Base 201 Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Stephen W. Wilson met with Airmen from Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, Sept. 23. The stop was one of eight bases included in the vice chief's tour focused on the initiatives of Airmen in deployed locations.
Nov. 21, 2019 Airman’s invention sparks excitement for F-22 Raptor crews Tech. Sgt. Daniel Caban’s new concept for F-22 Raptor intake covers, the Portable Magnetic Aircraft Covers, came as an improvement to a standing maintenance practice.
Nov. 21, 2019 Civilian Developmental Education, Civilian Strategic Leader Program application window to open Jan. 13 Eligible Air Force civilians will use MyVECTOR to apply for Civilian Developmental Education for the 2021 academic year; and Civilian Strategic Leader and the Engineer and Scientist Exchange Program assignments for the 2021 fiscal year.
Nov. 20, 2019 AF releases FY20 Selective Retention Bonus program The SRB is a tool used to retain Airmen in undermanned specialties. The program is designed to improve readiness and capacity by targeting retention of experienced Airmen in stressed career fields or those with high training costs.
Nov. 20, 2019 Point Blank 19-8 integrates ISR, Special Operations The 48th Fighter Wing hosted aircraft from RAF Mildenhall, RAF Coningsby, RAF Lossiemouth, RAF Boulmer and NATO during a flying training exercise over the North Sea.
Nov. 19, 2019 SecAF, CSAF visit Bagram Airfield to thank Airmen As part of their first trip together to the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility, Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein stopped by Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, to meet with and thank Airmen assigned to the 455th Air