March 19, 2015 Service officials: Infrastructure funding level poses risk Service officials responsible for infrastructure described for Congress March 17, a need throughout the Defense Department for infrastructure reduction and improved funding for military construction.
March 18, 2015 Planning, execution and management of OCS critical to military operations More than $30 billion was lost from contract waste and fraud during military contingencies in Iraq and Afghanistan from 2001 to 2011, according to a congressionally chartered Commission on Wartime Contracting report from 2011.The Commission concluded that the loss could have been avoided through
March 17, 2015 US air advisors strengthen Albanian partnership The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing led a U.S. Air Forces in Europe command and control (C2) advisory mission at Rinas Air Base, Albania, March 3-5.
March 16, 2015 Lakenheath Airman rescues allies, earns Airman's Medal Staff Sgt. Greggory Swarz, a 492nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit electrical environmental systems specialist, was awarded the Airman's Medal for saving the lives of three French airmen after a Hellenic air force F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed into the parking ramp at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain, during
March 13, 2015 AF announces 23 AFSCs on reenlistment bonus list Enlisted Airmen in 23 Air Force specialty codes may be eligible to receive a selective reenlistment bonus (SRB) effective March 12, Air Force officials announced March 12.The Air Force is moving forward with a higher end-strength, so AFSCs eligible for the SRB program will increase to address
March 13, 2015 AF Assistance Fund supports Dover Airman during tragedy Tragedy rarely strikes on a schedule. It doesn't wait for a convenient time, often turning a person's life upside down.Tragedy struck for Tech. Sgt. Shamika Beckley, a 436th Operations Support Squadron NCO in charge of unit intelligence, when her sister Raquel Calleja was killed by a drunk driver on
March 12, 2015 McConnell Airmen save veteran's life The largest winter storm this year struck early on the morning of Feb. 28, and without the quick thinking of Airmen at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, the substantial amount of snow and ice it brought could have cost a life.
March 12, 2015 PACE to forge professional Airmen Forging professional Airmen was the focus of Gen. Robin Rand, commander of Air Education and Training Command, as he officiated a ceremony March 11, formally recognizing the Profession of Arms Center of Excellence at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.
March 11, 2015 How to: The Airman Comprehensive Assessment It has been nearly half a year since the release and implementation of the new Airman Comprehensive Assessment, a comprehensive worksheet that aids in creating feedback between a supervisor/rater and their ratee. AF.mil reviews the form that guides supervisors through the conversation with their
March 11, 2015 Airman helps strengthen bond between US, China An Airman assigned to the 15th Operations Support Squadron here, is tapping into a unique set of skills to support the U.S. Pacific Command's priority of strengthening its foreign partnerships. Capt. Joshua Hu, a 15th OSS executive officer, speaks Mandarin Chinese and has used his ability to
March 11, 2015 Air Force civilian ensures efficient missile maintenance The Leo Marquez Award recognizes Air Force personnel for outstanding performance in areas like financial efficiency and managerial skills. This year, the award went to Robert Mintie, a 91st Maintenance Operations Squadron production controller.
March 10, 2015 Air Force waives renters insurance obligation in privatized housing Airmen signing a lease to live in privatized homes on base may no longer be covered by a renters insurance provision, due to a recent Department of Defense change in basic allowance for housing.
March 9, 2015 Civilian developmental education webcasts to showcase opportunities Civilian Airmen can learn about available civilian leadership development opportunities during March webcasts tailored for specific grade groups.
March 9, 2015 AF mental health services helps a family recover Two Colorado Springs area-NCOs have been on a journey of recovery since losing their son to leukemia nearly nine years ago, a journey they said couldn't have happened without the mental health services available to Airmen and their families.
March 6, 2015 Airmen, Marines join forces after aircraft crash Airmen from Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, provided support to the Marines following a non-lethal F/A-18D Hornet crash Feb. 22, near Statenville, Georgia.
March 4, 2015 SecAF introduces diversity initiatives Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James kicked off Women’s History Month by speaking to attendees during the Center for a New American Security “Women and Leadership in National Security” conference in Washington, D.C., March 4, 2015. “There’s simply no country in the world as widely diverse
March 4, 2015 32 Airmen to enter Career Intermission Program Thirty-four officer and enlisted Airmen were selected to participate in the Air Force's Career Intermission Program which offers from one to three years of partially paid time out of uniform to focus on personal and professional pursuits. Two of those selected have since voluntarily withdrawn their
March 3, 2015 Enlisted European leaders attend first sergeant symposium Enlisted leaders from air forces throughout Europe visited Ramstein Air Base, Germany to attend the Kaiserslautern Military Community First Sergeant Council's First Sergeant Symposium along with 120 Airmen from around the KMC Feb. 23 to 27.
March 2, 2015 2015 Total-Force Climate Survey slated for March Total-force Airmen will have an opportunity to express their opinions to Air Force leadership during the 2015 Total Force Climate Survey, slated for March 13-April 27.
March 2, 2015 PACAF earns SECAF Safety Award The 2014 Air Force safety awards were announced Feb. 25, naming Pacific Air Forces the recipient of the Secretary of the Air Force Safety Award, the highest safety award in the Air Force.
Feb. 28, 2015 Two-man shop engineers mission success The importance of the CE mission is vital at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, and with the eyes of the world following the development of the region; the execution of KAF’s engineering operation rests squarely on the shoulders of only two Airmen.
Feb. 27, 2015 AF leaders seek relief from sequestration-level funding Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III discussed the damaging effects of sequestration with members of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations’ Defense Subcommittee Feb. 27.
Feb. 27, 2015 Top AF senior enlisted leader testifies on AF quality of life The top enlisted leaders representing each service testified about quality of life issues in the military during a hearing of the House Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veteran's Affairs, Feb. 25, in Washington, D.C.
Feb. 27, 2015 ISR career field named 2015 AFA Team of the Year The Air Force named the 1A8X2 Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Operators career field as the 2015 Air Force Association Team of the Year.
Feb. 27, 2015 CMSAF inspires future leaders during Academy visit Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody kicked off the Air Force Academy's 2015 National Character and Leadership Symposium by showcasing the enlisted Airmen cadets will lead as officers once they graduate, and reminding them of the importance of leadership in the profession of arms.
Feb. 27, 2015 Culture of change comes full circle Col. Jay Folds, the Task Force 214 and 20th Air Force director of operations, was the first colonel since the mid-1990s to pull alert at a launch control center Feb. 19, in the missile fields near Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Feb. 26, 2015 ‘Military Saves Week’ highlights personal finance issues Defense Department officials have designated Feb. 23-28, as “Military Saves Week” to highlight the need for military families to reduce debt and save for the future, something Pentagon officials emphasize is key to force readiness.
Feb. 26, 2015 NY Air National Guard completes 27th year of Antarctic science support The New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing concluded a five-month mission supporting the National Science Foundation's Antarctic Program as part of Operation Deep Freeze.Airmen from the 109th AW flew 241 missions, delivering more than 3,000 passengers and 2,250 tons of cargo and fuel to
Feb. 26, 2015 CHIEFchat: TA rumors, slowing the growth of pay, benefits During his latest CHIEFchat, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody put to rest rumors of changes to tuition assistance. He also discussed military pay and benefits, the growing cyber domain, and master sergeant evaluation boards.
Feb. 25, 2015 Joint service mobility specialists assist FEMA in cargo training A team composed of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst mobility specialists assisted Federal Emergency Management Agency logistics personnel on training and preparation of cargo here, Feb. 12 and 24.
Feb. 25, 2015 2014 Air Force safety awards announced Air Force Chief of Safety Maj. Gen. Kurt F. Neubauer recently announced the recipients of the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff and Chief of Safety Awards for 2014.
Feb. 25, 2015 Connection in the classroom The Patrick Air Force Base Professional Development Center (PDC) is not just a place for professional and leadership education, but as of Feb. 11, it's the most technically advanced professional development center in the Air Force.
Feb. 24, 2015 Riding for the future of cycling Following a full day of work developing Air Force models, Maj. Ian Holt, mounts his Felt bicycle and starts pedaling on a three-hour training ride. It's all part of the regimen prescribed by his coach leading up to the sixth Conseil International du Sport Militaire - the international military
Feb. 24, 2015 Leadership development program nominations due March 16 Nomination packages for majors and major-selects interested in the Defense Department 2015-2016 Executive Leadership Development Program are due to the Air Force Personnel Center by March 16, officials announced.
Feb. 24, 2015 DARPA nomination packages due March 16 Commander-endorsed nomination packages for officers interested in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) fiscal year 2016 Service Chiefs Fellows Program are due to the Air Force Personnel Center March 16, officials announced.
Feb. 23, 2015 2015 visionary leadership award winners announced Air Force officials recently named the winners of the 2015 Brigadier General Wilma Vaught Visionary Leadership Award.
Feb. 20, 2015 Nuclear oversight board members visit Minot AFB More than three dozen members of the Air Force's senior leadership, including Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, converged on Minot Air Force Base for a meeting of the Nuclear Oversight Board here today. The NOB is a quarterly
Feb. 20, 2015 SecAF, AFGSC commander visit Malmstrom Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Global Strike Commander Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson visited Malmstrom Air Force Base Feb. 19, to meet with Airmen, specifically those who deploy to the missile fields, and see benefits of the grass-roots feedback program known as the Force
Feb. 20, 2015 Academy, Kirtland Airmen rewarded for API ideas A human resources assistant at the Air Force Academy and an Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) officer at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, will be among the first to receive financial rewards from the Airmen Powered by Innovation program.
Feb. 19, 2015 SBIRS constellation forms under one roof Airmen from the 460th Operations Group have made history by successfully completing the first series of Space Based Infrared System satellite and antenna communication on Jan. 28-30 from Block 10, the new operations floor, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo.
Feb. 18, 2015 Japan, US conduct bilateral training at Torii Station Emergency response personnel from Kadena Air Base, Torii Station and various departments of the Okinawa Prefecture conducted an annual bilateral aircraft mishap exercise Feb. 17, at Torii Station.
Feb. 17, 2015 Carter’s message to DOD workforce Ash Carter, who was sworn in as the 25th secretary of Defense Feb. 17, laid out his top priorities in a message to the Defense Department workforce.
Feb. 14, 2015 Andersen AFB teams with Saipan firefighters for F-16 familiarization training Airmen here flew to the nearby island of Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI), Feb. 12, to familiarize and assist Saipan International Airport firefighters on safety procedures and hazards when responding to emergencies involving F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft.
Feb. 13, 2015 AF chief of staff: Call to the future Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III shared his thoughts on where the Air Force is, where it’s going and how it’s going to get there with an audience at the Air Force Association’s annual Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition Feb. 12, in Orlando, Florida.
Feb. 12, 2015 Cody gives enlisted perspective at AFA Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody outlined his top priorities for the enlisted force during the Air Force Association’s annual Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 12.
Feb. 12, 2015 Sexual assault rates decrease at military service academies Rates of unwanted sexual contact at the military service academies declined in 2014, according to a report released Feb. 11 by the Defense Department.
Feb. 10, 2015 AF conducts massive protected MILSATCOM test The Air Force concluded a six-month rigorous and complex multiservice operational test and evaluation of its Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF)system in January at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado.
Feb. 10, 2015 vESD 2.0 rolls out Air Force wide A brand new version of the Virtual Enterprise Service Desk (version 2.0) is now available on unclassified computer desktops on the Air Force network.
Feb. 9, 2015 Materiel command Airmen honor commander with Order of the Sword In an event steeped in medieval symbolism and military tradition, Air Force Materiel Command Commander Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger was inducted into the AFMC Order of the Sword during a ceremony Feb. 5, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Ohio.
Feb. 9, 2015 Airfield, aircrew safety after dark As the sun sets and the street lights come on, many service members and civilians from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, head home after a long day of work. Meanwhile, some base members are just clocking in.
Feb. 9, 2015 Key defense suppliers recognized for stellar delivery to warfighters Getting top-notch materiel to the warfighters in the most cost-effective and efficient manner is what the American public expects of defense contractors. One of the things the military services are now doing to incentivize industry to improve is by recognizing their top performers. This is
Feb. 6, 2015 Tinker acquires land for KC-46A Pegasus maintenance Tinker Air Force Base officials announced Feb. 2, the acquisition of 158 acres of land on the southwest side of the base to stand up a depot maintenance facility for the Air Force's next-generation aerial refueling aircraft, the KC-46A Pegasus.
Feb. 6, 2015 Vandenberg teams with local search, rescue members to hone skills Members of the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron’s fire department at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, participated in a comprehensive Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) exercise at Allan Hancock College's public safety training complex, Feb. 2.
Feb. 5, 2015 20th CES wins conservation award The 20th Civil Engineer Squadron installation management flight at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, was awarded the General Thomas D. White Natural Resources Conservation Award in the large base installation category.
Feb. 4, 2015 Maintaining the technological edge Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Larry O. Spencer urged members of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) to help the service maintain their technological edge at their winter board meeting Jan. 27.
Feb. 3, 2015 AF Assistance Fund in full swing The 2015 Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign has kicked off and will run until May 1. Air Force bases worldwide are participating in this fundraising event which raises money for four Air Force charities.
Feb. 2, 2015 Binding material to save Osprey engines The 58th Special Operations Wing has a plan to mitigate aircraft engine damage that happens during training missions using a biodegradable binding material at practice landing zones.TerraLOC — a material is described to 58th SOW officials as "Gorilla Glue on steroids," by its manufacturer -- binds
Feb. 2, 2015 Lead-in training increases Afghan capabilities Train, Advise, Assist Command – Air maintainers are providing lead-in training to Afghan air force airmen at the Kabul Air Wing in an effort to ensure they excel at the C-130 Hercules maintenance courses they will attend in the U.S.
Jan. 30, 2015 Air Force names 2-star to lead F-35 Integration Office With the initial operating capability date of the F-35 Lightning II quickly approaching, the Air Force appointed Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Harrigian as the director of a larger Air Force F-35 Integration Office, Feb. 1.
Jan. 29, 2015 Lakenheath's 493rd FS awarded 2014 Raytheon Trophy It's known as "Gold," it's the home of the Grim Reapers, and, for 2014, it's been named the top fighter squadron in the Air Force.The 493rd Fighter Squadron demonstrated their ability to remain “Forward, Ready, Now,” and was recently awarded the highly competitive and prestigious Raytheon Trophy.
Jan. 28, 2015 Chief Cody talks innovation with Barksdale Airmen Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody spoke with Airmen and leadership during an Airmen's Call and base visit here, Jan. 22-23.
Jan. 28, 2015 Senior civilians selected for strategic leadership program Thirteen senior civilian leaders will participate in the Air Force Civilian Strategic Leader Program (CSLP) following screening and assessment by a 10-member selection board, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced.
Jan. 27, 2015 Some temporary, seasonal, intermittent employees eligible for FEHB Some temporary, seasonal and intermittent employees are now eligible for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits program (FEHB), said Office of Personnel Management officials.
Jan. 26, 2015 The 'daily flap' brings morale, leadership to Total Force team When reporting for the duty day, most maintainers go to their areas, prepare for their shift and begin the day's work. Yet the day begins a bit differently for some members in the 92nd Maintenance Squadron, where an Airman found a way to motivate, inspire and lead others with just a few words of
Jan. 26, 2015 TRANSCOM system brings DOD new capability to move patients U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) has rolled out a new capability that will allow the Defense Department to use air transport to move multiple patients with highly infectious diseases.
Jan. 24, 2015 Ramstein Airmen train with French air force Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron participated in Volfa 15-1, an annual, multilateral training event led by the French air force at Orleans - Bricy Air Base, France, Jan. 21.
Jan. 23, 2015 435th AGOW improves airspace, builds partnerships The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing led a U. S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa air traffic control advisory mission in Cerklje Air Base, Slovenia, Jan. 12 to 16.
Jan. 23, 2015 Air Force BMT introduces innovative Capstone Week Air Force basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph-Lackland will soon restructure its current eight-and-a-half-week course to make room for a new five-day program called Capstone Week, beginning Jan. 27 with trainees entering BMT.
Jan. 22, 2015 45th SW launches 3rd Mobile User Objective System satellite The 45th Space Wing successfully launched the third Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellite, built by Lockheed Martin, for the U.S. Navy on Jan. 20.
Jan. 22, 2015 96th Test Group brings 'R2-D2' to life Remotely tucked away in the high desert of southern New Mexico, the 96th Test Group provides some of the most sophisticated military testing in the world. Often, their innovations and technological pursuits seem like works of science fiction, such as the group's latest project dubbed affectionately
Jan. 21, 2015 Joint Base San Antonio selected to host AFIMSC headquarters Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, was selected as the host base for the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) Headquarters.Air Force officials chose the installation after analyzing operational considerations, installation attributes, economic and environmental factors at four
Jan. 21, 2015 CMSAF visits Hickam, shares knowledge with Airmen Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody visited with Airmen and hosted separate all-calls with junior and senior enlisted Airmen during his visit here Jan. 15-16.
Jan. 20, 2015 Cross-utilization training solving problems for McChord Airmen After a year of cuts in both manning and fiscal resources, the 62nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron here had to develop a creative way to keep the mission going strong by educating Airmen in other Air Force specialty codes (AFSCs) to assist the currently undermanned aircraft hydraulics section.
Jan. 20, 2015 Sexual Assault Prevention Summit offers multiple tactics to prevent sexual assault Leaders in academia, government, and industry presented cutting-edge research related to sexual violence at the Sexual Assault Prevention Summit Jan. 13, 14, and 15 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
Jan. 20, 2015 Sexual Assault Prevention Summit challenges Airmen to lead to prevent sexual assault Visiting speakers discussed leaders’ roles in preventing sexual assault at the Sexual Assault Prevention Summit Jan. 13 and 14 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
Jan. 18, 2015 SAPR: Creating a culture shift According to officials from the Department of Defense's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program, rising reports of sexual assault is not only a good indication of a cultural shift in the force structure, but also on the utilization of SAPR resources.People who experience sexual assault are
Jan. 18, 2015 Pentagon salutes Dr. King’s life, legacy Defense Department members gathered Jan. 15 at the Pentagon’s annual observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, ahead of the federal holiday.
Jan. 16, 2015 Air Force Fitness Management System II up, accessible The new Air Force Fitness Management System – AFFMS II – is now up and accessible via the Air Force Personnel Center Secure Application, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced Jan. 16.
Jan. 15, 2015 Air Force senior leadership addresses need to stabilize RPA enterprise During a State of the Air Force address held at the Pentagon, Jan 15, Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James announced immediate preliminary steps to develop a get-well plan to improve the health of the MQ-1B Predator and MQ-9 Reaper enterprise in light of extensive combatant commander
Jan. 15, 2015 SecAF, CSAF discuss future of the Air Force Senior leadership addressed the key issues, priorities, initiatives and challenges facing the Air Force during the State of the Air Force press briefing, Jan. 15 at the Pentagon.
Jan. 14, 2015 Resurrecting a mission: Family christens ship for fallen Airman On Aug. 11, 2014, Capt. Dana M. Lyon christened the motor vessel that was named after her husband, Capt. David I. Lyon, who was killed in Afghanistan Dec. 27, 2013. The christen took place before the vessel departed to perform its wartime mission.
Jan. 14, 2015 Nuclear satellite terminal upgrade to begin operational testing The nuclear satellite communication terminals that connect U.S. leaders to Minuteman combat crews in the event of a nuclear attack are currently undergoing an upgrade and scheduled to begin operational testing this month.
Jan. 13, 2015 Assistance fund campaign kicks off in February The annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicks off Feb. 2 at 78 Air Force and joint bases worldwide, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced Jan 12.
Jan. 13, 2015 EOD: Keeping Airmen, community safe The motto, “initial success or total failure,” requires Airmen of the explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) flight here to think outside the box and accept nothing less than perfection when performing their duties.
Jan. 12, 2015 Building strategic relationships The Air Force’s ability to continue building partnerships to meet challenges of future warfare directly involves Airmen and Soldiers who are focused on building partnership capacity throughout Southwest Asia. As the result of a bilateral agreement between the U.S. and the United Arab Emirates (UAE),
Jan. 12, 2015 Air Force, DOD switch HOMES Air Force members now have access to HOMES.mil, a new official Defense Department website designed to modernize the way all service members search for housing when relocating.
Jan. 11, 2015 AF, small business developing critical processors for satellites The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and a small business partner are developing technologies that they expect will enable successful use of high-power processors that operate on satellites with funding from the Air Force Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.
Jan. 9, 2015 Lieutenant’s quick heroics aid accident victim An Air Force lieutenant, stationed at Vandenberg, assisted in the rescue of a woman involved in a vehicle accident near Santa Barbara, California, Dec. 1.
Jan. 9, 2015 Airman continues the family business Staff Sgt. Dana Walker is from a family focused on science. Her father and her siblings have careers in different science fields and Walker herself chose to become a meteorologist in the Air Force.
Jan. 8, 2015 Air power for the airborne: Paratrooper looks skyward for lessons in leadership The Airman Leadership School on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson graduated a class as normal Dec. 18, 2014, but this class had some graduating members who were out of the ordinary. In addition to the normal class of Airmen who lined up for handshakes and graduation certificates, there were a few
Jan. 7, 2015 End of an era signals new beginnings for security forces Ninety-five security forces Airmen from around the country attended the last 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron's Base Security Operations course Dec. 6-20, at the Silver Flag Alpha Range Complex, outside of Las Vegas.
Jan. 6, 2015 AF government travel cards receive tech upgrade Beginning this month, Citibank is issuing chip and PIN-enabled government travel cards (GTC) to new card applicants, individuals whose cards will expire in 2015 and individuals who have reported lost or stolen cards.
Dec. 31, 2014 Personnel influx to increase security forces morale, readiness at F.E. Warren The 90th Security Forces Group officially added another 37 Airmen after completion of their Unit Orientation Training, or Phase 1 training, Dec. 23.
Dec. 31, 2014 Air combat exercise Iron Hand 15-2 enhances interoperability in Europe Pilots from all U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa's fighter airframes came together at Spangdahlem Air Base in December to participate in a five-day training exercise called Iron Hand 15-2.
Dec. 28, 2014 Boeing completes successful first flight in KC-46 program The KC-46 Pegasus development program completed its first flight of Engineering, Manufacturing and Development (EMD) aircraft #1 Dec. 28.
Dec. 26, 2014 Dreams come true for Italian Airman Sono un aviatore Americano. When translated, these words represent the bridge between two disparate lives for Dimas Bernacchia -- the life of an Italian immigrant and the life of an American Airman.
Dec. 24, 2014 Reserve aircrew deliver food to thousands in Nicaragua Reserve Airmen from the 512th Airlift Wing delivered 125,000 pounds of humanitarian supplies to Nicaragua aboard a C-5M Super Galaxy Dec. 20, just in time for the holidays.
Dec. 24, 2014 CSAF visits Aviano Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, Ms. Heidi H. Grant, the deputy under secretary of the Air Force, international affairs, and Mrs. Betty Welsh visited Airmen and their families Dec. 22, at Aviano Air Base, Italy.
Dec. 23, 2014 SecAF shares top three priorities during Columbus AFB visit Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited Columbus Air Force Base Dec. 17-18, to meet with Airmen and learn their unique capabilities, key initiatives, attributes and missions.
Dec. 22, 2014 Key AF leaders speak to Airmen at developmental seminar The Air Force District of Washington's annual Capital Airman Seminar, designed to enhance the development future Air Force leaders from across the National Capital Region, kicked-off here Dec. 16.