July 1, 2015 First Marine graduates Air Force’s F-35 intelligence course The first Marine Corps officer graduated the Air Force’s F-35 Lightning II Intelligence Formal Training Unit course at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 24.
June 30, 2015 AFSC merger ensures airborne situational awareness With the fiscal constraints recently seen in the Air Force, many changes have taken place to safeguard the survivability of missions and career fields. Some of those changes came in the form of career-field mergers, especially within the career enlisted aviator specialties.
June 29, 2015 Sparks fly in metal technology shop Sparks fly as Airmen help pieces of metal take form. These Airmen sometimes create something from nothing or improve necessary equipment for squadrons to continue their daily tasks.
June 29, 2015 Test flight completed after F-35B modifications The Ogden Air Logistics Complex completed an F-35B Lightning II functional check flight at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 18, after the first depot-level short take off and vertical landing modifications were completed on two F-35Bs for the Marine Corps.
June 27, 2015 Patriot Warrior provides realism for Reserve EOD techs During the Patriot Warrior exercise here, Reserve technicians from the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD flight from McChord Field, Washington, recently undertook an exclusive brand of instruction to keep them on their toes in preparation for challenges they could face while serving downrange.
June 27, 2015 Hot maintenance Carrying out maintenance on Dover Air Force Base’s fleet of C-5M Super Galaxies and C-17A Globemaster IIIs can be challenging at times, but extreme heat and humidity can add additional challenges during the summer months.
June 26, 2015 Air Force intel pros use Web-based remotely piloted aircraft application Using existing technology, a team of Air Force intelligence experts have developed a new Web-based program that saves lives and money. These innovators will receive the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation Achievement Award for developing the Surveillance Intelligence Reconnaissance Information
June 26, 2015 Enhanced e-learning for cyber Airmen Air Force cyber Airman training takes a giant leap forward with the latest enhancement to AF e-Learning. The upgrade allows Air Force supervisors and trainers to facilitate better skill-level upgrade and on-the-job training with customizable learning programs that can be updated on the fly to remain
June 26, 2015 Cody reaches out to USAFE-AFAFRICA Airmen Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Cody wrapped up his second visit to U.S. Air Forces in Europe-U.S. Air Forces Africa this year, tackling Airmen's questions surrounding changes to the new enlisted evaluation system, promotions, formal training and retirements.
June 25, 2015 US, Polish air forces participate in Ramstein Guard The Air Force, along with its Polish counterparts, participated in NATO exercise Ramstein Guard with the first F-16 Fighting Falcon flights from the South Carolina Air National Guard, and the 32nd Tactical Wing here June 15.
June 25, 2015 GPS: A generation of service to the world Nearly 40 years ago, the Air Force launched the first GPS satellite, dubbed Navstar. But even the most visionary of those people involved with the first launch probably couldn’t have guessed how much GPS would eventually impact the world.
June 24, 2015 Raptors bring intimidation to exercise Northern Edge Its wide muzzle, short black broad nose with large nostrils and deep-set, dark eyes grimace intimidation across the patch on the right shoulder of the pilot boarding his aircraft while preparing to engage an enemy in the joint interoperability environment that is Northern Edge 2015.
June 24, 2015 AFSOUTH paves way to increase capabilities in Honduras A five-member assessment team from 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, and the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron at Travis AFB, California, traveled to Honduras June 15-19 to perform a three-day capabilities assessment at several Honduran air bases
June 23, 2015 Hill AFB fighter wings test wartime skills during exercise Reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing and their active-duty counterparts, were recently put through rigorous tests of wartime capability during a combat readiness exercise at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
June 23, 2015 AFRL bio-signature research may save firefighters' lives Imagine facing down a raging fire, up close, with little or no time to save lives and protect property; hauling 75-pound hoses up multiple flights of stairs; carrying victims out and repeatedly putting your life on the line. Then imagine doing it nearly every day. It’s an extreme job and the
June 23, 2015 US, UK K-9 units build partnerships with joint training Members of the 100th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Unit and the Central Region U.K. Border Force trained alongside one another June 16, on Royal Air Force Mildenhall.
June 23, 2015 AF releases vision for development of autonomous systems The Air Force released a vision document June 22 written by its former chief scientist which helps define a path to increased and effective autonomy.
June 18, 2015 Northern Edge 2015 fills the skies Approximately 200 military aircraft filled the skies above Alaska June 15, signifying the start of the joint training exercise, Northern Edge 2015.
June 17, 2015 Nepal final report: AF support for Operation Sahayogi Haat Since the May 26 deactivation of the Nepal earthquake response task force, Joint Task Force-505, the scope of the Air Force's contribution to Operation Sahayogi Haat reveal the magnitude of Pacific Air Force's role in the response.
June 17, 2015 New acquisition process awards contracts in weeks A new government open architecture acquisition process that can award contracts in weeks instead of years was tested at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 8-11. The process, called PlugFest, is an interactive industry event where companies get to “plug-in” to a given open system architecture
June 17, 2015 Elmendorf fuels flight named best in AF The Air Force recently recognized the 673rd Logistics Readiness Squadron's Fuels Management Flight as the best in the Air Force after being named the winner of the 2014 American Petroleum Institute Award.
June 17, 2015 Cody visits Ramstein, addresses Airmen's concerns Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody met with Airmen and addressed their concerns regarding the future of the Air Force during an all at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, here June 15.
June 17, 2015 US, South Korea civil engineers strengthen alliance during Pacific Unity Civil engineer Airmen from the South Korea and U.S. air forces strengthened their joint partnership and sharpened their emergency response skills during Pacific Unity June 9-11 at Jungwon Air Base, South Korea.
June 13, 2015 Drink up: Airmen train to purify warfighter water At Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, specially trained Airmen are able to turn untested water into potable H2O.
June 12, 2015 Men’s Health Month Each June, a congressional health education program is promoted to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.
June 11, 2015 Communication Airmen hardwire Baltops mission In support of Baltic Operations 2015 June 5-20, a team of Airmen from the 1st Combat Communications Squadron deployed to Powidz Air Base, and were charged with the responsibility of maintaining all communication requirements for the Air Force at the installation.
June 11, 2015 Lt. Gen. Hesterman III: ISIL fears coalition airpower “We know from our intelligence that (ISIL) fears coalition airpower,” said Lt. Gen. John Hesterman III, the Combined Forces Air Component commander. “Since Aug. 8, coalition airpower has significantly degraded (ISIL’s) ability to organize, project and sustain combat power while taking exceptional
June 10, 2015 AF takes to the skies for Baltops 2015 The Air Force, along with its Polish counterparts, officially kicked off Powidz Air Base's portion of Baltic Operations 2015 with the first KC-135 Stratotanker flight from the 507th Air Refueling Wing here June 8.
June 10, 2015 SBIRS awards technical refresh modification The Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) recently completed negotiations on the Lockheed Martin Space Systems’ Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Technical Refresh proposal and awarded the contract modification June 9.
June 10, 2015 New US Forces Japan, 5th Air Force leader assumes command Lt. Gen. John L. Dolan assumed command of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 5.
June 9, 2015 Leaders from 11 nations meet to discuss Arctic security Military leaders from across Europe and North America met in Reykjavik to discuss security related issues within the Arctic Circle during the Arctic Security Forces Roundtable several weeks ago.
June 8, 2015 New panel repair process expected to save millions The 424th Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, found a new repair process for KC-135 Stratotankers that could save the Air Force millions.
June 8, 2015 Silent Sentry meets a decade of interstellar combat support Operation Silent Sentry was part of a proof of concept system in 2005. Back then, several Airmen were deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, for 120 days. The mission was to test the capabilities of a new defensive counter-space system in support of joint warfighters in the area of responsibility and
June 8, 2015 Minot B-52s participate, train with allies in Baltops, Saber Strike exercises Air, maintenance and support crews from bases around Air Force Global Strike Command forward deployed to Royal Air Force Fairford, June 5, to participate in the multinational Baltops 2015 and Saber Strike exercises.
June 5, 2015 Commercial Integration Cell pilot program underway U.S. Strategic Command's Joint Functional Component Command for Space (JFCC Space) initiated a six-month pilot program incorporating commercial operators into its Joint Space Operations Center, here, June 1.
June 5, 2015 Eagle Eyes vital to spotting danger The Air Force Office of Special Investigation administers an Air Force-wide program called Eagle Eyes. It's an anti-terrorism initiative that teaches individuals how to identify and report possible terrorist activity. The program provides a 24-hour hotline, allowing information to be reported as
June 5, 2015 Djibouti, Kentucky National Guard sign partnership agreement In a historic first for East Africa, representatives from the Kentucky National Guard (KNG) and the Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) ratified a state partnership agreement in a signing ceremony held at the Kempinski Hotel in Djibouti City, June 2.
June 4, 2015 Fairchild, McConnell tankers fuel NORAD exercise A tanker task force assembled from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, and the 22nd ARW from McConnell AFB, Kansas, joined approximately 300 military personnel and 15 aircraft in exercise Amalgam Dart 15-2 May 26-June 1.
June 2, 2015 AF releases rocket propulsion system prototypes request for proposal The Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) here released a formal solicitation June 2, seeking proposals for shared public-private investments in rocket propulsion system (RPS) prototypes.
June 1, 2015 Kendall cites progress on F-35 performance, schedule, cost The F-35 Lightning II program (also known as the Joint Strike Fighter program) is making progress on performance, schedule and cost, Frank Kendall, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, told U.S. reporters last week during a teleconference from Norway.
June 1, 2015 Maintaining the vehicles that move the mission Imagine unloading 60,000 pounds of cargo by hand. Aircraft missions, personnel movements and supply distributions would come to a screeching halt. The time and resources necessary to accomplish such a task would be detrimental to the mission.
May 29, 2015 SecAF to cadets: ‘Lead Us Into The Future’ Cadets graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy as second lieutenants are entering the profession of arms at a time of unprecedented change and challenges, said Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James to the Class of 2015 May 28, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
May 28, 2015 SMC Awards Combined Orbital Operations Logistics Sustainment contract The Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) recently awarded the Combined Orbital Operations Logistics Sustainment (COOLS) contract to Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company in Sunnyvale, California.
May 26, 2015 Air Force's Space and Missile Systems Center Certifies SpaceX for National Security Space Missions Lieutenant General Samuel Greaves, Commander of the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) and Air Force Program Executive Officer for Space, has announced the certification of Space Exploration Technologies Corporation’s (SpaceX) Falcon 9 Launch System for national security space
May 22, 2015 Aerospace medicine school welcomes C-17 trainer, first in AF Sections of a C-17 Globemaster III fuselage, transformed into an aeromedical evacuation trainer by the 502nd Trainer Development Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, began arriving here May 18.
May 21, 2015 AF successfully launches the AFSPC-5 mission The Air Force and its mission partners successfully launched the AFSPC-5 mission aboard the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) procured United Launch Alliance Atlas V launch vehicle at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, May 20, at 11:05 a.m. EST. There were no issues reported with the
May 21, 2015 Air Force releases Strategic Master Plan The Air Force officially released the Strategic Master Plan (SMP) May 21, which is the latest in a series of strategic documents designed to guide the organizing, training and equipping of the force over the coming decades.
May 20, 2015 Joint Task Force 505 begins drawdown in Nepal Joint Task Force 505 is drawing down its earthquake relief operations as the Nepalese government and international aid agencies have postured for long-term recovery and reconstruction efforts.
May 20, 2015 Colorado ANG team saves millions, earns national recognition While the 233rd Space Communication Squadron may reside in a quiet farming community in Greeley, Colorado, its members are solving problems with huge national impact.
May 19, 2015 Air Force moves to bring about RPA mission relief The Air Force is pursuing a range of options that will, in combination with a reset in the number of sustainable combat air patrols, help alleviate long-term stress on Remotely Piloted Aircraft crews.
May 19, 2015 Air Force launches air superiority Enterprise Capability Collaboration Team The Air Force recently launched the first Enterprise Capability Collaboration Team (ECCT), kicking off an initiative that integrates expertise from around the service in an effort to deliver innovative solutions to capabilities issues.
May 19, 2015 Deployable command, control system critical to Nepal earthquake relief With humanitarian assistance and disaster relief as an ongoing mission for Joint Task Force 505 and other organizations in support of Operation Sahayogi Haat in Nepal, the ability to effectively communicate with each other and components in the region is critical.
May 19, 2015 Barksdale B-52s participates in CENTCOM exercise Eager Lion Two B-52 Stratofortress bombers assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing in Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, returned May 18, from a 30-plus hour, 14,000 mile nonstop mission to the U.S. Central Command area of operations, where they participated alongside Jordanian and other multinational forces in
May 19, 2015 F-35 pilot training begins at Luke The first ever F-35 Lightning II pilot training class was held at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, May 4.
May 18, 2015 Australian air force pilot flies first partner F-35 sortie A pilot with the Royal Australian Air Force made history May 14, by flying the first RAAF F-35A Lightning II sortie at Luke Air Force Base.
May 18, 2015 Joint Task Force-505, Nepalese army treat earthquake victims U.S. service members assisted officials, from the Government of Nepal and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), with providing medical care for earthquake victims at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 12.
May 18, 2015 Air Commandos bid farewell to MC-130P Combat Shadows The final two MC-130P Combat Shadows in the Air Force landed for the last time here, in front of more than 400 people, during an MC-130P heritage flight May 15.
May 18, 2015 AF Installation, Mission Support Center activates detachment at USAFE-AFAFRICA Detachment 4 of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center was activated in a ceremony at Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 15.
May 15, 2015 Dispelling remotely piloted aircraft myths Public interest in remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) continues to grow thanks to increasing non-military uses and portrayal in popular culture. For the Air Force, remotely piloted aircraft are and will continue to be a vital mission set delivering vital airpower to combatant commanders throughout the
May 15, 2015 AF Research Lab participates in DOD Lab Day The Defense Department hosted the first ever DOD Lab Day in the courtyard of the Pentagon, May 14.
May 15, 2015 Canadian airmen work, train with Air Force through military exchange program The military exchange program gives a service member in the U.S. Air Force and the Royal Canadian Air Force an opportunity to work for the other nation for three years at a time to learn their systems and methods.
May 15, 2015 Exercise tests command's deterrent capabilities Air Force Global Strike Command’s bomb wings participated in exercise Constant Vigilance May 4-13, demonstrating the command's flexibility and global reach while testing its tactics, techniques and procedures.
May 15, 2015 Behind the scenes: Yokota supports Nepal Members of Yokota Air Base, serving at the primary airlift hub in the Pacific region, often deploy to provide humanitarian aid to countries stricken by natural disasters. In recent years alone, the 374 Airlift Wing has deployed to support regional countries such as Japan after the Tohoku earthquake
May 14, 2015 AF chief scientist visits AFRL, receives service honor Dr. Mica Endsley, the chief scientist of the Air Force, met with Air Force Research Laboratory leaders at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, May 5-7, reviewing key Air Force science and technology programs, and attending a preview of the technology displays AFRL will feature at the Department of
May 14, 2015 Repair enhancement program breeds innovation, ingenuity A troubleshooter’s mindset, outside-the-box thinking, and raw talent — is what it takes to become a technician in the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program according to Sam Krahn, the 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group AFREP manager.
May 12, 2015 Airman returns home to Nepal after earthquake When Senior Airman Manoj Khatiwada was asked to join a team of Pacific Air Forces Airmen traveling to Nepal to assist the government with relief operations following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake, he was filled with mixed emotions. Khatiwada was born and raised in Nepal and came to the U.S. in 2009
May 12, 2015 USAFE-AFAFRICA “Innovation Madness” saves $28 million, 115,000 man-hours With the presentation of the inaugural Lt. Gen. William H. Tunner Innovation Madness trophy to the 86th Airlift Wing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, it marked the end of the Innovation Madness contest May 1.
May 11, 2015 Fixing things: A childhood dream In a compound hidden away from prying eyes, the men and women of the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance shop don their blue mechanics overalls and work to ensure that Yokota's wheels on the ground can keep their birds in the sky.
May 11, 2015 Bringing heat: Simulation facility keeps JTACs sharp The 6th Combat Training Squadron's state of the art JTAC simulation facility at Nellis Air Force Base provides a most realistic training environment.
May 11, 2015 Joint US forces support Nepal earthquake relief efforts in Thailand In support of Operation Sahayogi Haat, Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines are ensuring humanitarian assistance and disaster relief supplies and personnel are moving smoothly in and out of Nepal at an intermediate staging base (ISB) at U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield, Thailand.
May 11, 2015 AF, Nepal combine efforts to conduct critical runway repairs Airmen and Nepalese officials worked together to repair the runway May 9-10, at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal.
May 8, 2015 AF recognizes top wing command team Col. Mark August and his wife, Cristen, received the General and Mrs. Jerome F. O’Malley Award during a ceremony at the Pentagon, May 8.
May 8, 2015 C-17 fleet celebrates 3M flying hours The C-17 Globemaster III has proved again that it remains the world's premier airlifter after the total C-17 fleet celebrated the historical milestone of achieving 3 million flying hours on May 5.
May 7, 2015 Nepal relief airlift expands with deployment of Yokota aircraft As U.S. efforts to support the government of Nepal is recovering from the earthquake that struck the country April 25, the 374th Airlift Wing here sent four C-130 Hercules and accompanying personnel to aid Joint Task Force-505 (JTF) in its mission.
May 7, 2015 AFSAS home page redesign helps to streamline layout and navigation The Air Force Safety Automated System (AFSAS) home page was recently updated, providing more capabilities to safety professionals and leadership and giving them the ability to identify trends and to produce analyses that lead to recommendations and mishap prevention.
May 7, 2015 AFIMSC activates AETC detachment The third of 10 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) detachments was activated in a ceremony here May 6.
May 6, 2015 Obama nominates new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff President Barack Obama nominated May 5, Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. to serve as the 19th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva to serve as the 10th vice chairman.
May 6, 2015 Ramstein awarded $250,000 for innovation Gen. Frank Gorenc, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, presented the 86th Airlift Wing here a $250,000 check and the Lt. Gen. William H. Tunner Trophy May 1, for winning the USAFE-AFAFRICA Innovation Madness tournament.
May 6, 2015 AF Small Business program drives competition, develops industrial base Hanscom Air Force Base specializes in acquiring and managing weapons systems used by U.S. warfighters, and like other acquisition-centered installations, there are many aspects that go into developing, deploying and sustaining these vital assets.
May 6, 2015 Civilian Airmen serve their country, deploy with military teammates More than two million public employees protect the nation through service in the armed forces, and more than 183,000 of them are Air Force civilian full-time, part-time, term, temp and nonappropriated fund Airmen.
May 5, 2015 DOD Lab Day to showcase groundbreaking technologies The Air Force Research Laboratory will have a unique opportunity to showcase some of its groundbreaking technologies at the first ever Department of Defense Lab Day to be held at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., May 14.
May 1, 2015 AMC to relocate KC-135 simulator to Pittsburgh As Air Mobility Command fields the KC-46A Pegasus, displaced KC-135 Stratotanker simulators are being designated for relocation to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the total force mobility enterprise by maximizing flying hour cost avoidance through improved simulator access.
April 30, 2015 STRATCOM commander hosts ICBM stakeholders meeting During his visit to F.E. Warren Air Force Base April 27-28, Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, the U.S. Strategic Command commander, reinforced how essential the intercontinental ballistic missile mission is, and some face to face engagement allowed Haney to seek bottom-up feedback from Airmen of all ranks.
April 30, 2015 Air Force focuses on assured access to space Ending America’s reliance on the Russian-built RD-180 rocket engine was the primary topic of conversation during a hearing with the Senate Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, April 29.
April 30, 2015 PACOM deploys humanitarian assistance team to Nepal from Kadena U.S. Pacific Command deployed a Joint Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team to Nepal from Kadena Air Base early April 29, in an effort to assist earthquake relief efforts.
April 29, 2015 AF will defend, boost space assets Space is absolutely vital to the American way of life and it is also vital to the protection of the nation, the commander of Air Force Space Command told the Defense Writers’ Group here April 28.
April 27, 2015 LA Air Guard deploys to Bulgaria for NATO training exercise The Louisiana Air National Guard's 159th Fighter Wing from Naval Air Station-Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, is participating in a bilateral flying training deployment with the Bulgarian Air Force at Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria, April 16-May 5.
April 27, 2015 Kunsan takes flight at Max Thunder Kunsan Air Base Airmen joined other members of U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps and South Korean air force units at Gwangju Air Base for exercise Max Thunder 15-1, April 10-24.
April 27, 2015 Joint Warrior: It's what we train for They train for air-to-air combat missions, are rapidly deployable, execute worldwide combat search and rescue (CSAR), and sustain operations around the world during both war and peace.
April 24, 2015 Airmen return A-10 to air after catastrophic engine failure in Iraq A maintenance repair team from the 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron recently responded to an A-10C Thunderbolt II that suffered a noncombat-related engine failure and had to divert to Al Asad Air Base, Iraq.
April 23, 2015 Air Force nuclear mission embraces culture of empowerment The top military leaders for strategic forces from the Department of Defense, Navy and Air Force testified on the state of the nuclear enterprise to members of Congress April 22, during an Armed Services Committee hearing.
April 23, 2015 AF Research Laboratory redesigns mock UAV The Air Force Research Laboratory's Surrogate Predator Program has given the warfighter a way to train in the U.S. before deploying overseas.
April 23, 2015 Nevada range supports first F-35B integration into USMC’s weapons school exercise The Nevada Test and Training Range was part of history April 21, when four Marine Corps-assigned F-35B Lightning IIs participated in their first Marine Corps' Final Exercise (FINEX) of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course on the NTTR.
April 23, 2015 AFIMSC vice commander speaks at commanders’ school The vice commander of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center spoke to a class of Air Force leaders attending the Commanders' Professional Development School at Air University April 20 on how the new center will provide installation and mission support programs and services.
April 23, 2015 Jumping into history Prior to the launch of the Allied invasion of Normandy, the remarks made by Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Supreme Allied Commander, to this day, still carry weight for one of the Soldiers he was addressing.
April 22, 2015 AFSPC commander discusses priorities at symposium Gen. John E. Hyten, the commander of Air Force Space Command, identified several key actions to be taken to ensure U.S. strength in space for the future during the 2015 Space Symposium April 14.
April 21, 2015 From Colorado to South Korea, 3 generations serving on the peninsula Most Airmen arrive at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, with the expectation of seeing new faces and forming new relationships at the start of their yearlong unaccompanied tour. But for a father and son of the Colorado Air National Guard, when they stepped onto the Korean Peninsula, they continued a
April 21, 2015 AF begins testing phase for women in combat roles In April 2015, the Air Force will begin conducting the physical evaluations required to explore opening the last six career fields currently closed to women.
April 21, 2015 AF, Army, coalition partners showcase strategic airlift capabilities Members of the 317th Airlift Group from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, flew to Pope Army Airfield April 7, to participate in Combined Joint Operational Access Exercise 15-01.
April 20, 2015 AF acquisition: Investing now to win the high-end fight of the future How does Dr. William LaPlante, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, apply his 29 years of defense technology experience to improve a $32 billion research, development and acquisition portfolio? That is the question he sought to answer.