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. 12, 2015 First AF theater security package deploys to Europe This week the U.S. Air Force deployed 12 A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft and approximately 300 Airmen as part of a theater security package to the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
Feb. 11, 2015 Air Force Medical Service 2014 annual award winners announced It is with great pride that the Air Force Surgeon General announces the recipients of the Air Force Medical Service 2014 Annual Awards. The categories include both individual and team awards, based on criteria outlined in Air Force Instruction 36-2856, “Medical Service Awards.”
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. 9, 2015 AF top leaders mentor future Airmen More than 30 Air Force general officers offered their time and expertise to high school students during the Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) Conference Feb. 6, at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel.
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 AF Ebola support winds down After more than four months of continuous airlift support to Operation United Assistance, the U.S. Air Force is winding down efforts in Senegal, Monrovia and Liberia.
Feb. 6, 2015 Energy conservation projects announced, AF awarded most in DOD The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) recently announced Energy Conservation Investment Program (ECIP) projects it will fund for fiscal year 2016. The Air Force was awarded nearly half of them, more than any other Defense Department agency.
Feb. 6, 2015 AF officials announce FY16 budget force structure changes Air Force officials released force structure changes resulting from the fiscal year 2016 President’s Budget, Feb. 6.
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. 5, 2015 Greek, US training reaffirms rock-solid friendship With the White Mountains of Crete as their backdrop, U.S. and Hellenic air forces F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft soared to great heights and speeds as part of a continuing flying training deployment (FTD) Jan. 16 through Feb. 13 at Souda Bay, Greece.
Feb. 5, 2015 US, Japan helicopter crews get on the same page Service members from the 459th Airlift Squadron invited Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) members from Camp Higashi-Tachikawa, to ride along in two UH-1N Iroquois helicopters Jan. 29, 2015, near Tokyo.
Feb. 5, 2015 US, South Korea strengthen bonds at exercise Buddy Wing Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing sharpened combat skills and gained insight from their South Korean air force counterparts during exercise Buddy Wing 15-2 Feb. 3-6, at Daegu Air Base, South Korea.
Feb. 3, 2015 Cope South 15 successfully ends U.S. and Bangladesh air force (BAF) personnel joined together for the closing ceremony of exercise Cope South 15 (CS15) at BAF Base Bangabandhu, Bangladesh, Jan. 29.
Jan. 30, 2015 CMSAF visits Airmen, stresses importance of USAFE mission Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody and his wife, retired Chief Master Sgt. Athena Cody, met with Airmen from bases around U.S. Air Forces in Europe during visits, Jan. 25-31, to thank them and their families for their service, and to discuss the future of USAFE.
Jan. 30, 2015 AF pilot recognized for heroism in combat, awarded Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor For one Airman, what seemed to be a standard patrol mission from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 28, 2008, concluded with him receiving a Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor here Jan. 29.The actions of Maj. Jeremiah Parvin and his wingman, Capt. Aaron Cavasos, saved the lives of six Marines
Jan. 30, 2015 3-D printer creates models that save time, money As the intricacies of 3-D printing became more widespread, its capabilities have gained traction in the 402nd Commodities Maintenance Group at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.
Jan. 30, 2015 Cope South experts exchange knowledge, techniques The flight line here at exercise Cope South 15 (CS15) is usually a flurry of activity every morning, with maintainers firing up auxiliary power units and loadmasters finalizing their cargo plan.However on Jan. 27, there wasn't a single C-130 Hercules aircraft engine running. Instead, U.S. and
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 Air Force risks becoming too small to succeed under sequestration During testimony on Capitol Hill Jan. 28, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III stressed the negative impact sequestration will have on future Air Force capabilities, emphasizing further budget cuts will lead to low morale and declined readiness in the Air Force.
Jan. 28, 2015 AF identifies Boeing 747-8 platform for next Air Force One Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James in coordination with Frank Kendall, the under secretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, determined that the Boeing 747-8 will serve as the next presidential aircraft, commonly known as Air Force One.
Jan. 28, 2015 Scott Airmen train on Transport Isolation System Members of the 375th and 932nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadrons here began familiarization training on a Transport Isolation System (TIS) Jan. 26.
Jan. 27, 2015 CMSAF visits Lajes, engages with Airmen Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody and his wife, retired Chief Master Sgt. Athena Cody, made a stop at Lajes Field, Azores, during a tour of remote locations across U.S. Air Forces in Europe, Jan. 26.
Jan. 27, 2015 MAPS, PREL achieve all work cages ready for duty All 17 of the 341st Missile Wing's guided missile maintenance platforms (GMMP) became available for field use Jan. 14, according to Lt. Col. John Briner, the 341st Missile Operations Squadron commander. This feat is unprecedented in recent memory.
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. 23, 2015 ANG conducts air refueling training with NATO allies in Germany Nearly 30 Airmen from the Utah Air National Guard's 151st Air Refueling Wing recently spent two weeks at Geilenkirchen Air Base, Germany, Jan. 4-16 to provide air refueling support during training flights for NATO E-3A Sentry aircraft pilots.
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. 22, 2015 Yokota aircrew practices survival tactics in Fuji foothills An aircrew with the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, tested their survival, evasion, resistance and escape capabilities Jan. 16 at Camp Fuji, Japan. The SERE-led exercise tested their ability to survive a simulated aircraft crash behind enemy lines.
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. 21, 2015 Officials seek grateful nation award nominees Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2015 Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs Grateful Nation Award.
Jan. 20, 2015 MacDill AFB hosts cross-service exercises The 6th Air Mobility Wing here hosted a massive 300 sortie Navy F-18 pilot training exercise from Jan. 4-17.
Jan. 19, 2015 Living museum: Airman preserves AF uniforms Walking through the 20th Maintenance Group building, it would be appropriate to stop and gaze into the office of one senior leader there. Eyes would be greeted with several mannequins wearing different shades of green and blue, each decorated with metals and ribbons.For most of his life, Lt. Col.
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 Sexual Assault Prevention Summit prepares Airmen to talk effectively about sex The president and founder of the Date Safe Project spoke frankly about sex at the Sexual Assault Prevention Summit Jan. 14, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
Jan. 14, 2015 Hagel underscores nuclear mission importance at B-2 base Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel opened his final domestic trip with a stop at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Jan. 13, home of the 509th Bomb Wing -- the world's only B-2 Spirit stealth bomber unit.
Jan. 13, 2015 Sexual Assault Prevention Summit tackles tough issues Top Air Force leaders kicked off a Sexual Assault Prevention summit Jan. 12, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, to tackle tough issues and get honest and open dialogue from Airmen.
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 Lockheed awarded $68M contract for F-22 work at Hill AFB The Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $67.8 million contract to help finish a year's worth of maintenance and repair work for the F-22 Raptor at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
Jan. 11, 2015 Power lifting through faith, strength Staff Sgt. Ashley Bryant, a Tulsa, Oklahoma-native, broke the women's national bench press record with a 231.1 pound lift during a weight-lifting competition in Illinois while home on leave.
Jan. 10, 2015 Academy Airman helps Afghan interpreter start new life in US Master Sgt. Michael Simon, now an Academy Military Trainer for Cadet Squadron 16, began a year-long deployment in June 2011 at Shindand Air Base, Afghanistan as a Mi-17 crew chief air adviser, where he relied heavily on Afghan interpreters to stay alive and accomplish the mission of training Afghan
Jan. 9, 2015 Elmendorf saves through alternative energy The federal government has set goals to lower costs and save energy. Everyone has a role to help, and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is taking steps to do its part.
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. 9, 2015 2014 Information Dominance Award winners announced The Air Force Chief of Information Dominance and Chief Information Officer, Lt. Gen. William Bender, recently announced the winners of the 2014 Air Force Information Dominance Awards and the General John P. Jumper Award for Excellence in Warfighting Integration.
Jan. 8, 2015 US Air Force's European consolidation results announced The Office of the Secretary of Defense announced the results of the European Infrastructure Consolidation (EIC) review Jan. 8, which will realign several missions in U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) within seven years.Under the EIC, the Defense Department will divest
Jan. 8, 2015 Military spouses complete certified nurse assistant program Several military spouses at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana recently completed the certified nurse assistance program, opening up job opportunities within the state and wherever they may relocate to in the future.
Jan. 7, 2015 A new era of retrograde operations as squadron inactivates Ringing in not only a new year, but a new era of retrograde operations, the 455th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron was inactivated during a ceremony here Jan. 1.In a time honored tradition, Lt. Col. Christopher Carmichael, the 455th EAPS commander, relinquished command of the squadron to Col.
Jan. 6, 2015 Ice bridge closes gap to range complex From the first day the Tanana River in Alaska is frozen enough to walk on, Airmen from the Eielson Air Force Base’s 354th Civil Engineer Squadron’s range maintenance shop drill holes, pump water and let it freeze, layer after layer.
Jan. 6, 2015 Fight against ISIL: Ammo troops keep up with tempo There’s nothing more exciting than watching a fighter jet loaded with munitions roar down the flight line headed off to take out the bad guy.
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 Grand Forks officer selected for Mansfield Fellowship Program An officer with the 348th Reconnaissance Squadron at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota will soon be making his way from the Land of the Sunflake to the Land of the Rising Sun after being accepted for one of the world's most prestigious international fellowship programs.
Dec. 30, 2014 Tuskegee Airmen receive the 2014 Omar N. Bradley ‘Spirit of Independence Award’ The Tuskegee Airmen were recognized for their courage and valor in combat, as they helped pave the way for racial integration in the armed services, by receiving the 2014 Omar N. Bradley "Spirit of Independence Award" in a ceremony held at the 2014 Duck Commander Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La.
Dec. 30, 2014 Putting the ‘combat’ in combat communications Airmen from the 644th Combat Communications Squadron recently exercised their abilities to respond to various scenarios during contingency operations such as emergency response, self-aid and buddy care, and force protection, while demonstrating combat skills at the Andy South annex near Andersen Air
Dec. 26, 2014 OSI agents committed to the challenge To a select group of special agents assigned to Air Force Office of Special Investigations Detachment 212 at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, it is an honor to commit their time as peace-keepers of the Air Force.
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. 24, 2014 Luke returns F-16Ds to flight after longeron repair Aircraft maintainers at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona and Hill AFB, Utah, have been working on getting F-16D Fighting Falcons back into the air since mid-October and are nearing completion of repairs on 32 of Luke's F-16D aircraft .
Dec. 22, 2014 CSAF visits Al Udeid Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III met with Airmen and answered their questions about current Air Force issues during a visit Dec. 14, to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.
Dec. 19, 2014 Charleston maintenance groups earn Daedalian trophy The C-17 Globemaster III maintainers from the 437th and 315th Maintenance Groups at Joint Base, Charleston, have once again demonstrated that they are the cream of the crop, earning the 2014 Clements McMullen Memorial Daedalian Weapon System Maintenance Trophy.
Dec. 19, 2014 AMC relocates KC-135 simulator As Air Mobility Command fields the KC-46A Pegasus, displaced KC-135 Stratotanker pilot simulators will be relocated across the Total Force to maximize simulator access across the mobility enterprise.
Dec. 19, 2014 RED HORSE joins Navy, local Guam engineers for concrete course Several Airmen from the 554th RED HORSE Squadron and Guam Air National Guard's 254th RED HORSE Squadron teamed up with U.S. Navy Sailors from Naval Base Guam to participate in the island's first joint concrete American Concrete Institute (ACI) field concrete testing program Dec. 9-12.
Dec. 17, 2014 PJ’s extraordinary heroism earns an Air Force Cross Recognizing extraordinary heroism shown in combat, Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James presented the Air Force Cross to an Air Commando during a ceremony here, Dec. 17.
Dec. 16, 2014 Chaplain's 50-year journey to become bishop of Fairbanks diocese "I've always had a committed faith and a love for God, but never really thought of becoming a priest until I was enlisted in the Air Force," said Chaplain (Maj.) Chad Zielinski. The Michigan native, who currently serves as the 354th Fighter Wing deputy wing chaplain, was ordained bishop of the
Dec. 16, 2014 DOD Spirit of Hope Award ceremony Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James presented the Department of Defense Spirit of Hope Award to military and civilian honorees during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Dec. 12.
Dec. 16, 2014 Short-notice: A new way to exercise When 1st Lt. Matt Lavigne's phone rang late Dec. 10, he knew it was time to scramble into action. As a fighter pilot, preparedness is engraved into his DNA, but this was the first time he'd experienced something like this. In only a few hours, he'd be flying side by side with other F-16 Fighting
Dec. 16, 2014 A $2 solution to a $3,000 problem A brand new circuit board for a rescue fire truck can cost more than $3,000 to replace, regardless of why it has malfunctioned, but fire truck maintainers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington dug a little deeper into the issue and discovered a $2 solution. Recently, the shop was faced with
Dec. 12, 2014 AF colonel makes swift water rescue, awarded Airman’s Medal Recognizing Col. Richard Poston for his act of heroism, Lt. Gen. David L. Goldfein, the director of the Joint Staff, presented him with the Airman’s Medal Dec. 10, in a ceremony held at the Pentagon.
Dec. 12, 2014 Nominations sought for 2015 American Legion service award Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2015 American Legion Spirit of Service Award.
Dec. 12, 2014 Civil Air Patrol receives congressional recognition About 40 living World War II members and their relatives, as well as the families of deceased members, were in attendance as the Civil Air Patrol received the Congressional Gold Medal during a presentation Dec. 10, in the Emancipation Hall at the Capitol Visitors Center in Washington D.C.
Dec. 12, 2014 AMC chief scientist receives Harold Brown Award Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James presented Dr. Donald Erbschloe, the Air Mobility Command chief scientist, with the 2014 Harold Brown Award during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Dec. 9.
Dec. 11, 2014 Thunderbirds release 2015 show schedule The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have finalized their 2015 show schedule. In its 62nd season, the team is slated to perform 71 demonstrations at 39 locations.
Dec. 11, 2014 22 selected for AF Reserve Officer Training Corps detachment command Twenty-two lieutenant colonels and lieutenant colonel-selects have been tapped for Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) detachment command, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced Dec. 10.
Dec. 10, 2014 Air Force Fitness Management System slated for upgrade Active-duty, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard officers and enlisted members who want to maintain copies of their pre-July 2010 fitness records need to access the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS) and save or print their records by Dec. 30, Air Force Personnel Center officials said
Dec. 10, 2014 AF realigns missions to enhance nuclear support In response to a directive from the secretary of the Air Force and chief of staff of the Air Force, the 377th Air Base Wing in Albuquerque, New Mexico, will realign under Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), and the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) will reorganize, combining the AFNWC
Dec. 9, 2014 Aviano stays 'Forward, Ready, Now' with joint exercise The 555th Fighter Squadron hosted a weeklong exercise with the U.S. and Netherlands joint tactical air controllers here Dec. 2, as a part of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces in Africa's "Forward, Ready, Now" initiative.
Dec. 9, 2014 Gen. Dempsey, celebrities visit Airmen during USO holiday tour Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, during a USO holiday troop visit Dec. 8.
Dec. 9, 2014 Offutt Airmen share "innovative ideas" with vice chief of staff More than 30 members of the 55th Wing met with the Air Force vice chief of staff in a virtual town hall meeting to discuss the Airman Powered by Innovation program Dec. 1.
Dec. 8, 2014 Remains of missing Airman in Guam confirmed Leadership from the 2nd Bomb Wing confirmed the loss of Airman Alec Dye during a press briefing here Dec. 6.
Dec. 5, 2014 29 selected for training and recruiting squadron command Twenty-nine officers from various Air Force career fields have been selected for Air Education and Training Command training and recruiting squadron command, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced Dec. 5.
Dec. 5, 2014 JASDF Chief of Staff visits Columbus AFB The Japan Air Self-Defense Force chief of staff toured Columbus Air Force Base Dec. 1-2 to check in on the pilot training program and boost morale.
Dec. 5, 2014 Air Force selects 409 officers for squadron command More than 400 officers from various career fields have been selected for logistics, mission support, materiel leader, operations support and air base squadron command, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced Dec. 5.
Dec. 5, 2014 USO 2015 Service Member of the Year nominees sought Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2015 USO Service Member of the Year Award.
Dec. 4, 2014 Nellis Airman powered by innovation Last December, certain variants of the F-16 Fighting Falcon had their ejection seat's oxygen system modified, which created a new requirement for oxygen bottle testing. This new change improved overall pilot safety, but also brought with it a hefty price tag -- which inspired one Airman at Nellis
Dec. 4, 2014 Minot AFB successfully flies 40 out of 40 sorties during exercise Battling harsh winds and temperatures 20 degrees and below for several days, operations and maintenance Airmen joined together to successfully fly 40 out of 40 sorties during Prairie Warrior surge week here, Nov. 17-20.
Dec. 3, 2014 Search continues for missing Airman in Guam An Airman who has been missing since Dec. 1 has been identified as Airman Alec M. Dye.Dye was deployed to Andersen Air Force Base from the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, and was last seen near Tarague Beach, Guam.
Dec. 3, 2014 Colorado Air Guardsman's path to NFL Many young kids have hopes and dreams of doing something amazing when they grow up. Many want to be an astronaut, or a police officer. Others may want to serve in the armed forces or become a professional athlete.But for some, more than one dream can come true.
Dec. 2, 2014 Commander in Chief's Trophy makes the rounds at the Academy The Air Force Academy was awarded the Commander in Chief's Trophy after defeating the Army in a football game 23-6 on Nov. 1.
Dec. 1, 2014 Tool to safeguard PII scheduled for AF-wide December rollout The Digital Signature Enforcement Tool is scheduled for Air Force-wide integration Dec. 5, providing Microsoft Outlook email users with an interactive, automated virtual assistant to help ensure the security of personally identifiable information
Dec. 1, 2014 Resiliency in numbers Most Airmen have probably heard the expression "there's strength in numbers." Most Airmen have also probably heard of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness. When it comes to building resiliency, the two are not unrelated.
Dec. 1, 2014 Airman returns from front lines of fight against Ebola Before many volunteers could begin fighting Ebola in West Africa, an Air Force major was on the ground in Monrovia, Liberia, paving the way for safe execution of their mission. As an epidemiologist and international health specialist for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Surgeon
Dec. 1, 2014 Academy Airman completes Ranger assessment course An Academy Airman undergoes a rigorous training regiment at the Air Force-ran pre-Ranger School to qualify him to participate in the U.S. Army Ranger School.
Nov. 29, 2014 New combat rescue helicopter HH-60W to perform personnel recovery mission The Air Force has officially designated the new combat rescue helicopter (CRH) as the HH-60W.
Nov. 26, 2014 Air Force identifies nickel-free material for F-35 aircraft systems Through a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract with the Air Force, Triton Systems, Inc., located in Massachusetts, developed a nickel-free material technology that is positioned for transition to several F-35 Joint Strike Fighter applications. Transition of this technology is