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  • Three 30th Contracting Squadron civilians survey items in a warehouse used for storing government furnished property Feb. 12, 2018, on Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The team is responisble for saving $1 billion over the course of seven years.

    Vandenberg AFB civilians save the Air Force $1 billion

    Three 30th Contracting Squadron civilians saved $1 billion for the Air Force here January 2012 through January 2019.
  • The U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) body bearer team fall into formation as an Air Mobility Command C-17 Globemaster III arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Md. with the remains of World War II Army veteran and former Rep. John D. Dingell (D-Mich.) Feb. 12, 2019.

    AFDW provides ceremonial honors to longest-serving Congressional member

    Air Force District of Washington conducted an Arrival Ceremony in honor of World War II Army veteran and former Rep. John D. Dingell (D-Mich.) here Tuesday.
  • Airman 1st Class Frederick Cleveland, 841st Missile Security Forces Squadron defender, participates in a recapture and recover exercise in a T-41 trainer Jan. 31, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont.

    Defenders repurpose assets to ensure nuclear surety

    Missile security forces defenders are charged with protecting our nation’s assets against all enemies, foreign and domestic. One way they maintain readiness is through training.

  • Around the Air Force: KC-46A Debut / New Locator Beacons

    On this look Around the Air Force, the Air Force the KC-46A Pegasus makes its debut at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, and new locator beacons are being installed on ejection seats and parachutes.
  • The U.S. team pulls on a rope during the tug-of-war portion of the Friendship Games Feb. 6, 2019, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.

    Improving relations through Friendship Games

    More than one hundred service members from the U.S., United Arab Emirates, and several coalition nations participated in the Friendship Games Feb. 6, at Al Dhafra Air Base.
  • Air Force religious affairs Airmen from the 451st Air Expeditionary Group teamed up with Army behavioral Soldiers from Train Advise and Assist Command-South Feb. 2, 2019 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.

    Army therapy dog visits maintenance Airmen

    Maintenance personnel got a surprise visit from a therapy dog as part of an effort to showcase the various mental health resources available at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan Feb. 2, 2019.
  • A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, arrives in preparation for Exercise Cobra Gold 2019 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, Feb. 6, 2019.

    35th Fighter Squadron launches into Cobra Gold 19

    The 35th Fighter Squadron departed on Feb. 6, and the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron departed on Feb. 7 to participate in Exercise Cobra Gold 19 in a historic redeployment to Korat Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand.
  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Santora, 8th Medical Operations Squadron dentist, and Senior Airman Keyshawn Everett, 8th MDOS dental assistant, prepare a patient for a filling at the dental building on Kunsan Air Base, Jan. 20, 2019. The dental clinic offers a variety of services including cleanings, fillings and extractions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Edwards)

    8th MDOS polishes readiness with 3D tech

    The 8th Medical Operations Squadron Dental Flight ensures all Kunsan service members have the brightest smile and best teeth with efficiency, comfort, and new technology to facilitate a quick return to duty after procedures.
  • Senior Airman Rito Smith

    EOD Airmen detect, disarm, protect

    The Joint Defense Operations Center calls about a confirmed or suspected explosive ordnance disposal incident. Three Airmen rush out the door, set up their truck and immediately depart for the incident site. They head out with a security element to safely transport them to the location. For them it is now an information game and race against time.
  • Senior Airman Shawn King, 823d Base Defense Squadron fireteam member, low crawls through an obstacle during an Army Air Assault Assessment (AAA), Jan. 20, 2019, at Camp Blanding, Fla. The AAA is designed to determine Airmen’s physical and mental readiness before being selected to attend Army Air Assault school. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Eugene Oliver)

    Airmen test resolve during Air Assault Assessment

    Cadre from the 820th Base Defense Group evaluated approximately 37 Airmen during an Army Air Assault Assessment.
  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Lenny Richoux, the Joint Enabling Capabilities Command commander, presents Airman 1st Class PeeJay Jack, a 290th Joint Communications Support Squadron vehicle maintainer, the Airman’s Medal at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 9, 2019. Jack was awarded the Airman’s Medal for saving a motorist after his vehicle lost control, veered of the interstate and burst into flames.

    MacDill Guardsman saves life, receives Airman’s Medal

    Airman 1st Class Peejay Jack, a 290th Joint Communications Support Squadron vehicle maintainer with the Florida Air National Guard, was awarded the Airman’s Medal by Maj. Gen. Lenny Richoux, the Joint Enabling Capabilities Command commander, during a ceremony at MacDill AFB Feb. 9.
  • Russell Gray, Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line director, explains the AF COOL program to an Airman following a briefing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Air Force Installation Contracting Agency recently partnered with Air University and The Barnes Center for Enlisted Education to deliver a follow-on contract for AF COOL. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

    AFICA partnership delivers COOL program for Airmen

    In partnership with Air University and The Barnes Center for Enlisted Education, the Air Force Installation Contracting Agency recently delivered a follow-on contract to help enlisted Airmen get civilian-recognized credentials for their post-Air Force careers.
  • F-35A at Red Flag 19-1

    Red Flag strengthens F-35A maintainers

    After more than two weeks launching F-35A Lightning II sorties at Red Flag 19-1, maintainers with the 388th Fighter Wing are impressed with the jet and the young airmen who help maintain it.
  • Congratulations to the 2019 Air Force Art Contest winners, ages 9-12. (U.S. Air Force graphic using winning art work)

    Air Force announces adult, youth artists of the year

    The Air Force Services Activity recently announced the winners of the annual Air Force Art Contest.
  • The KC-46A Pegasus looms over the flightline at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Feb. 8, 2019, shortly after its historic delivery. Reservists in the 730th Air Mobility Training Squadron are charged with training aircrew on the newest aerial refueling aircraft alongside their active duty counterparts in the 97th Air Mobility Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

    Airmen, dignitaries celebrate KC‐46 arrival

    Reserve Airmen assigned to the 730th Air Mobility Training Squadron, dignitaries and Air Force leaders accepted the new KC‐46A Pegasus during a historic arrival celebration Feb. 8 at Altus Air Force Base.
  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Timothy Leahy, Second Air Force commander, speaks a group of chiefs and training staff during the 2019 Career Field Managers Conference at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 6, 2019. The three-day conference, put on by the 81st Training Support Squadron, is designed to improve lines of communication between all levels of training development and delivery. This year the main topics of discussion were the blended learning approach to training, advancements in cyber training, advancing the technical training enterprise and augmented and virtual reality as training options. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ryan Crane)

    Career field managers, AETC improve Keesler AFB training environment

    The 81st Training Group hosted 31 career field managers affecting more than more than 27 career fields during the Career Field Manager Conference at Keesler Air Force Base, Feb. 6-8.
  • F-35A Lightning II pilots on the flight line after a mission during Red Flag 19-1, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. This is wing's second Red Flag with the F-35A, America's most advanced multi-role fighter, which brings game-changing stealth, lethality and interoperability to the modern battlefield. Red Flag is the Air Force's premier combat exercise and includes units from across the Air Force and allied nations. The 388th is the lead wing for Red Flag 19-1. U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)

    'Trial by Flag' for new F-35A pilots

    F-35A pilots who recently graduated their initial training and are currently deployed to Nellis Air Force Base as part of exercise Red-Flag 19-1. Now they are being battle-tested.

  • AETC launches podcast focused on “Developing Mach-21 Airmen”

    Air Education and Training Command has launched a new professional development podcast to help communicate and inform Total Force Airmen across the globe on relevant, timely topics related to the recruiting, training, education and development fields.
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    Pegasus Wings its way to 97th AMW

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing welcomed its newest weapon system, the KC-46A Pegasus, to the official training unit of the Air Force’s state-of-the-art tanker aircraft at Altus Air Force Base, Feb. 8.

  • Around the Air Force: CMSAF Talks Promotion Changes / C-17 Humanitarian Mission

    On this look Around the Air Force, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth Wright discusses the upcoming changes to senior noncommissioned officer promotions and C-17 Globemaster IIIs bring aid to three different countries.
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