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  • Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett, left, Air Force Chief of Staff David L. Goldfein and Mrs. Dawn Goldfein pose with a representation of an etching that is now displayed on the Wall of Valor at the Air Force Memorial during a ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., July 31, 2020. The ceremony unveiled a new etching for the memorial's Wall of Valor at the Air Force Memorial that reads, "This is our sacred duty. When protecting Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines, we fly to the sound of the guns … or we die trying." (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark)

    Goldfein honored for service as Chief of Staff

    During his tenure, Goldfein has achieved some notable milestones, including the development of the B-21 Raider and the T-7A Red Hawk aircraft. Additionally, he pushed for innovative ways to improve readiness through the expansion of the Air Force’s multi-domain capability, reshaping the force to exist in an era of great power competition, and helping pave the way for ultimately increasing the number of squadrons from 312 to 386.
  • Hutch Collins, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron threatened and endangered species biologist, looks for baby red-cockaded woodpeckers in a tree cavity at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range at Wedgefield, S.C

    Air Force environmental programs help endangered species thrive

    Through a combination of programs and partnerships with installations and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center is helping some endangered species make a comeback.

  • More companies enter ABMS innovation pipeline

    These companies will join 46 other companies on-boarded earlier this year to compete to develop new information and communications technologies to be evaluated in future onramp demonstration exercises for potential integration with the operational force.
  • AF Ventures Fellowship Fall Cohort is accepting applications until Aug. 7, 2020. AF Ventures Fellowship Fall Cohort is managed by Shift, a San Francisco-based tech startup, via a Small Business Innovation Research Open Topic contract and in coordination with AFWERX to expose Airmen to concepts including design thinking, leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship. (AFWERX courtesy graphic)

    AFVentures Fellowship fall cohort now accepting applications

    From Sept. 14 to Oct. 23, fellows will be embedded with some of the world’s most advanced venture capital firms to gain an understanding of risk management, the developing technology landscape and build relationships that can provide new opportunities to the Department of Defense.
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    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.

  • Department of the Air Force stands up Task Force to combat interpersonal violence

    Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett appointed Brig. Gen. April Vogel, the director for manpower, personnel, recruiting and services at the National Guard Bureau, to lead the task force, which will support members of the Air Force and Space Force.

  • Around the Air Force: Skyborg Contracts Awarded, Tech Training Streamlined, Hurricane Hunters

    Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights new contracts awarded to industry for the Skyborg Vanguard Program, a new program bypassing traditional tech school for technical training to take place at an Airman's first duty station and Hurricane Hunters track a storm in the Pacific. (Hosted by Senior Airman Rosario)
  • General Holmes is greeted by Airmen at the door

    ACC commander accepts Order of the Sword recognition

    The invitation came as a surprise to Holmes, who was delivering remarks and answering questions during a virtual noncommissioned officer development course. A participant of the course asked Holmes if he would accept the invitation, which then prompted a group of enlisted Airmen to rush into Holmes’ office to congratulate him.

  • AFCEC continues building on AFCAMP successes

    Each year, the AFCEC team evaluates aspects of the Air Force Comprehensive Asset Management Plan to see where it can refine products and business rules with a goal of continuing to build on the trust and transparency it’s established with customers from installations to Air Force headquarters.

  • Air Force begins field work to investigate PFAS at former Reese AFB

    The Air Force Civil Engineer Center began investigative field work in June, for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) around the former Reese Air Force Base, near Lubbock, Texas.
  • AFWERX came in at number 16 on Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators 2020 list. Through AFWERX, progress has been made through a variety of initiatives including AFWERX Challenge, Air Force Ventures and the Air Force Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Open Topic process, grassroots Spark Cells, and culture change campaigns. (Courtesy photo)

    AFWERX named to Fast Company’s 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators

    This recognition honors businesses and organizations that demonstrate a deep commitment to encouraging innovation at all levels.
  • Vapor purge testing

    Experiment enhances C-130’s competitive edge against CBRN threat

    The vapor purge tests look to determine how long it takes for a chemical contaminant, such as tear gas, to purge itself from an aircraft as well as potential best practices to reduce the amount of chemical particles in the air in the most efficient way possible.
  • Lt. Col. Hallie Herrera salutes during her change of command ceremony at Fort George G. Meade, Md., June 16, 2020. Hererra, who was eight months pregnant at the time, took command of the 22nd Intelligence Squadron. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo by Felix Herrera)

    Air Force removes administrative burden, allows pregnant, postpartum women to attend PME

    Pregnant and postpartum members may now attend professional military education without an exception to policy, and are also exempt from the requirement to have a passing fitness assessment prior to attending.
  • Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett and former Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson unveil Wilson’s official portrait during a ceremony at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., July 28, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark)

    Department of the Air Force honors former SecAF Heather Wilson

    During the ceremony, Barrett recognized Wilson for her service and achievements as the Air Force’s highest-ranking civilian leader.
  • F-15EX

    Eglin AFB prepared, ready for F-15EX

    The 40th Flight Test Squadron will take possession of EX1 and the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron will own EX2. Squadron aircrews and testers will work together to complete the combined development and operational training simultaneously.
  • The OSI Behavioral Sciences Directorate (XB) Child Forensic Interviewing Training Course has been accredited by the National Children’s Alliance (NCA), the national association and accrediting body for a network of more than 850 Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs). (OSI graphic)

    CFI course earns national accreditation

    The Office of Special Investigations now has a small, professionalized cadre of child forensic interviewers that conduct interviews for OSI worldwide.
  • An Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircrew flies into Hurricane Douglas July 24, 2020, to collect weather data to assist the Central Pacific Hurricane Center with their forecasts. The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, assigned to the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, departed July 22 to conduct operations out of Barbers Point Kapolie Airport, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo)

    Hurricane Hunters fly first Pacific hurricane

    The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircrew flew into the first hurricane of the Pacific Ocean season to collect weather data to assist the Central Pacific Hurricane Center with their forecasts.
  • International and American service members, Professional Military Education instructors, pose for a photo at the IAAFA headquarters building. From left to right, Major Ronand Castillo from El Salvador, Major Marcio Teixeira from Brazil, Major Eduardo Barajas, a flight commander from the US Air Force, Master Sgt. Aguedo Mendez a flight chief from the US Air Force, Chief Master Sgt. Elvis Garcia from Peru, and Master Sgt. Edwin Lara from Honduras.

    IAAFA wins 2019 EPME Center of the Year Award

    The award recognizes the outstanding performance and exceptional contributions made by the community of civilian and military instructors serving the Air and Space Force during the 2019 calendar year.
  • Airmen of the Air Force Reserve 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and Mississippi Air National Guardsmen from the 183rd AES transport a medical mannequin onto a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft as part of their three-day training event, July 20-22, 2020 at Keesler Air Force Base and the Mississippi Air National Guard's Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport, Mississippi. The purpose of the joint training event between Reservists and Guardsmen was to work as one team, while training on patient care and handling during a simulated air evacuation of injured service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jessica L. Kendziorek)

    Reserve, Guard train for aeromedical evacuation operations

    Reservists from the 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and Mississippi Air National Guardsmen from the 183rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron collaborated for a three-day training event to work as one team, focused on patient care and handling, during a simulated air evacuation of injured service members.
  • Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson speaks about the National Security Strategy and Nuclear Deterrence during a seminar hosted by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies in Washington, D.C., July 24, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Adrian Cadiz)

    Wilson becomes longest serving Vice Chief in history: analyzing, innovating, succeeding along way

    The record is worth noting now, when, by punching in for work July 26, Wilson began his fifth year in the job, thus becoming the longest serving Vice Chief of Staff in Air Force history.
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