AFTN releases newest 'Today's Air Force'

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Air Force Television News released a new edition of Today's Air Force on March 23.

After a "Straight from the Top" segment, the show kicks off with a feature by Staff Sgt. Chris Pyles on the 50th anniversary of the B-52 Stratofortress. Later, Michelle Michael takes viewers to Dayton, Ohio, for a look at a volunteer program that puts Airmen in the front of the classroom. Finally, Staff Sgt. John Archiquette shares a story about the bond between a doctor and his patients.

Today's Air Force, a 30-minute, weekly news show, can be seen on The Pentagon Channel and American Forces Television Service stations around the world. The show also airs on more than 140 public cable-access stations within the U.S.

To submit a story idea for "Today's Air Force," or for any Air Force News products, send an email to storyideas@dma.mil.

This week's line-up includes:

Block 1
- Straight from the Top: DMA Newsroom about Airmen reduction and the Defense Strategic Guidance
- Year of the BUFF: DMA-Air Force exclusive on the 50th anniversary of the B-52

Block 2
- Daytona 500 flyover: The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds took to the skies for this year's Daytona 500
- Acting Airmen: Airmen head to the front of the classroom in order to give back to their community
- Angie Johnson: One Airman goes from a viral web sensation to a contestant on "The Voice"
- This week in photos

Block 3
- Dr. Z: The bond between doctor and patients remain a year after the shooting at Frankfurt, Germany