April 25, 2020 America Strong: Blue Angels, Thunderbirds to conduct multi-city flyovers championing National Unity Behind Frontline Responders America Strong is a collaborative salute from the Navy and Air Force to recognize healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential personnel while standing in solidarity with all Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 24, 2020 Around the Air Force: Academy Commencement & Reducing COVID Risk Today’s look Around the Air Force features the newest graduates of the U.S. Air Force Academy during 2020 commencement, and the Air Force’s efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19 to aircrews transporting sick patients.
April 24, 2020 USecAF, CMSAF visit AETC to see adjusted training operations in response to COVID-19 The visits allowed senior leaders the opportunity to see first-hand how Air Education and Training Command has adjusted operations to mitigate and minimize COVID-19 impacts to the basic, technical and flying training pipelines, all of which have been deemed mission essential.
April 24, 2020 Additional medical Reservists called up to support fight against COVID-19 The latest deployment brings the total of Air Force Reservists mobilized in support of COVID-19 relief efforts to more than 770 around the nation. Most volunteered and reported in less than 48 hours to support.
April 24, 2020 Dyess AFB to host virtual collider event A virtual collider event will be hosted by Dyess Air Force Base, April 28.
April 23, 2020 AFLCMC-led team delivers isolation container prototype for testing Rapidly developed in response to the United States Transportation Command's Joint Urgent Operational Need, the Negatively Pressurized Conex, or NPC, is designed to fit inside of a C-17 Globemaster III, and enable the safe transport of as many as 28 patients both ambulatory and litter, and teams of
April 19, 2020 40 days, nights: AMC commander’s battle staff directs round-the-clock support in COVID-19 fight Forty days after Air Mobility Command commander Gen. Maryanne Miller activated the commander’s battle staff, a small but dedicated group of experts continue to work tirelessly around-the-clock at Scott Air Force Base, overseeing AMC’s contribution to the Defense Department’s operations in the
April 18, 2020 Class of 2020 takes graduation in stride during COVID-19 crisis Vice President Mike Pence changed his plans amid the global COVID-19 pandemic to give the commencement address, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flew over and 967 new officers closed-out their four years at the school by hurling their caps into the air at the end of the ceremony.
April 17, 2020 78th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid April 18 marks the 78th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid, in which Lt. Col. James H. Doolittle, U.S. Army Air Forces, and Vice Adm. William F. Halsey Jr., U.S. Navy, led a joint bombing operation on the Japanese mainland aimed to inflict both material and psychological damage upon the enemy
April 17, 2020 Around the Air Force: A New Normal and A Message to Parents Today's look Around the Air Force features Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein addressing Air Force parents about COVID-19 concerns and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth Wright begins a weekly video series, “The New Normal.”
April 16, 2020 ANG recruiting joins newly merged Total Force Lead Refinement, Call Center Air Force Recruiting Service’s strive to become an integrated recruiting enterprise took a big step forward as Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention signed on to be part of the newly merged Total Force Lead Refinement and Call Center beginning April 15.
April 16, 2020 ANG recruiting joins newly merged Total Force Lead Refinement, Call Center Air Force Recruiting Service’s strive to become an integrated recruiting enterprise took a big step forward as Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention signed on to be part of the newly merged Total Force Lead Refinement and Call Center beginning April 15.
April 15, 2020 Air Force Global Strike Command surgeon team leading fight against COVID-19 Col. Virginia Garner, AFGSC command surgeon, leads a team of 21 medical professionals in a battle unlike the world has seen in more than 100 years.
April 15, 2020 Air Force Salutes campaign to honor those working front lines Air Force Salutes campaign is a way Airmen can honor someone in their community who doesn’t wear the Air Force uniform but still embodies the Air Force core value of service before self.
April 13, 2020 Dover AFB reservists support nation’s counterdrug effort A mission from Dover Air Force Base, supporting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, involved hauling more than 100,000 pounds of cargo from Panama Pacifico International Airport, Panama, to San Angelo Regional Airport, Texas.
April 13, 2020 50th Contracting Squadron uses creativity to obtain supplies Members of 50th CONS work with the squadrons to ensure they have the items necessary to remain operational and, on April 2, they distributed some of those materials to the 50th Space Wing at the 50th Logistics Readiness Flight’s warehouse.
April 13, 2020 National Guard chief: More Guard members to be called up Guard members are supporting COVID-19 testing sites, constructing and staffing alternate care facilities, assisting state agencies in testing analysis, medical care, communication capacities and delivering needed supplies and equipment.
April 12, 2020 Travis AFB innovates PPE, helps DGMC fight spread of coronavirus David Grant U.S. Air Force Medical Center medics at Travis AFB contacted the base’s 60th Air Mobility Wing Phoenix Spark innovation cell, which quickly sprang into action prototyping and developing N95 mask covers and face shields for 3D printing to prolong the life cycle of certified N95 masks.
April 10, 2020 Joint Base MDL fully involved in COVID-19 response In early February, JB MDL emergency operations center and crisis action team were activated to manage the COVID-19 response.
April 10, 2020 Around the Air Force: General Goldfein Addresses the Air Force’s Top Priorities During COVID-19 Today’s look Around the Air Force features a Facebook Live video in which Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright address the Air Force’s top priorities during the current COVID-19 stop motion. (Produced by Staff Sgt. Timmethy James)
April 9, 2020 BMT adapts to limit spread of COVID-19 The shift is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which will allow the training pipeline to continue and help ensure the health and safety of trainees and instructors while also providing relief to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s training infrastructure.
April 8, 2020 Jolly Green II taken to extremes The Air Force’s newest combat search and rescue helicopter and crews experienced temperature extremes from 120 to minus 60 degrees Fahrenheit as well as torrential rain during the month of testing.
April 8, 2020 Airmen, volunteers at Altus AFB unite to create masks to fight COVID-19 After Secretary of Defense Mark Esper released new guidance on the use of cloth face coverings on April 5, more than 45 Airmen and dependents from the 97th Air Mobility Wing volunteered to quickly create and distribute face masks throughout the wing April 6 at Altus Air Force Base.
April 7, 2020 Travis AFB works to prevent COVID-19 spread, ensure readiness As COVID-19 sweeps across the United States and the world, Travis AFB has taken several actions to prevent further spread of the virus while ensuring readiness.
April 6, 2020 Air Force Reserve mobilizes medics to New York for COVID-19 response Air Force Reserve Command units mobilized more than 40 doctors, more than 70 nurses and approximately 13 respiratory technicians who departed their home stations for JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst for further inprocessing with the U.S. Northern Command’s Joint Forces Land Component Command, based out of
April 3, 2020 Accident report released on fatal parachute jump Staff Sgt. Adam K. Erickson, a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape, or SERE, specialist with the 412th Operations Support Squadron at Edwards Air Force Base, California, sustained non-survivable injuries during the training jump in conjunction with his official duties as a member of the Test
April 3, 2020 Special Instruments Training course instructors 3D-print medical supplies Instructors got the idea from Air Force Quarantine University, a public Facebook group for innovative learners to connect during the COVID-19 crisis, where they saw other organizations modeling and printing these supplies.
April 1, 2020 Air Force releases grooming, fitness guidance during COVID-19 In a message to Airmen March 31, Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, Air Force deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services, explained installation commanders have the authority to adjust standards as needed, while also encouraging Airmen to maintain grooming and fitness standards to the greatest
April 1, 2020 Goldfein says Air Force remains fully capable despite operational adjustments for coronavirus The Air Force is constantly assessing and adjusting practices to protect Airmen and families from the coronavirus pandemic while also ensuring that all operations continue worldwide.
April 1, 2020 Air Force seeks nominations for the Dr. Heather Wilson STEM, CSAF Ph.D. programs The Air Force opened the nomination window April 1 for the 2021 Dr. Heather Wilson science, technology, engineering and math Ph.D. program and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force captains’ prestigious Ph.D. program.
April 1, 2020 Air Force launches year-long leader, supervisor development campaign On April 1, the Department of the Air Force launched The Leaders and Supervisors We Need, a year-long development campaign designed to improve the efficiency and accessibility of supervisory training and resources for all leaders, ranging from first-time supervisors to experienced senior management
April 1, 2020 Air Force Academy class of 2020 graduation date moved up The class is planning the event six weeks ahead of schedule, allowing them to celebrate together while ensuring their health and safety by adhering to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Department of Defense guidelines.
March 31, 2020 Space Force identifies USAF missions for transfer to newest service In a significant step that enhances the U.S. Space Force’s capabilities and development, the Department of the Air Force has identified 23 U.S. Air Force organizations whose space-related missions will soon transfer to the Space Force.
March 30, 2020 BMT safety efforts protect trainers, pipeline Specific mitigation measures that have been implemented across BMT include implementation of a 14-day restriction of movement upon arrival, as well as social distancing, symptom monitoring and increased sanitation.
March 27, 2020 AFLCMC delivers C-37B early The program, managed by the Presidential and Executive Airlift Division, delivered the aircraft one week ahead of schedule.
March 26, 2020 Air Force BMT adjusts schedules, locations to sustain mission readiness In order to ensure the health and safety of trainees and instructors and to preserve dorm capacity, new recruits will be brought in based on a four-week repeating cycle that includes stringent restricted movement guidelines, dedicated time for deep cleaning between rotations, resetting the
March 25, 2020 DOD releases overseas stop movement order in response to COVID-19 Building upon previously enacted movement restrictions governing foreign travel, permanent change of station moves, temporary duty and personal leave, this stop movement order will also impact exercises, deployments, redeployments and other global force management activities. Approximately 90,000
March 25, 2020 Medical, dental elective procedures postponed 60 days due to COVID-19 The policy applies to all beneficiaries: active duty service members and their families, retirees, and Reserve and National Guard service members on active duty or a delayed effective date active duty order.
March 25, 2020 Air Force is protecting Airmen while protecting the nation The critical responsibilities and missions of our 685,000 Total Force active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen do not fade even during a pandemic. Across a worldwide enterprise, our Airmen must remain healthy so they can maintain full readiness and the capability to protect our nation’s security and
March 24, 2020 Guard helps medical professionals combat COVID-19 From staffing informational phone banks to administering tests for COVID-19, many of the more than 9,000 National Guard members on duty in response to COVID-19 are assisting state and local medical professionals.
March 22, 2020 Keesler AFB ensures cyber training continues online With the threat of COVID-19 impacting the health and well-being of the technical school students in training on Keesler Air Force Base, leadership has had to develop creative solutions to a unique problem.
March 20, 2020 509th MDG earns Air Force Clinic of the Year This prominent award is based on accomplishments submitted to each major command. Once selected at the MAJCOM level, award packages are then sent up to compete at the Air Force level.
March 19, 2020 AETC issues official COVID-19 mission essential training determination, authorizes travel Per the memorandum, Webb stated AETC will continue to: "recruit and access Airmen; train candidates and enlistees in Officer Training School, ROTC and basic military training; develop Airmen in technical and flying training; and deliver advanced academic education such as the School of Advanced Air
March 19, 2020 CSAF letter to commanders Wing Commanders (and Civilian Equivalents),Every one of you is dealing with the COVID-19 virus and the latest movement restrictions directed by Defense Secretary Mark Esper. Many of you will likely have an individual on your base or in your community who will test positive for the virus in the weeks
March 18, 2020 Goldfein emphasizes protecting force from COVID-19 while fulfilling all missions, operational priorities Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein said March 18 there have been seven confirmed cases of the new coronavirus to date among active-duty personnel, but that the Air Force is “still conducting global missions … which is priority one.”
March 18, 2020 Department of the Air Force leaders take steps to thwart COVID-19 exposure while setting important examples The idea is simple and effective – leaders including Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein, and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John Raymond among others are divided into separate “Blue” and “Silver” teams. Only one team at a time works from the
March 18, 2020 Taming the flames on Ramstein AB’s new F-15 mobile trainer Twenty-two NATO firefighters from Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania and the Czech Republic were the first to train on Ramstein Air Base’s new F-15 Mobile Aircraft Fire Training asset.
March 17, 2020 CSAF Survivor Advocacy Council conducts first meeting The council, created in October 2019, provides an opportunity for surviving family members to discuss with senior leaders the type of support services currently available and which they hope to see. The Survivor Advocacy Council was created to secure vectors to strengthen support to Air Force
March 17, 2020 Air Force BMT, technical and flying training mission essential, to continue with mitigation Air Force basic military training, technical training and flying training has been deemed mission essential and will continue operations with mitigation, Air Education and Training Command announced March 17, 2020.
March 17, 2020 Air Force to launch second annual Spring Motorcycle Focus In fiscal year 2019, the Air Force witnessed a significant reduction in motorcycle fatalities resulting in a 57.5% decrease compared to the recent five-year average.
March 17, 2020 Air Force senior leaders’ tri-signed letter The ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic is moving at a fast pace. Focus across the Nation remains on the actions we must all take to minimize possible exposure to this virus.
March 16, 2020 Tyndall AFB medical, first responders partner with local county emergency services, local hospital for joint training exercise The 325th Medical Group at Tyndall Air Force Base, partnered with Bay County to participate in a multi-agency emergency response exercise, March 12. Participants in the exercise mainly included the 325th Medical Group, Bay County Emergency Medical Services and Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Medical
March 16, 2020 Air Force inspires attendees at Women in Aviation International’s 31st conference The Air Force partnered with Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, Air Force Civilian Service, U.S. Air Force Academy, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, U.S. Space Force and the Air Force Reserve Command's Office of History and Heritage and Civil Air Patrol as they showcased their
March 16, 2020 48th Fighter Wing wraps up exercise Valiant Liberty The training was designed to increase the 48th Fighter Wing's capability to rapidly support joint operations across the European theater, normalizing interoperability between air and ground force assets.
March 16, 2020 National Museum of the US Air Force temporarily closed due to COVID-19 All events and activities scheduled at the museum have been cancelled or postponed until further notice. The museum will re-evaluate its closure status on a week-to-week basis and will provide the latest updates on the museum website and social media sites.
March 15, 2020 DOD officials explain new coronavirus domestic travel restrictions Defense officials announced restrictions on domestic travel for service members, Defense Department employees and family members in response to the new coronavirus, or COVID-19.
March 14, 2020 Statement by Department of Defense on enhanced health protection measures for the Pentagon Reservation All unofficial visits are suspended, to include personal guests and friends of DoD personnel and contractors. All large gatherings, such as retirement and promotion ceremonies, shall cease. All Pentagon Tours have been suspended since March 12, 2020.
March 14, 2020 Statement by the Department of Defense on domestic travel restrictions New travel restrictions for service members, DoD civilians, and their families assigned to DoD installations, facilities and surrounding areas within the United States and its territories.
March 13, 2020 DoD Directs Stop Movement in response to COVID-19 The Department of Defense issued a stop movement of all personnel to, from or through locations designated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as Level 3 COVID-19 areas effective March 13 and for the next 60 days. Following Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper’s announcement of new
March 13, 2020 Air Force Wounded Warrior Trials postponed due to COVID-19 The eight-day paralympic-style competition was scheduled for March 20-28 at facilities throughout the Las Vegas area.
March 13, 2020 CSAF visits to listen and learn about COVID-19 The Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. David L. Goldfein, to focus on the effectiveness of support between the base, the Department of Health and Human Services and the city of San Antonio.
March 12, 2020 Liquid life Members of the 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron manage the supplemental liquid oxygen, or LOX, systems at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and stand ready to support those who require LOX to accomplish their missions.
March 11, 2020 Barrett points to recent activities as a clear example for why the US Space Force is needed Unlike the Cold War, when space was primarily the sole province of the United States and the Soviet Union, today “many European nations plus Japan, China and India and more than 40 countries are spacefaring with satellites, probes and sometimes human travelers.
March 9, 2020 Air Force announces 2019 Safety Awards Maj. Gen. John T. Rauch Jr., Air Force Chief of Safety, recently announced the recipients of the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Safety Awards and the Air Force Chief of Safety Awards for 2019.
March 7, 2020 Gunship crew awarded 14 medals for joint SOF Afghanistan mission Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presented two Distinguished Flying Crosses with “C” device and 12 single event Air Medals with “C” device to 4th Special Operations Squadron Airmen during an awards ceremony March 2, at Hurlburt Field, for their actions in April
March 6, 2020 Around the Air Force: New Air Force Chief of Staff Nomination, Highlights From 2020 Air Warfare Symposium Today’s look Around the Air Force features the announcement of the Air Force’s new chief of staff nominee and highlights from the 2020 Air Warfare Symposium. (Hosted by Master Sgt. Robbie Arp)
March 5, 2020 Barrett, Goldfein, Raymond outline Air Force priorities to House lawmakers while acknowledging difficult budget choices Like the Senate hearing Tuesday, the session Wednesday in the House was only the first step in a lengthy process that will yield legislation providing a blueprint written by Congress of the spending, security and policy priorities for the entire United States military.
March 5, 2020 386th AEW Airmen, Italian Air Force strengthen partnership via immersion The immersion program allows both forces to meet and discuss each nation’s mission strategies while enhancing their skills together as a cohesive team.
March 5, 2020 JB San Antonio-Lackland training annex dedicated to fallen Air Force Medal of Honor recipient Previously known as the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Training Annex, it was renamed in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. John A. Chapman, an Air Force combat controller who gave his life fighting in Afghanistan in 2002.
March 4, 2020 Contingency response experts practice teamwork, training during Patriot Sands Contingency-response personnel from around the globe teamed up on the east Florida coast to refine their emergency-response capabilities during the exercise training on a host of different aircraft platforms including the C-17 Globemaster III, C-5M Super Galaxy, KC-135 Stratotanker, C-130 Hercules,
March 4, 2020 DOD outlines priorities in combating coronavirus Military officials and their civilian counterparts are learning together how to combat the novel coronavirus, Defense Department officials said March 4.
March 3, 2020 Barrett, Goldfein outline Air Force priorities to Senate committee and the “tradeoffs” needed to achieve them The hearing focused on the department’s recently released $169 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2021.
March 3, 2020 Air Force releases senior master sergeant/20E8 promotion cycle statistics The average overall score for those selected was 407.06. Selectees’ average time in grade was 3.74 years and time in service was 18.08 years.
March 3, 2020 Cope North 2020 joint forces exhibit aerial prowess Exhibiting their military might, three nations teamed up for a Combat Air Forces large force employment exercise iteration of Cope North 2020 at Andersen Air Force Base and around the CNMI, Palau, and Yap in the Federated States of Micronesia Feb. 12-28.
March 2, 2020 Gen. Charles Q. Brown nominated to be next Air Force Chief of Staff If confirmed by the Senate, Gen. Charles Q. Brown would assume one of the two highest positions in the Air Force from Gen. David L. Goldfein, who is retiring June 30 after four years as Chief of Staff. Brown would be the first African-American to serve as a service chief.
March 2, 2020 Multinational medics, civilian first responders ‘save lives’ at exercise Cope North 2020 Together, the United States Air Force and Navy, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and Royal Australian air force raced against the clock in a realistic exercise scenario to save 24 patients from a bus rollover. They worked alongside Guam’s Army National Guard and local police and emergency medical
March 2, 2020 JBSA training annex to be renamed for fallen MOH recipient; watch live March 4 Previously named the Medina Training Annex, the annex located right outside of JBSA-Lackland is being renamed in honor of the Medal of Honor recipient and Air Force combat controller killed in action during the Battle of Takur Ghar, Afghanistan, in 2002.
March 2, 2020 Air Force trains with joint, combined forces in rapid airfield damage repair A rapid airfield damage repair training exercise was part of exercise Cope North 2020, an annual U.S. Pacific Air Forces joint/combined, trilateral field training exercise held from Feb. 12-28.
Feb. 28, 2020 Two teams tie to win Spark Tank 2020 For the first time, two teams tied to as winners of the Spark Tank 2020 competition at the Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Feb. 28.
Feb. 28, 2020 Vice Chief’s Challenge is back — to save Airmen time That’s the intent of this year‘s Vice Chief’s Challenge, which will allow Airmen to pitch ideas and solve problems related to automation or elimination of menial tasks.
Feb. 28, 2020 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.
Feb. 27, 2020 HH-60W ‘Jolly Green II’ follows footprints of rescue giants Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett revealed the name at the 2020 Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Feb. 27.
Feb. 27, 2020 Updating our alma mater to celebrate all of us The Air Force chief of staff speaks out on changes to the U.S. Air Force Song.
Feb. 27, 2020 New Mexico aids military families with reciprocity bill; Air Force, Space Force leaders applaud effort The new law speeds the process of obtaining occupational licenses for military dependents arriving in New Mexico, and virtually eliminates the cost. Military leaders at the state’s four major military installations had sought to relieve the burden and red tape associated with transferring
Feb. 27, 2020 PACAF invites Australian air force to lead multinational HADR exercise during Cope North 2020 For the first time in Cope North history, Pacific Air Forces invited the Royal Australian air force to lead the Humanitarian and Disaster Relief, or HADR, mission of Cope North, with an integrated tri-nation team from the U.S., RAAF and Koku Jieitai Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
Feb. 26, 2020 ACC Bridge connects Airmen worldwide Air Combat Command’s Directorate of Manpower, Personnel and Services partnered with a public affairs team to develop a new website exclusively focused on resources that will build resiliency, improve diversity and prevent violence. They chose to call it The Bridge because it will connect ACC
Feb. 25, 2020 Air Force selects 1,184 in senior master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts March 3 While this selection rate is lower than in previous years, the 20E8 promotion allocations meet global requirements for Air Force senior master sergeants.
Feb. 24, 2020 Breaking tradition: airborne sensor operator makes history Staff Sgt. Propst is the Air Force’s first E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning And Control System, or AWACS, enlisted airborne sensor operator and is enhancing the 961st AACS’s capabilities at exercise Cope North 2020, an annual trilateral field exercise conducted in Guam, and around the Commonwealth of the
Feb. 24, 2020 SecAF visits RAF Mildenhall The 25th Secretary of the Air Force visited the air traffic control tower, fire station and various units within the 352 Special Operations Wing.
Feb. 23, 2020 18th AGRS replicates threats during Cope North 2020 Operating in the mindset of the enemy, the 18th Aggressor Squadron from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, employs adversarial tactics to prepare U.S. and partner-nation aircrews for tomorrow's victories through challenging, realistic threat replication and training.
Feb. 20, 2020 US, Japanese, Australian forces train together during Pacific Defender 20-1 Pacific Defender 20-1, which was hosted by the 736th Security Forces Squadron Commando Warrior flight, is the first in a region-wide series of security forces-centric exercises and subject matter expert exchanges scheduled for this year. The U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored events bring together
Feb. 20, 2020 100th MXS Airman innovates leak detection technology Staff Sgt. Patrick Leach, 100th Maintenance Squadron Airman aircraft fuels systems craftsman, created the Pressurized Leak Detection Cup with the help of the aircraft structural maintenance flight.
Feb. 19, 2020 SecAF visits Incirlik AB Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett visited various U.S. facilities and met with Airmen assigned to the 39th Air Base Wing, Feb. 15.
Feb. 19, 2020 Air Force commander awarded Military Service Award at BEYA 2020 Founded in 2006, the Stars and Stripes dinner is a key event during the three-day Black Engineer of the Year Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Global, Competitiveness conference. As one of the nation’s largest gatherings of top military and civilian federal government leaders,
Feb. 17, 2020 2020 to be pivotal year in maintenance, logistics training transformation The 82nd delivers more than 65,000 graduates annually in more than 900 maintenance, logistics, civil engineering and some cyber and missile maintenance courses. These courses cover not only initial skills training, but advanced and specialty courses delivered at 60 locations around the globe.
Feb. 13, 2020 Joint forces kick off Cope North 2020 More than 100 aircraft will soar over the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia as U.S. forces, Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) collaborates during exercise Cope North, Feb. 12-28.
Feb. 12, 2020 Last of the legendary World War II Flying Tigers dies Frank Losonsky, who joined the First American Volunteer Group in May 1941, passed away from natural causes at the age of 99.
Feb. 12, 2020 Air Force special warfare, UFC fighters share bonds, sweat, stories of the grind Air Force Recruiting Service is sponsoring UFC and helping promote special warfare to a target audience of young fight fans.
Feb. 11, 2020 Child care app wins AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo Maj. Jacque Vasta, executive officer for Air Force Materiel Command’s deputy commander at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, will receive a share of $1 million in funding from AFIMSC to develop her idea for potential implementation across the Air Force and Department of Defense.
Feb. 11, 2020 300 rated officers to join total force aviation recruiting team Air Force Recruiting Service’s Detachment 1 held their first two-day training course for the team Feb. 2-3 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.