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. 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 Former Airman sentenced to 18 years in drunken-driving death tells story Former Airman 1st Class Lane Wyatt was responsible for killing a young woman while driving under the influence June 30, 2013, in Anchorage, Alaska. He was sentenced Dec. 19, 2014, to 18 years in prison.
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 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 Roll up a sleeve, help patients in need January is National Blood Donor Month, and the Armed Services Blood Program is encouraging all service members to make a resolution to give blood regularly in 2015.
Jan. 8, 2015 Air power for the airborne: Paratrooper looks skyward for lessons in leadership The Airman Leadership School on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson graduated a class as normal Dec. 18, 2014, but this class had some graduating members who were out of the ordinary. In addition to the normal class of Airmen who lined up for handshakes and graduation certificates, there were a few
Jan. 8, 2015 AF maintenance team works with Chileans to build a more secure tomorrow Airmen from the 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) recently spent four weeks training members of the Chilean air force, while participating in the U.S. Southern Command’s priority of building partner capacity through sustained engagement.
Jan. 8, 2015 Lakenheath selected to host first F-35s in USAFE Royal Air Force Lakenheath, U.K., was selected as the first U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) base to host the F-35A Lightning II.
Jan. 8, 2015 New deicing simulator saves money, manpower, increases training With the winter months comes freezing temperatures, snow, frost and ice, but despite the inclement weather the mission continues, making aircraft deicing a main priority for maintainers.This year, to increase training capabilities and save money and manpower, the 92nd Maintenance Group installed a
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.
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. 29, 2014 CSAF visits Bagram, connects with Airmen Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, spent a portion of his visit to the Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility engaging with Airmen, NCOs and officers during an Airman’s Call here Dec. 15
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. 23, 2014 ‘NORAD Tracks Santa’: Bringing him to a home near you Santa will be traveling around the world Dec. 24, delivering presents to all the girls and boys. To help keep tabs on Santa, North American Aerospace Defense Command, including Alaskan NORAD Region (ANR), Continental U.S. NORAD Region and Canadian NORAD Region, will track him across the globe to
Dec. 22, 2014 Luxembourg, US leaders commemorate Battle of the Bulge Nearly 200 Luxembourgers and Americans observed the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge during a commemorative ceremony Dec. 16, at Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial in Luxembourg.
Dec. 22, 2014 Key AF leaders speak to Airmen at developmental seminar The Air Force District of Washington's annual Capital Airman Seminar, designed to enhance the development future Air Force leaders from across the National Capital Region, kicked-off here Dec. 16.
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. 22, 2014 Roll Call: A historic year The Air Force’s senior enlisted Airman released the latest installment of Roll Call, reflecting on the last year and urging Airmen to celebrate their accomplishments.
Dec. 19, 2014 Andersen pays tribute to fallen Airmen during Linebacker II ceremony Andersen Air Force Base had its 42nd annual Linebacker II Remembrance Ceremony at Dec. 18, remembering the Andersen-based service members who lost their lives in support of Operation Linebacker II in 1972.
Dec. 18, 2014 Yokota brings holiday cheer to islanders A Yokota Air Base, Japan C-130 Hercules airdropped donations to residents of the Micronesian islands during Operation Christmas Drop Dec. 9.
Dec. 17, 2014 AF announces no involuntary force management programs for FY15 Air Force officials announced there is no longer a need to conduct involuntary force management programs for fiscal year 2015 following a year of significant reductions designed to meet the Defense Department strategic and budgetary guidance.
Dec. 17, 2014 Operation Christmas Drop supplies islands with bundles of joy The men and women from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam and Yokota Air Base, Japan, dropped its last bundle of joy Dec. 13, to the Micronesian Islands as Operation Christmas Drop came to an end just in time for the holiday season.
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 An Air Force dynamic duo The shop is full of constant howling, bones and bouncy balls scattered on the floor, and a pungent smell. The king of this domain is a four-legged creature that lies on a couch and greets people with a slobbery lick.It's just another day for Staff Sgt. Andre Hernandez, a 7th Security Forces Squadron
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. 15, 2014 Santa’s workshop receives upgrade For the toy delivery mission to less fortunate children Dec. 15, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Santa needed a little more help than usual. Knowing this, he enlisted the support of some very special elves at the 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron to help him pack and load his upgraded sleigh, a
Dec. 15, 2014 Airmen, families, friends remember loved ones at Arlington Nearly 50,000 volunteers came together to place remembrance wreaths on the headstones of about 230,000 veterans during the 23rd Annual National Wreaths Across America Day Dec. 13, at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia.
Dec. 13, 2014 Unique jobs: Vandenberg SFS conservationists ensure safety, security of human, animal residents Staff Sgt. Michael Vera, a 30th Security Forces Squadron conservation officer, slowly scattered corn chips on the ground leading to the entrance of a rectangular-shaped cage.
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. 12, 2014 “Open Door” with the SecAF Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James is slated to host “Open Door with Secretary James,” an online town hall at the Defense Media Activity here, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m. EST. The event will be broadcast live on the DoD News channel and streamed live on the DoD News website and www.af.mil.
Dec. 12, 2014 AF senior leaders share holiday messages Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and her husband, Frank Beatty; Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and his wife, Betty; and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody and his wife, retired Chief Master Sgt. Athena Cody, wish all Airmen and families season’s greetings.
Dec. 11, 2014 McChord aircrews put air power on display during exercise Aircrews from Joint Bases Lewis-McChord, Pearl Harbor-Hickam, and Elmendorf-Richardson departed from McChord Field, Washingotn, in five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft Dec. 6, to participate in realistic and complex training the Air Force has to offer during a joint forcible entry exercise over the
Dec. 11, 2014 14 selected for test, operations squadron command Fourteen officers have been selected for test and operations squadron command assignments, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced Dec 10.
Dec. 10, 2014 AMC Museum: It all started with one wrecked airplane The ever-growing Air Mobility Command Museum boasts a collection of 33 aircraft, a staff of more than 170 volunteers and a visitor experience that rivals the most notable museums in the country -- but it all started with one wrecked airplane in 1986.
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 Air Force looks at innovative acquisition processes With new technologies rapidly coming to the forefront of the global stage, remaining the world’s greatest air force comes at an escalating cost, making responsible spending and cost-cutting initiatives high priorities for Air Force leadership.
Dec. 9, 2014 Falcons to face Western Michigan in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl The Air Force Falcons accepted a bid to play in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Dec. 20, in Boise, Idaho, against Western Michigan from the Mid-American Conference (MAC).
Dec. 9, 2014 Gen. Hyten: Future of AF is air, space, cyberspace integration The commander of Air Force Space Command talked about the fundamental relationship between space operations and everyday life – not only for the military, but for the American people – during a breakfast at the Capitol Hill Club, Dec. 5.
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. 6, 2014 Luke AFB changes refueling truck color, mitigates F-35 shutdowns The 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron recently added a new fuel truck to its fleet designed to improve mission effectiveness and safety on the flightline.
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. 4, 2014 Rescue loadmasters: Balance is key A rescue loadmaster squeezes around the tight space in the back of an HC-130J Combat King II. With a nearly 6,000 pound Humvee waiting to be airdropped, there is little room for maneuvering and zero room for error.
Dec. 4, 2014 Air Force makes strides in combating sexual assault Eight-hundred fewer Active-Duty Airmen experienced some form of unwanted sexual contact in fiscal year 204 than in fiscal 2012, and 500 more Airmen reported the crime over the same period.
Dec. 4, 2014 Airman sells screenplay to Paramount Pictures For some, a visit to the dentist feels like a nightmare. But, for Capt. Eric Koenig, the 412th Aerospace Medicine Squadron dental flight commander, he hopes that it's his after-hours hobby that really keeps people awake at night.
Dec. 3, 2014 Master sergeant evaluation board, SNCO promotion changes coming in spring 2015 The Air Force continues the phased implementation of its Enlisted Evaluation System and Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) changes with the convening of a master sergeant evaluation board scheduled for May 2015.
Dec. 3, 2014 AF Band performs new holiday flash mob ‘Tis the season where friends and family come together over a bountiful spread of food and drink -- the time of year where gifts are exchanged and memories and traditions are made. But it is also the time of year when the U.S. Air Force Band surprises the world with another musical flash mob.
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. 2, 2014 Officer attaché duty applications due Dec. 29 Eligible active-duty line officers interested in attaché duty must submit their application by Dec. 29, Air Force officials said Dec. 2.
Dec. 2, 2014 A running bond, connects sisters and father For 2nd Lt. Abigail Webber, running became a shared activity within her family, especially between Webber and her father, a retired Air Force colonel who ran a closer pace to Webber than her Boston Marathon-running sister.
Dec. 1, 2014 Airmen missing from World War II accounted for The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of service members missing in action from World War II have been accounted for and are being returned to their families for burial with full military honors.
Nov. 26, 2014 Accreditation given to AFOSI Sex Crimes Investigator Training Program The Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) Board granted initial accreditation status to the Air Force Office of Special Investigations' Sex Crimes Investigator Training Program (SCITP) at a November 18-21, 2014, meeting in Glynco, Georgia.
Nov. 26, 2014 Air Force announces OTS non-rated selection board results A total of 495 men and women from across America have earned an opportunity to become Air Force leaders following their selection for an officer's commission, officials announced Nov. 24.
Nov. 25, 2014 Officers, civilians selected for developmental education opportunity The 2014 Intermediate, Senior, and Civilian Developmental Education Designation Board held Oct. 21 selected 796 officers and 150 civilians for intermediate and senior developmental education, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced Nov. 24.
Nov. 25, 2014 Forging professional Airmen is focus for new AETC directorate A new Air Force office dedicated to more effectively developing professionalism in Airmen, at the request of Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, was established at Headquarters Air Education and Training Command's A9 directorate.
Nov. 25, 2014 Yokota Airmen train combat mobility during Max Thunder The 36th Airlift Squadron participated in Exercise Max Thunder 14-2, flying alongside South Korean military counterparts to integrate their airlift capabilities in a simulated combat environment.
Nov. 25, 2014 Taking care of Airmen: How Air Force mental health services helped an Academy leader Chief Master Sgt. Max Grindstaff, the Academy's command chief, said taking advantage of Air Force mental health support services helps him cope today with the deaths of nine Americans he served with in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Nov. 25, 2014 PACAF family shares story of adoption, love, duty For Majs. Brian and Amanda Evans, life is a constant balancing act with work and a family. At work, Amanda is the commander of the 15th Comptroller Squadron and Brian is a Special Operations Command Pacific air operations planner. At home, they're parents to three energetic kids -- two of whom are
Nov. 24, 2014 Faith in training For an aircrew member, it is one of the worst-case scenarios. When faced with a crash landing or after being shot down, a crew might be forced to eject as a last resort – even if it’s over open water or enemy territory.
Nov. 23, 2014 Innovating education: New commander of Air University challenges Airmen The new commander and president of Air University charged all assigned Airmen to think of ways to reinvent military education at AU as well as leverage the intellectual potential of the university. He challenged AU Airmen to offer innovative solutions to address problems facing the Air Force in a
Nov. 21, 2014 AF closes FY14 force management programs Airmen who met the service’s reduction in force board were notified of the board’s results Nov. 19, bringing the fiscal year 2014 force management programs to an end.
Nov. 21, 2014 New allotment rule protects troops from lending scams Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has directed a policy change in new paycheck allotments to prevent unscrupulous commercial lenders from taking advantage of troops and their families, Pentagon officials said Nov. 21.
Nov. 21, 2014 CSAF to Airmen: Stay safe this holiday season As the holiday season approaches and 2014 draws to a close, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III takes a moment to thank all Airmen for their commitment to safety, and reminds us all to continue taking care of each other.
Nov. 20, 2014 The footprint of the Jolly Green Giant leaves its mark Tech. Sgt. Mathew Macella, the 56th Rescue Squadron pararescueman blue team NCO in charge, succinctly summed up the explanation for all the stickers of green feet found around Royal Air Force Lakenheath and what they mean for the 56th RQS. The origin of the green feet symbol came from Vietnam, when
Nov. 20, 2014 AF presented with 2014 Defense Disability Award The Department of the Air Force recently received the Secretary of Defense trophy for the best disability program among large military components for the third consecutive year.
Nov. 20, 2014 479 selected for top enlisted rank Of the 2,525 senior master sergeants eligible for promotion to chief, 479 were selected for an 18.97 percent selection rate, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced Nov. 20.
Nov. 20, 2014 AF selects three captains for prestigious PhD program Three Air Force captains have been selected for the 2015 Chief of Staff of the Air Force Captains Prestigious PhD Program, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced Nov. 19.
Nov. 19, 2014 Air Force announces criteria for KC-46A Reserve basing After extensive internal review, the Air Force on Nov. 9, released the basing criteria that will be used to select candidate bases for the first Reserve-led KC-46A main operating base.
Nov. 19, 2014 Air Force announces AFIMSC candidate bases Air Force officials announced today Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Joint Base San Antonio, Scott Air Force Base, and Wright-Patterson AFB as candidate bases to potentially host the headquarters (HQ) for the new Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC).
Nov. 19, 2014 Three bases identified as F-16 aggressor candidate bases Air Force officials, on Nov. 19, announced Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, and Nellis AFB, Nevada, as candidate bases to host the 18th Aggressor Squadron and its assigned 18 F-16 Fighting Falcons.
Nov. 19, 2014 AFW2 helps Airmen take steps toward recovery One would never know the twelve current and retired Airmen walking into the Joint Base Andrews West Fitness Center, Nov. 18, were wounded, ill or seriously injured. Minutes later, it is evident as the bleachers and floor fill with gym bags, volleyballs and prosthetic limbs, while two dogs sit
Nov. 19, 2014 Retrograde in full gear As the retrograde mission of transporting equipment and personnel out of Afghanistan continues, Dover AFB personnel are hard at work ensuring the job is done safely, on time and as efficiently as possible.
Nov. 19, 2014 AF expands digital library content for Airmen Airmen at 19 Air Force installations around the world will soon have access to a new 200-title audiobook and eBook digital library, Air Force officials said.
Nov. 19, 2014 Make Every Dollar Count campaign spotlights contract court The Air Force convened a service-wide contract court to streamline procurement of services sourcing and gain efficiencies within the service’s constrained budget.
Nov. 19, 2014 Kentucky Air Guard completes Ebola-response mission in Senegal Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard's 123rd Contingency Response Group transferred control of a humanitarian cargo hub to replacement forces here Nov. 18, successfully completing their support of an Ebola-response mission that has processed more than 750 tons of relief supplies for airlift
Nov. 18, 2014 Skydiver places 3rd, donates winnings As a canopy pilot, also known as a swooper,a 3rd Space Operations Squadron captain maneuvers high performance parachutes with the goal of flying through a course just inches above the Earth. He then drags his foot across a pond in a controlled manner gaining points in three separate categories:
Nov. 17, 2014 Survival instructor keeps F-35 training afloat Within the 33rd Fighter Wing, innovation doesn't end at the flightline, but finds its way into a 12-foot swimming pool where new F-35 Lighting II pilots are now able to seamlessly complete their water survival training.
Nov. 17, 2014 PACAF establishes integrated air and missile defense center The Pacific Integrated Air and Missile Defense Center officially commenced operations here Oct. 1, culminating a vision shared by military leaders in the Asia-Pacific region to increase multinational integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) capabilities in the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) area of
Nov. 16, 2014 Academy's international programs bring education, diversity to life International education programs not only allow Academy cadets here to study different languages and cultures in different pockets of the world, but also to cultivate foreign relationships that track back 45 years.
Nov. 15, 2014 Pope appoints Eielson AFB chaplain to become bishop of Fairbanks Diocese During a press conference Nov. 8, it was announced Pope Francis has appointed Chaplain (Maj.) Chad Zielinski, 354th Fighter Wing deputy wing chaplain, as the new bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Fairbanks, Alaska.
Nov. 14, 2014 Promotion of therapy dog highlights importance of Warrior Care A second lieutenant at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center had the honor to be promoted directly to the rank of major by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III here Nov. 12.
Nov. 14, 2014 DOD, Air Force nuclear force reviews consistent with force improvement efforts The Secretary of Defense announced the results of the Nuclear Enterprise Review during a press briefing at the Pentagon, Nov. 14.
Nov. 14, 2014 Non-finance officers eligible for financial leadership program Non-finance officers interested in financial management leadership opportunities have until January to apply for the calendar year 2015 Financial Management Leadership Program, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.
Nov. 14, 2014 First 90 returnees enter controlled monitoring period after Ebola response Ninety U.S. service members arrived at Joint Base Langley-Eustis' Langley Transit Center Nov. 13 to begin a 21-day controlled monitoring period prior to returning to their home stations.
Nov. 14, 2014 Mackay Trophy returns to AFSOC Under heavy enemy fire Dec. 21, 2013, the crew of Rooster 73 performed expert aerial maneuvers while simultaneously providing medical care to the critically-injured passengers on board their CV-22 Osprey.
Nov. 13, 2014 Air Force Singing Sergeants dazzle vets, global audience at Concert for Valor When producers of the Concert for Valor requested the Air Force Singing Sergeants to croon with Carrie Underwood on stage Nov. 11, the 23-member active-duty chorale group didn’t hesitate to step up and represent Airmen and all veterans.
Nov. 13, 2014 First class graduates from new AF intelligence course The 552nd Air Control Wing's Operations Support Squadron recently graduated its first class from the new Air Force-wide E-3 Sentry Intelligence Initial Qualification Course.
Nov. 13, 2014 Roll Call: Giants among us The Air Force’s senior enlisted Airman released the latest installment of Roll Call, urging Airmen to continue to honor veterans, past and present, beyond the holiday.
Nov. 12, 2014 Air Force installations set standard in recycling industry year-round At bases around the world, recycling center staffs work every day to find cost-effective, environmentally friendly solutions to do the service's par
Nov. 12, 2014 Academy civilian saves Air Force $33,000 through Airmen Powered by Innovation program The purpose of the Airmen Powered by Innovation program, launched in April, is to make every dollar count and allow Airmen to share innovative ideas to improve the Air Force.
Nov. 12, 2014 Veterans Day abroad: A moment of silence for the fallen A cold wind swept across the grounds as leaves of red, yellow and orange gently descended on the people gathered in solemn respect at Cambridge American Cemetery Nov. 11, 2014.
Nov. 11, 2014 Injured EOD Airman returns to fuller life In an instant, he went from living his dream to being utterly destroyed on a dusty road in Iraq. An improvised explosive device exploded about two feet from his face, throwing him about 20 feet and leaving him unrecognizable. As his arm dangled to his side, he stumbled up and yelled for the medic.