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    Air Force mental health leaders discuss future of field

    Mental health leaders across the Air Force met virtually for an annual conference, August 9-13, to discuss military mental health care, telehealth, the impact of COVID-19 and embedded mental health support.
  • Two KC-135 Stratotankers sit in front of a hangar during Utah Air National Guard’s bi-annual Wingman Day and 75th Anniversary event at the Roland R. Wright Air National Guard Base in Salt Lake City, Utah, Aug. 7, 2021. During the event the Utah ANG, in collaboration with Collins Aerospace, successfully demonstrated advanced communication, mission computing and sensor technologies to support Joint All Domain Command and Control and Advanced Battle Management initiatives on a KC-135.

    Utah ANG demonstrates multi-domain battlespace connectivity on KC-135

    The presentation showed how integrated technologies and joint connectivity can provide warfighters with the actionable data and increased situational awareness they need to make informed, split-second decisions in evolving threat conditions against cyber-sophisticated adversaries.

  • AFIMSC expands eLearning platform to Total Force

    The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Directorate of Personnel team relaunched the RedVector eLearning platform recently, making it accessible to more Airmen and Guardians to provide broader support for job-mandated training requirements, professional credentialing and licensing.
  • Trees burn within eyesight of a California National Guard hand crew with Joint Task Force 578 during the Dixie Fire, Aug. 16, 2021, in Northern California. The task force is part of the mutual aid system in support of CAL FIRE.

    Cal Guard actively fights state’s wildfires

    Nearly 1,000 Cal Guard service members are currently activated for fire missions in the air and on the ground.
  • Photo from story: SECAF visits PACAF, emphasizes 'one team, one fight'

    SecAF visits PACAF, emphasizes 'one team, one fight'

    Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Airmen and Guardians from Headquarters Pacific Air Forces and the 15th Wing at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Aug. 16-18.
  • Skies the limit: aircraft refueling keeps the mission going

    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.
  • Marathon graphic

    Air Force Marathon shifts to virtual race due to COVID-19 precautions

    The decision was made to protect the health and safety of more than 20,000 participants, volunteers and guests.
  • Maj. Rashida Brown, 341st Medical Group group-practice manager, poses for a photo Aug. 13, 2021, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont.

    Fostering inclusion to build a stronger force

    Maj. Rashida Brown, 341st Medical Group group-practice manager, has been one of the Airmen working toward that vision. She recently completed the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program with Cornell University where she learned more about improving engagement, fostering an inclusive environment and diversity and inclusion at work.
  • U.S. Air Force Special Tactics operators load tactical vehicles onto a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Nov. 23, 2020, while prepping for a landing zone assessment and survey mission.

    Special tactics Airmen augment Haiti earthquake humanitarian relief efforts

    Special tactics Airmen assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing are responding to a request to augment humanitarian aid efforts in Haiti following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake on Aug. 14.
  • Brown named honorary Tuskegee Airman

    Brown named honorary Tuskegee Airman, receives symbolic red jacket

    Induction into the elite group of Tuskegee Airmen Inc. as an honorary member is a direct reflection of an individual’s dedication to preserving the heritage and legacy of the “Red Tails” as well as introducing youth to aviation and science, technology, engineering and math opportunities.
  • Photo of Maj Gen Leavitt receiving Air Force Safety Center flag during the change of command

    AFSEC changes command

    Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt became the Department of the Air Force chief of safety and commander of the Air Force Safety Center, during a change of command ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, Aug. 13.
  • CMSAF Bass in front of room

    CMSAF, international enlisted attend Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit

    A sea of multi-colored military uniforms and the sounds of several languages were the backdrop for the Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit, held Aug. 9-13 in San Antonio.

  • Civil Air Patrol continues auxiliary efforts for the Total Force

    The inclusion of the Civil Air Patrol allows for approximately 59,000 volunteers to support non-combat related Air Force missions within the United States. They also act as ambassadors to the Air Force to communities that may not have consistent military exposure.
  • Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass speaks at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy graduation banquet for Class 2021-B at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 11, 2021. Class 2021-B was the largest in-person class to graduate from the IAAFA since the COVID-19 pandemic struck approximately 17 months ago.

    CMSAF speaks at IAAFA graduation

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass served as the guest speaker at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy graduation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Aug. 11.
  • Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., talks with Russ Foos, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center training chief, before visiting students at the AFOTEC 301 operational test course that teaches students how to plan, execute, and report operational testing throughout the acquisition of combat capability.

    CSAF visits AFOTEC at Kirtland AFB, promotes accelerating change

    Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. visited Headquarters Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center and heard how AFOTEC is leading the test enterprise through accelerating change.
  • Photo of U.S. Service men and women sitting at computers

    505th CCW supports Navy Large Scale Exercise 21

    Airmen from the 505th Combat Training Squadron and the 505th Communications Squadron, Hurlburt Field, supported Navy Large Scale Exercise 21 – the biggest U.S. Navy exercise in a generation, according to Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday, July 28-Aug. 16.
  • Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. speaks to an audience of aerospace and defense business leaders and contractors to kick off the 15th annual Tinker and the Primes at the Reed Center in Midwest City, Okla., Aug. 10, 2021. The three-day event brought together Department of Defense officials and industry partners to interact and share knowledge.

    CSAF visits Tinker AFB, shares ‘Accelerate Change or Lose’ approach

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., and his spouse, Sharene, visited Tinker Air Force Base, learning the installation’s diverse mission and meeting with Airmen.

  • USSOUTHCOM supports US disaster assistance to Haiti

    A Situational Awareness Team will join officials from the U.S. embassy and a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) deployed to Haiti, Aug. 14, at the direction of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
  • The Department of the Air Force recently published the Calendar Year 2022 Air and Space Force Selection Board schedules, identifying when thousands of Airmen and Guardians will compete for promotion, helping shape and develop the force.

    CY22 selection board schedule helps shape force

    The Department of the Air Force recently published the Calendar Year 2022 Air and Space Force Selection Board schedules, identifying when thousands of Airmen and Guardians will compete for promotion, helping shape and develop the force.
  • Master Sgt. Brent Hill, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, controls the infrared imagery on an RC26 in support of burn operations on the Beckwourth Fire in California from western Nevada July 13, 2021. Hill is part of a team of imagery experts providing live aerial video streaming to fire bosses working on the front lines of the California wildfires.

    Pennsylvania Air National Guard helps fight West Coast fires

    Pennsylvania Air National Guard members are serving as imagery experts, providing live aerial video streaming to fire bosses working on the front lines of the devastating California wildfires.
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Defenders and their K-9 counterparts at Osan Air Base, ROK, conducted flight training on a U.S. Army HH-60 Black Ha… https://t.co/F6GUONgFYk
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RT @UnderSecAF: I get at least one notification a day about a DAF teammate we have needlessly lost to COVID. We need to be mission ready—…
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The newest Air Force Podcast recently dropped. Listen to a small snippet of CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright talk with Staff Sgt. New about resiliency. Listen to the entire podcast on Youtube: https://go.usa.gov/xpnAD or Subscribe to The Air Force Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-air-force-podcast/id1264107694?mt=2
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Our mantra, "Always ready!" It's the spirit we fly by! #B2Tuesday
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Need some motivation to get your week started off right? Listen as CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright weighs in...
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A United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an F-22 Raptor over northern Iraq, Nov. 6, 2019. U.S. Central Command operations deter adversaries and demonstrate support for allies and partners in the region. (Video by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)
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Although the Silver Star is the third-highest military medal, it's not given often. Today, TSgt Cody Smith was the 49th Special Tactics Airman to receive this medal since Sept. 11th, 2001. Read more of TSgt Smith's amazing story: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2024815/special-tactics-airman-battled-through-injuries-awarded-silver-star/fbclid/IwAR2LZWwx1VHdTnQe39rIEBOuJS_0JvMQBBGt7I-E6zsxxn-Lx9387yu43Bc/ Cannon Air Force Base Air Force Special Operations Command United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
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Tune in as our Air Force musicians along with other military musicians are awarded the National Medal of Arts.
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