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5 Apr 2019
PACAF hosts first U.S.-Mongolia Airman-to-Airman talks
Pacific Air Forces hosted a delegation from the Mongolian Air Force Command for Airman-to-Airman talks here, March 26-28. The multi-day event marked the first A2A talks between the U.S. and MAFC, a newly separated branch of the Mongolian Armed Forces.
4 Apr 2019
Wilson, Goldfein outline to Senate committee Air Force progress, need for larger force
Ending the week much as it began, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein told the Senate Armed Services Committee, April 4, that the Air Force must grow to meet – and defeat – security threats at home, globally and in space in an era of great power competition.
3 Apr 2019
Air Force Reserve expands hiring authority to recruit, maintain readiness
To meet the needs of America’s national security requirements, the Air Force Reserve Command is expanding the direct hiring authority to recruit Air Reserve Technician maintenance personnel when and where they are needed.
2 Apr 2019
Wilson, Goldfein outline Air Force progress, need for larger force
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein told the House Armed Services Committee Tuesday that the Air Force must get bigger and funding must be predictable to meet – and defeat – security threats at home, globally and in space in an era of great power competition.
1 Apr 2019
Air Force announces athletes of the year
The Air Force recently announced its 2019 Male and Female Athletes of the Year -- a commander’s action group director and an acquisition officer turned world class athlete.
1 Apr 2019
New direction for female-specific flight equipment
The Air Force is working to redesign the gear used by female pilots across the force after facing challenges with current flight equipment.
29 Mar 2019
AFPC hosts Squadron Commander Course
The Air Force’s Personnel Center hosted its second squadron commander course March 18-22. After a six-year hiatus, the course was reinstituted in January and redesigned to provide new and sitting squadron commanders a first-hand opportunity to learn about key issues and processes about AFPC’s key programs and processes for talent management and care for Airmen and families.
28 Mar 2019
Acting SECDEF: National Defense Strategy is ‘undisputed driver’ in budget request
The National Defense Strategy is the undisputed driver of the president’s fiscal year 2020 budget request for the Defense Department, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan said on Capitol Hill, March 26.
28 Mar 2019
Scobee highlights Air Force Reserve success on Capitol Hill
Lt. Gen. Richard W. Scobee, chief of Air Force Reserve and Air Force Reserve Command commander, testified on the status of the Reserve and the fiscal year 2020 budget request before the U.S. House Appropriations Committee’s defense subcommittee, March 26, on Capitol Hill. Counterparts from the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps joined Scobee.
27 Mar 2019
Air Force announces Ellsworth AFB as first B-21 base
The Air Force announced Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, has been selected as the preferred location for the first operational B-21 bomber and the formal training unit, March 27.

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Fighting cyber crimes. #ICYMI: @SecAFOfficial declared @DC3Forensics a Field Operating Agency. Learn more at… https://t.co/jmFr4aCTva

RT @SecDef: Our Armed Forces are at their best when they represent the talents of our entire population, regardless of gender identity. I f…

Out w/the old, in w/the new “This allows Robins to efficiently perform the depot maintenance, getting the airplane… https://t.co/92QwJVAfBr

B-1 + B-2 + B-52 = Super Bowl 55 Flyover! The @Chiefs and @Buccaneers punched in their tickets to #SuperBowlLV l… https://t.co/9BbZ8rdN7f

RT @washingtonpost: Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. joins The Post to discuss what it means to be the first Black chief…

RT @SecAFOfficial: Acting Secretary Roth’s message to #Airmen and #Guardians: “Our commitment to our duty remains steadfast: to support and…

RT @NORADCommand: As competitors seek to bolster their presence and mil ops in the Arctic, NORAD support services such as @RCAF_ARC, @USAir…

Reunited “We haven’t been in the same room, car or space with each other for longer than one to three days in the… https://t.co/dyqzATb033

Preserving the training pipeline! Aircrews from the 314th Airlift Wing flew approximately 20 Survival, Evasion, Re… https://t.co/dUV0YtfErk

Delivering the vaccine The @UTNationalGuard expanded its support against #COVID19 to provide vaccinations & monocl… https://t.co/CeeGFKC9xK

Check out the latest edition of #WeekInPhotos: https://t.co/KIMWxziCpE Which is your favorite? https://t.co/EUps7Hig2m

RT @AirNatlGuard: The @173rdFW's Resiliency Team is keeping Airmen and their families connected to resources during social distancing by of…

RT @cmsaf_official: I do my own stunts. But for real y’all, I have a newfound appreciation for our Team Moody fire protection Airmen. Tha…

RT @HQ_AFMC: When windshield wipers just don't cut it...the NFAC team at @AEDCnews recently added rain simulation to the organization’s po…

Training for tomorrow's fight today. An #Airman demonstrations how to use a new virtual reality training station a… https://t.co/mTgEFxsuCv

That's a lot of mileage. A KC-46 Pegasus refuels a C-17 Globemaster III over the Atlantic Ocean. The C-17 fleet hi… https://t.co/nPE3zqGW0g

How do you balance protecting wildlife while also reducing the risk to Airmen? @JBLEnews partnered with @USDA and… https://t.co/XrrUTwGGZC

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Give @GenCQBrownJr a follow for the latest on how he's leading the charge to accelerate change throughout the… https://t.co/FjImSy8fw9

RT @LloydAustin: To everyone on the force: I'm proud to be back on the team. https://t.co/3qyvmGMsu1

The newest Air Force Podcast recently dropped. Listen to a small snippet of CMSA...

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

Our mantra, "Always ready!" It's the spirit we fly by! #B2Tuesday

Need some motivation to get your week started off right? Listen as CMSAF Kaleth ...

Need some motivation to get your week started off right? Listen as CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright weighs in...

The U.S. Air Force Academy gives its cadets some unique opportunities. Ride alon...

The U.S. Air Force Academy gives its cadets some unique opportunities. Ride along one of this opportunities.

A United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an F-22 Raptor over northe...

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)

Although the Silver Star is the third-highest military medal, it's not given oft...

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)

Tune in as our Air Force musicians along with other military musicians are award...

Tune in as our Air Force musicians along with other military musicians are awarded the National Medal of Arts.

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