Jan. 9, 2020 AFOSI leadership pays respect at Tomb of Unknown Soldier Brig. Gen. Terry L. Bullard, AFOSI commander and Chief Master Sgt. Karen F. Beirne-Flint, AFOSI command chief laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Jan. 7
Jan. 9, 2020 Air Force relaunches Employee Assistance Program The Air Force Employee Assistance Program has relaunched with a new phone number and website. The program will provide the same services as it did in the past, and at no cost. It may be accessed 24/7 by all Air Force civilian personnel (APF and NAF), Guard/Reserve and family members.
Jan. 3, 2020 Air Force to solicit 75th birthday theme ideas Concepts for the 75th birthday theme should consider inclusiveness of multi-domain operations, capture Airmen’s innovation and reflect the Air Force’s heritage over the last 75 years.
Jan. 2, 2020 Air Force Aid Society Education Grant Program opens for upcoming academic year The General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant program dates back to 1988. Since the program’s inception, 111,654 students have received more than $172 million in education assistance through grants ranging from $500 to $4,000 based on need.
Dec. 31, 2019 NCOs gain school attendance flexibility from EPME self-registration platform The Air Force’s Personnel Center created a self-registration scheduling system for all in-residence enlisted professional military education courses for active-duty noncommissioned officers.
Dec. 30, 2019 Leaders from across the Air Force gather to discuss force development advancement Airmen from all major commands, joined stakeholders from Headquarters Air Force, the U.S. Air Force Academy, Air Force Warfighting Integration Capability and the Air National Guard to collaborate on force development efforts within their respective areas and across the Air Force.
Dec. 27, 2019 DoD releases 2020 CONUS COLA rates The Defense Department released Dec. 20 the 2020 Continental United States Cost of Living Allowance rates, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2020. In 2020, the total number of service members receiving CONUS COLA will decline by 2,600.
Dec. 26, 2019 SecAF visits service members at Nigerien Air Base 201 During Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett's first visit to the African continent since taking office in October, Barrett’s focus was centered solely on the deployed U.S. service members.
Dec. 24, 2019 NORAD tracks Santa As the North American Aerospace Defense Command conducts its primary mission of defending the homeland, it stands ready to continue its tradition of tracking Santa’s journey around the globe on Dec. 24.
Dec. 23, 2019 Air Forces Africa establishes Cadre of African Bridge Advisors U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa recently implemented a new program, AFAFRICA Cadre of African Bridge Advisors, across the command aimed at improving the cultural and language gap when operating in Africa.
Dec. 21, 2019 Pilot Training Next begins third iteration January 2020 The Pilot Training Next program is part of Air Education and Training Command’s initiative to “reimagine” how learning is delivered to Airmen.
Dec. 20, 2019 Nurse enlisted commissioning program application window now open The Chief Nurse interview process has also changed, allowing Chief Nurses to interview only eligible candidates.
Dec. 19, 2019 Global Strike Command stands up helicopter detachment Lt. Col. Mary Clark assumed command of Detachment 7 during a ceremony with Brig. Gen. Andrew Gebara, AFGSC A5/8 director, presiding.
Dec. 18, 2019 Wilson honors 2018 O’Malley Award recipients Brig. Gen. Julian Cheater and his wife, Camila Cheater, stood out among the 147 highly-selective wing command teams across the operational Air Force in their selection for the 2018 O'Malley Award.
Dec. 17, 2019 Two pararescue Airmen receive Silver Star for gallant actions in Afghanistan Tech. Sgt. Gavin Fisher and Staff Sgt. Daniel Swensen were awarded the U.S. Armed Forces’ third highest military combat decoration for saving nearly 40 lives and eliminating more than 100 enemy fighters in two separate combat engagements.
Dec. 16, 2019 Symposium hosts unprecedented number of air chiefs from across the Indo-Pacific The theme of PACS 19, “A Collaborative Approach to Regional Security,” focused on building mutual understanding of varied regional perspectives through bilateral engagements and multinational panels and meetings.
Dec. 16, 2019 Joint Chiefs chairman welcomes military's new top enlisted member Responsibility as the U.S. military's top enlisted service member changed hands at a ceremony hosted by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Virginia, Dec. 13.
Dec. 16, 2019 SEAC Troxell announces new positional rank insignia The senior enlisted advisor to the chairman serves as the principal advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on matters pertaining to the enlisted joint force. The unique insignia serves to differentiate the position, its duties and responsibilities.
Dec. 14, 2019 Air Force reservist assists in life-saving care aboard commercial flight Tech. Sgt. Donny, a pararescue specialist with the 304th Rescue Squadron, Portland Air National Guard Base, was traveling from Portland to Phoenix when he was called into action.
Dec. 13, 2019 Air Force leaders assume new roles Donovan transitions after serving as the under secretary of the Air Force for more than two years, during which he was the acting secretary for five months.
Dec. 13, 2019 Air Force improves efficiencies for special warfare Airmen As of Oct. 31, 2019, the new special warfare career field (1Z) includes the following AFSCs: pararescue (1Z1X1), combat control (1Z2X1), tactical air control party (1Z3X1) and special reconnaissance (1Z4X1).
Dec. 13, 2019 Air Force updates 2020 developmental education processes, policies The Air Force’s Developmental Education Designation Board has implemented significant process improvements to the 2020 nomination procedures.
Dec. 13, 2019 Around the Air Force: Space Force, AF Housing, Operation Christmas Drop Today's look Around the Air Force features Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett on the Space Force and housing issues as well as information on this year's Operation Christmas Drop. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Greg Cerny)
Dec. 11, 2019 Schriever AFB hosts STEM day event for local students The event included six different booths showcasing basic orbital mechanics, Newton’s laws, Kepler’s laws, virtual reality and radio frequencies and how they can be used to control satellites and send communications and more.
Dec. 11, 2019 Oklahoma Air National Guard member receives Airman’s Medal Whittle's actions in stopping an active shooter at Louie's Grill and Bar in Oklahoma City on May 24, 2018, were read aloud by a member of Whittle's squadron at a ceremony Dec. 8.
Dec. 9, 2019 Global Strike commander addresses industry, academic leaders Gen. Timothy Ray was the keynote speaker at the event coined “Nuclear Forces and 21st Century Strategic Deterrence” with a program theme of “An Air and Space Force Designed for the Future.”
Dec. 8, 2019 Serve – Save – Survive: water rescue program brought to light The 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department innovated new ways for first responders to serve their populace along the coastline and in the water.
Dec. 6, 2019 VCSAF meets with nuclear scientists, engineers about future operations The visit gave the leaders an opportunity to discuss future operations and algorithmic warfare – the method by which battles are fought using artificial intelligence and machine learning as a weapon system – with members of the Defense Department’s sole nuclear treaty monitoring center and the
Dec. 6, 2019 Around the Air Force: Air Force Tests 5G Technologies, Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium Today's look Around the Air Force features the 2019 Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium, new implementation of 5-G technology, and a look into the latest episode of Blue. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Greg Cerny)
Dec. 5, 2019 Veterans with Veteran Health ID Card can shop at Military Exchange starting Jan. 1 The Defense Department has expanded commissary and Military Service Exchange access.
Dec. 5, 2019 BLUE: Target Acquisition To meet emerging threats and maintain domain dominance, the Air Force is moving beyond antiquated acquisition processes and opening new avenues to smaller, more agile businesses to develop and acquire new technology.
Dec. 4, 2019 ARPC introduces online retirement application tracker The status bar provides the applicant a real-time snapshot of the status of their application.
Dec. 4, 2019 Kisling NCOA partners with Botswana Air Arm to develop professional curriculum Since late 2018, the Kisling NCOA has been partnering with the Botswana Air Arm to help stand up their first NCOA.
Dec. 3, 2019 Senators frustrated by uneven pace addressing privatized housing problems Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett insisted to the Senate Armed Services Committee Dec. 3 that the service is moving aggressively to fix chronic problems with privatized housing while also acknowledging that the “Air Force owns part of the responsibility” for dangerous and unhealthy
Dec. 3, 2019 Air Force Housing Helpline connects residents to support they seek The Air Force Civil Engineer Center Installations Directorate, which manages and executes the Air Force’s housing program, established a 24-hour helpline to address concerns raised regarding the military privatized housing program.
Dec. 2, 2019 NCO Bilateral Exchange: Growth through connection The NCO Bilateral Exchange program consists of U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and Japan Self-Defense Force members coming together to learn and grow. The program pairs members from similar career fields, so they can learn how their counterparts operate to accomplish the missions of peaceful development,
Nov. 30, 2019 Division of Air National Guard's education center changes its name, direction The I.G. Brown Training and Education Center's PCE Division announced that it is now called TEC University, effective Nov. 1.
Nov. 27, 2019 Air Force, USFWS partner to protect natural, cultural resources The Air Force Civil Engineer Center and USFWS kicked off a joint Conservation Law Enforcement Partnership, or CLEP, this fall, placing six USFWS conservation law enforcement officers, or CLEOs, across five Air Force installations. These officers are responsible for preserving Air Force natural and
Nov. 27, 2019 The Air Force Podcast: A Conversation on Resiliency with CMSAF Wright On this episode of The Air Force Podcast, Staff Sgt. Ashley New sat down with Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright to talk about resiliency.
Nov. 26, 2019 PACE building up capacity, curriculum at Air University The Profession of Arms Center of Excellence continues to integrate its mission and personnel into Air University.
Nov. 26, 2019 SecAF, CSAF end overseas tour with visit to Ramstein AB While visiting Ramstein Air Base, Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein met Airmen from the 86th Airlift Wing, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing as they presented an array of capabilities to give the
Nov. 26, 2019 Special tactics Airman battled through injuries, presented with Silver Star Tech. Sgt. Cody Smith, a special tactics combat controller with the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing was presented with the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony, Nov. 22.
Nov. 25, 2019 Special tactics chief awarded Silver Star for countering overwhelming Afghan ambush U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chris Grove, a Special Tactics combat controller assigned as the 720th Special Tactics Group superintendent, delivered thousands of pounds of munition, securing the safety of his joint and partner forces, and now he’s receiving the Silver Star Medal.
Nov. 25, 2019 Air Force releases 2019 chief master sergeant promotion cycle statistics This was the first senior noncommissioned officer promotion cycle in which the promotion board focused strictly on performance as the Air Force eliminated the requirements for promotion testing and points for decorations this past January.
Nov. 23, 2019 Air Force ROTC cadet pursues dream career as pilot, uses height waiver process Even though women have been Air Force pilots since the 1970s, Tighe’s 5 feet, 1 inch stature could have stood in her way. Tighe, however, never thought of the 5-feet-4-inch height standard as an eliminating factor, merely an obstacle.
Nov. 22, 2019 Air University welcomes Lt. Gen. Hecker as commander, president Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, Air Education and Training Command commander, presided over the ceremony and emphasized the importance of the AU mission to the Air Force to develop leaders, enrich minds, advance airpower, build relationships and inspire service.
Nov. 22, 2019 VCSAF visits Nigerien Air Base 201 Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Stephen W. Wilson met with Airmen from Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, Sept. 23. The stop was one of eight bases included in the vice chief's tour focused on the initiatives of Airmen in deployed locations.
Nov. 20, 2019 AF releases FY20 Selective Retention Bonus program The SRB is a tool used to retain Airmen in undermanned specialties. The program is designed to improve readiness and capacity by targeting retention of experienced Airmen in stressed career fields or those with high training costs.
Nov. 19, 2019 SecAF, CSAF visit Bagram Airfield to thank Airmen As part of their first trip together to the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility, Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein stopped by Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, to meet with and thank Airmen assigned to the 455th Air
Nov. 19, 2019 Changes to TSP coming in December The traditional login method, with a member’s username/account number and password, is enhanced by adding a one-time verification code members receive through email and/or text message each time the account is accessed.
Nov. 19, 2019 Air Force says CBD products not ok to use, may cause positive drug test Cannabidiol oil, also known as CBD oil, is growing in popularity as an ingredient in health and pet products, but is it okay for service members and federal employees to use? The simple answer is no.
Nov. 19, 2019 NOAA, NHC visit 53rd WRS Hurricane Hunters On Nov. 13 and 14, the Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters hosted the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Hurricane Hunters and representatives from the NHC, National Center for Atmospheric Research and the Chief, Aerial Reconnaissance Coordination
Nov. 18, 2019 Project NEXUS: Empowering the USAF’s digital talent Designed by the AETC technology integration detachment and hosted by the AFWERX-Austin hub, the beta test program was designed to fuel organic technology problem solving efforts for Airmen in their day-to-day workplaces.
Nov. 17, 2019 Barksdale AFB honors veteran with building commemoration The life-long service of a military veteran has been forever memorialized following the renaming and dedication of the 2nd Mission Support Group building at Barksdale Air Force Base during a ceremony Nov. 8.
Nov. 14, 2019 CSAF takes in NASCAR race with Total Force Recruiting Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein spent a day at the track visiting with Air Force recruiters, including Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Air Force Recruiting Service commander. Goldfein also administered the oath of enlistment to 20 of the newest members of the Air Force on the track’s
Nov. 13, 2019 Defense, industry partners plan for future multi-domain conflicts Experts from across the Air Force and the Department of Defense’s joint community, as well as industry partners, came to CyberWorx to analyze a single, yet complicated problem-set: how do we operate in contested environments ensuring a steady-state of tactical C2 support?
Nov. 13, 2019 CSAF visits Luke AFB to meet with Airmen, discuss F-35 future As the home for the F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-35A Lightning II initial training programs, Luke AFB’s mission is to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Airmen.
Nov. 12, 2019 Air Force civic leaders experience AETC mission to recruit, train and educate exceptional Airmen The goal of the visit was to enable a better understanding of AETC and the Air Force mission. The civic leaders from around the country gained knowledge that enables them to better advocate for the service in multiple areas.
Nov. 11, 2019 Connectedness: Key to organizational success Col. Carey Jones, 47th Operations Group commander at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, shares her thoughts on connection throughout a unit and key takeaways that lead to unit success.
Nov. 10, 2019 Retiring chiefs leave wisdom for mil-to-mil couples After a combined 52 years of service, this couple of chief master sergeants retired from the U.S. Air Force Oct. 25, 2019. Their 14 years as military-to-military spouses were full of challenges, victories and lessons to pass on.
Nov. 8, 2019 Advance Force Development: Forging a new mindset through occupational competencies The effort falls under the “Advance Force Development” priority area in the latest Headquarters AETC mission, vision and priorities outline.
Nov. 8, 2019 Open for business: Airmen discuss contract opportunities with Kuwaitis The event, sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait, is a joint effort among the U.S. Department of Commerce, the American Business Council – Kuwait, the U.S. Army’s 408th Contracting Support Brigade from Camp Arifjan and the U.S. Air Force’s 386th Expeditionary Contracting Squadron.
Nov. 8, 2019 Around the Air Force: Swearing In, New Medal, NCO Career Status Program Today's look Around the Air Force features the selection of the 25th Secretary of the Air Force, the activation of the Sixteenth Air Force and how the Air Force is using virtual reality to train helicopter pilots faster. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Greg Cerny)
Nov. 7, 2019 Goldfein outlines risks of budget uncertainties Funding for the entire U.S. government expires Nov. 22 at 12:01 a.m. unless Congress acts. While progress on forging a budget agreement has been slow, congressional aides say there is movement toward approving a short-term spending plan that keeps the government running into December.
Nov. 7, 2019 SecAF, deputy SecDef meet with space leaders, joint warfighters This was the first time Norquist and Barrett toured the National Space Defense Center and the 1st Space Operations Squadron at Schriever Air Force Base in their positions.
Nov. 6, 2019 Pacific Air Forces Airmen participate in junior enlisted leadership forum in Canada The JELF is designed to inform junior noncommissioned officers about professional development strategies to grow them into tomorrow’s senior enlisted leaders. Pacific Air Forces co-hosted the annual five-day event with the Royal Canadian Air Force. With the theme of “Leadership Challenges,” the
Nov. 6, 2019 Required financial readiness training for Reserve coming in November “In an effort to improve or sustain the financial readiness and literacy of all Airmen, the Air Force has directed that all military members will receive financial readiness training at key points throughout their career,” said Brande Newsome, headquarters Air Force Reserve integrated resilience
Nov. 5, 2019 Aspiring Air Force pilots: Don’t let height standards get in the way The current height requirement to become an Air Force pilot is a standing height of 5 feet, 4 inches to 6 feet, 5 inches and a sitting height of 34-40 inches. These standard height requirements have been used for years to ensure candidates will safely fit into an operational aircraft and each of the
Nov. 5, 2019 Latin American air force cadets tour US, build partnerships throughout the hemisphere The Latin American Cadet Initiative offers the top two cadets from each Latin American air force academy the opportunity to participate in the 3 1/2-week program. The Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs office has been operating this program for the last 13 years.
Nov. 4, 2019 Royal Air Force Museum American Foundation honors Berlin Airlift veterans The Royal Air Force Museum American Foundation celebrated the 70th anniversary of the end of Berlin Airlift at their annual “Spirit of the Battle of Britain” banquet last month to honor these veterans for their contributions to the alliance between the United States and the United Kingdom.
Nov. 2, 2019 Barrett publicly sworn in as secretary of the Air Force David Norquist, deputy secretary of defense, conducted the public swearing-in, which preceded Barrett’s first formal remarks since becoming the secretary. Barrett said her highest priority is protecting – and prolonging – the Air Force’s unrivaled excellence.
Nov. 1, 2019 Air Force Academy names airfield in honor of Tuskegee hero His journey, marked by excellence and overcoming institutionalized racial barriers, was celebrated at the Air Force Academy, Nov. 1, during a ceremony to name its airfield in his honor.
Oct. 31, 2019 Vandenberg AFB awarded best DoD fire department for 7th time As a space wing, Vandenberg Air Force Base lacks the aircraft and heavy use of its runway that would reflect greatly on a fire department during award season. Even in the lack of these two arenas, the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department has been awarded not only the “Best Fire Department in
Oct. 31, 2019 Chance encounter at A/TA reveals impact of Berlin ‘candy bomber’ As a special guest speaker and attendee at the 51st annual Airlift/Tanker Association Conference in Orlando, Florida, Oct. 23-26, Air Force 1st Lt. Gail Halvorsen shared his personal memories flying many of the Berlin Airlift’s 278,000 flights into the blockaded city between June 1948 and September
Oct. 30, 2019 Air Force announces NCO Career Status Program for Airmen with 12 years of service The change will eliminate the need for Airmen who have 12 or more years of service to continue to reenlist by aligning their separation dates with their high year of tenure dates.
Oct. 30, 2019 Friday night Wright: CMSAF, Airmen bond through gaming Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright focused his discussions on how Airmen can work together to foster an environment of inclusiveness, resilience, increased morale and enhanced rapport between Airmen and the teams they work with.
Oct. 29, 2019 62nd AW delivers humanitarian aid to Honduras The 62nd Airlift Wing transported 83,160 pounds of rice, costing almost $120,000 to Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Oct. 25.
Oct. 28, 2019 SecAF visits first base: F.E. Warren AFB Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett visited various facilities to gain a better understanding of the pivotal nuclear mission that defends the U.S. and its allies.
Oct. 28, 2019 Air Force releases criteria for new Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal The new medal, established by then-Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, is part of a continuing effort to recognize U.S. Air Force military members in a non-deployed status who directly participated in a Department of Defense combat operation from a remote location.
Oct. 28, 2019 Air Force Junior ROTC partners with CSforALL to bring computer science, cyber education to classrooms A pilot program developed by Air Force Junior ROTC and CSforAll, is designed to increase Air Force Junior ROTC cadet participation in college preparatory computer science and cybersecurity programs, improve the diversity and size of the national technical talent pool and increase access to computer
Oct. 28, 2019 Goldfein, Wright take part in wide-ranging ‘Ask Me Anything’ Reddit session That’s why Goldfein and Wright were side by side in a Pentagon conference room Oct. 24, hunched over computers like millennials at a coffee shop to take part in a free-flowing, hour-long and very public “Ask Me Anything’’ session on Reddit.
Oct. 25, 2019 Wounded warrior, outreach specialist demonstrate lasting impact of connecting The theme for the month of October is connectedness, and Melissa Wiest, AFW2 outreach specialist and retired master sergeant along with retired Staff Sgt. Seth Pena, AFW2 Ambassador, are living proof of just how important connectedness is.
Oct. 25, 2019 Air Force requests proposals for light attack aircraft The Air Force plans to purchase two to three light attack aircraft from each manufacturer to help support the National Defense Strategy’s focus on building allies and partner capacity, capability and interoperability via training and experimentation.
Oct. 24, 2019 Mobility, Air Force leaders kick off A/TA’s 51st convention The conference, which runs through Oct. 26, is a professional development opportunity offering AMC personnel and Total Force mobility partners exposure to forums, speeches, seminars and workshops geared toward bolstering knowledge of the mobility enterprise.
Oct. 23, 2019 Squadron commanders play key role in building alliances through LEAP However, squadron commanders are the key enablers who make the scholars’ efforts possible by investing in their deliberate language development. While accomplishing their missions, the commanders also are winning the future by strengthening partnerships today through these scholars.
Oct. 23, 2019 Fairchild AFB reactivates 97th Air Refueling Squadron The reactivation is due to an increase of KC-135 Stratotankers being transferred to Fairchild AFB along with more than 400 Airmen and their families.
Oct. 22, 2019 Goldfein honors 2019 Cadet of the Year On Oct. 22, 2nd Lt. Kirsten Cullinan made her own substantial mark, by being honored as the 2019 Cadet of the Year by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein at a ceremony at the Pentagon.
Oct. 22, 2019 AFIMSC Airman earns USMC leadership school distinction Master Sgt. Paul Willson, an explosive ordnance disposal and emergency management training and support manager in the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Expeditionary Support Directorate, earned distinguished graduate honors when he completed the school in September.
Oct. 22, 2019 USAFE Band unites US, Ukrainian armed forces through music At the invitation of the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine, the 15-member team hosted master classes for local music students, jam sessions in the community and concerts in Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Chernivtsi, Vinnytsia, Desna Military Training Centre and Kyiv.
Oct. 21, 2019 Air Force formalizes officer developmental categories, effective March O-5 board Air Force officials reconfigured the single Line of the Air Force category, enhancing the officer talent management system and enabling tailored and agile development.
Oct. 21, 2019 Transition process improves through TAP refresh Before, TAP could be accomplished no later than 89 days before a military member’s separation date. Now, individuals can take advantage of the program 12-15 months before their final out — nearly a year difference.
Oct. 18, 2019 Around the Air Force: 25th SecAF, 16th Air Force, Project Da Vinci Today's look Around the Air Force features the selection of the 25th Secretary of the Air Force, the activation of the Sixteenth Air Force and how the Air Force is using virtual reality to train helicopter pilots faster.
Oct. 16, 2019 Senate confirms Barrett to be Air Force secretary The 85 to 7 vote makes Barbara Barrett the third consecutive woman confirmed to lead the Air Force and its 685,000 total force Airmen. Barrett replaces Heather Wilson who resigned in May. Undersecretary Matthew Donovan served as acting secretary in the interim.
Oct. 16, 2019 ENJJPT molds international guardians of freedom Since 1981, the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program has played a significant role in NATO-wide pilot production. Comprised of 14 signatory nations, 13 of which are currently participating, it is one of four undergraduate pilot training programs in the Air Force.
Oct. 15, 2019 “Project da Vinci” transforms rotary-wing helicopter pilot training The first six students to complete the experimental specialized undergraduate pilot training - helicopter, using virtual reality technology graduated Oct. 11, six weeks earlier than normal.
Oct. 15, 2019 CSAF, CMSAF visit US Air Force Expeditionary Center During their visit, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright toured the center to engage with Airmen and gain a better understanding of its mission.
Oct. 13, 2019 Joint Base MDL, US Fish & Wildlife Service partner to protect conservation areas For the first time, USFWS and the 787th Civil Engineer Squadron will work hand-in-hand to protect and conserve the local and U.S. government land where fish and wildlife reside.
Oct. 11, 2019 Goldfein praises US, British partnership and the shared connection to the ‘future fight’ Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein told a group of senior British military officials, including Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston, that success in “the future fight” relies on data, networks and the ability to link systems of allies and partners, Oct. 10.
Oct. 11, 2019 Around the Air Force: State of the Air Force, Fitness Culture Today's look around the Air Force features key topics and discussion points highlighted by Air Force leaders during the Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Md. Acting Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Donovan speaks about key successes of 2019. Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
Oct. 9, 2019 420th FLTS reactivates to support B-21 Raider testing The 420th Flight Test Squadron was reactivated following an assumption of command ceremony, Oct. 4. The squadron will plan, test, analyze and report on all flight and ground testing of the B-21 Raider.