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July 4, 2020
Air Force Recruiting Service solidifies Total Force partnership with Air National Guard

Air Force Recruiting Service and Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention signed a mutual support agreement that will combine resources and integrate staff to enhance marketing and advertising.
June 29, 2020
Negatively pressurized conexes ready to save lives

Air Mobility Command and Air Force Materiel Command leaders joined forces early April to invite creative materiel and non-materiel solutions to address a joint urgent operational need to move large numbers of COVID-19 patients should the need for that capability arise.
June 25, 2020
86th VRS partners with Army to expedite repairs

The 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron works hard to respond to maintenance needs to get vehicles back on the road as quickly as possible. Sometimes, however, the automotive parts needed for a repair are not as readily available through standard Air Force sourcing routes.
June 23, 2020
Misawa AB demonstrates combat readiness in first joint, bilateral elephant walk

The display of aircraft showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This was Misawa AB’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint elephant walk.
June 23, 2020
CSAF returns to Creech AFB: Praises persistence, readiness through COVID-19

Goldfein’s first stop before touring the installation was a sit down with 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing leadership, who walked him through mission updates, the installation’s COVID-19 response, and quality-of-life improvements for the Creech AFB personnel.
June 4, 2020
Global Hawks return to Yokota AB, provides continuous support to joint partners, allies

The rotation of Global Hawks, owned by the 319th Reconnaissance Wing Detachment 1, to Yokota Air Base, Japan, provides a stable location from which the platform can operate when inclement weather in Guam, including typhoon activities, hinder readiness.
May 16, 2020
Barnes Center graduates first virtual class

The virtual graduation included a guest speaker and each student's name being called aloud. This is the first class within the center to attend and graduate virtually.
May 8, 2020
CSAF visits BMT, thanks team for ‘fighting through’ COVID-19 response

Basic military training, in addition to technical and flying training, has been deemed mission essential and vital to readiness.
May 5, 2020
Air Force SERE modernizes training

Initial SERE training for Airmen at high risk of isolation has been conducted through four courses over a 26-day period. Now, leaders at 336th TRG believe they have found a way to restructure the training requirements, which make it more efficient and ultimately saves time. COVID-19 expedited the
May 1, 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.
April 30, 2020
AFRL adapts pararescue tactics for COVID-19 monitoring

The Air Force Research Laboratory is leveraging tactics from the Air Force pararescue, or PJ, community, employing a new tool that can monitor multiple patients’ vital signs, helping to alleviate the lean doctor-to-patient ratio that many medical facilities are facing amidst COVID-19.
April 24, 2020
AFCAP V increases field assistance

If needed, the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program is standing by to support COVID-19 response for the Air Force or any federal government entity supporting National Command Authority objectives.
April 22, 2020
Eielson AFB welcomes F-35A Lightning II

With the arrival, Eielson AFB is now Pacific Air Forces’ first base to house the fifth-generation fighter aircraft.
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 11, 2020
459th Airlift Squadron: a life-saving evacuation team

For the pilots of the C-12J Huron assigned to Yokota AB’s very own 459th Airlift Squadron, this delivery of hope is just a perk of the job – providing aeromedical evacuation to the individuals that need it.
April 9, 2020
Mobility Airmen transport medics, supplies to aid in fight against COVID-19

Air Force Reserve medics from Travis AFB, Beale AFB and March Air Reserve Base, Calif., traveled by C-17 Globemaster III bound for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., to support the fight against COVID-19.
April 7, 2020
AFIMSC leans on technology to keep mission going

When the pandemic began limiting movement and placing challenges on the entire Air Force, AFIMSC started leveraging technology to keep delivering support across the installation and mission support portfolio and helping installations maintain readiness.
April 5, 2020
‘Disruptive renovation’: Airman fitness vital amid COVID-19 pandemic

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, regular physical activity can help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Also, moderately intense physical activity is associated with better immune function.
April 2, 2020
355th wing sustains CSAR capabilities

The exercise, organized by the 563rd and 355th Operations Support Squadrons, included assets from different agencies and units across the wing.
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.
March 26, 2020
Hill AFB fighter wings continue flying operations amid COVID-19 crisis

As cases continue to spread in the U.S. and more guidelines and restrictions are put in place to prevent the spread of the disease, the wings implemented their own measures two weeks ago. The largest was segmented flying operations.
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 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 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 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 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 13, 2020
Air Force suspends all international military student travel to the US

Air Education and Training Command officials announced all travel for international military students scheduled to begin Air Force-sponsored training in the United States has been suspended effective March 13, 2020.
March 12, 2020
BMT graduation parade canceled

The 37th Training Wing canceled the Air Force Basic Military Training graduation parade scheduled for March 13 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s parade grounds out of concern for the safety of the newly accessioned Airmen and their family members due to the coronavirus.
March 4, 2020
COVID-19 discussed during 52nd MDG table-top exercise

Airmen ranging from airman 1st class to colonel attended, representing each section of the 52nd MDG while they discussed the check-in process, possible work-flow challenges, understanding host-nation requirements, testing for the virus and what processes will be implemented when there is a positive
March 3, 2020
Hurricane Hunters fly winter storm

A WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft departed Keesler Air Force Base midday to fly the western Atlantic flight track, off the Northeast coast.
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. 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. 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
AFLCMC Gunsmith Shop creates rifle for aircrew

Known as the Aircrew Self Defense Weapon (GAU-5A), the 7-pound, 5.56 mm caliber rifle is based on the M4 carbine and was designed by the Gunsmith Shop in close coordination with the small-arms engineer to provide downed aircrew with additional firepower while they wait for rescue.
Feb. 11, 2020
Newest F-35A squadron brings fifth-generation capabilities to Red Flag

The exercise, which takes place from Jan. 27-Feb. 15, is meant to give at least 10 combat-representative sorties to younger pilots to better prepare them for real combat against very capable adversaries. The 421st Fighter Squadron is the most recent squadron to transition to the F-35A in the 388th
Feb. 10, 2020
Air Force’s proposed $169 billion budget focuses on ‘great power competition,’ readiness, establishing Space Force

The spending plan for fiscal year 2021 carries a $900 million increase from the previous year. But unlike 2020, funding for 2021 is apportioned differently, with $153.6 billion directed to the Air Force and $15.4 billion for the Space Force.
Jan. 27, 2020
Total-force aviators take flight during Sentry Aloha 20-1

Sentry Aloha 20-1, an air-to-air combat exercise, is hosted by the Hawaii Air National Guard and designed to train Airmen from around the country in a joint and interoperable venue on a large scale.
Jan. 14, 2020
CSAF continues Standing Watch tour, visits Minot AFB

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein visited Airmen of the 5th Bomb Wing and the 91st Missile Wing to recognize career fields that cover shifts 24/7.
Jan. 14, 2020
Air Force beta-tests adaptive learning platform in basic military training

On Dec. 11, 2019, about 110 trainees with the 321st Training Squadron received the computers as part of a six-month Cooperative Research and Development Agreement beta test designed to test adaptive and personalized learning in the basic military training setting.
Jan. 7, 2020
F-35A Lightning II standup complete at Hill AFB’s 388th, 419th Fighter Wings

Hill AFB’s fighter wings have achieved full warfighting capability.
Jan. 5, 2020
New weapons system completes first live mission

The ground-based weapons system allows squadron members at Tinker AFB to provide command and control to both live and simulated aircraft from around the country. Only 18 of these weapons systems exist in Air Force inventory and Tinker AFB is now one of only four active-duty bases to have this
Dec. 26, 2019
Air Force studies fatigue, sleep to enhance readiness

Researchers with the Air Force Research Laboratory 711th Human Performance Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, are looking for ways to better equip Airmen and their leadership with crucial data to ensure that Airmen are getting the necessary rest to maximize mission execution.A team of
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. 9, 2019
Air Force surgeon general updates Congress on medical reform

Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force surgeon general, testified Dec. 5 before the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Military Personnel, updating them on medical reform in the Air Force.
Nov. 25, 2019
MacDill AFB supports joint force exercise

Using a C-5M Super Galaxy and two C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in a show of Total Force mobility, the 512th Airlift Wing from Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, and the 445th Airlift Wing from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, transported the assets needed by the 305th Rescue Squadron from
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. 18, 2019
Women’s Leadership Symposium inspires growth, diversity

The two-day event drew more than 250 attendees from across the command. The symposium featured keynote speakers, issue-focused panels and collaborative networking discussions designed to empower women to help foster workplace environments that embrace diversity and promote leadership growth
Nov. 12, 2019
AFIMSC announces topics for I-WEPTAC 2020

The topics have been selected for the Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference 2020, and the chairpersons will be on board this month. What remains is determining who will fill the ranks of the four Mission Area Working Groups charged with tackling some of the Air Force’s
Nov. 12, 2019
552nd Air Control Networks Squadron creates first qualification training for Mission Defense Teams

The 552nd Air Control Networks Squadron graduated nine students from the Air Force’s first Mission Qualification Training course for Mission Defense Teams, qualifying them to be operators on the Cyberspace Vulnerability Assessment/Hunter Weapon System.
Nov. 2, 2019
Connectedness key to defeating the enemy

For Tyndall Air Force Base, identifying the enemy has taken on a heightened sense of urgency since Hurricane Michael’s landfall on Oct. 10, 2018. The storm not only leveled the base, it also wreaked havoc on the lives of Airmen, civilian employees and family members displaced and impacted. Since
Oct. 28, 2019
52nd FW conducts CFE treaty exercise

Airmen escorted an exercise inspection team from Romania, members of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency and members of the German Verification Agency for an inspection of facilities throughout the installation.
Oct. 22, 2019
ACC recognizes innovation, announces Spark Tank finalists

Air Combat Command announced their two 2020 Spark Tank finalists moving on to compete in the finals in Washington, D.C.
Oct. 19, 2019
Separated, not detached: 20th ATKS Airmen critical to mission

The 432nd Wing and 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing is based out of Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, however, its Airmen and their contributions to the MQ-9 Reaper mission are not bound to one installation.
Oct. 17, 2019
AFMC successfully executes $66 billion portfolio in FY19

Organizationally, AFMC manages 34% of the overall budget for the Air Force; executing funds across six centers, multiple platforms and Air Force installations, with missions ranging from, but not limited to, installation support and readiness to research and development, sustainment and technology
Oct. 15, 2019
388th Fighter Wing focuses on F-35A operational capabilities, mission readiness

Over the summer, all three squadrons — nearly 70 F-35A aircraft — were operating away from home station. They conducted operations in nine different countries on three separate continents, while supporting multiple combatant commanders. One squadron supported a European Theater Support Package,
Oct. 11, 2019
Chief Data Office announces capabilities for the VAULT Data Platform

The VAULT Platform now has a set of tools to support a full lifecycle of data exploitation activities. It is now possible to ingest data, manage storage, manage metadata, manipulate, cleanse and experiment with data and visualize analytics results.
Oct. 7, 2019
AFCENT executes command and control of AFCENT from Shaw AFB US

In a proof of concept exercise conducted Sept. 28, Active Duty, Reserve and Guard personnel executed the day’s air component operations from the 609th Air Support Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.
Sept. 30, 2019
Mobility Guardian enhances US partnerships, interoperability with international allies

Exercise Mobility Guardian integrated U.S. forces with more than 1,500 personnel from 26 international allied countries and partners to train on mobility operations at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Sept. 8-28.
Sept. 30, 2019
Air Force recognizes Energy Action Month 2019

During Energy Action Month, the Air Force will emphasize the need for smart energy solutions and inform Airmen, Air Force senior leaders, policy makers and aligned organizations about what they can do to effectively distribute, generate and manage resilient and reliable energy across the enterprise.
Sept. 27, 2019
Midnight Sun Guardians participate in Gobi Wolf 2019

The Mongolia National Emergency Management Administration, Mongolian Armed Forces and local Mongolian agencies partnered with their U.S. counterparts, including Airmen from the 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, in Sainshand, Mongolia, during exercise Gobi Wolf 2019. The exercise centered around
Sept. 26, 2019
DLA national account managers adapt to Air Force goals

DLA’s seven-member Air Force National Account Manager team works with logisticians and planners at Air Force headquarters to increase service readiness.
Sept. 20, 2019
AMC commander talks readiness, transformation at Air, Space and Cyber Conference

Addressing a room of Airmen, reporters and defense researchers, Gen. Maryanne Miller, Air Mobility Command commander, explained how her command is adapting to meet the demands outlined by the strategy.
Sept. 13, 2019
Airmen ‘battle’ in Alpha Warrior final; team set for inter-service showdown

Launched by the Air Force Services Center in 2017, the Air Force Alpha Warrior program has delivered and installed state-of-the-art fitness apparatus called battle rigs and stations at more than 70 Air Force installations. The multi-station devices strengthen functional fitness, promote ready and
Sept. 13, 2019
Mountain Home AFB Airmen train Chilean airmen, strengthen strategic relationships

Tech. Sgt. Ian Messer and Tech. Sgt. Edgar Ayala, both 366th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion craftsmen at Mountain Home Air Force Base, recently spent a month-long temporary duty at Cerro Moreno Air Base in Antofagasta, Chile. Their mission was to train the Chilean airmen to save money,
Sept. 12, 2019
US, Australian airmen wrap up exercise Sentry Aloha 19-2

Members of 20 units from 15 states and one unit from Australia came to Oahu to participate in Sentry Aloha.
Sept. 4, 2019
South Carolina National Guard provides support to families, service members during storm activation

The South Carolina governor declared a state of emergency in preparation for Hurricane Dorian, Aug. 31. The South Carolina National Guard answered the call to support the citizens in this time of need.This is the role of the South Carolina National Guard service member and Family Care directorate.
Aug. 27, 2019
Oregon’s 142nd Fighter Wing conducts training with Navy counterparts

As part of the DACT exercises, the Navy brought six F-18’s and approximately 125 Sailors to engage with the 142nd FW’s F-15C Eagles. The training focused on compliance and capabilities preparation, allowing both units to stay proficient while providing upgrade training to junior pilots.
Aug. 26, 2019
Offutt AFB runway closure delayed to maximize construction ahead of winter months

The ten-month delay of the runway closure allows for demolition and earthwork to begin before winter. This sets up the program to be in the asphalt and concrete work phase by spring 2021 and wrapping up the needed inspections and Federal Aviation Administration approval to reopen in the twelfth
Aug. 15, 2019
15th Wing hosts CSAF at Hickam Airfield

During his visit, Goldfein learned about the unique history, mission and challenges of the 15th Wing, while Mrs. Goldfein toured JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam historic housing and the Child Development Center.
Aug. 8, 2019
FTX trains Airmen for deployed environment

While at Quantico, the 633rd SFS members, known as defenders, sharpened their skills while conducting day and night reconnaissance operations, establishing a forward operating base, and clearing villages to acquire a specific target.
Aug. 7, 2019
Record-setting first sortie for wing's newest F-35A

Aircraft tail number 5261 left Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth, Texas, production facility a little after 8 a.m. Aug. 1, landed at Hill Air Force Base at 10 a.m., and by 3 p.m. had taken off on its first combat training mission.
Aug. 6, 2019
Speed wins: MacDill AFB contracting awards 100k in swift fashion

With the success of its first Pitch Day, MacDill AFB showcased how partnerships with local businesses are an integral part of advancing innovation to improve warfighting capabilities. Even further, Pitch Day was a testament to the base’s efforts to open their doors even more to small businesses in
July 30, 2019
Air Force brings defense planning into 21st century through modern software

For much of the defense community, the ease and functionality of modern technology is not translated to military planning systems. While cumbersome acquisitions processes, funding issues and security concerns are often valid causes, many Department of Defense processes (and any software associated
July 27, 2019
Simulators prepare Airmen for real-world scenarios

“They blink, they breathe,” said Raymond Jernigan, 633rd MDG simulator operator. “Even the baby simulators have motion. They cry. I can program it to talk. They can be programmed to have physiological responses – I’ll set the vital signs.”
July 22, 2019
726th ACS builds leaders during readiness, rapid global mobility exercise

The mission of the exercise was to train Airmen and build exceptional leaders in an unforgiving environment. This type of training develops skill sets necessary to enhance the readiness for the rapid global mobility of the 726th Air Control Squadron.
July 22, 2019
509th MXS propulsion flight Airmen boost readiness to 18-year high

The 509th Maintenance Squadron Propulsion Flight has achieved the highest engine readiness rate across the active-duty Air Force. 40 jet engine mechanics operate out of a repair center on base, ensuring the readiness of Whiteman Air Force Base’s 44 billion dollar fleet of B-2 Spirits.
July 10, 2019
JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst hosts first-ever base-level Pitch Day event

The two-month process, which started in April, began when the 87th Contracting Squadron published problem statements from the 87th Air Base Wing, 305th Air Mobility Wing, 621st Contingency Response Wing and Expeditionary Operations School, requesting innovative solutions from small businesses to
July 3, 2019
Air Force stands up Air Force Medical Readiness Agency

Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, and incoming AFMRA commander Brig. Gen. Mark Koeniger, spoke at the ceremony, heralding a new era in Air Force Medicine.
July 2, 2019
Airman owns mistake, recovers from Article 15, becomes shining example

Airman 1st Class Mary Kapuscinski, 7th Operations Support Squadron meteorologist, was recently recognized for an act that could have saved thousands of lives. She has won awards for her weather forecasting expertise. But it hasn’t always been positive times for her at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.
July 1, 2019
Air Force officials announce tour length changes

The tour length reduction from four to three years for military training instructors, military training leaders, Air Education and Training Command technical training instructors with prefix “T”, “J”, or “X” and stateside professional military education instructors was announced July 1, renewing the
June 24, 2019
NATO-IHS collaboration proves valuable for building partner capability, interoperability

Since 2017, the two organizations have collaboratively produced a First Responder Train-the-Trainer program designed to navigate language barriers between trainers and trainees. The FRTT course provides medical personnel with the skills needed to train others at varying levels to administer
June 20, 2019
Public health Airmen engage civilian partners during readiness training

The service members met with representatives from the Cape Girardeau County Public Health Commission to view operations at a livestock auction facility and a dairy farm.
June 19, 2019
Travis AFB completes joint inspection with FEMA, ensures readiness

Urban search and rescue is considered a "multi-hazard" discipline, as it may be needed for a variety of emergencies or disasters, including earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, dam failures, technological accidents, terrorist activities and hazardous materials releases.
June 18, 2019
Inspector General keeps ADAB ready and compliant

The IG office is open to all Airmen and federal employees to hear complaints of wrong doings; they also provide an independent look during exercises and inspections, giving them the ability to identify undetected non-compliance and possible risks.
June 17, 2019
HQ ARPC hosts 2019 Joint IRR Conference

The Joint IRR Conference included representatives from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines and Navy, educating one another on their service-specific IRR programs. While each service program has the same Office of the Secretary of Defense policies driving them, the consensus was that the
June 16, 2019
Running with faith: an Airman’s journey to redemption

Six years later, Keel is not only alive, but is in as good of a space, mentally and spiritually, as he’s ever been, he said. Since that dark moment in July 2013, the Reserve Airman has a new outlook on life altogether, and he owes it all to running.
June 14, 2019
Around the Air Force: Flight Equipment / F-35A Integration / GI Bill Transferability

On today's look around the Air Force, Air Force flight equipment is being redesigned for female aviators, and for the first time, U.S. Air Force F-35As integrated operationally with Italian Air Force F-35As, making use of one of its main technological design features of interoperability. Also,
June 7, 2019
Civil engineer Airmen participate in IRT project

The mission for the two-week period was to provide a concrete slab for a new science, technology, engineering and math lodge facility, clear and grade the surrounding area and begin building walls, if time allowed.
June 5, 2019
Flight equipment redesigned to better fit female aviators

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, held a Female Fitment Event, June 4, where Air Force and Navy female aviators gathered to have their measurements taken, which will be used to design new prototypes for female flight equipment.
June 4, 2019
Mountain Home AFB: First to use Portable Doppler Radar for CONUS Ops

Keeping constant surveillance on weather patterns and their potential hazards is an important step in enhancing readiness and safety of Airmen. Until recently, this often proved to be a challenge when local radars needed to undergo routine maintenance or upgrades.
May 31, 2019
123rd Airlift Wing supports interoperability with exercise Immediate Response

The purpose of the annual exercise is to build multinational readiness, enhance military-to-military relationships and improve interoperability between land forces to provide mutual assurance, deter regional aggression and support a balanced approach to security and stability in the Balkan region.
May 31, 2019
SecAF Farewell / Wright-Patterson AFB Storm Damage / F-35 Deploy

Today's look around the Air Force features Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson's farewell, storm damage at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and F-35 Lightning II deployments to Aviano Air Base, Italy.
May 22, 2019
Summer – A time to enjoy family, friends, and practice good risk management

As Airmen approach and plan for summer activities, leadership at all levels should take the time to discuss risk management and highlight hazards Airmen may encounter during the upcoming months. The Air Force’s top three leaders began that conversation in a tri-signature memorandum recently sent to
May 21, 2019
Ophthalmology teams give Guyanese the gift of sight

The ophthalmology center at the Port Mourant Hospital was established to provide aid to the Guyanese population by screening and selecting patients to receive cataract and pterygium surgery in support of NH19.
May 17, 2019
Around the Air Force: B-52’s in Qatar / F-35 Training / Grand Forks Redesignation

Today's look around the Air Force - a U.S. bomber task force deployed to Al Udeid Air Base completed its first mission in mid-May, the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, was chosen as a potential new F-35 training squadron, the Air Force is reactivating the 65th Aggressor Squadron
May 15, 2019
Maryland Guard forces join Estonian military in exercise

The training fostered collaboration by more than 9,000 military personnel from more than a dozen NATO partner countries. The brigade-versus-brigade scenarios were implemented to test preparedness and response for wartime situations.
May 14, 2019
Service secretaries tackle employment challenges for overseas spouses

The joint memorandum directs each service assistant secretary for manpower and reserve affairs to support a tri-service team that seeks to understand the barriers to military spouse employment overseas. The team is expected to make recommendations to policies, programs and laws that would make

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