Aug. 30, 2023 Airmen, Guardian, Soldiers lead the way during Ranger Assessment Course Fifteen Airmen, 15 Soldiers and one Guardian tested their limits during a Ranger Assessment Course, the Air Forces’ version of the Army’s Small Unit Ranger Tactics, or SURT.
May 26, 2022 ‘Power of partnerships’: Austin gives commencement speech to AF Academy’s Class of 2022 Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III gave the commencement speech for the Class of 2022 at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s graduation ceremony in Falcon Stadium May 25.
March 23, 2018 72 hours: Cadet saves suicidal man, assists finding crashed plane In the span of 72 hours, Bell talked a suicidal man off a Colorado Springs overpass and helped air traffic controllers in Northern California locate a downed aircraft.
March 25, 2015 AF holds Medal of Honor recognition event In observance of National Medal of Honor Day, Air Force senior leaders hosted a Q-and-A session with two of the Air Force's living Medal of Honor recipients, retired Col. Joe M. Jackson and retired Col. Leo K. Thorsness at the Pentagon, March 24.
Feb. 4, 2015 AF introduces Volume 9 of Portraits in Courage The Air Force released its ninth volume of Portraits in Courage, highlighting five teams and seven individual Airman for their honor, valor, devotion and selfless sacrifice in the face of extreme danger to themselves and others.
Dec. 16, 2014 Airmen disarm potential threat, earn medals for courage For most Airmen, parties can be a time to unwind after a long week, but for two 82nd Security Forces Squadron entry controllers, unwinding had to be pushed aside when a highly intoxicated Airman brandished a loaded pistol in the dormitory, creating a dangerous environment.
Aug. 25, 2014 Call for nominations: Portraits in Courage, Vol. IX Nominations are being accepted and reviewed for inclusion in Portraits in Courage, Vol. IX, now through Oct. 13.