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9 Sep 2020
LiDAR part of digital foundation for installations of future
High fidelity and accuracy of these data sources are critical elements for future deployment of autonomous vehicles on installations and for effective placement of sensors powering smart facilities of tomorrow.
9 Sep 2020
Alaska Air National Guard rescues injured hunter on mountain
Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing rescued a hunter who was critically injured in a 100-foot fall Sept. 6 near the Eagle River Nature Center north of Anchorage.
9 Sep 2020
Air Force Services Center launches online food ordering pilot program at NAF operations
The Nonappropriated Fund, or NAF, Food and Beverage Branch is launching a pilot program bringing online food ordering and pickup to NAF food operations.
8 Sep 2020
Department of the Air Force awards contract for new ICBM system that enhances, strengthens US triad
The contract award of $13.3 billion is an investment in enhancing the United States’ nuclear deterrence, as it is the cornerstone of national security policy and fundamental in continued protection for the U.S. and its allies.
8 Sep 2020
Air advisors host first virtual training with Panama partners amid COVID-19
This new format of instruction is vastly different from anything the MSAS has done before as their mission is typically conducted in a partner nation.
8 Sep 2020
Department of the Air Force delegates approval authority for nonchargeable emergency leave of absence
Unit commanders or civilian directors may now grant an emergency leave of absence for qualifying emergencies, including the death or serious medical condition of an immediate family member, or any other hardship the commander or director determines appropriate.
7 Sep 2020
AFLCMC seeks program managers at Hanscom AFB
The event will bring together hiring managers and qualified candidates seeking program management positions in the Digital and Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Directorates.
6 Sep 2020
Summit charts future of installation, mission support innovation
With a theme of Evolution of Innovation, the virtual event brought more than 100 installation and mission-support leaders and innovators together for a series of special engagements designed to help them empower Airmen and learn about opportunities available to pursue and cultivate innovative ideas.
5 Sep 2020
Special Tactics unit surpasses 6,900 days combating war in Middle East
For the men and women of the 17th Special Tactics Squadron, since their initial response to the GWOT in October 2001, there have been no breaks in deployments and combat operations for more than 6,900 days in support of operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, Freedom’s Sentinel and Resolute Support.
4 Sep 2020
Digital Campaign virtual industry event slated for Sept. 21
The event will be conducted via Microsoft Teams Live Event from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET and will be hosted by Dr. Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics, and Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., commander of Air Force Materiel Command.
4 Sep 2020
Air Force B2s, B1s join Marine Corps, Australian Defence Forces in combined exercise
The exercise focused on a small naval expeditionary force’s ability to rapidly deploy, integrate with allies, coordinate airstrikes and call for close air support on targets within contested environments.
4 Sep 2020
Around the Air Force: Accelerate, Change or Lose
Today’s look Around the Air Force features a look at the Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr.’s strategic approach for Air Force success focused on acceleration of change in order to remain the most dominant and respected Air Force in the world. (Produced by Staff Sgt. Sara Voigt)
3 Sep 2020
Advanced Battle Management System field test brings Joint Force together across all domains during second onramp
In the latest exercise, known as an “onramp,” operators used ABMS to detect and defeat efforts to disrupt U.S. operations in space in addition to countering attacks against the U.S. homeland, including shooting down a cruise missile “surrogate” with a hypervelocity weapon.
3 Sep 2020
Little Rock AFB maintenance squadron achieves full operational capability
The designation signifies that the squadron has met a rigorous set of criteria, including an approved concept of operations and a high percentage of trained, qualified and certified personnel.
3 Sep 2020
Department of the Air Force to survey members on interpersonal violence
The Department of the Air Force will soon survey total force Airmen and Space Professionals about their experiences surrounding interpersonal violence.
3 Sep 2020
Air Force seeks dress and appearance ideas through new crowdsourcing campaign
Airmen and civilians are invited to submit ideas beginning Sept. 3.
2 Sep 2020
Test launch demonstrates safe, ready Minuteman III deterrent
The test demonstrates that the United States’ nuclear deterrent is safe, secure, reliable and effective to deter twenty-first century threats and reassure U.S. allies. Test launches are not a response or reaction to world events or regional tensions.
2 Sep 2020
DHA launches new Air Force military hospital and clinic websites
The transition to the TRICARE.mil domain incorporates new layouts and adds helpful features to enhance the user experience and provide easier access to information about the local military hospital or clinic and the TRICARE benefit in one place.
2 Sep 2020
AFRS to host Pathway to Wings event Sept. 2
The Pathway to Wings brief, hosted by AFRS Detachment 1, will give participants an overview of Air Force aviation careers, as well as information about different types of service, missions, aircraft and military lifestyle.
2 Sep 2020
AFIMSC seeks ideas for 2021 Innovation Rodeo
The campaign, open through Dec. 1, gives military and civilian members of mission support groups around the world a chance to win part of $1 million in funding and resources to pursue their ideas.

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An F-15E Strike Eagle demonstrates the @48FighterWing's combat readiness. #DYK The Eagle's air superiority is achie… https://t.co/4BnEx1OKT5

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.@AFGlobalStrike Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test r… https://t.co/tTJjzdWuaQ

RT @GenCQBrownJr: The #KC46 and #ABMS positively contribute to the capabilities we need, now and into the future, and represent leaps forwa…

.@cmsaf_official on leading in a time of change during the 2021 Virtual Aerospace Warfare Symposium. #vAWS2021… https://t.co/Khyl8fufNX

RT @cmsaf_official: Ummm, okay. 🤨 This is exactly the kind of stuff we’ve got to get after, folks. Design implementation matters. Make…

RT @GenCQBrownJr: Terrific call today with my @TheRSAF counterpart Maj. Gen. Kelvin Khong. Singapore is one of our strongest bilateral part…

RT @SpaceForceDoD: @SpaceForceCSO Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond and Astrophysicist @neiltyson will engage in a fireside chat today at 10 a.m.…

#SEAC4 Ramón "CZ" Colón-López, @cmsaf_official JoAnne Bass & CMSgt of @SpaceForceDoD Roger A. Towberman discuss lea… https://t.co/llhvCm6MIv

.@GenCQBrownJr discussed "Accelerate Change or Lose" during a fireside chat with @MEaglen at the 2021 Virtual Aeros… https://t.co/22jfLvySOE

.@GenCQBrownJr discusses how the #USAF is working to #AccelerateChange at the 2021 Virtual Aerospace Warfare Sympos… https://t.co/sW3megZoiS

RT @SpaceForceDoD: Don't miss @SpaceForceCSO Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond's fireside chat with @neiltyson Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. EST during #vAWS…

Meet another #SparkTank2021 finalist! #vAWS2021 https://t.co/GZBBv3Vmah

RT @PACAF: #DYK: We have a program designed to reduce risk to aircrews/aircraft & surrounding community by reducing the risk of bird strike…

Action Order D from @GenCQBrownJr! #vAWS2021 #AccelerateChange https://t.co/Kw4RbP2BqN https://t.co/5SLtyuKVkX

RT @SecAFOfficial: Acting SecAF Roth & @GenCQBrownJr flew on a #KC46 with @AirMobilityCmd #Airmen this week to learn more about the @USAirF…

Action Order C from @GenCQBrownJr! #vAWS2021 #AccelerateChange https://t.co/Kw4RbP2BqN https://t.co/6BB45H6Jha

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Join @GenCQBrownJr's fireside chat with @MEaglen on accelerating change in the #USAF at 10 AM EST.… https://t.co/NYUfzC4B9d

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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