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8 May 2018
Air Force directs one-day operational safety review
Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein directed all Air Force wings with flying and maintenance functions to execute a one-day operational safety review by May 21, 2018.
9 Feb 2018
Around the Air Force: Feb. 9
On this look around the Air Force a group known as the Enterprise Capability Collaboration Team explores how the service will continue to lead, operate and integrate electronic warfare throughout the electromagnetic spectrum, surgical teams train on the use of robotics and the Air Force continues to experiment with the AT-6 Wolverine and the A-29 Super Tucano.
6 Feb 2018
Coalition Aviation Advisory and Training Team established in Iraq
U.S. Air Forces Central Command, in coordination with Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, stood up a Coalition Aviation Advisory and Training Team in Iraq Feb. 1, 2018.
2 Nov 2017
Enlisted RPA pilot opportunity window open for NCOs, SNCO's: Apply before Nov.15 deadline
Noncommissioned and senior noncommissioned officers interested in transferring to the Air Force’s newest enlisted aviation Air Force sSpecialty cCode have until Nov. 15, 2017, to submit their applications to meet the next selection board. More than 800 applicants submitted for the program last year; those who were not selected by the inaugural
28 Aug 2017
Tech Report: MC-12 Liberty
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) -- The MC-12W Liberty provides intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to ground forces all over the world. In this Air Force Tech Report, learn about the capabilities of the MC-12W.The Air Force Tech Report is a video series that gives viewers a quick look at current technology the Air Force uses to fly,
25 Aug 2017
Air Force announces initiatives to lessen pilot shortage
Air Force officials announced three additional initiatives designed to enhance mission readiness by keeping pilots in the service and bringing retired pilots back to fill critical-rated positions.
9 Aug 2017
AF senior leaders, international visitors observe Light Attack Experiment
Air Force senior leaders and international visitors gathered at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, to observe the ongoing Light Attack Experiment Aug. 9, 2017.
5 Aug 2017
Air Force graduates first female enlisted pilot
The Air Force’s first female enlisted pilot completed Undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training August 4, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.
4 Aug 2017
AF National Museum building earns environmental, energy award
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force announced its fourth building has achieved the rare distinction of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification as determined by the U.S. Green Building Council during a ceremony Aug. 3, 2017.
27 Jul 2017
SecAF celebrates aviation heritage, meets with aviation leaders at Oshkosh
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson visited Wisconsin July 26-27, 2017 to celebrate aviators’ shared heritage with generations of Airmen at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture Oshkosh 2017.
13 Jun 2017
Tech Report: Flight simulators
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) -- Flight simulators help keep future pilots safe by giving them a realistic flying experience before getting into the cockpit of a real aircraft.
30 Mar 2017
AF addresses pilot shortage
Lt. Gen. Gina Grosso, the Air Force manpower, personnel and services deputy chief of staff, testified on the pilot shortage before the House Armed Services subcommittee on military personnel in Washington, D.C., March 29, 2017.
27 Aug 2015
Yesterday's Air Force: 1909 Wright Military Flyer
Two American bicycle shop owners accomplished something the world's greatest minds had been working on for centuries -- powered flight -- and it only took them a few years.
1 Apr 2015
Pilots, combat systems officers may be eligible for retention incentives
Eligible active-duty pilots and combat systems officers have until Sept. 30 to apply for the fiscal year 2015 Aviator Retention Pay Program, Air Force officials said April 1.
29 Nov 2014
New combat rescue helicopter HH-60W to perform personnel recovery mission
The Air Force has officially designated the new combat rescue helicopter (CRH) as the HH-60W.

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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

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