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May 8, 2023
Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey gives voice to civilians’ opinions

The feedback civilian employees gave in 2022 has earned the service the no.9 ranking for large agencies by the Partnership for Public Service’s “Best Places to Work in the Federal Government” in 2022.
Jan. 27, 2023
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.
March 25, 2022
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.
Feb. 10, 2022
Military hospital support to FEMA to begin in four states, expands in two states

The Department of Defense is beginning support in California, Connecticut, Louisiana and Oklahoma, and expanding support to Michigan and New York.
Sept. 14, 2017
Airmen conduct historic mission to Virgin Islands following Irma

Members of the 14th and 15th Airlift Squadrons delivered a Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control mobile tower from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, to the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Sept. 12, 2017.
Sept. 1, 2017
Air Mobility Command joins Hurricane Harvey relief efforts

Air Mobility Command has directed allocation of its airlift, aeromedical evacuation and contingency response assets to federal Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, as requested by U.S. Northern Command Aug. 30.
July 28, 2016
NORAD, NORTHCOM, Mexican Air Force coordinate on illicit-flight exercise

A live-fly event was part of Amalgam Eagle 16, a tactical exercise between the U.S. and Mexico aimed at strengthening information sharing and response cooperation for real-life scenarios.
June 16, 2016
Military women highlighted at summit

The American people need to know that the U.S. military is a true meritocracy that’s open to all citizens who meet service standards, Air Force Gen. Lori J. Robinson said at the White House-sponsored United State of Women Summit in Washington, D.C., June 14.
May 13, 2016
Robinson assumes command of NORAD, NORTHCOM

Gen. Lori Robinson assumed command of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command from Navy Adm. Bill Gortney during a ceremony May 13.
April 22, 2016
PACAF commander to senators: Homeland defense ‘sacred responsibility’

Gen. Lori J. Robinson, who now commands Pacific Air Forces and is air component commander for U.S. Pacific Command, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee, noting that the U.S. faces a rapidly evolving and growing threat environment in terms of the number of those who wish to harm the
March 21, 2016
Robinson tapped to be first female combatant commander

Defense Secretary Ash Carter has named a new commander for U.S. Northern Command to be confirmed by the Senate. If confirmed, the new Northern Command chief will be the first woman to lead a U.S. combatant command.

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