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Nov. 30, 2023
Air Force announces FY24 Experienced Aviator Retention Incentive, Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Programs

The Air Force recently announced the opening of two Regular Air Force FY24 Aviation Bonus programs.
April 20, 2023
Rated Preparatory Program: Master sergeant gains experience for rated career opportunities

The RPP is an opportunity for active-duty Air Force officers and enlisted members interested in becoming rated officers to develop basic aviation skills, enhance their aviation knowledge through developmental modules and acquire flying experience at no cost.
Nov. 23, 2020
Competencies lay foundation for success

A competency is a combination of knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics that manifest in an observable and measurable pattern of behaviors.
July 8, 2019
LEGACY youth program builds interest in STEM careers

The Leadership Experience Growing Apprenticeships Committed to Youth, or LEGACY, program is an Air Force program aimed at building interest in science, technology, engineering and math through summer craftsman camps and paid summer apprenticeships while showing how STEM applies to the world around
Sept. 11, 2018
22nd Air Force commander, United Airlines pilot reflects on 9/11 experience

United Airlines Captain Craig La Fave flew from Washington, D.C., to Paris on Sept. 10, 2001. The then-Air Force Reserve major expected to make the return trip the next day on Sept. 11, but instead terrorist attacks unfolded that changed his country, industry and career forever.
Aug. 7, 2018
Innovative 1st RS training provides RQ-4 student pilots valuable flying experience

Becoming an RQ-4 Global Hawk pilot requires specific training, which is unique to remotely piloted aircraft. This training means new pilots not coming from previous manned platforms often have limited experience in the cockpit of an aircraft. The 1st Reconnaissance Squadron is aiming to increase
May 4, 2018
104th defenders take on Massachusetts Best Warrior Competition

Airmen from the 104th Security Forces Squadron participated in the Massachusetts Best Warrior Competition April 6 and 7, 2018, at Joint Base Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
March 29, 2018
U.S. SOF conduct winter warfare training in Sweden

U.S. Air Force Special Operations Forces assigned to the 352nd Special Operations Wing and U.S. Army Special Forces assigned to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) conducted an Arctic Winter training course from February to March 2018.
March 16, 2018
Test pilot briefs T-6 nation

An F-16 Fighting Falcon’s sustained 9 g-force break turn is no small matter on a normal day. Imagine yourself there. Your head weighs 180 pounds and your arms are pinned to the stick and throttle; let go of your breath the wrong way, and you watch the world fade from gray to black in an instant. Now
Jan. 17, 2018
AFWERX-Vegas provides creative toolbox to give life to innovative ideas

The opening of the Air Force AFWERX-Vegas storefront marks an official invitation for innovators and entrepreneurs of all backgrounds to congregate, ideate and fabricate solutions for today’s warfighter.
Dec. 18, 2017
Air Force internships help young professionals gain valuable work experience

Air Force officials are offering internships to eligible scholars that could lead them on career paths with the Air Force Civilian Service.
July 10, 2017
Mentoring is for the total force

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright was a self-proclaimed undisciplined Airman during his first enlistment in the early 1990s…that is, until his mentor stepped in and provided the leadership he needed to set him on the right path.
March 28, 2017
Civilian Strategic Leadership Program accepting nominations

Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2017 Civilian Strategic Leadership Program. Applications are due to the Air Force Personnel Center by May 1, 2017.

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