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Dec. 28, 2021
Cyber commandos offer unique capability for joint force

In today's technology saturated world, the warfighter relies on cyber professionals like those at the 919th Special Operations Communications Squadron to provide seamless communication and agile support in rapidly changing environments.
Sept. 27, 2021
Air Force senior leaders visit Liberty Village on Joint Base MDL

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass arrived to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, to visit Liberty Village and the members supporting Task Force Liberty Sept. 25.
Sept. 20, 2021
Kendall presents unsparing blueprint for confronting China, other threats

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall presented his State of the Forces address during the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 20.
Aug. 24, 2021
Kendall, Raymond stress importance of space and Space Force’s success in separate, high-profile speeches

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond highlight the importance of space during speeches at the 36th Space Symposium.
Aug. 18, 2021
Civil Air Patrol continues auxiliary efforts for the Total Force

The inclusion of the Civil Air Patrol allows for approximately 59,000 volunteers to support non-combat related Air Force missions within the United States. They also act as ambassadors to the Air Force to communities that may not have consistent military exposure.
Feb. 1, 2021
Joint training forges winning warfighters

It’s one hour before their first Red Flag 21-1 mission, and U.S. Navy Airmen from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, pour out of their building onto the Nellis Air Force Base flightline to prepare their jets for launch.
Dec. 14, 2020
US Space Force makes history at basic military training

History was made at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Dec. 10 as the first seven people to enlist directly into the U.S. Space Force graduated from basic military training.
Nov. 5, 2020
Air Force gives family fresh start after COVID-19 crushes private business

After years of working various jobs in the transportation industry, Richard Jimenez finally got the nerve to start his own trucking business in 2019. He thought 2020 was going to be an amazing year for his family. After the crushing loss of his business during the pandemic, Jimenez, his wife and
Nov. 2, 2020
Commander addresses Reserve Mobility capabilities at A/TA 2020

Lt. Gen. Richard W. Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, highlighted Total Force integration, the Reserve’s rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Reserve’s unique weather reconnaissance, aerial spray and aerial firefighting missions during the
Aug. 18, 2020
Scott AFB personnel responds to flash floods

An Aug. 12 storm produced approximately 5.5 inches of rain which caused flash floods that closed on- and off-base roads, the C-21 hangar and on- and off-base housing areas.
Aug. 7, 2020
US delivers humanitarian aid to Beirut

Personnel from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, Air Mobility Command’s 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron and 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron on Al Udeid Air Base, and the Area Support Group-Qatar from Camp As Sayliyah worked to palletize food, water and medical supplies delivered to
July 24, 2020
Northern Strike exercise shifts to real-world mutual aid response for Guard firefighters

Firefighters from the Michigan Air National Guard’s Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center and the New York Air National Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing respond to a request for mutual-aid support at a large structure fire in downtown Alpena, Mich., July 21, 2020. The fire protection specialists had been
July 21, 2020
Senate confirms Loh as next Air National Guard director

By assuming the post, Maj. Gen. Michael A. Loh will be promoted to lieutenant general.
July 17, 2020
Air Force publishes resources to support Airmen & Space Professionals in courageous conversations

To equip leaders in leading those necessary conversations, the Department of the Air Force developed a resource list on race-specific issues, unconscious bias, diversity and inclusion, among others.
July 10, 2020
DoD launches effort to collect 8,000 units of COVID-19 convalescent plasma

The Air Force is participating in a Department of Defense-wide effort to further investigate the benefits of convalescent blood plasma.
April 30, 2020
First-ever Air Force Women’s Fly-In goes virtual May 11

With a nod to female aviation pioneers as the backdrop, the event, which is open to all Airmen regardless of gender or career field, helps Airmen create networks to learn more about experiences, leadership and life.
Jan. 13, 2020
Tyndall AFB comptrollers support base rebuild, win Air Force award

A team of comptrollers from the 325th Comptroller Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, received the Gen. Larry O. Spencer Special Acts and Services award for assisting in more than 11,000 people from the 325th Fighter Wing with their finances before, during and after Hurricane Michael made landfall in
Nov. 18, 2019
Women’s Leadership Symposium inspires growth, diversity

The two-day event drew more than 250 attendees from across the command. The symposium featured keynote speakers, issue-focused panels and collaborative networking discussions designed to empower women to help foster workplace environments that embrace diversity and promote leadership growth
Sept. 25, 2019
AETC hosts women's fly-in event

The AETC Women’s Fly-In event recognized, valued and leveraged the differences and similarities which make the Air Force better and stronger--a diversity that is necessary to become a more lethal force.
July 19, 2019
Air Force Junior ROTC, CAP cadets launch more than 200 rockets over River Region

To commemorate the launch of Apollo 11, the Air Force’s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, the city of Montgomery, Civil Air Patrol and the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, which is located in Huntsville, Alabama, joined forces as they sent more than 200 model rockets above River Front Stadium in
May 21, 2019
University of Florida set to become home for Air Force research in assured autonomy

The Air Force is interested in this research area because it needs its autonomous systems to be able to execute high-level mission plans with verifiable assurances despite uncertain adversarial environments. In these contested environments, the integrity and availability of sensor information and
May 17, 2019
Misawa AB recognized by DoD for Suicide Prevention for the second year in a row

Misawa Air Base, Japan was recognized for a second year in a row as the top Air Force installation during Suicide Prevention Month, at a ceremony in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, in Arlington, Virginia, May 15.
May 14, 2019
Service secretaries tackle employment challenges for overseas spouses

The joint memorandum directs each service assistant secretary for manpower and reserve affairs to support a tri-service team that seeks to understand the barriers to military spouse employment overseas. The team is expected to make recommendations to policies, programs and laws that would make

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