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5 Dec 2019
Veterans with Veteran Health ID Card can shop at Military Exchange starting Jan. 1
The Defense Department has expanded commissary and Military Service Exchange access.
5 Dec 2019
BLUE: Target Acquisition
To meet emerging threats and maintain domain dominance, the Air Force is moving beyond antiquated acquisition processes and opening new avenues to smaller, more agile businesses to develop and acquire new technology.
5 Dec 2019
Vandenberg AFB Airman takes silver in 2019 Military World Games
Two Airmen from Vandenberg Air Force Base participated in the 2019 Military World Games, officially known as the 7th CISM, Council International du Sport Militaire, in Wuhan, China.
4 Dec 2019
ARPC introduces online retirement application tracker
The status bar provides the applicant a real-time snapshot of the status of their application.
4 Dec 2019
Final CALCM missile package retired
The CALCM missile has been employed in combat operations to include Desert Storm, Desert Strike, Desert Fox, Allied Force, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Decades later, the final missile package was disassembled to become demilitarized.
4 Dec 2019
Kisling NCOA partners with Botswana Air Arm to develop professional curriculum
Since late 2018, the Kisling NCOA has been partnering with the Botswana Air Arm to help stand up their first NCOA.
3 Dec 2019
Senators frustrated by uneven pace addressing privatized housing problems
Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett insisted to the Senate Armed Services Committee Dec. 3 that the service is moving aggressively to fix chronic problems with privatized housing while also acknowledging that the “Air Force owns part of the responsibility” for dangerous and unhealthy conditions.
3 Dec 2019
Fairchild AFB aircrews refuel Oregon ANG partners, complete oceanic training
Fairchild Air Force Base conducted the training with the Oregon ANG to meet air refueling training requirements for both units en route to completing oceanic training over Hawaii.
3 Dec 2019
53rd WRS reflects on 2019 hurricane season
The 2019 hurricane season officially ended Nov. 30, and was an active one for the Reserve Airmen of the 53rd WRS, widely known as the Hurricane Hunters.
3 Dec 2019
Air Force Housing Helpline connects residents to support they seek
The Air Force Civil Engineer Center Installations Directorate, which manages and executes the Air Force’s housing program, established a 24-hour helpline to address concerns raised regarding the military privatized housing program.
2 Dec 2019
Ranger Assessment Course pushes students’ limits
Of the 28 students that completed the Air Force Ranger Assessment Course, only 15 received the cadre’s recommendation and a slot to attend Ranger School.
2 Dec 2019
Travis AFB Airmen train for arctic weather
The purpose of the training was to gain qualification and certification on aircraft de-icing, de-ice vehicle operations and an opportunity to perform aircraft maintenance during cold weather conditions.
2 Dec 2019
NCO Bilateral Exchange: Growth through connection
The NCO Bilateral Exchange program consists of U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and Japan Self-Defense Force members coming together to learn and grow. The program pairs members from similar career fields, so they can learn how their counterparts operate to accomplish the missions of peaceful development, contingency response and aggression deterrence.
1 Dec 2019
AFMC announces 2020 Spark Tank finalists
The Liquid Cooled Plate Carrier and Virtual Visitor Control Center projects were selected from more than 15 submissions from across AFMC as having the highest probability of delivering game-changing impact for Air Force needs.
30 Nov 2019
Division of Air National Guard's education center changes its name, direction
The I.G. Brown Training and Education Center's PCE Division announced that it is now called TEC University, effective Nov. 1.
29 Nov 2019
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.
29 Nov 2019
Around the Air Force: Vision for the Future, SRB
Today's look Around the Air Force features Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett in her first formal interview since becoming secretary and details on the release of the 2020 Selective Retention Bonus. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Greg Cerny)
27 Nov 2019
Safety: A key component in any good holiday celebration
Throughout the past decade, 35 Airmen lost their lives to on- and off-duty preventable accidents during the holidays. Last winter alone, Airmen suffered 251 accidents that took them out of work at least one day, with a cost to readiness of nearly 11 work years.
27 Nov 2019
Air Force, USFWS partner to protect natural, cultural resources
The Air Force Civil Engineer Center and USFWS kicked off a joint Conservation Law Enforcement Partnership, or CLEP, this fall, placing six USFWS conservation law enforcement officers, or CLEOs, across five Air Force installations. These officers are responsible for preserving Air Force natural and cultural resources, as well as protecting those who participate in base recreation activities.
27 Nov 2019
The Air Force Podcast: A Conversation on Resiliency with CMSAF Wright
On this episode of The Air Force Podcast, Staff Sgt. Ashley New sat down with Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright to talk about resiliency.

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RT @USAFCENT: GLOBAL REACH | USAF KC-135 refuels F-15Es and F-16s over Northern Iraq. By providing aerial refueling for the USAF, the KC-13…

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RT @DeptofDefense: Working hand in hand with @NASA, the @179AW’s Super Guppy brings home the @NASA_Orion space capsule. Watch it here! #Kno…

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RT @DeptofDefense: We’ve got you! With the holidays right around the corner, we want to let you know we’re here 24/7. Child care options ☑️…

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RT @HAFB: The addition of a new, high-tech pump operations simulator will serve to improve the training #HillAFB firefighters receive by ho…

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RT @AirNatlGuard: More than 150 @142ndFW Airmen participated in Checkered Flag; a joint-force, air-to-air combat exercise involving more th…

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RT @PACAF: The Pacific Air Chief Symposium is quickly approaching. Check out the link to find out more about what's bringing the top #airme…

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RT @EsperDoD: One Team, One Fight! I honor our deployed service members who came together on Thanksgiving to enjoy a meal, give thanks, a…

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