USAF Photo by Capt. Justin Clark
Middle and high school students joined senior Air Force Research Laboratory leaders in Ohio to participate in the "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology," or FIRST, Tech Challenge Ohio State Championship.
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.
There are likely more than 1,000 incursions by unmanned aircraft systems along the U.S.-Mexico border each month, Air Force Gen. Gregory M. Guillot said.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III commended Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds for the continued assistance in helping Ukraine defend itself against the ongoing invasion.
The Department of the Air Force announced the Key Spouse Program is changing to the Commander’s Key Support Program, at the annual major command spouse conference, March 13-15.
U.S. Army ships are moving to the Eastern Mediterranean to build a pier to supply civilians in Gaza with essential supplies, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
The specialized Army unit tasked with establishing a temporary pier off the coast of Gaza to deliver critical humanitarian assistance has wasted no time in making the complex operation a reality.
The $217.5 billion budget request is designed to meet DAF goals for modernization, readiness, addressing key capability gaps and managing risk.
The 315th Airlift Wing, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, won the 2023 Fourth Air Force Aircrew Excellence Award for their quick thinking during an in-fight emergency in April of 2023.The C-17 Globemaster III airlift mission was a de-positioning sortie slated to depart from Ramstein Air
Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi was formally installed March 8 as the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
DAF senior leaders emphasized the need for on-time appropriations and provided their perspective on the priorities and needs current and future budgets must fulfill.
Four years removed from the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, a pair of Defense Department health officials testified that DOD remains committed to protecting service members' health, while also continuing to monitor and learn from the effects of COVID-19.
Citizen Airmen with the 81st Aerial Port Squadron honed their skills with a KC-46a Pegasus and its aircrew from Seymour Johnson, North Carolina during a Unit Training Assembly March 1 at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.The Charleston Reservists joined forces with the 77th Air Refueling
Col. John Robinson, 315th Airlift Wing commander, officially retired March 2 in a ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, culminating over 30 years of dedicated service in uniform.
Members of the 4th Combat Camera Squadron, under the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, won four awards in the 2023 Air Force Reserve Media Contest.
A team of Reservists from the Royal Air Force was hosted by the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron to deepen each others’ expertise and maintain their ongoing partnership during a training event at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, March 1-3, 2024.
USAFA Cadet 1st Class Jabari Bowen earned the 2024 Black Engineer of the Year award in undergraduate leadership Feb. 17.
The Department of the Air Force republished its dress and personal appearance instruction to simplify, clarify and amplify many changes for Airmen and Guardians serving world-wide.
Allvin’s session at the influential think tank was his first since becoming the Air Force’s highest ranking military officer and two weeks since the service’s leadership unveiled a broad and ambitious plan to reconfigure the Air Force and Space Force to better confront China.
Despite Ukraine's ability to skillfully incorporate high-end technology into the fight, it's imperative that they receive more munitions, Air Force Lt. Gen. Leonard J. Kosinski said.
The Air Force is at a critical inflection point as it adapts to the changing character of warfare, its top general said.
Since September 2018, aircraft maintenance-related mishaps cost Air Education and Training Command more than $50 million. These mishaps happened during high-risk maintenance tasks, to include engine operational checks and aircraft towing. Fiscal Year 2023 saw an alarming spike in these preventable
Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder stressed the importance of having on-time, full-year appropriations and the damage a continuing resolution does to the department's ability to plan and modernize the force.
While the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium was taking place in Colorado, Pacific Air Forces Airmen were already implementing the vision – more large-scale exercises with allies and partners in the region.
Russia's invasion and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine is not just an assault on Ukrainian freedom and liberty, but also a threat to global order, U.S. officials said.
This week's look Around the Air Force highlights the Department's senior enlisted advisors plans to empower and equip Airmen and Guardians to prepare for Great Power Competition, and the Air Force reintroducing the rank of warrant officer for information technology and cyber career fields.
The president and the secretary of defense have committed to long-term, sustained support for Ukraine's fight against Russia, which invaded Ukraine two years ago.
A reported cyberattack on the nation’s largest commercial prescription processor, Change Healthcare, has affected military clinics and hospitals nationwide. On Feb. 21, Change Healthcare disconnected their systems to protect patient information. This is impacting all military pharmacies worldwide
Vice President Kamala Harris underscored the United States' commitment to continue supporting Ukraine after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Despite generous military support for Ukraine by allies and partners, unless Congress passes the Defense Department's supplemental funding request, Ukraine will be unable to defend itself against Russian aggression, a senior defense official said.
This week's look Around the Air Force highlights sweeping changes in the DAF to reshape, refocus and reoptimize the Air Force and Space Force to ensure continued supremacy while also better posturing the services to deter and, if necessary, prevail in an era of Great Power Competition.
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna spoke on a panel moderated by the 14th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Gerald Murray.
NATO ministers will also review new alliance defense plans that are being tested in Exercise Steadfast Defender, the largest exercise in decades.
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DAF leaders outlined 24 specific decisions during a panel discussion at the AFA Warfare Symposium. The decisions will position the services to better confront China and maintain the hard-won superiority in air and space.
As Congress again addresses U.S. military aid to Ukraine, helping Ukraine defeat Russian aggression is in the United States' interest, the assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs said.
U.S. Central Command announced it conducted a strike in Iraq that killed a Kataib Hezbollah commander responsible for directly planning and participating in attacks on U.S. forces in the region, the Pentagon press secretary said.
The 315th Airlift Wing annual award selection boards for 2023 announced, today, their winners.
The 315th Airlift Wing is actively seeking new applicants for the position of First Sergeant, and eligible Master Sergeants and Technical Sergeants nearing eligibility for promotion to Master Sergeant are encouraged to participate in the upcoming First Sergeant Council Meeting.
Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 315th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, demonstrated C-17 Globemaster III tactical airlift capabilities before an audience that included spouses of wing Airmen during a Unit Training Assembly here, Feb. 3, 2024.
This week's look around the Air Force highlights an effort to provide better healthcare solutions for recruiters in remote locations, an upgrade to explosive ordnance disposal robots, and testing of a new ejection seat configuration for the new T-7A trainer aircraft.
The cyber challenge posed by China is unlike any challenge ever faced by the U.S. and its allies, the commander of U. S. Cyber Command said.
Department of the Air Force senior leaders testified before the House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
The Air Force’s top leaders attended the reception and screening, such as Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass and commanders of Air Force major commands around the globe.
Three U.S. soldiers were killed in Jordan, while more than 40 other service members were injured following an uncrewed aerial system attack at a military base near the Syrian border.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the United States' commitment to ensuring NATO's enduring strength during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the Pentagon.
Senegalese Armed Forces personnel successfully concluded the final phase of Aeromedical Evacuation Teams training at Ouakam Air Base Jan. 26.
This week's look around the Air Force highlights the life and legacy of the fifth CMSAF, a multinational exercise focuses on airborne integration in the Pacific and DoD expands a pilot program to renew USID cards online. (Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Eric Mann)
The Pentagon underscored the mutual commitment by the United States and Iraq to strengthening their evolving security relationship.
The United States is well positioned to advance in the artificial intelligence space, the executive director of the DOD Cyber Crime Center said during the Google Defense Forum.
Over the next six months, thousands of U.S. service members will participate in Steadfast Defender 24, the largest NATO exercise since the end of the Cold War.
The U.S. and U.K., with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada and the Netherlands, conducted strikes on eight Houthi targets in Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist-controlled areas of Yemen, the Pentagon press secretary said.
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This week’s Around the Air Force highlights civilian development opportunities, a new exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force honoring the enlisted force and a bilateral paratrooper exercise in the Indo-Pacific region. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Milton Hamilton)
U.S. Central Command forces conducted defensive strikes on two Houthi antiship missiles that were aimed into the southern Red Sea, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
As Congress continues deliberations on the fiscal 2024 budget, the Defense Department is operating under a continuing resolution, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
myDecs Reimagined, a new application on the myFSS platform, will be a single-page experience and allows ad-hoc routing to any myFSS user. The new application also eliminates the need for multiple screens found in the previous version.
Robert D. Gaylor, the fifth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, passed away Jan. 17, at the age of 93.
In some emergencies, an ambulance could be the difference between life and death. Fortunately, your TRICARE plan covers ambulance services in these situations.
DOD is highly confident that strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen were effective in degrading the rebel group's ability to carry out further attacks against commercial ships operating in the Red Sea, a senior Pentagon official said.
The National Defense Industrial Strategy lays out long-term priorities that will guide DOD actions and resource prioritization with the aim of creating a modern, resilient defense industrial ecosystem.
This week’s look around the Air Force highlights the Offices of Special Trial Counsel taking over prosecution for sexual assault and other serious crimes, reimbursing pet travel expenses for permanent change of station moves, and the Army Ranger School looking for Airmen and Guardian candidates.
The OSTC will provide expert, independent and ethical representation of the United States in matters primarily involving victim-based offenses.
The Pentagon announced Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III remains at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., while recovering from complications related to a mid-December surgery to treat prostate cancer.
The Defense Department is making leaps when it comes to fielding cutting edge technologies, a senior Pentagon policy official said.
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Civilian employees in the grades of GS-07 through GS-15 (and equivalents) may apply for more than 40 civilian development opportunities starting Jan. 10.
This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
The new Enlisted Force Exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force honors the highly skilled, trained and talented enlisted force that has been the backbone of daily operations of the Air Force throughout its 76-year history.
So, in November 2022, the 442d Fighter Wing process manager, Mrs. Shallyn Troutman, put together a continuous process improvement event to address the issue of inconsistent Deserving Airman Commissioning Boards. She gathered a team of sharp company-grade officers who had been enlisted themselves and
The 315th Airlift Wing’s Recruiting Flight teamed up with the commissary at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina to give gift cards to local military members and veterans. The recruiters began volunteering in October as baggers at the base commissary and donated their tips to purchase the gift
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III discussed the goals and objectives of Israel's campaign against the Hamas terror group in Gaza with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
The military has countless traditions, but few are as unique as the challenge coin. One soldier's coin created for the Signal Basic Officer Leader Course has garnered major attention.
Remember the unique risks associated with holiday travel, activities and celebrations.
The Department of the Air Force released its report on the results of an Air Force Inspector General investigation in response to the unauthorized disclosure of classified information by an individual at the 102nd Intelligence Wing, Otis Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts.
The National Security Agency's ability to recruit and retain top talent is key to meeting the demands of the future, agency director Army Gen. Paul M. Nakasone said.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, the new Student Success Center fosters academic achievement for Airmen and Guardians, two incentives aim to retain active-duty aviators and rated officers, and a trilateral initiative advances the Space Force’s radar capability for deep space.
The partnerships forged among allies and partners have paved the path toward bolstering Ukraine's defense industrial base for the long term, the Pentagon's top acquisition official said.
Air Force F-35 Lightning II maintenance experts at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, are stitching two mishap damaged aircraft together to create a restored, fully operational F-35.
On Nov. 5, the 4th Combat Camera Squadron proudly welcomed top Department of Defense leaders—Dr. Liz Clark, director of the Defense Suicide Prevention Office, and Andrea Bryant, acting deputy director of the DoD Sexual Assault and Prevention Response Office, as part of the unit’s annual suicide
This has been the most transformative year for U.S. force posture in the Indo-Pacific in a generation, Ely Ratner, assistant defense secretary for Indo-Pacific security affairs, said.
Leaders from across Joint Base Charleston took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of the Inns of Charleston Temporary Lodging Facility Dec. 4 here.
The 315th Airlift Wing wrapped up the year on a festive note, showcasing their holiday spirit through a door decoration contest during the December unit training assembly. Members from various squadrons exhibited their creativity, spreading joy and merriment throughout the facility.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, the application window for Airmen to become rated officers is now open, the Air Reserve component launches a direct commissioning program for cyber career fields, and commercial aircraft refuel Air Force fighters for the first time. (Hosted by Tech. Sgt.
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The Air Force recently announced the opening of two Regular Air Force FY24 Aviation Bonus programs.
445th Airlift Wing supports U.S. airlifts critical humanitarian supplies to Egypt to support aid delivery in Gaza
The Air Force Learning Professionals’ Program recently launched the Student Success Center, a new feature on the website that provides additional academic resources and fosters academic achievement for Airmen and Guardians.
The U.S. government is leading global efforts to build strong norms that will promote the responsible military use of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems.
A U.S. military AC-130J Ghostrider conducted a self-defense strike against an Iran-backed militant group after the group used a ballistic missile to attack U.S. and coalition forces on Al-Asad Airbase, Iraq.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin lays out his priorities in a letter to Airmen, the new T-7A training aircraft enters the next phase of developmental flight, and enlisted promotions testing goes digital.
DOD officials are working to implement the National Defense Strategy and link the strategy to resources, the official performing the duties of deputy undersecretary of defense for policy said.
The Defense Department continues to urge Congress to pass a full-year appropriations measure.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said that he is encouraged by the White House's announcement that China plans to return to military-to-military talks following President Biden's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The Department of the Air Force has announced that the Air Reserve component has initiated a direct commission and constructive service credit program memo for people interested in serving in the cyber security and cyberspace warfare operations career fields.
Reservist from the 315th Civil Engineer Flight, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, exercised emergency management, explosive ordnance disposal and firefighting operations during a 315th CEF joint exercise, Nov. 4, 2023.Ability-to-survive-and-operate exercises prepare reservists to increase
Each Thanksgiving, we anticipate a perfectly cooked turkey waiting on the dinner table like so many cooking show, magazines, and television commercials promise. Unfortunately, since many of us do not have the cooking talents of celebrity chefs (or their support teams), that dream is not always a
Two members of the Air Force Reserve's 315th Airlift Wing were presented the Distinguished Flying Cross during a ceremony held here November 5, 2023. Master Sgt. Josh Lewis and Master Sgt. Adam Stewart, Flying Crew Chiefs with the 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, a component of the Air Force
The Air Force Reserve's 315th Airlift Wing, located at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., hosted a recognition ceremony here for members who promoted to the tiers of Noncommissioned Officer or Senior Noncommissioned Officer, November 5, 2023. Over 40 members were recognized in person for having promoted
The Defense Department remains focused on getting Israel the military capabilities it needs as it continues its battles against the Hamas terror group, a senior defense official said.
The MCA course provided 20th FW Airmen of various ranks from career fields such as maintenance, civil engineering and administrative services, a thorough training in support of the ACE model.
The Defense Department honored several employees and programs for their achievements in advancing equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
The National Defense Strategy is a living, breathing document that is the North Star to the Defense Department, and leaders in the department work every day to ensure it is implemented, a defense leader said.
A squadron of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to work alongside an array of capabilities DOD sent to the region to further enhance the ability of U.S. forces to defend themselves.
Understanding the need for diversity gave Capt. Donsha Watkins the inspiration she needed to make the jump and join the Air Force Reserve.
President Joe Biden has asked Congress to approve a supplemental budget request for fiscal 2024 that will allow Ukraine to continue its fight against Russian invaders and deliver military capabilities to Israel.
President Joe Biden underscored the importance of the United States' continued leadership amid what he said is a critical time for democracies around the globe.
Two Army-funded scientists won a 2023 Nobel Prize for research that has potential use in advanced sensors, secure communications and enhanced imaging.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, Toxic Trip 23 brings together allies and partners in a CBRN exercise, Energy Action Month advances new technology for the joint fight and geothermal prototype facilities deliver clean energy to harness the Earth’s natural heat and power installations.
U.S. service members are looking to deter groups from using the Israel-Hamas war as an opportunity to launch conflict that could engulf the region, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
China is continuing its efforts to overturn the international rules-based order and is building an increasingly effective military to further these aims, a senior defense official said.
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- There are steps that anyone can take if they suspect a friend is being abused or witness someone being abused.First, recognize the signs that a friend is being abused. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, some of the warning signs include:
DOD officials believe the unsafe interceptions of U.S. and allied aircraft in international airspace by Chinese officials is to "coerce a change in lawful U.S. operational activity," the assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs said.
The 315th Airlift Wing hosted a key spouse event Oct. 14, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The event shed light on the 315 AW program and the overall mission of the wing to better educate key spouses and their families.
After a nearly 20-year hiatus, the U.S. Air Force’s most famous air combat competition, William Tell, returned September 11-15, 2023, in Savannah, Georgia.A special member was in attendance this year, a member of the historical 332nd Fighter Group, the Tuskegee Airmen, Lt. Col. James Harvey III. The
Department of the Air Force’s Report to Congressional Committees, Comprehensive Strategy for the Space Force, dated August 2023, was published on the SpaceForce.mil Space Force Policy page for public review.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the United States' unwavering commitment to Israel after meeting with key leaders in Tel Aviv.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, a new training aircraft is being put through its paces, the DAF focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at a special conference, and crews from AFGSC and ACC come together to learn about hypersonic weapons.
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The 315th Airlift Wing invites you and your family to a day of fun, camaraderie, and entertainment at the wing’s annual Fall Festival during the November UTA, Saturday, Nov. 4 at the base picnic grounds noon to 4 p.m.With a range of exciting activities, delicious food, and live entertainment, this
The U.S. remains fully committed to its strategy of integrated deterrence in the Indo-Pacific while keeping a close eye on China's provocations in the region, a senior Pentagon official said.
The Middle East is fertile ground for strategic competition with China and Russia and growing Chinese influence in the region would have effects on U.S. access, an Air Force official said.
The three military departments have officially implemented phase one of the Brandon Act with their own policies and procedures to initiate support to service members’ request for mental health assistance.The Brandon Act was signed into law by President Biden on Dec. 27, 2021, as part of the National
Statement from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III
As Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. closes out his three-year tenure as the Air Force’s highest-ranking officer and braces for a new, even more challenging assignment as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Assistance to reduce potential impacts in the event of a government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians, and their families is available through various means.
This year's theme, "Respect, Recruit, Retain and Ready," aimed to empower all Airmen and Guardians, emphasizing the need for inclusive leadership, trust and belonging amid an evolving battlefield.
The Defense Department is providing resources that will feature useful information for veterans who may have been impacted by the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.
The Department of the Air Force’s top officials provided a series of keynote speeches and panel discussions at the Air and Space Forces Association 2023 Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 11-13.
At the Department of the Air Force's Coaching site, members can explore how to find and become a professional coach.
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall announced the Air Task Force as the next step in the Air Force’s Force Generation model during the Air and Space Forces Association’s 2023 Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
The documents elaborate on the principles and operationalization of mission command.
The Senate has returned to work, and there is still no resolution in sight of confirmation of general and flag officers by the body.
Air Force Research Laboratory researchers developed the Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit to modernize medical recording and allow service members access to providers while in the field.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, new doctrine is released on mission command, a blended wing aircraft is in development that could save money on fuel, and improvements are coming for dormitories and child development centers. (Hosted by Senior Airman Saomy Sabournin)
Help is readily available, and professionals can help you and/or your family cope with things such as work stress, relationship problems, legal issues and substance abuse concerns.
As the Air Force reaches initial operating capability of the Air Force Force Generation (AFFORGEN) model, the Air Force Reserve remains ready now to provide support.
Pentagon officials are focusing on ways to attract artificial intelligence experts as the Defense Department plots its course for leveraging the transformational technology to enable warfighters.
Idalia is moving toward the north-northeast near 18 mph. A north-northeastward motion is expected through the morning, with Idalia's center reaching the Big Bend coast of Florida this morning. After landfall, Idalia is forecast to turn toward the northeast and east-northeast, moving near or along
The installation is still closely monitoring Hurricane Idalia for potential base impacts. The strongest winds are expected between the hours of 2000L Wednesday through 0500L Thursday.
Col. John Robinson, commander of the 315th Airlift Wing, is proud to announce the recent promotions of outstanding Airmen in the Stripes for Exceptional Performers (STEP II) program for calendar year 2023.
Women's Equality Day Feature: This Women’s Equality Day, as we reflect on progress and the road ahead, Col. Jenise M. Carroll's journey serves as a beacon. To every woman questioning her worth, doubting her capability, or unsure of her path, let her story be a reminder: Greatness is not defined by
In this week’s look around the Air Force, retraining for career Airmen evolves, a demonstration program aims to keep rated aviators in service and artificial intelligence paired with Earth’s magnetic field may guide navigators in the future. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jazmin Granger)
Nearly 700 Defense Department personnel and 157 Coast Guardsmen are currently engaged with the U.S. Army Pacific Command and Joint Task Force 5-0 mission, which they've received from FEMA.
Almost 2,000 aerospace representatives and defense officials recently gathered near Tinker Air Force Base at the Reed Center at Delta Hotels for the 17th annual Tinker and the Primes conference.
Officials with the Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs Office here, in partnership with the Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Office, conducted an online communications survey from May 1 to June 6 of this year and met with Reserve focus groups from May 30 to June 4. The “Where Airmen
The U.S. would be willing to participate in the training of Ukrainian pilots, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said, if there were more Ukrainian pilots in need of training than what the Europeans are able to handle.
The 315th Airlift Wing announced winners for its 2023 second quarter award winners.
The 492d Special Operations Wing safety office organized the annual Mid-Air Collision Avoidance conference at Destin Executive Airport in Destin, Florida, August 10, 2023.This year’s MACA conference brought together the 96th Test Wing from Eglin Air Force Base, the 919th Special Operations Wing from
In a memo to DoD senior leaders, SecDef Austin noted that while the military service academies are dominant in many domains, they have far more work to do to halt sexual assault and harassment.
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The U.S. Air Force is upgrading GPS, with help from SandboxAQ.SandboxAQ is a spinoff from Google’s parent company, Alphabet, and their mission is solving some of the world’s hardest problems using the combined power of artificial intelligence and quantum science, also known as AQ.
The Brandon Act is intended to help identify and get care for mental health concerns by making it easier to access – and required of leaders to take seriously – mental health support by referencing “The Brandon Act” when they need a referral to mental health services.
A new cross-functional team tasked with initiating a sprint to combat barriers to mental health, wellness and resilience for all Airmen, Guardians, families and civilians has strong Air Force Reserve Command representation. Maj. Gen. Maureen Banavige, the mobilization assistant to the Air Force
While still high, Americans' trust in the military has dropped, and DOD officials will do all they can to communicate to the American people about the positive good of the U.S. military.
Air Force Reserve Command’s emphasis on improving its Individual Medical Readiness numbers is getting a shot in the arm from the “Get ’Em Green, Stay Ready” communication initiative.
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Kristyn Jones, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, performing the duties of Under Secretary of the Air Force, visited Pocono Raceway to participate in the AFRS mission at the NASCAR Cup Series Race July 23.
The Fortify the Force Initiative Team, championed by the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, had volunteers from myriad functional communities working to promote holistic wellness and address resiliency barriers since early 2022.
Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, a command pilot with joint planning and strategy expertise, has been nominated as the Air Force’s 23rd Chief of Staff, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III announced July 26.
You may already have TRICARE For Life (TFL). Or perhaps you’re eligible to transition to this coverage soon. Either way, you may have questions about your TRICARE prescription drug coverage. For instance, you may wonder if you need to have Medicare Part D, Medicare’s prescription coverage. You don’t
U.S. Marines, Australian troops and Japanese soldiers conducted training events focused on fire and maneuver tactics as part of Exercise Southern Jackaroo 2023.
With additional support from Congress on several pending reprogramming requests, the Air Force will restore funding to most military personnel programs that were suspended or closed last week.The Air Force will restore the Selective Retention Bonuses and the Aviation Bonus program beginning next
Effective Aug. 1, the Air Force will change duty titles from vice commander to deputy commander to better align terminology with its sister services.In accordance with direction from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., the Air Force issued a memo communicating updated guidance for Air Force
The 315 Airlift Wing participated in the Royal International Air Tattoo at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, United Kingdom, July 14 to 16. RIAT is known as the world’s largest military airshow, which enables the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa to integrate and engage
Resolute Sentinel 23 aims to improve readiness of U.S. and partner nation military and interagency personnel through joint defense interoperability training, engineering projects and knowledge exchanges.
The program is looking for Airmen and Guardians from all occupations who are obsessed with tech, have a curiosity to tinker and want to solve problems.
Air Force Reserve Command will be closely monitoring the hiring and on-boarding of new Active Guard and Reserve members for the remainder of the fiscal year to ensure the command stays within its Congressionally-mandated AGR end strength.
The international rules-based order and the strategy of deterrence are ideas that undergird peace in our world and are worth defending, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
Maj. Bryce Turner, a test pilot from the 416th Flight Test Squadron has become the first Air Force pilot to fly the T-7A Red Hawk during a test flight at the Boeing aircraft delivery center in St. Louis, Missouri.
Airmen from the 445th Operations Support Squadron’s aircrew flight equipment (AFE) shop and 89th Airlift Squadron participated in a field testing and training event for the M69 Joint Service Aircrew Mask for Strategic Aircraft (JSAM SA) assembly, the new aircrew flying chem gear June 5-9.
Post-traumatic stress disorder is commonly associated with combat-related trauma, but service members may not know that PTSD can also be caused by experiences beyond the battlefield.
To remember all the ways in which women have served in the military, the Army Women's Museum partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs to honor the 75th Anniversary of the Armed Services Integration Act of 1948.
Defense Department aircraft have been made available in the search for a submersible that disappeared in the North Atlantic Ocean, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
In 2021, Juneteenth was officially declared a federal holiday in the United States, further solidifying its significance and the importance of acknowledging the legacy of slavery.
Is your family planning to spend more time outdoors this summer? As the weather gets warmer, keep ticks in mind. Since ticks are more active as temperatures rise, the chances of finding a tick on you, your family members, or pets increase in the summer months.
Lt. Col. Michael Odle accepted command of the 4th Combat Camera Squadron (CTCS) from Lt. Col. Bryan Lewis in front of members of the 315th Airlift Wing, friends and family June 3, 2023, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.
The 757th Airlift Squadron preyed upon the salt marsh mosquitoes of Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, on May 16, 2023.
The 101 Critical Days of Summer begins on Memorial Day weekend and continues through Labor Day weekend. During this timeframe Airmen, and Guardians tend to participate more in outdoor activities, take time to travel, barbeque with friends and explore new things over a season that has historically
Airmen and Guardians can now receive decorations or promotions through recruiting referrals under the new Airman and Guardian Referral Program.
The Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 expired at the end of May 11. You might be wondering what this means about the state of COVID-19 or if there are changes to your TRICARE coverage.
Soldiers assigned to the Arkansas Army National Guard's 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team assumed command of the Joint Multinational Training Group – Ukraine mission in Germany.
Prepping the Line focuses on preparing front-line leaders the Air Force needs at every level in accordance with the Major Graded Areas: Executing the Mission, Leading People, Improving the Unit, and Managing Resources.
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall shares his message on sexual assault and sexual harassment.
TRICARE Dental Program (TDP) premium rates go into effect each year on May 1. Premiums are what you pay each month for TDP coverage. The new TDP rates are effective May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Pentagon to discuss the U.S.-South Korea alliance and ways to make that alliance even closer.
The Defense Department remains actively engaged with the State Department in monitoring the security situation in Sudan, Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
Leaders Encourage Future of Robotics
AF Week in Photos
NORAD Commander Discusses Unmanned Aircraft System Incursions on Southern Border
Austin Underscores NATO Unity in Meeting With Latvia's Defense Minister
Rebranded Key Spouse Program allows flexibility to support families
U.S. Ships Leave Virginia for Gaza, More Equipment to Flow to Ukraine
Specialized Army Unit Underway to Support Humanitarian Aid Delivery to Gaza
Department of the Air Force releases 2025 budget proposal
Reserve aircrew’s quick thinking saves the day, wins 4AF award
Flosi takes his place as the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
Sharpening SOUTHERN EDGE: 343rd Bomb Squadron leads innovative TFI effort
Reservists Refueling over the High North for Nordic Response 24
482d Fighter Wing welcomes first resilience integrator
Grissom Fire Department brings the heat, secures two AFRC awards
Citizen Airman Magazine is the official monthly publication for the men and women of the Air Force Reserve Command.
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