Australian Department of Defence members joined forces with the Joint Navigation Warfare Center to put GPS devices to the test.
In the early morning hours of Saturday, August 3, 45 trainees stood in formation, ready to enter Air Force Reserve Command headquarters here. They were about to experience an in-depth introduction to what will be expected of them as future Airmen, as well as prepare for Basic Military Training and
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the impenetrable bond between the U.S. and Australia after hosting high-level talks with key Australian officials.
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Joint Base Charleston leadership is closely monitoring the weather and will make a decision early Monday afternoon on which base services will be impacted beginning Tuesday morning. Hurricane/Tropical Storm Debby likely to move very slowly over/around our area through mid-to-late week.
Bamboo Eagle improves and refines Air Force readiness through complex, large-scale military operations that demonstrate the ability to operate in a contested, dynamic environment against high end threats on short notice.
With a legacy spanning over 40 years, the Air Force's Palace Acquire (PAQ) and COPPER CAP programs play a crucial role in building our civilian workforce.
Four soldiers assigned to the Army Marksmanship Unit are competing in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, with two showcasing their expertise in both air rifle and smallbore and two demonstrating their precision in trap shooting.
The U.S. maintains an asymmetric strategic advantage through its global network of allies and partners amid increasing competition, a senior Pentagon official said.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, two C-130 from the Guard and Reserve are fighting wildfires in California, Kadena AB enhances search and rescue ops, and new enlisted Foundations curriculum released.
The Senate Armed Services Committee confirmed DeGoes by voice vote.
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the launch of the redesigned Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry.
As AFGSC works to maintain its competitive edge in national defense, partnerships with community businesses and universities are critical parts of its innovation process.
The Defense Department remains committed to supporting and guiding members of the military community who have been affected by suicide as part of its holistic approach to suicide prevention and intervention.
The campaign will consist of a major command-led stand-up day dedicated to risk management training and discussion.
The 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron began assisting the Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing in the development cycle of the Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit after a meeting July 15, bringing the medical documentation tool to Apple’s mobile
Five members of the 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, here, were named best in the Air Force Reserve for their expertise and professionalism.
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.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, leaders speak at the Global Air and Space Chiefs’ Conference in London about collective agility and integrated defense. They also sign a shared vision agreement with the Royal Air Force on 21st century cooperation.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's 10-day trip to the Indo-Pacific will include stops in Japan and the Philippines where he plans to meet with his counterparts as DOD continues to strengthen partnerships.
The launch of an artificial intelligence-powered platform for uncovering and matching talent across the joint force is an important step moving DoD ahead.
Department of the Air Force leaders reinforced the importance of interoperability in the air and space domains during the Global Air and Space Chiefs' Conference, Royal International Air Tattoo and Farnborough International Air Show.
The Civilian Health Promotion Services program has added new and innovative updates to their wellness web portal to help spur civilian exercisers into higher gear. And, like the rest of the CHPS programs, it’s all free.
In an effort to codify the success and significant gains made in line with the Operational Imperatives, Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall stood up the Integrated Capabilities Office July 19.
Air Mobility Command commander, U.S. Air Force deputy chief of staff for plans and programs, and U.S. Transportation Command director of strategic plans, policy and logistics, testified in front of the House Armed Services subcommittee on seapower and projection forces, July 23.
Gen Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, alongside Lt Gen David Tabor, U.S. Air Force deputy chief of staff for plans and programs, and Rear Admiral Derek Trinque, U.S. Transportation Command director of strategic plans, policy and logistics, testified in front of the House Armed Services
The U.S. Air Force brought 16 aircraft to the Royal International Air Tattoo at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, July 19-21.
Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., gave some insight into the thought processes of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Aspen Security Forum.
NATO has put a lot of effort and resources into its nuclear deterrence mission, Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy Vipin Narang said.
How Great Power Competition (GPC) is impacting the Reserve Component was at the forefront of the discussion when the Air Reserve Forces Policy Committee (ARFPC) met for its mid-year Full Conference Forum here in June.“This is your opportunity to speak up, make your voices heard and determine what we
In this week’s look around the Air Force, training for Airmen leans toward a mission over function mindset, an electric cargo plane makes a successful test flight, and U.S. Airmen join international troops for two large-scale exercises.
U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin emphasized the importance of “Collective Agility” during a keynote address in the air and space defense industry at the Global Air and Space Chiefs’ Conference in London, July 18.
The NATO alliance is in the midst of a major change in focus and readiness, Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli, the supreme allied commander Europe and commander of U.S. European Command said.
U.S. and NATO forces combined the precision of the high mobility artillery rocket system, or HIMARS, with the agility of the A400M aircraft for the first time during joint exercises in Germany.
Leaders of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force and the Royal Air Force have renewed their Services’ commitment to bolstering air and space integration at the operational and tactical levels.
The relationships and collaboration between NATO allies and partners continues to be the alliance's greatest asset, Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
The latest presidential drawdown authority package will provide Ukraine additional capabilities to meet its most urgent needs and includes one Patriot battery, munitions for rocket systems, and artillery and antitank weapons.
The Space Force is supporting a groundbreaking NASA study advancing the science community's knowledge of extraterrestrial agriculture that could be used for the future colonization of Mars.
Over the course of two days, enlisted Citizen Airmen from across Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) gathered for the 2024 AFRC Enlisted Symposium, creating a Great Power Competition-focused force.Hosted by Chief Master Sgt. Israel Nunez, command chief master sergeant, Air Force Reserve Command, the
In this week’s look around the Air Force, a KC-46A Pegasus aircraft circumnavigates the globe nonstop, Warrant Officer training school is open, and an autonomous aircraft has a test flight.
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Air Education and Training Command is designing education and training for the future force with a “mission over function” mindset, where the primary focus is on developing Airmen to emphasize their shared military purpose and mission objectives over individual functional roles.
On Jan. 18, 2024, the Air Force notified Congress that the Sentinel program exceeded its baseline cost projections, resulting in a critical breach under the Nunn-McCurdy statute.
There will be a meeting of the NATO Ukraine Council during a summit marking the 75th anniversary of the NATO alliance, White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the Pentagon ahead of this week's summit marking the 75th anniversary of the alliance.
For 75 years, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has been a force for peace that stared down the Soviet Union, and now stands ready to defend all NATO territory from Russian aggression.
In this week's look around the Air Force, air mobility doctrine gets an update reflecting the evolving strategic environment, special duty pay tables release for next fiscal year, and distance learning for Airman Leadership School gets an upgrade.
Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) celebrated its Annual Award winners for 2023 during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Each Airman, noncommissioned officer, senior noncommissioned officer, and first sergeant was nominated by their individual units, exemplifying the outstanding effort put forth by the
U.S. commanders in Europe have placed bases in a higher state of alert in response to a combination of factors, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
The new Warrant Officer Corps career path aims to address critical operational needs while maintaining highly perishable skills and leveraging the deep expertise and technical capabilities of warrant officers.
Approximately 550 Travis Air Force Base members participated in Exercise Ultimate Caduceus 2024 at Travis Air Force Base, June 10-21.
Rates of sexually transmitted infections have increased among active duty service members in recent years. If you're sexually active, there are steps you can take to your lower your risk.
The Air Force Materiel Command released an updated Energy Assurance Campaign Plan, providing a foundation for collaboration, cooperation and innovation in all energy-related fields across the organization.
To accelerate the adoption of AI, data and analytics, the Defense Department's Chief Technology Officer advised seeking a mutual understanding on which data sets should be shared and which should be protected through conversations.
The Curtis E. LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education and Air Mobility Command collaborated on significant revisions to the recently released Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-36, Air Mobility Operations, reflecting the service’s renewed commitment to maneuverability and lethality.
The Special Duty Assignment Pay board, which has transitioned to meeting every four years, focused on identifying personnel in extremely demanding positions with unusually challenging responsibilities.
Senior leaders from the Reserve and Guard components of the U.S. Department of Defense testified before the Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense about the fiscal 2025 budget request at the Dirksen Senate Office Building, June 18.
More than 70 Air Force Reserve personnel participated in a comprehensive training exercise, Palmetto Project 404, at the Dogpatch training area June 11-14, at Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts.
As part of the Unified Command response to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the Army Corps of Engineers and Navy Supervisor of Salvage and Diving cleared Fort McHenry Federal Channel for safe commercial transit through the Port of Baltimore.
Inspector General Robert P. Storch announced today that the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) released the “Audit of the DoD’s Revaluation of the Support Provided to Ukraine Through Presidential Drawdown Authority.”
Since May 17, U.S. Central Command has assisted in the delivery of more than 2,500 metric tons of humanitarian aid to the Gaza shore for onward distribution, the deputy Pentagon press secretary said.
Airmen interested in volunteering for the Space Force in a full-time capacity can expect the application window to remain open until Nov. 30, 2024.
Department of the Air Force chief information officer and the Air Force Research Laboratory is accelerating initiatives to provide the Air Force and Space Force with the ability to responsibly experiment with Generative AI.
A team of Air Force Reservists from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, continued their commitment to international allies by showcasing a C-17 Globemaster III air mobility aircraft during the prestigious ILA Berlin Airshow here, June 5-9, 2024.
U.S. forces are expected to resume delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza via the Defense Department's Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore pier.
Military personnel and mental health experts from Air Force Reserve Command gathered at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., on Friday for the inaugural 2024 AFRC Mental Health Symposium.
Armed with data from nearly 10 years of investigation and response to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance, or PFAS, releases at its installations, the Department of the Air Force is rolling new regulatory standards into its ongoing plan to address PFAS risks.
On the 79th anniversary of that historic day, Maj. Gen. Vanessa Dornhoefer, mobilization assistant to the Air Force’s deputy chief of logistics, engineering and force protection, received the French Médaille de la Défense nationale (National Defense Medal) from French Defense Attache Maj. Gen.
NATO still serves the needs and aspirations of the United States and the world today, Julianne Smith, the U.S. permanent representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, said.
Maj. Mathew Waller, a mental health nurse with the 911th Aeromedical Staging Squadron in Pittsburgh, Pa., and an instructor at the symposium, acts as a patient during a hands-on exercise at the inaugural 2024 AFRC Mental Health Symposium at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
Individuals who left the military with a discharge that's less than fully honorable retain the right to upgrade that discharge even years later through the Discharge Review Board or Board for Correction of Military/Naval Records.
A joint team of AFGSC Airmen supported by Space Force Guardians launched an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM equipped with one re-entry vehicle June 4, from Vandenberg SFB, California.
Past, present and future Airmen came together to talk about the importance of the Oath of Enlistment at a 315th Airlift Wing Development and Training Flight event on June 1, 2024, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.The wing's DT Flight held a ceremony in which 45 trainees gave their commitment
Pentagon officials fielded questions from students at Defense Department schools from across the U.S. and Europe as part of a webinar focused on the NATO alliance.
The Defense Department is working to recover three of four vessels associated with its temporary humanitarian aid pier in Gaza after rough seas caused the motorized sections to run aground May 25, the Pentagon announced.
In this week's look around the Air Force, a policy update provides better financial security during school and training moves, Air Task Forces test new ways to generate deployable Units of Action under the AFFORGEN model, and senior leaders meet to discuss the state of the force and explore
The exercise emphasized USAFE-AFAFRICA’s commitment to agile combat employment strategies, integrating advanced sensor technology and refining multinational tactical operations designed to enhance movement, maneuverability and security across NATO territories.
The Defense Department recognized the top-level performance of more than two dozen department and service employees who work in the sexual assault prevention and response community.
Staying healthy is more than just taking care of your body. If you’re experiencing symptoms of a mental health concern, TRICARE covers services so you can get the care you need. Using these covered services can help put you on a path to mental and physical wellness.
The prevalence of sexual assault in the active-duty force declined compared with levels last measured in 2021, marking the first decrease in nearly a decade.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, the SecAF experiences autonomous flight in a VISTA, researchers create and deploy sUAS in a few hours, and JROTC instructor positions are open to veterans and Guard and Reserve Airmen.
Each summer, many of us find ourselves driving to the beach to soak up the sun, feel the hot sand beneath our feet, and beat the heat by racing into the cool ocean waves. However, these particular summer past-times include three of the biggest risks during the 101 Critical Days of Summer: driving,
The Defense Department logistics capability stands ready to deliver aid to Palestinians in Gaza, said Sonali Korde of USAID's bureau for humanitarian assistance.
Members of the Chaplain Corps visited Chaplains Hill to lay flowers at the graves of former Air Force chaplains.
The effort is part of the command’s deliberate development and installation of IT systems that support learning, advanced learning applications and data analytics so Airmen can obtain and exchange information.
Airmen and Guardians with dependents executing a permanent change of station to a professional military education or training location are now authorized to collect per diem in the amount of the basic allowance for housing without-dependent rate.
The exercise aimed to test and improve the readiness and interoperability between the two countries by establishing camaraderie and providing a platform to exchange techniques, tactics and procedures.
Partnerships with allies and across the services are key to maintaining the United States' edge amid an increasingly challenging national security backdrop, the military's top officers said.
The Data and Artificial Intelligence FY 2024 Strategic Action Plan identifies initial actions that are essential for aligning existing efforts to better leverage data as a strategic asset.
The West's defense industrial base is picking up speed and will continue to accelerate past the capability of Russia, the deputy commander of U.S. European Command said.
DAF senior leaders emphasized the importance of the all-volunteer force and helping the military meet national defense needs during RAND Corporation’s America’s All-Volunteer Force symposium in Arlington, Virginia, May 3.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III urged South Carolina State University graduates to use their unique talents to chart their own paths of service, underscoring the vital role young leaders will play in shaping the future for all Americans.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, CSAF discusses the Air Force’s approach to reoptimizing for GPC, a policy change makes it easier for Airmen to return to duty after seeking mental health services, and a C-130J completes its first max endurance operation with external fuel tanks.
While unfavorable sea conditions have slowed deployment of two piers meant to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza, DOD has found a way to use the delay to its advantage.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III commended German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius on Germany's commitment to providing support to Ukraine's self-defense.
The symposium focused primarily on the potential benefits of AI and how it will shape the information advantage in future conflicts.
The 920th Rescue Wing successfully conducted a civilian medical airlift operation of a critical patient aboard a cruise ship located more than 350-nautical-miles off the eastern coast of the United States May 4.Within hours of the call the 920th RQW prepared and launched a rescue force consisting of
The Defense Department's workforce and its partnerships with private industry remain at the core of the military's ability to harness innovation and defend against emerging threats, the Pentagon's top cyber official said.
DOD's top official told Congress that the department's fiscal year 2025 budget request includes tradeoffs between capability in the future and readiness.
The Defense Department's success in an evolving security landscape is defined by the joint force's ability to address current threats while at the same time preparing for the future, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., said.
A member of the Air Force Reserve's 315th Airlift Wing was presented the Distinguished Flying Cross during a ceremony held here March 21, 2024.
Getting married is an exciting time in your life. If you’re a new military spouse, there are certain things you need to do to enroll in a TRICARE health plan.
Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, the chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, joined other senior Reserve and Guard leaders in testifying before the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense Tuesday.
Colorectal cancer is on the rise in people under 50 in the United States. Recent guidelines state that anyone at average risk for colorectal cancer should start getting screenings at age 45. Getting screened is easy, and TRICARE covers several options for colorectal cancer exams.
With the 2024 hurricane season fast approaching, NOAA and the U.S. Air Force Reserve will host a series of events to help the communities along the East Coast prepare. Media and the public can meet NOAA hurricane experts, scientists and crew members and get a close-up look at some of the aircraft
In our democracy, elections are quite common, and with a presidential election this year, we can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process. With this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific political activities guidelines that apply to Reserve service
Joint Base Charleston welcomed Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, his wife Mrs. Gina Allvin, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi April 26.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, CSAF pens a letter to Airmen detailing how the service is following through on planned efforts, service-wide lodging updates are under way, and the USSF unveils a new Commercial Space Strategy. (Hosted by Senior Airman Saomy Sabournin)
Are you a National Guard or Reserve member looking to learn more about your TRICARE plan options? The TRICARE Choices for National Guard and Reserve Handbook is a great place to start.
Family readiness is mission readiness, and military families deserve a quality of life that supports their journey rather than hinder it.The Five & Thrive initiative began in 2021, headed by Sharene Brown, spouse of then 22nd Chief of Staff of the Air Force, to tackle the top five quality-of-life
The $849.8 billion request aligns with DOD's top three priorities of defending the nation, taking care of Defense Department personnel and their families and succeeding through teamwork, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and the top-ranking military leaders from the Air Force and Space Force told a House committee April 17 that adequately defending the nation against modern-day adversaries demands the services modernize quickly and that Congress deliver funding in
The 2024 major promotion board recently selected eight captains in the 315th Airlift Wing, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, for promotion to the rank of major.
We can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process but with this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees on acceptable behavior.
A 315th Airlift Wing Intelligence Flight Reservist was recently named Air Force Association’s field grade officer of the year for his leadership efforts while serving last year with the 437th Operations Support Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Maj. Alex Arntz, 315th Intelligence
Col. Stephen Lanier assumed command of the 315th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, during a ceremony here, April 14, 2024.
In World War II, the Manhattan Project harnessed cutting-edge science to develop the atomic bomb, a weapon that ultimately helped end the war. Today, the Air Force faces a different kind of existential threat, and innovation is once again the key. But this time, the weapons won't just be physical;
By pursuing integrated deterrence, including cyber, the Defense Department continues to be ready to fight and win the nation's wars, a senior DOD cyber policy official said.
The overview guide contains seven brief chapters that debunk common mental health assumptions, differentiate clinical and non-clinical treatments, and provide guidance on the spectrum of mental health care available for different symptoms and levels of mental distress.
The SAVE plan is an income-driven repayment plan that calculates payments based on a borrower's income and family size and forgives remaining balances after a certain number of years.
Russia poses a threat to the world and further aid to Ukraine to repulse the Russian invasion is crucial, the commander of U.S. European Command said.
Ukraine is battling for its life as Russia continues its unprovoked war on the nation and it's in the United States' interest that Russia does not succeed, the assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs told lawmakers.
Last year, the Defense Department set a record for sales of military equipment and hardware, especially among European partners and allies, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency director said.
The chairman's message focuses on three expectations: giving primacy to the honing of warfighting skills; modernizing the joint force and leading aggressively with new concepts and approaches; and recognizing trust as the foundation of the military profession.
Kendall, Allvin and Saltzman’s official purpose during the hearing was to explain the department’s $217.5 billion budget request for the 2025 fiscal year which begins Oct. 1.
Without security assistance, Ukraine won't be able to resupply the much-needed air defense systems that it needs to protect its people, and its other defense capabilities would atrophy, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
In this edition of BLUE, we take a look at how the Air Force is changing to meet the challenge of Reoptimizing for Great Power Competition. From how the service is structured to how service members will be trained and deployed, we examine what’s driving change, and how it impacts people.
Department of the Air Force installation fire departments are replacing current stocks of aqueous film forming foam, or AFFF, in fire and emergency services vehicles with a fluorine-free formulation as part of a Defense Department-wide effort to remove PFAS from firefighting activities.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, a cooling system combats heat stress for warfighters, a WAGGI survey goes out to thousands of DAF employees, and an autonomous response system is tested for command and control of unmanned vehicles. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant about the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Israeli efforts to ensure the defeat of Hamas and the need to secure the release of all hostages.
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Congratulations to the following 315th Airlift Wing members who have been selected for promotion to colonel during the Calendar Year 2023 Colonel Promotion Board.
Multiple DOD assets teamed with state, federal and private sector agencies in Baltimore Harbor to begin removing wreckage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
The DAF Safety Strategic Plan defines the essential path to take DAF Safety from where we are to where we need to be and provide maximum value to all Airmen and Guardians. The Strategic Plan identifies six areas of focus for the Safety enterprise to further evolve and modernize. These goals align
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin said the top priority is ensuring programs, training and people are ready to deal with threats from high-end adversaries or others.
Video featuring retired Col. Kathy Cosand, an Air Force Reserve pioneer who was one of the first female pilots in the Air Force. The video also features 2nd Lt. Kat Justen, an Air Force Reserve artist who produced a painting of Cosand that was unveiled at the recent Women in Aviation International
Staff Sgt. Joseph Leveille, of the 315th Airlift Wing’s 4th Combat Camera Squadron here at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, was named Air Force Military Photographer of the Year this week.
The Department of the Air Force will release the latest iteration of the “Where Airmen and Guardians Get Information” (WAGGI) survey to thousands of Airmen and Guardians in the coming week.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, the rebranded Commander’s Key Support Program expands opportunities for service members and their families, the Space Force rolls out their new Physical Training Uniform, and NASA opens applications for its Astronaut Selection Program.
Ukraine will not back down in the face of the Russia's invasion and neither will the U.S., Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said before a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Calling all artisans … the 2024 Department of the Air Force Art Contest opened March 1 and runs through April 30. Any authorized patrons of DAF morale, welfare and recreation programs and facilities – beginning at age six – can participate in the
This Motorcycle Preseason, March 21 through May 16, motorcycle riders need to be aware and prepared to ensure 2024 is the safest riding season yet.
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.
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.
US and Australia Collaborate to Enhance GPS Resilience in Contested Environments
Building the Future: Strong foundation, development and training pave the way for enlisted Reserve force
Austin Charts Further Progress in Deepening U.S.-Australia Alliance
TRICARE Fraud Alert: TRICARE For Life Phishing Scam
Charleston prepares for Debbie’s potential historic storm impact
Bamboo Eagle 24-3: USAFWC’s approach to Great Power Competition
Air Force’s recent graduate programs launch the next generation of future leaders
Soldiers Take Aim During Olympics
Pentagon Official: Alliances Are Key to U.S. Nuclear Deterrence Advantage
Around the Air Force: Fighting Wildfires, Enhancing Rescue Missions, Enlisted Foundations Courses
Citizen Airman honored for helping thwart attempted kidnapping
Navy SEAL Officer Delivers Professional Development Seminar to Reserve Airmen
Safe+Sound Week – Speak Up for Safety!
IRT mission bridges gaps in health services for Blackfeet Nation
Air Force Reserve Officer Honored for Heroism
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