Jan. 10, 2016 315th AW held NCO, SNCO induction ceremony The 315th Airlift Wing welcomed newly promoted to the Senior Noncomissioned and Noncomissioned Officers tier during an induction ceremony at the Yonkie Auditorium Jan. 9, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
Jan. 7, 2016 Pentagon announces changes to military decorations, awards program The Pentagon has made a number of changes to the military decorations and awards program to ensure service members receive appropriate recognition of their actions, according to a statement released Jan. 7.
Jan. 7, 2016 Before you fly that new drone: know the rules The FAA has stated that unmanned aircraft systems are aircraft, not toys, making operators subject to aviation laws and guidelines. Knowing the laws and basic safety rules is essential, and helps you avoid stiff legal and civil penalties.
Jan. 6, 2016 AF officials announce civilian reduction in force In a continuing effort to meet Defense Department funding targets and rebalance the civilian workforce, some Air Force installations will implement civilian reduction in force authorities effective through April 4.
Jan. 4, 2016 Russia Naming U.S. as Threat Does Not Change Chairman’s Perspective The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told reporters traveling with him here that a new Russian national security strategy document naming the United States as a threat does not change his perception of the threat posed by Russia.Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. said the U.S. military
Dec. 30, 2015 International Junior Officer Development Course available CY16A Reserve School Selection Board has added the International Junior Officer Development Course (IJOLD) availability as of Dec. 29, 2015.The HQ ARPC application deadline will be extended, for this course only, to 4:30 p.m. (Mountain Time), Jan. 18, 2016. The current deadline for all other
Dec. 29, 2015 Iraqi Flag Waves Over Ramadi; Security Forces Control Key City Iraq raised its national flag over the provincial government center in downtown Ramadi yesterday, following the “considerable success” of Iraqi forces in recapturing the key city from Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant control, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman Army
Dec. 29, 2015 Top 10 most viewed AF stories of 2015 The Air Force News Service has compiled a list of the top 10 stories on AF.mil for 2015. The stories were placed in order based on the number of views.
Dec. 27, 2015 Former Academy QB under center as deployed orthopedic doc It’s 1999 and he steps onto the gridiron as a leader. It’s his team now. He is now the starting quarterback of the US Air Force Academy Falcons football team. With big shoes to left by a record-setting graduated, senior Cale Bonds is about to begin the final season of his college