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Sept. 6, 2024
AI Security Center Keeps DOD at Cusp of Rapidly Emerging Technology

The director of the National Security Agency says the agency's new Artificial Intelligence Security Center is paying dividends in the Defense Department's efforts to stay at the cutting edge of the rapidly advancing technology.  
Sept. 6, 2024
Around the Air Force: SECAF Strengthens Partnerships, Combat Support Instructor Course, and Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Debut

In this week's look around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall takes a relationship-building trip to seven European nations, a new combat support instructor course will help Air Task Forces, and the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle makes its debut.
Aug. 27, 2024
U.S. Postured to Defend Israel if Needed, Protect U.S. Forces, Assets

U.S. forces continue to stand ready in the Middle East, should Iran or its proxies attempt to attack Israel, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
Aug. 27, 2024
445th mass casualty exercise stress tests AES

Members of the 445th Aeromedical Staging, Aerospace Medicine and Aeromedical Evacuation Squadrons participated in a mass casualty exercise Aug. 3, 2024. The objective of the training was to stress test the AE crews to receive an excess of wounded warriors in a short period of time and to identify
Aug. 26, 2024
Climate Change Is Crisis for Entire Planet, Deputy Secretary Says

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said a top concern for officials within the defense community has been securing national interests in the face of climate change effects.
Aug. 22, 2024
Cannon AFB hosts 15th annual Medic Rodeo

The four-day exercise involved 18 teams from across the Air Force competing against each other to test their practical combat casualty care training.
Aug. 20, 2024
TRICARE How-To: Filing Claims and Reimbursements

Have you ever had to get care while traveling? Or maybe you’ve had to visit a non-network TRICARE-authorized provider who doesn’t “participate.” In these situations—and some others—you might need to file a claim with TRICARE to get reimbursed.
Aug. 20, 2024
Nose Job: Maintainers Swap C-17 Radome

Master Sgt. Christopher Allen, Tech. Sgt. Brendan Schneider, Staff Sgt. Phillip Zagornik, Senior Airman Brandon Buchanan, and Senior AIrman Darien Alexander, all from the 315th Aircarft Maintenance Squadron, perform a radome swap on a C-17 Globemaster III during their August Unit Training Assembly
Aug. 19, 2024
Master Sgt. Jeffery Davis: Mentoring the Next Generation of First Sergeants

Have you ever wondered what a First Sergeant really does? You've likely seen them around the unit, helping your fellow Airmen or even called on them yourself. The better question might be: what doesn't a First Sergeant do?It's hard to sum up such a broad but specialized duty in a few words, but the
Aug. 19, 2024
Chaplain Corps hosts annual summit, celebrates 75th anniversary

The U.S. Air Force Chaplain Corps marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 75th anniversary during its annual summit held in Arlington Aug. 6-8.