Nov. 21, 2018 Air Force’s focus on readiness yields results, highlights innovation, problem solving From a distance, the idea – and operational meaning – of “readiness” for the U.S. Air Force seems straightforward. Be prepared. Have all the equipment, training and personnel necessary to accomplish any mission quickly, efficiently and decisively. It means being primed, prepared and available for
Nov. 5, 2018 BMT curriculum changes focused on inspiring, developing Airmen After listening to feedback from the field, a few changes to the Air Force Basic Military Training curriculum will transform trainees into more combat ready Airmen.
Aug. 30, 2018 Stronger together: AF senior leaders implement plan to strengthen joint leaders, teams In accordance with Air Force senior leaders’ Strengthening Joint Leaders and Teams Implementation Plan, the Air Force is refining and strengthening how Airmen are developed to integrate into and lead joint teams.
March 9, 2018 Officials approve HSM for recent disaster relief, specify eligibility requirements The Joint Staff recently approved the Humanitarian Service Medal for service members, Coast Guardsmen, and members of the Reserve components, to include the National Guard, who were physically present during recent hurricane disaster relief.
Feb. 26, 2018 Former slave, two-time Olympian becomes an Airman After enduring countless hardships and overcoming unimaginable obstacles, Airman 1st Class Guor Maker, a dental assistant currently in technical training, found his way out of war-torn South Sudan, Africa and into the U.S. nearly 20 years ago.
Jan. 10, 2018 AFJROTC launches Flight Academy program to address aircrew shortage Headquarters Air Force Junior ROTC has launched a program aimed at potentially putting more pilots in the cockpits of military aircraft to help address the Air Force’s ongoing aircrew shortage.Beginning in the summer of 2018, select AFJROTC cadets who applied for a new Fight Academy scholarship will
Dec. 14, 2017 Know the dangers of distracted driving According to Department of Defense Instruction 6055.0, DOD personnel are prohibited from driving any vehicle on or off installations on official government while text messaging, using cell phones, or using other hand-held electronic devices unless the vehicle is safely parked or they are using a
Nov. 14, 2017 AU-ABC program expands enlisted education opportunities Airmen join the Air Force for a variety of reasons, but perhaps the most common is for the service’s vast educational opportunities. The Air University-Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative program, or AU-ABC, is perhaps a little-known opportunity that can reap big rewards.The AU-ABC was created to
Aug. 8, 2017 CMSAF underscores leadership’s role in developing Airmen Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Joint Base San Antonio July 31 to Aug. 4, 2017, during an immersion to view Air Education and Training Command’s role forging innovative Airmen to power the world’s greatest Air Force.
March 24, 2017 Father and son train together Altus Air Force Base trains new aircrew members every day, but on March 17, 2017, a father and son were reunited during a training mission together, 21,000 feet in the air.U.S. Air Force Col. Craig Peters, 940th Air Refueling Wing commander, piloted a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker and had the