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Members of the 55th Security Forces Squadron, draw cards to determine how many push-ups or air squats the whole office does together at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Dec. 23, 2016. This strategy is used to promote a culture of fitness in Airmen’s daily lives through participation in brief exercises throughout the duty day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Hada) Airmen improve PFA scores, promote culture of fitness
A heavy emphasis has been placed on health factors affecting Service member’s ability to pass the PFA. The nation as a whole has allocated more research and funding than ever before to target obesity and sedentary lifestyles. Recent data shows approximately eight percent of military members currently meet criteria for being clinically overweight. This is a rise from 2001, with only 1.6 percent of members identified as obese. The Tobacco, Obesity and Alcohol study estimated that obesity and illnesses related to being overweight accounted for more than $1.1 billion spent on medical care for Tricare Prime beneficiaries.
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2017
Continuous Process Improvement courses are being offered to individuals with innovative ideas to more efficiently complete the Air Force’s everyday missions. If you have an innovative idea call the 366th Force Support Squadron Manpower/CPI team for more information or to schedule classes at 208-828-1454 or the Inspector General’s Office at 208-828-4047. (Courtesy Photo by AF CPI) Gunfighters seek innovation through CPI
The 366th Force Support Squadron manpower team is leading courses to find innovative ways to maximize resources and increase efficiency in areas concerning people, money and time.
0 12/07
2016
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender centerline refueling boom near Mosul, Iraq, Nov 20, 2016. The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night, and in all weather. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. R. Alex Durbin) AFCENT Tankers fuel the fight
In the fight against Da'esh and the Iraqi counteroffensive to liberate Mosul, no nation works alone. In the skies, a coalition of pilots from 19 nations work tirelessly to dismantle, disrupt and ultimately destroy Da'esh by striking infrastructure, roadways and other high-value targets
 0 12/07
2016
Members of the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron showcase the aerial port for U.S. Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, Nov. 23, 2016 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. During his visit, Carlisle noted that the cargo and passengers the 386th transports are vital for current operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew Park) COMACC visits 386th AEW, praises Airmen’s contributions to the fight
U.S. Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, his wife, Mrs. Gillian Carlisle, and Chief Master Sgt. Steve K. McDonald, command chief master sergeant of ACC, visited Airmen deployed with the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Nov. 23.The purpose of their visit was to gain an appreciation
 0 11/24
2016
Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, visits with 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen Nov. 22, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Carlisle is visiting bases in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to engage with Airmen and thank them for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia A. Innocenti) COMACC visits Al Udeid Airmen, gives thanks
Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, visited the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing here, Nov. 22, during his tour of the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Accompanied by his wife, Gillian, and Chief Master Sgt. Steve McDonald, ACC command chief master sergeant, Carlisle explained that they were here strictly for the
 0 11/23
2016
Airmen from the 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing are shown their area of responsibilities around the world during National Tactical Integration training November 4, 2016 at Fort Meade, Md. AF NTI works as an enterprise that collaborates to enhance Air Component operations around the world, as well as leveraging critical nation Intelligence Community information and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes) AF NTI training streamlines intel Airmen to mission
When it comes to having the leading edge in air, space and cyberspace, non-commissioned officers from the 70th Operations Support Squadron have taken it to a new level, training Airmen on the importance of Air Force National Tactical Integration (AF NTI).
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2016
Tech Sgt. Ronald Gowen, a 387th Air Expeditionary Squadron logistician, left, helps Staff Sgt. Dylan Collins, a 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron aerial porter, right, with securing a mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle in the cargo area of a C-17 Globemaster III at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Nov. 4, 2016. Gowen is currently embedded with the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron as he awaits transfer to a joint unit. Airmen’s skills vital to joint fight
There is an area near many flight lines where items wait to be loaded onto aircraft. Toyotas lined up hood to bumper, resembling rush-hour traffic jams. Pallets stacked with bags of rice or ammunition sitting in precise rows. Armored vehicles waiting to be started up so they can head to the flight line and join the fight. This may seem all too familiar for aerial porters and loadmasters, but to one Airman, these items tell a far greater story.
 0 11/14
2016
Ms. Jeanne Benedict, World War II U.S. Navy cartographer, speaks with U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Alison Kamataris, 497th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group deputy commander, during her tour at Joint Base Langley-Eustis Nov. 8, 2016. Ms. Benedict is a veteran who served in the Navy as a photo interpreter and spoke with other Intel Airmen to teach them about how the intelligence community has evolved throughout the years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady) WWII veteran visits Langley
A World War II veteran and her family visited the 36th Intelligence Squadron and the 497th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Nov. 8, 2016. Jeanne Benedict, former U.S. Navy Specialist 2nd Class and former member of Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service served as a cartographer in WWII for 22 months.
0 11/09
2016
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alex Ponzi, 94th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, competes during the 1st Maintenance Squadron Weapons Load Crew of the Quarter competition at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 28, 2016. Weapons load crews worked in three-person teams to inspect and load munitions onto aircraft in a timely and accurate manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese) Load crew competition challenges maintainers
The 1st Maintenance Squadron hosted a Weapons Load Crew of the Quarter competition with the 94th and 27th Aircraft Maintenance Units competing, Oct. 28, 2016 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. The competition is held every quarter and allows the load crews from each AMU to showcase their skills and abilities while loading the aircraft with munitions.
0 11/07
2016
An Airman with the 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron inspects pallets of unloaded cargo in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, Oct. 28, 2016. The 332nd ELRS plans, supplies and distributes worldwide expeditionary combat support throughout the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan) Mobility air forces crucial component to resupply mission
Mobility air forces continue to serve as a crucial component to resupplying the fight against Da'esh in the offensive to recapture Mosul, Iraq.
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2016
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