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  • Military Tuition Assistance Program implements changes for FY15

    Air Force active duty Airmen who want to take advantage of the military assistance programs for voluntary education in the coming academic year can expect several changes that were implemented on Oct. 1, 2014.The new Air Force Credentialing Opportunities Online, also referred to as AF COOL, will

  • SALITRE participants bring smiles to Chilean children

    More than 30 military members from five countries visited the Leonardo Guzman Regional Hospital children's ward in Chile, Oct. 11, as part of a community outreach event for SALITRE 2014.The U.S., Chile, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay are participating in this year's exercise, which is being hosted by

  • Moody introduces new employment phase to WRI

    For the first time, Team Moody introduced an employment phase to a Wing Readiness Inspection during an exercise held at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., and Avon Park Air Force Range, Fla. Oct. 6 through 10.The 23d Wing worked to prove their mission readiness and discover ways to build upon it while

  • Man behind 'Pardo's Push' legend visits 4th FW

    The 4th Fighter Wing welcomed one of the Air Force's most heroic fighter pilots from the Vietnam War for a base visit, Oct. 10.Retired Lt. Col. Bob Pardo, known for saving the lives of a fellow F-4 Phantom crew with what became known as "Pardo's Push," visited the 4th Training Squadron's F-15E

  • Heroes: Moody preps festivities to celebrate retirees

    Team Moody is scheduled to honor approximately 8,300 service members living in the surrounding areas during Retiree Appreciation Week here Oct. 26 through Nov. 1."I think it's so important for people serving in active duty now to not forget about the people that served before us because they set the

  • Teaming Up to Throttle Back

    Every second hundreds of gallons of water pour over the edge and fall more than 75 feet before crashing into the turbines below. At the C.J. Strike Dam energy is created by the tremendous power of water.However, with the demand for energy rising, the hydroelectric plant alone is not enough to keep

  • Gunfighters return home

    Nearly 300 Airmen from the 391st Fighter Squadron and 366th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron returned home Oct. 10, 2014 after a six-month deployment to the Asia-Pacific region.These deployments reflect the continuing commitment of maintaining an appropriate deterrent posture in the region."The U.S.

  • AF releases criteria for new service medal

    Air Force officials released nomination criteria for the new Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal, following Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James' May 27, 2014, authorization.The medal will be awarded to individuals for their direct support of nuclear deterrence operations."This

  • CMSAF brings vision, priorities to Seymour Johnson

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody and his wife, retired Chief Master Sgt. Athena Cody, wrapped up a two-day, jam-packed visit to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Oct. 10.The Air Force's top enlisted leader paid visits to several units throughout the 4th Fighter Wing as

  • Texas Air Guard represents US in Chile's Salitre exercise

    Chilean president Michelle Bachelet was on-hand today to officially kick off Exercise Salitre 2014 at Cerro Moreno Air Base on the northern coast of Chile.The exercise includes air forces from Chile, the U.S., Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay and centers around enhancing multilateral interoperability

  • Holly-Graham Comes to MHAFB

    Airmen arrive to work out at the gym in the early hours of the morning with sleep still in their eyes. The first thing they hear when entering the front doors is, "hey you, come over here."A new member of the Gunfighter family, Holly-Graham - a projected hologram - arrived here approximately two

  • Top Enlisted Airman thanks Tyndall during visit

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody and his wife, retired Chief Master Sgt. Athena Cody, visited here Oct. 7 and 8 to say thank you and provide a senior enlisted perspective to Airmen's questions ranging from promotions to performance reports."The purpose for Athena and I's visit was to

  • WRI mobility phase prepares Airmen for exercise deployment

    The 23d Wing processed more than 800 Airmen and 583 tons of cargo for a deployment exercise during the Wing Readiness Inspection (WRI) here Oct. 6-10. The new Air Force Inspection System, which began in June 2013, focuses on evaluating existing exercises and self inspections over time, and Moody's

  • AFCOMAC is the stepping stone in munitions community

    When the Department of Defense needs ammunition Airmen trained for mission readiness, they call Beale Air Force Base, Calif., to carry out the task.Beale is the home of the Air Force Combat Ammunition Center (AFCOMAC), which provides the Air Force munitions community with advanced training in mass

  • Former 552 ACW commander to be inducted into Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame

    A former commander of the 552nd Air Control Wing and two World War II fighter pilots who later served in the Air Force will be inducted into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame next month.The induction ceremony, which will recognize seven other honorees, will be held Nov. 8 at the Oklahoma Tower

  • 552nd ACW learns to be S.A.F.E. while driving

    Every 12 seconds, someone in the U.S. is killed in a car accident.That sobering statistic was one of many offered in a safety briefing that was part of the 552nd Air Control Wing's Comprehensive Airman Fitness Day Sept. 26.The briefing, presented by two firefighters from Florida, began with a

  • First SB-16 flight by operational squadron

    Aircrew from 7th Bomb Wing flying squadrons took part in the first flight of a B-1B Lancer upgraded with the Sustainment-Block 16 upgrade outside of operational testing, here Oct. 2.A pilot and weapons system officer from the 9th Bomb Squadron were joined by aircrew members from the 337th Test and

  • Air Force rebuts report due to outdated data

    The Air Force believes a recent Department of Defense Inspector General report that critiqued Air Force MQ-9 procurement plans to buy 401 Reaper aircraft, stating that 46 aircraft may not be needed, is based on data that is out of date."The data in the report is a year old," said Lt Gen Robert Otto,

  • Reaper squadron armistice at Holloman AFB

    Holloman Air Force Base is home to the two primary Flight Training Units for MQ-9 Reaper pilots and sensor operators. With Remotely Piloted Aircraft on the forefront of our conflicts abroad, ensuring morale and the success of their training mission is more critical now than ever.To bolster

  • Airman uses LEAP experience to enhance AFSOUTH mission

    The U.S. Air Force is made up of a diversely talented group of people whose personal skill sets often enhance their careers; one Davis-Monthan Airman is using his language and culture skills to support a unique Air Forces Southern mission.Capt. Kawika Berggren, a C-130 navigator by trade and a

  • A love story: healing the wounded warrior

    (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.)He was a young Air Force officer healing from a recent trauma and she was a dedicated single mother of two. Whether it was friends or fate that first

  • Living the dream of wearing Air Force blue

    He long dreamed of living above the clouds, soaring through the skies and flying off into the wild blue yonder.He could see his path to the Air Force clearly. But in an instant, his dream became blurry.Sitting at home doing homework one night, Jonathan Dase noticed a problem with his right eye."My

  • First DOD general officer completes F-35 qualification training

    When the wheels of his F-35A Lightning II touched down here around 1 p.m., Sept. 26, Maj. Gen. Jay Silveria became the first Department of Defense general officer to complete qualification training in the joint strike fighter.Silveria, the commander of the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center at Nellis

  • AFGSC provides deterrence for the modern era

    The Air Force recently demonstrated its nuclear deterrence and power projection capabilities through a coordinated display of strategic combat power.Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen -- responsible for two legs of the nation's nuclear triad -- conducted the demonstrations, which included

  • 25 AF: New chapter in a storied legacy

    As the Air Force's premier intelligence organization approaches its 66th Anniversary, it will mark the occasion under a new unit name and structure.The Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency is now the Twenty-Fifth Air Force, following its re-designation ceremony Sept. 29 in

  • Airmen deploy to deliver Ebola treatment facility with U.S. relief package

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 633rd Medical Group from Langley Air Force Base, Va., partnered with representatives from the U.S. Public Health Service to deliver a modular medical treatment center, Sept. 26, as part of a government-wide effort to support humanitarian relief operations in

  • A-29 Super Tucano arrives at Moody AFB

    The first of 20 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft arrived here Sept. 26, in preparation for the Afghanistan pilot and maintenance training mission.The A-29 is a light air support training aircraft that will be used to train 30 Afghan pilots and 90 Afghan maintainers as part of a requirement from the

  • Remembering the fallen: POW/MIA Remembrance Week

    Airmen at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, honored the more than 83,000 prisoners of war and missing in action service members during POW/MIA Remembrance Week, Sept. 15-19, 2014.The remembrance week, sponsored by the Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1253 at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada,

  • Air Force leaders sign Total-Force Aircrew Management charter

    Senior Air Force leaders signed a Total Force Aircrew Management charter Sept. 18, during the Aircrew Summit at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III , Director of Air National Guard Lt. Gen. Stanley E.

  • AF EOD mission completed in Afghanistan

     From the front lines, explosive ordnance disposal Airmen have been clearing the way during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom for the past 12 years, providing safe passage for all other warriors to follow.As of Sept. 3, Air Force EOD officials reported mission complete for OEF

  • Air Force fighters, bombers conduct strikes against ISIL targets in Syria

    U.S. military forces and partner nations, including the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, undertook military action against ISIL terrorists in Syria overnight, using a mix of fighter, bomber, remotely piloted

  • End of an era: 65th AGRS set to inactivate

    After almost a decade of unyielding service, the 65th Aggressor Squadron will become inactive. Since being reactivated on Sept. 15, 2005, the 65th AGRS has helped provide air combat training for military members from the different branches as well as foreign allies.The Aggressor program originally

  • Traveling tribute honors past heroes

    Communities in and around Boise, Idaho, paid tribute to The Traveling Wall, Sept. 17-21, honoring the men and women who sacrificed their lives in the service of this country.The Traveling Wall is a three-fifth scale of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C.; it stands six-feet-tall at the center

  • Nellis remembers POWs, those MIA

    They're in the maroon-colored vests sitting in the front row. They're bowing their heads in remembrance.They're former prisoners of war who gathered here at Freedom Park to remember their brothers-in-arms and honor those missing in action during a POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony Sept. 19."I feel it's

  • Tyndall's beaches get a deep clean

    Donning protective gloves and carrying trash bags, volunteers trekked down Tyndall's beaches searching for anything that did not belong.Over 175 members of Team Tyndall joined the Society of American Military Engineers and the 325th Civil Engineering Squadron to rid the base's beaches of trash

  • Hill AFB in midst of robust F-35 preparation

    Aggressive renovation and modification is in full swing at Hill Air Force Base in preparation for the military's newest multi-role fighter aircraft.Hill's preparations for the F-35A, total more than $100 million, with 23 projects to be completed between now and July 2015. Thirty-six total projects

  • Dyess celebrates AF's 67th birthday

    The Dyess Air Force Ball was held here Sept. 20 2014, in commemoration of the Air Force's 67th birthday.This year, Col. Michael Bob Starr, 7th Bomb Wing commander, and his wife, Kim, hosted the Air Force birthday celebration in the tradition of an old-school hangar dance complemented with ballroom

  • Seymour Johnson AFB, local communities unite to promote diversity

    Members of the city of Goldsboro, Wayne County and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base gathered on the steps of the Goldsboro, North Carolina, City Hall for a Diversity Day proclamation ceremony Sept. 18.Bill Broadaway, representing the Goldsboro mayor's office, George Aycock, Wayne County Commissioners

  • Seymour Johnson AFB pays tribute to prisoners of war, missing in action

    Members of Team Seymour gathered for a ceremony at Heritage Park, in the shadows of the wing's historic display jets, to pay tribute to prisoners of war and service members missing in action Sept. 19, on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina.The ceremony was a culmination of the week's

  • 820th BDG participates in multinational exercise

    Editors note: This article is a localization of "Exercise Global Eagle: force protection specialists from three nations conduct combined training" published on United States Air Forces Europe website. Click here to view the original article.Members of the 820th Base Defense Group, along with U.K.

  • Team Shaw celebrates POW/MIA Remembrance Day

    Team Shaw recognized prisoners of war and missing in action personnel through a series of events here, Sept. 18-19.The Air Force Sergeants Association, Chapter 377, sponsored a 24-hour run where individuals took turns carrying the POW/MIA guidon while running laps around Memorial Lake."It's a day

  • DEFED: performance protection restoration

    In a culture that is promoting resilient Airmen through Comprehensive Airman Fitness, there is another program, designed by and for, U.S. Air Force security forces personnel. Defenders from across the security forces career field attended the training session here Sept. 8-12.Defender's Edge is

  • Team Moody celebrates 67 years of AF heritage

    Team Moody and guests gathered to celebrate at the James H. Rainwater Conference Center in Valdosta, Ga., Sept. 19, in honor of the Air Force's 67th birthday. The ball is an Air Force tradition to reflect upon the history of the Air Force and the Airmen who began its legacy.This year's theme was

  • Korean War vets visit Seymour Johnson

    A group of Korean War veterans and their families held their annual 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing reunion here Sept. 11-13.The veterans, who were assigned to the 4th FIW during the Korean War, toured much of the base and held several functions over the course of their three-day visit.The 4th FIW and

  • POW/MIA weather Airmen never forgotten

    The Air Force Weather Agency hosted a Prisoner of War/ Missing in Action ceremony Sept. 19 as part of POW/MIA recognition day.This day, observed on the third Friday in September every year, was authorized by Congress in 1971 and honors POW/MIAs and their families. During the AFWA event, ten weather

  • ACC commander outlines imperatives for the Combat Air Force

    "The ability to provide dominant combat airpower underpins our nation's ability to pursue and protect our vital interests, and without it, we put at risk the precious bastion of liberty, the United States of America."Gen. Mike Hostage, the commander of Air Combat Command spoke about the future of

  • AF to change instructions for oaths

    The Air Force has instructed force support offices across the service to allow both enlisted members and officers to omit the words "So help me God" from enlistment and officer appointment oaths if an Airman chooses.In response to concerns raised by Airmen, the Department of the Air Force requested

  • ACC commander outlines imperatives for the Combat Air Force

    "The ability to provide dominant combat airpower underpins our nation's ability to pursue and protect our vital interests, and without it, we put at risk the precious bastion of liberty, the United States of America."Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, spoke about the future of the

  • AF announces basing criteria for Installation, Mission Support Center HQ

    The Air Force released the criteria it will use to select candidate bases for the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) Headquarters Sept. 15.The Air Force will use its strategic basing process to identify a location that best serves the mission of AFIMSC.The secretary and chief

  • 40th AS returns home after successful deployment

    Over 70 personnel and several C-130Js from the 40th Airlift Squadron, assigned to the 317th Airlift group here, returned to home station Sept. 15, 2014, following a deployment to the Central Command Area of Responsibility.Operating as the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, the 40th AS provided

  • Where were you?

    Thirteen years ago today at 8:46 a.m. Eastern Standard Time American Flight 11, the first of four hijacked commercial passenger jets, crashed into the World Trade Center North Tower. Our great nation was attacked by a group of 19 Al-Qaeda members."Today, our fellow citizens, our way of life, our

  • Team Target hits QF-16 mark

    The Air Force's newest aerial target took a major step toward preparing warfighters downrange with a realistic 4th generation replication of what they may face on the battlefield. The first unmanned QF-16 Viper struck down over the Gulf of Mexico Sept. 5 was part of a joint effort between the Test

  • 366th OSS Airman recognized by POTUS

    On Aug. 26, 2014, Staff Sgt. Jessica M. Day, 366th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control craftsman, received the American Legion Spirit of Service Award from President Barack Obama at the Legion's National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.The award is sponsored by the National Headquarters of

  • Air Force revamps AEF

    The Air Force will deploy Agile Combat Support Airmen under its redesigned air expeditionary force construct October 1. The primary purpose of the redesign was to look at ways to deploy more ACS Airmen with their units and standardize dwell times across the Air Force as much as possible to present a

  • Frag out! Airmen attend last Air Force-only grenade training class

    Approximately 150 Security Forces Airmen attended the last M-67 Fragmentation Grenade training class Aug. 30-31, 2014, at Silver Flag Alpha, Nevada. Like many before them, these Airmen completed the class as part of their pre-deployment training, which is done through the 99th Ground Combat Training

  • Investigation report findings released

    The U.S. Central Command recently completed its commander-directed investigation on causes surrounding a fratricide incident which resulted in the death of five U.S. Army soldiers and an Afghan National Army soldier, June 9, 2014 in the vicinity of Arghandab, Afghanistan. The report cites that

  • Suicide prevention more than a month-long campaign

    All Airmen have a responsibility that lasts much longer than a one-month campaign. This responsibility extends beyond ourselves and includes our work environment, our families, friends, fellow Airmen and our communities. While Suicide Prevention Month is observed across the United States in

  • U.S. Army medical exercise supports village in Honduras

    Hundreds of people, men, women and children of all ages, flocked to the remote village of Rio Platano to receive something that is very scarce in the region - basic medical care. Some walked five hours on small goat trails while others traveled by canoe for three hours in the narrow canals that wind

  • New programs help Airmen tighten belt, fight obesity

    In 2010, 75 percent of Americans from 17 to 24-years-old were unfit for military duty due to obesity, according to Dr. Curtis Gilroy, U.S. Department of Defense director of accessions policy."Health care to Health", a federally funded initiative implemented on select bases in the Department of

  • DoD official: JTF-Bravo on the leading edge in Central America

    As the U.S. government puts more emphasis on Central America and pays more attention to the security issues facing the region, the mission of Joint Task Force-Bravo remains critical and is the leading edge of the Department of Defense's efforts not only in the area but in the western hemisphere, Dr.

  • DoD official: JTF-Bravo on the leading edge in Central America

    As the U.S. government puts more emphasis on Central America and pays more attention to the security issues facing the region, the mission of Joint Task Force-Bravo remains critical and is the leading edge of the Department of Defense's efforts not only in the area but in the western hemisphere, Dr.

  • Summer safety campaign wraps up

    As summer wraps up and it becomes time to put away the jet skis and grills, it is important to remember that safety should remain a priority throughout the year. The summer safety campaign is intended to remind us that we cannot afford to lose focus on safety while on or off duty.Since Memorial Day

  • ACC commander visits Team Shaw

    Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, met with members of Team Shaw here Aug. 20 and 21.During his visit, Hostage spoke with Ninth Air Force, U.S. Air Forces Central Command and 20th Fighter Wing senior leaders to discuss current and future Air Force challenges. He also met with the

  • Tyndall's T-38s bring back Beagles

    The American Beagle Squadron returned to Tyndall after being deactivated for four years.The 325th Operations Group Adversary Air program became the 2nd Fighter Training Squadron during a reactivation ceremony Aug. 22. This marks the return of the famed World War II American Beagle Squadron which

  • ACC commander visits Seymour Johnson

    Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, took time to discuss issues on the minds of 4th Fighter Wing Airmen during a visit here Aug. 21. Hostage held an all-call, met with local civic leaders, and saw the Airmen and mission firsthand by visiting units across the base.During his all-call,

  • PASM and AMARG set new record

    The Pima Air and Space Museum (PASM) and the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG) set a new record for tours administered in the month of July.The non-profit museum and D-M's "Boneyard" brought in 2,060 visitors, surpassing the previous record of 1,740 set in July 2008.The

  • Flash flood calls for quick rescue, inspires community to give back

    The sound of rushing water is still clear in Airman 1st Class Tyler Webb's mind, as he remembers with a heavy heart the moment he decided to see past his own situation to save others in need of his help.On Aug. 4, Webb, an MQ-9 Reaper avionics specialist with the 432nd Maintenance Group, along with

  • Over 1,400 Hondurans receive medical care from U.S. Army medics

    Joint Task Force-Bravo's Medical Element (MEDEL), with support from JTF-Bravo Joint Security Forces and Army Forces Battalion, partnered with the Honduran Ministry of Health and the Honduran military to provide medical care to more than 1,400 people and performed 11 surgeries over three days in the

  • Moody AFB to support Afghan pilot, maintainer training mission

    The Air Force recently completed its environmental analysis and has selected Moody Air Force Base, Ga. as the stateside training location for Afghan A-29 pilots and maintainers.  The base was announced as the preferred alternative in June following site surveys at three candidate bases: Mountain

  • Holloman AFB wing inspected using Air Force's new program

    Airmen from every specialty completed a four-day deployment exercise Aug. 20, here, as part of the Air Force's Commander's Inspection Program.Air Force's CIP was rolled out 2013 and specifically focuses on the bases' ability to rapidly deploy combat-ready Airmen and equipment worldwide. It's

  • ACC loans Global Hawk to Global Vigilance Combined Test Force

    The 412th Test Wing's Global Vigilance Combined Test Force received a Global Hawk Block 40 Aug. 6, on loan from Air Combat Command. The aircraft, from Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, is joining the Block 20 and 40 aircraft at Edwards AFB to offer an additional platform for

  • Dyess program builds relationships with local businesses

    The 7th Contracting Squadron hosted its second annual Air Force Small Business Outreach Program event Aug. 20, 2014, at the Dyess Event Center here. The Small Business Outreach Program is designed to educate local businesses on potential opportunities for them to participate in acquisitions at

  • Pedal your way to safety

    Bicycling is a fun way to exercise and experience the great outdoors with the family. It can also serve as a great mode of transportation. While a bicycle offers many benefits, it can also bring dangers associated with any vehicle. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), only one percent

  • Comprehensive Airman Fitness: A Lifestyle and culture

    Comprehensive Airman Fitness is comprised of a multitude of targeted programs and activities as well as resiliency skills taught to enable Airmen to make sound choices.The program's goal is to build and sustain a thriving and resilient Air Force community that fosters mental, physical, social and

  • Mountain Home Airmen provide Osan AB with a theater support package

    Twelve F-15 Strike Eagles from the 391st Fighter Squadron and Airmen from the 391st Aircraft Maintenance Unit out of Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, arrived here in July as part of a theater support package to help bolster the U.S. presence on the Korean peninsula."The show of force is the most

  • Joint EOD training at Dyess

    Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams from Dyess Air Force Base and Fort Hood, Texas, trained here Aug. 11-12 to increase knowledge and experience for home station and deployment operations.During two days of training, Airmen from the 7th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD flight worked alongside U.S. Army

  • 82 F-16Ds removed from flight status due to longeron cracks

    U.S. Air Force officials recently removed 82 two-seat F-16D Fighting Falcons from flight status due to the discovery of canopy sill longeron cracks found between the front and rear pilot seats.The cracks were discovered following an immediate action time compliance technical order, or TCTO, to

  • Tyndall completes exercise

    More than 500 Team Tyndall personnel including deployers, home-station support personnel, exercise planners and the wing inspection team successfully completed a week-long deployment/employment exercise Aug. 15. The two-phased exercise launched 5 a.m. Aug. 11 and began with deployment processes and

  • AFSOUTH strengthens space ties with partner nations

    Three officers from the Dominican Republic, Peruvian and Brazilian militaries partnered with U.S. Air Force active duty and guard members at Davis-Monthan for a rare opportunity to work collectively on the space component of PANAMAX 2014, Aug. 8-15.This was the third year that partner nation