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  • New Roll Call released, CMSAF talks force management

    In his latest Roll Call, the Air Force's senior enlisted Airman addresses force management and gives transition guidance to supervisors and Airmen.Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody discusses why the Air Force needs to manage the force, while also discussing steps Airmen should take to

  • Red Flag returns to skies over Nevada

    The latest iteration of the Air Force's premier air-to-air combat training exercise kicked off Jan. 27 as both allied and U.S aircraft took to the skies to do simulated battle over the Nevada Test and Training Range.Allied aircrews from Great Britain and Australia joined U.S. warfighters in the

  • 552nd ACW wins its 24th Outstanding Unit Award

    The 552nd Air Control Wing has been awarded it's 24th Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, it was announced recently."This recognition is without a doubt a tremendous reflection of the military and civilian Airmen who make up this outstanding wing," said Col. Jay Bickley, 552nd ACW commander. "I want

  • Dyess Airmen receive ACC Aviation Resource Management award

    Two Dyess Airmen from the 436th Training Squadron recently received awards from Air Combat Command for their hard work and dedication for Aviation Resource Management. Tech. Sgt. Katie Carter and Tech. Sgt. Tyler Armstrong, 436th Training Squadron Instructors, were both announced winners for the ACC

  • Dyess receives first operational IBS-upgraded B-1

    The first operational B-1B Lancer with the Integrated Battle Station upgrade, landed here Jan. 21 with a ceremony celebrating its arrival Jan. 24.The IBS is a combination of three different upgrades, which include a Fully Integrated Data Link, a Vertical Situation Display Upgrade and a Central

  • Dyess K-9 trainers receive Bronze Star and Purple Heart Medals

    Two 7th Bomb Wing Security Forces Airmen received two of the highest military awards available during a ceremony Jan. 24, here. "These two defenders are heroes and warriors," said Brig. Gen. Glen VanHerck, 7th BW commander. "They selflessly go down range to save lives without hesitation."Staff Sgt.

  • ACC announces 7th CPTS as comptroller squadron, finance services of the year

    Air Combat Command recently announced that the 7th Comptroller Squadron received the Maj. Gen. Alfred K. Flowers Comptroller Squadron of the Year award and the Financial Services Office of the Year award during the 2013 Financial Management and Comptroller Annual Awards. "We are so proud and blessed

  • Transition program revamped to TAP you out

    The Air Force is providing separating and retiring Airmen with the revamped Transition Assistance Program (TAP), which is more comprehensive and standardized across the DoD.The goal of TAP is to reduce veteran unemployment, which is at a rate of 12.5 percent; however, the unemployment rate for

  • F-22 demo pilot practices at Tyndall

    While snow fell on the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team's headquarters at Langley Air Force Base, Va., the team's pilot took to the skies over the Florida panhandle to practice the routine for the upcoming air show season. "I love flying here," said Capt. John Cummings, F-22 Demonstration pilot who

  • First F-22 sortie for "Mr. Bones"

    The 95th Fighter Squadron took flight for the first time Jan. 21, since its reactivation here in October 2013.With the first group of F-22 Raptors delivered Jan. 6 from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Tyndall is becoming the world's largest F-22 contingent and preparing the "Boneheads" for the new

  • Weapon Systems Officer reaches 1,000 combat flying hours

    (Editor's note: The name of Major Dozer is withheld due to security and safety reasons.)Air Force Maj. "Dozer," a weapons systems officer assigned to the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (Chiefs), exceeded 1,000 combat flying hours since his first combat sortie in Spring of 2004.He reached this

  • 2013 Holiday/Winter Safety Campaign wraps up on positive note

    For the first time since 2010, there were no Airmen lost between Dec. 21, 2013, and Jan. 1 when Airmen are most at risk due to holiday celebrations, increased travel and fatigue."Every Airman owns a piece of this milestone," said Maj. Gen. Kurt F. Neubauer, Air Force chief of safety. "It means

  • Resilient Airmen hit the slopes

    The 20th Fighter Wing Chapel took a group of junior enlisted Airmen on a resiliency ski trip to Sugar Mountain Ski Resort in Boone, N.C., Jan. 18-20.Twenty-five Airmen went on the three-day trip and learned about resiliency while also enjoying the wonders of winter weather."The purpose of a trip

  • Let freedom ring

    It's been more than 50 years since the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech to more than a quarter-million listeners in Washington, D.C."... Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of

  • MHAFB remembers retired Col. Chester 'Soapy' Walborn

    The 366th Fighter Wing pauses to remember retired Col. Chester "Soapy" Walborn, a local Mountain Home hero, who died Jan 16. "Our deepest condolences go out to the Walborn Family at the passing of Col. Chester A. 'Soapy' Walborn," said Col. Christopher Short, 366th Fighter Wing commander. "He was an

  • AFSOUTH Airman and Soldiers aim for the T.K.O.

    The sounds of bodies hitting the mat rang through the Benko Fitness Center as Airmen from 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) and Soldiers from the 1st Battlefield Coordination Detachment (1 BCD) learn the basics of hand -to -hand combat. Members from the 1 BCD, taught the Modern Army Combatives

  • NEWS RELEASE: 4th Space Squadron set to leave Holloman

    The Secretary of the Air Force announced today that the 4th Space Control Squadron, currently located at Holloman AFB, N.M., will collocate with the 76th Space Control Squadron at Peterson AFB, Colo., this year.Approximately 90 active duty positions will be affected by the move.The 4th SPCS and

  • Joint Task Force-Bravo members earn German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge

    Forty members of Joint Task Force-Bravo earned the right to wear the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge after completing three days of fitness and military testing here. The German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (Abzeichen für Leistungen im Truppendienst) is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the

  • 12th AF commander receives firsthand look at ISR mission

    The Hunters of the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing welcomed the 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander, Lt. Gen. Tod D. Wolters during a two-day visit Jan. 13-14.The visit gave the commander the opportunity to meet the Airmen who perform the Air Force's intelligence, surveillance and

  • The Red Tails are alive, well

    The legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen lives at Tyndall with the arrival of the 301st Fighter Squadron. The squadron is a U.S. Air Force Reserve Command unit that is comprised of combat-ready F-22 Raptor pilots, F-22 Formal Training Unit Instructors, and Adversary T-38 pilots as well as associated

  • Commander of ACC visits Beale

    Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, visited Beale AFB and held an Airmen's call at the community activity center here Jan. 14.During the forum with Airmen, Hostage addressed top issues within the Air Force, such as budget concerns, force management programs and retirement

  • 337th TES assures JASSM-ER carriage capability

    The 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron has recently completed a captive carriage exercise with a Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range to verify the weapon's ability to maintain functionality after being carried for close to 100 total flight hours over several sorties with one single

  • Brig. Gen. Gersten participates in JTF-Bravo firefighter exercise

    U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Gen. Peter E. Gersten, Deputy Director for Politico-Military Affairs (Western Hemisphere), Strategic Plans and Policy Directorate, Joint Staff, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., definitely felt the heat during a visit to Joint Task Force-Bravo here today. As part of his

  • DOD, Invenergy reach agreement on Pantego Wind Energy Project

    The Department of Defense and Invenergy Wind Development LLC reached an agreement to mitigate impacts of the Pantego Wind Energy Project on military training while pursuing renewable energy development."With this agreement, a careful balance was struck to capitalize on the potential of renewable

  • Retention Board Q&A

    Airmen across Air Combat Command are starting the New Year with many questions pertaining to retention and quality review boards announced by Air Force leadership to reduce the enlisted force by thousands. Chief Michael J. Helfer, chief enlisted manager (CEM) Manpower, Personnel and Services

  • Ceremony recognizes multiple senior NCO's

    A Chief Induction Ceremony was held to honor four newly inducted chief master sergeants here Jan. 9, 2014.The inductees included Senior Master Sgt. Donald Hendershott, 366th Equipment Maintenance Squadron maintenance superintendent, Chief Master Sgt. Allen Sapp, 266th Range Squadron chief of

  • Dyess Bowling Program recognized as ACC's best of the year

    On Dec. 5, the 7th Force Support Squadron's Bowling Program was announced as the best in Air Combat Command and will go on to compete at Air Force Level."The award validates that we are providing a good service to our customers," said Stephen Bush, 7th FSS bowling program manager. "It also validates

  • CMSAF discusses force management with Langley Airmen

    During a visit to Langley Air Force Base Jan. 7 and 8, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody talked openly with Airmen about force management measures which will affect the future of the U.S. Air Force.Cody said Airmen should prepare for the many programs, most of which are driven by the

  • TAP curriculum available online for separating service members

    Separating service members can participate in the transition assistance program, or TAP, online, Department of Defense officials announced. TAP, now called Transition GPS-Goals, Plans and Success, is designed to help prepare separating and retiring members for life outside of the military. It

  • First combat deployable F-22s arrive at Tyndall

    Tyndall Air Force Base received the first five-of-24 F-22 Raptors scheduled to transfer from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 6 as part of the new combat mission.The aircraft are now a part of the 95th Fighter Squadron, which reactivated in October 2013. "We have been talking about the arrival of

  • Air Land Sea Application Center to Visit Nellis for WEPTAC

    The Air Land Sea Application Center will visit Nellis Air Force Base for the annual Weapons and Tactics Conference Trade Show here Jan. 15 and 16.According to the Air Combat Command official website, the Combat Air Forces WEPTAC is an annual two week event that brings together hundreds of

  • More aircraft increases maintenance mission

    Tyndall will soon house the largest F-22 Raptor force, a new group of expert maintainers and more than $65 million in equipment to make sure the jets remain the pinnacle of air dominance."These aircraft transferring from Holloman bring a whole new mission to Tyndall," said Capt. Emily E. Harris,

  • First Sergeants are here to help

    Some Airmen need help or direction that is beyond what their immediate supervisor can provide. When a situation like this arises, there is one person in particular an Airman can go to.The first sergeant, also referred to as "first shirt", wears a diamond in the middle of their rank for a reason.

  • Force management programs necessary despite budget deal

    Despite a congressional budget deal that lessens the impact of sequestration on the Air Force, it doesn't go far enough to halt actions to shrink the service, senior service officials said. Under Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning and Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, the Air Force chief of staff, said

  • Obama-signed Bill Provides Military Pay, Bonuses

    President Barack Obama signed House Resolution 3304, Dec. 26, which provides pay and bonuses for U.S. service members, enhances counterterrorism efforts overseas, builds security capacities of key U.S. partner-nations, expands efforts to prevent sexual assault and strengthens protections for

  • Rescue Airmen work together to save an injured hiker

    On the evening of Dec. 19 Airmen from the 48th Rescue Squadron and 55th Rescue Squadron performed a real-world rescue mission to save an elderly woman who had fallen while hiking in the mountains.The 70-year-old hiker, who was visiting from Portal, Ariz., slipped on the loose terrain and sustained a

  • CSAF to Airmen: focus on dignity, respect

    The Air Force's highest ranking uniformed Airman released another edition of 'Airman to Airman' - a video series highlighting key issues and challenges facing the service.In his latest video, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III speaks about the importance of treating every Airman with

  • NORAD to track Santa's global gourney

    On Christmas Eve, tens of thousands of children around the globe will gather around their family telephones and computers to track the path of Santa Claus as he makes his rounds delivering gifts on his sleigh led by tiny reindeer.On the receiving end of the emails, phone calls, mobile "NORAD Santa"

  • Five Signs of Hypothermia and Frostbite

    Adult Hypothermia Signs- Uncontrollable shivering- Exhaustion- Confusion, drowsiness- Memory loss- Slurred speechInfant Hypothermia Signs- Bright red, cold skin- Very low energyIn the U.S., approximately 700 deaths occur each year from hypothermia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and

  • ACC News Now Released Special Year-End Edition

    Air Combat Command Public Affairs released their special year-end edition of ACC News Now on Dec. 20.The extended newscast, hosted by Staff Sgt. Katie Maricle, ACC broadcaster, highlights top stories from around ACC that had an impact in 2013.Tune in to ACC News Now's YouTube page to watch the

  • Rewarding valor

    Special Agent Nicolo Solarino earned a Bronze Star Medal with Valor for saving an Airman's life following a rocket attack on a base in Southwest Asia in 2004.Solarino, currently assigned to Air Force Office of Special Investigations Det. 217, received the medal during a ceremony held at the Mirage

  • Holiday/Winter Safety Campaign kicks off with cartoon caption contest

    The Air Force Safety Center's Holiday/Winter campaign, Safe 'n Sound--All Year Round kicks off Nov. 22 and ends Jan. 2, 2014.A highlight of this year's campaign is a cartoon caption contest. Captions should be submitted by Jan. 3, 2014, to afsec.pa@kirtland.af.mil. Winners will be announced Jan. 17.

  • DOS rollback included in FY14 force management

    In addition to force management programs announced in July, the Air Force will implement the Enlisted Date of Separation Rollback Program for fiscal year 2014, Air Force Personnel Center officials said Dec. 17.The rollback will accelerate the date of separation for senior master sergeants and below

  • Officials announce 2014 military housing allowance rates

    The 2014 basic allowance for housing rates for service members released Dec. 17, represent an average increase of 5 percent, or up to $75 to $80 per month, the Defense Department's BAH program manager said.The new rates will take effect Jan. 1 at a cost of about $20 billion for the Defense

  • Gone phishing: How scams can affect you

    When you hear the term "phishing" you can't help but think of a boat, bait and a fishing pole. However, in this case, phishing is a scam of evil intentions. If you're looking to avoid becoming a victim, all you have to do is keep an eye out for activities that don't look right.According to the

  • AF announces additional force management programs to reduce force size

    Air Force leaders announced force management programs Dec. 11 designed to reduce the force by thousands of Airmen over the next five years as a result of sequestration.Fiscal 2014 force management initiatives are in addition to the announcement made in July, stating the Air Force will implement

  • Commander of ACC addresses Air Force issues at all-call

    Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, spent time with the Airmen of Headquarters ACC during three all-calls here Dec. 12.During the meeting, Hostage addressed top issues within the Air Force such as budget, force management programs, sexual assault prevention and safety."This

  • Beauty and a Beast: Airman's road to becoming world's strongest woman

    It's not uncommon to see Alanna flipping a 600-pound tire, carrying a 200-pound keg or a 150-pound sandbag, or doing a 225-pound farmers carry; things her neighbors have grown to see as normal.She can be seen at all hours of the day and night lifting weights or lugging atlas rocks around. Yet she

  • Take It Slow On Ice and Snow

    Winter is quickly approaching and the dangers associated with driving on snowy and icy roads are more imminent. Being properly prepared to travel in these conditions can help avoid emergency vehicle mishaps. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, each year 24 percent of weather-related

  • Senate confirms James as next secretary of the Air Force

    Deborah Lee James will be the next secretary of the Air Force, according to a Senate confirmation vote Dec 13. James provided testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee Sept. 19, before the full Senate voted on her confirmation. Now the president must appoint her before she can assume her new

  • AF to convene CMSgt retention board in June

    The Air Force will convene a chief master sergeant retention board in June to select chief master sergeants for retirement no later than Nov. 1, 2014, officials announced today.The fiscal 2014 Chief Master Sergeant Retention Program is one of several force management programs slated to be

  • 2013 among busiest aerial firefighting seasons in 41 years

    Representatives from across the United States wildfire fighting community met for a three-day after action review of the 2013 season Dec. 3-5 in the Heritage Club at Tyndall. Lt. Gen. William Etter,Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region -1st Air Force (Air Forces

  • 12th AF leaders visit Ellsworth

    Ellsworth hosted a visit from Lt. Gen. Tod D. Wolters, 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander, Dec. 3 - 4, and took the opportunity to showcase 28th Bomb Wing Airmen accomplishing the mission at the home to two of the nation's three B-1 combat squadrons.During his visit, Wolters hosted an

  • Christmas tree lighting welcomes the holiday season

    The Gunfighter community attended a holiday parade and participated in the holiday tree lighting ceremony Dec. 5, 2013. Santa Claus and base leadership gave candy to children throughout base housing and ended the parade with the ceremonial lighting of the base Christmas Tree. "We as Airmen talk a

  • TRICARE makes online customer service easier

    TRICARE implemented an easier way to access customer service features under the "I want to" section of the www.tricare.mil homepage, which began Dec. 1. TRICARE brings together the healthcare resources of each of the military services and supplements them with networks of civilian health care

  • Have fun with winter sports, but remember 'safety first'

    There you are, staring over the mountain's edge, your heart racing, your extremities freezing. The bone chilling wind wisps through your body as you lean forward. Your feet begin to slide and your eyes begin to widen. You start to pick up speed, faster and faster, obstacles and people zipping around

  • Stampede visits MHAFB, teaches basketball clinic

    The Idaho Stampede provided a basketball clinic for more than 20 children here Dec. 4.The Stampede is an American basketball team that plays in the National Basketball Association Development League based in the Boise, Idaho, area."The team is here to give back to military youth and teach them the

  • U-2 Dragon Lady above all

    Piloting a U-2 Dragon Lady is no simple task. The aircraft is widely regarded as the most difficult aircraft in the world to fly. U-2 aiframes are used to perform intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance at altitude's more than 70,000 ft.For pilots to fly at such extreme altitude's they are

  • AAFES, New Balance add new tread to wounded vets road to recovery

    Editor's Note: No federal endorsement of vendors or sponsors implied.The holidays are widely considered the season of giving, generally when people give gifts to loved ones and donate toward helping the less fortunate. However, for two companies, the gift-giving season has been non-stop for several

  • Prepare now for tax season, DOD official advises

    With tax season on the horizon, Service members should begin gathering documentation to file their 2013 taxes, the director of the Pentagon's office of family policy and children and youth said.In a recent interview with American Forces Press Service and the Pentagon Channel, Barbara Thompson

  • Hill selected to receive first operational F-35A aircraft

    After a four-year process, Air Force officials have named Hill Air Force Base the new home for the Air Force's first operational F-35A Lightning IIs.Multiple locations' operational considerations, installation attributes, economic, and environmental factors were all factors that led to the final

  • Obama appoints acting deputy defense secretary

    Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced Dec. 3 that President Barack Obama has appointed Christine H. Fox to serve as acting deputy defense secretary.Fox is a "brilliant defense thinker and proven manager," Hagel said.Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter departs Dec. 4, and Fox is scheduled to assume

  • JBLE members named Military Citizens of the Year

    Two members of the Joint Base Langley-Eustis community received the Military Citizen of the Year award from the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce during a ceremony at the Crowne Plaza Hampton-Marina Hotel in Hampton, Nov. 12.The award is named in honor of Samuel T. Northern, a local businessman

  • Talking turkey, football with President Obama

    As Staff Sgt. Dustin Hawkins prepared for his moment with the  President, he tried to remain calm. "I'm pretty nervous," said Hawkins just prior to receiving a call from the president. "I shook hands with Hillary Clinton once when she came through (RAF) Mildenhall (England). I think I said, 'Nice to

  • Ellsworth hosts top AF leaders

    The U.S. Air Force's highest ranking officer teamed up with the service's highest ranking enlisted member to visit a base nestled in the heartland, to see firsthand the hard work being done by Airmen stationed here.Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, his wife, Betty Welsh, and Chief

  • Remembering Seymour Johnson's participation in JFK's funeral flyover

    On Nov. 25, 1963, a solemn funeral procession carried President John F. Kennedy to his final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery. As Kennedy family members made their way to their graveside positions, just before Jacqueline Kennedy lit the eternal flame, a contingency of 50 fighter aircraft

  • UA students tour 25th OWS

    Graduate and doctoral students from the University of Arizona visited the 25th Operational Weather Squadron here Nov. 22.Sixteen students from the Departments of Atmospheric Sciences, Geosciences and Planetary Sciences participated in a tour along with Dr. Xubin Zeng, UA Department of Atmospheric

  • Protect your child, one click or text at a time

    With advances in technology over the past decade, social media and other forms of electronic communication have skyrocketed, allowing people from all corners of the world to connect instantaneously. It may seem safe and harmless, but do you know who your children are talking to?According to

  • Deck the Halls with Safety in Mind Fa la la la la

    Decorating homes for the holidays is a magical way to kick-start the season but families should be aware of the potential fire hazards and injuries that can happen if safety precautions are not taken. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were 14,000 injuries related to

  • Last 'new' Phantom returns to service

    The 82nd Aerial Target Squadron received the last of the "new" QF-4 aerial targets Nov. 19 as the Vietnam-era aircraft landed here. The QF-4, Aircraft 68-0599, spent more than 20 years in the Air Force "Boneyard" at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. before being brought back to life for one last

  • Evacuation, formation flights, insertions practiced by deployed Task Force

    The call comes in to the Tactical Operation Center without warning: A U.S. military member has been injured in an operation taking place off the coast of Honduras and requires an immediate medical evacuation, or MEDEVAC. The aircrew springs into action--the pilots, crew chief and flight medic

  • Dyess Airman tapped for presidential maintenance

    Not many Air Force maintainers get a chance to be part of the aircraft fleet that provides support to the President of the United States, but for one Dyess Airman that prestigious opportunity has arrived.Staff Sgt. Ryan Blanton, 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron B-1 jet engine specialist, was

  • 7th EMS keeps Bones mission ready

    Unlike all the king's horses and all the king's men, Airmen from the 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron can take it apart, inspect it, repair it and put it back together again. It's not Humpty Dumpty they're working on though; it's the B-1 Bomber."The first couple of days when the aircraft comes to

  • Korean air force weather commander visits Team Offutt

    The Republic of Korea Air Force Weather Wing commander visited the Air Force Weather Agency on Nov. 12.ROKAF Col. Chang Hoon Lee toured the headquarters facility, received multiples briefings and worked with AFWA's leadership on identifying areas for cooperation and exchange that would build on the

  • Langley AFB transitions to new maintenance initiative

    The 633rd Civil Engineer Squadron implemented a new facility maintenance initiative at Langley Air Force Base beginning fiscal year 2014. Initiated by Air Combat Command, the policy prolongs the lifespan of equipment and facilities on base while saving money.According to Todd Barnes, 633rd CES

  • Rapid response: 689th RPOE trains with 633rd LRS

    Slowly and methodically the Humvee rolled onto the metal platform inside the Small Air Terminal at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Nov. 19. The vehicle's bulky frame depressed the steel plate as its weight was digitally recorded. "It's critical to move through this inspection as quickly as possible,"

  • 99 ABW leaders visit Tule Springs fossil beds

    Leaders of the 99th Air Base Wing made the trip to the Tule Springs fossil beds and toured the excavation sites with archaeology experts and members of the local news media Nov. 18. Col. Barry Cornish, 99th ABW commander, Col. Robert Ramsden, 99th ABW vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Steven