The investigation into the Aug. 11 F-16C Fighting Falcon crash near Engelmannreuth in the county of Bayreuth, Germany, is currently ongoing. read more about F-16 crash in Bavaria: Public report expected within 90 days »
Eddie Rickenbacker, a race car driver, World War I ace, aviation pioneer and Medal of Honor recipient was one of the Air Force’s early legends. read more about Yesterday’s Air Force: Eddie Rickenbacker »
Air Mobility Command changed leaders Aug. 11, as Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II assumed command from Gen. Darren W. McDew during a 10 a.m. ceremony at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. read more about AMC welcomes new commander »
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, crashed Aug. 11 at approximately 9:38 a.m. near Engelmannreuth in the county of Bayreuth, Germany. read more about F-16 crashes in Bavaria »
Airmen said goodbye and good luck to the Air Force vice chief of staff during his retirement ceremony on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 7. read more about AF vice chief of staff retires with nearly 44 years of service »
The Air Force welcomed an Airman to the rank of four-star general and announced the appointment of the new Air Force vice chief of staff during a ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Aug. 6. read more about AF welcomes new vice chief of staff »
The Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office recently concluded a five-day annual refresher course for nearly 130 Air Force sexual assault response coordinators at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Virginia, Aug. 3-7. read more about SARCs hone skills at annual refresher course »
The U.S. Air Force deployed a small detachment -- six F-16 Fighting Falcons, support equipment and about 300 personnel -- to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. read more about Aviano F-16s deploy to Turkey »
This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force. read more about AF Week in Photos »
The August issue of Airman magazine is now available to download and is viewable through a web browser. read more about Latest Airman magazine now available »
The Senate confirmed Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva as the 10th vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff last week. read more about Selva confirmed as Joint Chiefs vice chairman »
The Air Force senior enlisted Airman released the latest installment of Roll Call, urging Airmen to follow the example of the ninth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Binnicker, who passed away March 21. Binnicker will be laid to rest Aug. 14 at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia. read more about Roll Call: 'This is your Air Force' »
The Air Force recently launched an improved and re-branded Career Path Tool, called MyVector, which encourages mentorship between Airmen at all levels. read more about AF launches MyVector, mentorship resources for Airmen »
This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force. read more about AF Week in Photos »
On July 12, 1944, two U.S. B-17 Flying Fortress bombers collided over the small town of Perle, Luxembourg. Though 71 years have passed, the event has changed the lives of many people, including Roger Feller, who witnessed the crash. He has since dedicated his life to never forgetting the American sacrifices of World War II. read more about Yesterday's Air Force: Luxembourg »
Air Force TV here released the latest episode of the Air Force's flagship television program, BLUE. This edition delves into the ground breaking research Air Force scientists are using to evolve the most important technology used by the military today -- the human brain. read more about BLUE Episode 6: Brain Stimulator »
Gen. Robin Rand took command of Air Force Global Strike Command during a ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 28, becoming the newest leader of the organization responsible for the nation's force of ICBMs and nuclear-capable bombers. read more about Rand takes command of AF Global Strike Command »
Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry O. Spencer presented the inaugural General Larry O. Spencer Innovation Awards July 23 at the Pentagon, to Airmen who made the most significant contributions to saving Air Force financial and manpower resources this year. read more about Innovative Airmen recognized by AF vice chief of staff »
Task Force Cyber Secure is midway through phase one of the four-phased chief of staff of the Air Force initiative to address challenges of the cyberspace domain within the Air Force. read more about AF’s Task Force Cyber Secure develops partnerships with industry, academia »
Air Force officials have selected the service's top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2015. read more about 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2015 announced »
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James discussed her top national and homeland security issues, as well as current personnel challenges, during a Q-and-A session with Fox News at the sixth annual, three-day Aspen Security Forum in Colorado July 24. read more about SecAF addresses priorities at Aspen Security Forum »
This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force. read more about AF Week in Photos »
The Defense Department today closed loopholes to protect U.S. men and women in uniform from predatory lending practices, President Barack Obama said July 21 at the 116th Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention in Pittsburgh. read more about Final rule puts more teeth Into Military Lending Act »
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody addressed several topics during his latest CHIEFchat, including the new enlisted performance report and Course 15, at the Defense Media Activity on Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. read more about CHIEFchat: Cody addresses new EPR form, Course 15 »
The sheer thought of disappointing his team -- his wingmen, his brothers and sisters in arms -- is the thought that keeps him up at night, striving to forge a better U.S. Air Force. read more about Losing sleep: CSAF shares what keeps him up at night »
The Air Force maintains its commitment to protect personal information from cyber threats by continuing efforts with the Defense Department and the Office of Personnel Management to assist those impacted by the recent cyber incident involving federal background investigation data. read more about AF continues to work with DOD, OPM on cybersecurity incident »
Space will soon be contested, and the Air Force is taking steps to ensure it has the best possible observation and information about what is out there. read more about Tech Report: Adaptive optics »
Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson took command of the Air Education and Training Command in a ceremony July 21 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. read more about Lt. Gen. Roberson takes command of AETC »
Two Air Force generals testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee during their nomination hearing as the next U.S. Transportation Command commander and new vice chairman to the Joint Chiefs of Staff July 14. read more about AF generals testify for their future positions »
This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force. read more about AF Week in Photos »