The Global Positioning System is a constellation of orbiting satellites that provides navigation data to military and civilian users all over the world. The system is operated and controlled by the 50th Space Wing, located at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. read more about Tech Report: GPS »
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III represented the Air Force during the 10th annual National Memorial Day Parade in downtown Washington, D.C., May 25. read more about CSAF pays tribute during National Memorial Day Parade »
Paying respect to those who made the ultimate sacrifice, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody gave the keynote speech during a Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Air Force Memorial May 25. read more about CMSAF Cody honors fallen at Memorial Day wreath laying »
The Air Force announced the service’s new chief scientist to serve as a science and technology advisor to the secretary of the Air Force and the chief of staff of the Air Force, May 21. Dr. Greg Zacharias will be the 35th chief scientist and is ready to “dive in” to his new role. read more about AF assigns new chief scientist »
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 Air Force Week in Photos »
Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III sent a Memorial Day message to the Airmen of the Air Force and their families. read more about Air Force leaders’ Memorial Day message »
The Air Force officially released the Strategic Master Plan (SMP) May 21, which is the latest in a series of strategic documents designed to guide the organizing, training and equipping of the force over the coming decades. read more about Air Force releases Strategic Master Plan »
Joint Task Force 505 is drawing down its earthquake relief operations as the Nepalese government and international aid agencies have postured for long-term recovery and reconstruction efforts. read more about Joint Task Force 505 begins drawdown in Nepal »
The Air Force is pursuing a range of options that will, in combination with a reset in the number of sustainable combat air patrols, help alleviate long-term stress on Remotely Piloted Aircraft crews. read more about Air Force moves to bring about RPA mission relief »
The Air Force recently launched the first Enterprise Capability Collaboration Team (ECCT), kicking off an initiative that integrates expertise from around the service in an effort to deliver innovative solutions to capabilities issues. read more about Air Force launches air superiority Enterprise Capability Collaboration Team »
The Air Force is introducing several personnel and manpower initiatives to meet increased mission requirements outlined in the fiscal year 2016 President’s Budget. The Air Force is undergoing a concerted effort to stabilize and grow the force by fiscal 2017, to include addressing key gaps in the nuclear, cyber, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and support career fields. read more about Increased mission requirements open doors for continued service »
Public interest in remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) continues to grow thanks to increasing non-military uses and portrayal in popular culture. For the Air Force, remotely piloted aircraft are and will continue to be a vital mission set delivering vital airpower to combatant commanders throughout the world. read more about Dispelling remotely piloted aircraft myths »
The Defense Department hosted the first ever DOD Lab Day in the courtyard of the Pentagon, May 14. read more about AF Research Lab participates in DOD Lab Day »
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and his wife, Betty, will host their second Google Hangout May 21 at 3:30 p.m. EDT. read more about CSAF, wife to host 2nd Google Hangout »
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 Air Force Week in Photos »
In support of Operation Sahayogi Haat, Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines are ensuring humanitarian assistance and disaster relief supplies and personnel are moving smoothly in and out of Nepal at an intermediate staging base (ISB) at U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield, Thailand. read more about Joint US forces support Nepal earthquake relief efforts in Thailand »
Airmen and Nepalese officials worked together to repair the runway May 9-10, at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. read more about AF, Nepal combine efforts to conduct critical runway repairs »
The U.S. Air Force Academy football team received the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy from President Barack Obama during a visit to the White House, May 7. read more about Academy receives Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy from president »
Col. Mark August and his wife, Cristen, received the General and Mrs. Jerome F. O’Malley Award during a ceremony at the Pentagon, May 8. read more about AF recognizes top wing command team »
They may move more slowly than they did in 1945, but World War II veterans were out in force at the National World War II Memorial on the National Mall here May 8 to remember their comrades on the 70th anniversary of when the guns stopped in Europe. read more about Nation honors WWII vets on V-E Day anniversary »
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 Air Force Week in Photos »
The Department of Defense welcomed its first female F-35 Lightning II pilot here May 5. read more about First female F-35 pilot begins training »
Three special tactics combat controllers were awarded the Air Force Cross and two Silver Star medals here May 6, for extraordinary heroism and gallantry in the face of danger while on a deployment to Afghanistan in September 2014. read more about 48-hour battle results in AF Cross, Silver Star medals »
President Barack Obama nominated May 5, Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. to serve as the 19th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva to serve as the 10th vice chairman. read more about Obama nominates new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff »
The Air Force has established four new reporting identifiers to identify Airmen serving in key developmental positions outside of their control Air Force specialty, effective April 30. read more about AF establishes new key developmental reporting identifiers »
The May issue of Airman magazine is now available to download and is viewable through a Web browser. read more about May issue of Airman magazine now available »
Registration is now open for the $2 million Air Force Prize that will be awarded to the first entrant to successfully develop a small, lightweight, fuel-efficient turbine engine. read more about $2M Air Force Prize for development of a small, efficient turboshaft engine »
With frequent moves, Air Force families face the challenging, and often frustrating task of making new child care arrangements every few years. A new Defense Department website is helping ease those moving transitions by simplifying the search and registration process for child care. read more about Website improves, simplifies military child care search »
PSRW is a nation-wide campaign to recognize people who serve the nation as federal, state, county and local government employees. It's to highlight their contributions and to say “thank you for your service.” read more about AF celebrates Public Service Recognition Week »
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 Air Force Week in Photos »