Active-duty Airmen assigned to Turkey between Aug. 29, 2016, and Dec. 31, 2018, may be eligible for read more about Air Force approves Turkey incentive pay »
<span>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.</span> read more about AF Week in Photos »
Air Force officials released transgender implementation guidance Oct. 7 addressing specific procedures for transitioning and requesting an official change in gender as well as associated guidance in areas ranging from medical and privacy issues to deployments, fitness standards, and dress and appearance. read more about AF issues implementation guidance for transgender Airmen »
Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James will host a spouse and family forum from 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Oct. 19 in the Smart Center Auditorium on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. read more about James to host spouse, family forum »
This paper is the second in a series to share my thinking behind three key CSAF focus areas over the next four years. As stated in the first paper, "Revitalizing Squadrons – the Heartbeat of the Air Force", these ideas are neither revolutionary nor a significant vector change. Each align with our Air Force Future Operating Concept and Strategic Master Plan -- our strategic vision documents. read more about CSAF letter to Airmen »
What does it mean to be an officer? To me being an officer means to be a leader in a positive light. What I mean by this is that an officer should lead non-officers by example and show them what it takes to be a leader. Always having integrity, patriotism, tenacity, courage, and service; that’s leading by example. As we all know, one must follow before they can lead, as it’s through following leaders that we learn the responsibilities they hold. An officer is known to hold a position of authority, but must also earn that… read more about Leadership »
Airmen from the 19th Airlift Wing at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, dedicated three C-130J Super Hercules to deliver humanitarian aid and disaster relief response for Haiti on Oct. 7 after the Category 4 hurricane tore through the island. read more about Little Rock AFB provides humanitarian support »
On this look around the Air Force, promotion statistics are released, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander emphasizes the importance of a well-trained force, and a F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot’s remains are returned home. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Cory Kuttler. read more about Around the Air Force: Sept. 7 »
On this look around the Air Force, promotion statistics are released, the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander emphasizes the importance of a well-trained force, and a F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter pilot’s remains are returned home. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Cory Kuttler. read more about Around the Air Force: Oct. 7 »
A C-17 Globemaster III with personnel and equipment from the 621st Contingency Response Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, left for for Haiti Oct. 6 in response to Hurricane Matthew. The 621st CRW has units continuously on alert and ready to deploy anywhere in the world in support of emergency operations, such as hurricane relief, within 12 hours of notification. read more about AF heads to Haiti for Matthew relief »
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 »
In this episode of FYI, Tech. Sgt. Holly Roberts-Davis lets us know how to make sure our votes count on Election Day. read more about FYI: Voting »
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Goldfein addressed a standing room only crowd during a multi-domain battle contemporary forum at the Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and Exposition at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center here Oct. 4. He was one of a panel of presenters made up of senior leaders from all the services as well as one from the Australian Army. read more about Goldfein: Committed to joint warfighting »
The Air Force has directed a service-wide recertification of all installation 1.5-mile run and 2-kilometer walk courses by Oct. 31. read more about Air Force recertifies all fitness assessment courses »
This week, nearly 10 years after he was killed in combat operations in Iraq, U.S. forces brought home the remains of F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot Maj. Troy Gilbert, who died saving the lives of U.S. service members and coalition allies. read more about Remains of fighter pilot hero return home after 10 years »
Air Force officials have selected 921 officers from more than 20 career fields as the 2017 support, read more about AF announces 2017 support squadron commander candidates »
On this look around the Air Force, senior leaders release a memorandum for diversity initiatives, assignments to Turkey become unaccompanied tours and the Air Force raises awareness for cybersecurity. read more about Around the Air Force: Sept. 4 »
On this look around the Air Force, senior leaders release a memorandum for diversity initiatives, assignments to Turkey become unaccompanied tours and the Air Force raises awareness for cybersecurity. read more about Around the Air Force: Oct. 4 »
After approximately two years of training and regimented swimming schedules, two Airmen swam the English Channel from Dover, England, to the western coastline of France Sept. 27 and Oct. 3.<br /><br />Majs. Simon Ritchie and Casey Bowen, both dermatologists assigned to the 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, said they viewed the challenging swim as the culminating point for swimmers across the globe.<br /><br />“This is the pinnacle event in… read more about From England to France: Swimming the channel »
Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service has met the command’s accession goal for the 16th read more about Reserve Recruiters reach goal for 16th straight year »
Space will soon be a contested environment, and the U.S. Air Force is taking steps to ensure it has the best possible observation and information about what is out there. The Air Force Tech Report is a video series that gives viewers a quick look at current technology the Air Force uses to fly, fight and win. read more about Tech Report: Adaptive optics »
The Air Force selected 1,855 first lieutenants for promotion to captain during the Calendar Year read more about Air Force selects 1,855 for promotion to captain »
The Air Force selected 1,855 first lieutenants for promotion to captain during the Calendar Year read more about AF selects 1,855 for promotion to captain »
The Air Force message is clear -- October may be National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, but with the continuous advancement of technology and evolving cyber threats, one month of cybersecurity awareness is no longer enough.<br /> <br /> In a <a href="http://www.af.mil/Portals/1/images/cybersecure/2016-09-23%20Cybersecurit... target="_self">memorandum</a> sent to Air Force personnel, Lt. Gen. William J. Bender, the Air Force&rsquo;s… read more about AF launches yearlong ‘Cyber Secure’ campaign »
Air Force officials have released the 16E5, 16E6 and 16E7 promotion statistics broken down by Air read more about Air Force releases 2016 promotion statistics by AFSC »
Air Force officials have released the 2016 staff sergeant, technical sergeant and master sergeant promotion statistics, broken down by Air Force specialty code and promotion recommendation. <br /> <br /> In an effort to provide transparency to Airmen, the data has been posted to the myPers website by five-letter AFSC. AFSCs in which all eligible Airmen received the same promotion recommendation, and were selected for promotion, were not included so that the personal identities and promotion… read more about AF releases 2016 promotion statistics by AFSC »
<iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MpHrI3jg5-0" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /> <strong><br /> WASHINGTON (AFNS) </strong>-- In ongoing efforts to attract and retain the most innovative, skillful and strategically agile force today, Air Force senior leaders released the second memorandum to Airmen relaying new diversity and inclusion… read more about AF leaders announce latest diversity, inclusion initiatives »
<span>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.</span> read more about AF Week in Photos »
Air Force assignments to Turkey are now unaccompanied, 12-month tours, effective Sept. 21, Air Force officials said Sept. 29. read more about Turkey now an unaccompanied, 12-month tour »
Defense Secretary Ash Carter visited Minot Air Force Base Sept. 26, giving Airmen who support the read more about Carter visits Minot, emphasizes nuclear mission »