Nov. 3, 2019 Barrett publicly sworn in as secretary of the Air Force David Norquist, deputy secretary of defense, conducted the public swearing-in, which preceded Barrett’s first formal remarks since becoming the secretary. Barrett said her highest priority is protecting – and prolonging – the Air Force’s unrivaled excellence.
Nov. 2, 2019 Okie forges his way to victory Master Sgt. Casey Cleveland, 507th Air Refueling Wing maintenance supervisor, was recently crowned champion on the History Channel’s bladesmithing competition show, Forged in Fire.
Nov. 1, 2019 Making history: US Air Force pilots fly F-35Bs aboard USS America Hundreds of Marines and sailors embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America. Among the sea of naval warriors stood two service members who see the sky as home.
Nov. 1, 2019 AF Week in Photos 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.
Nov. 1, 2019 Air Force transitions all US military treatment facilities to DHA Congress directed this transfer in the fiscal year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. Establishing an integrated Military Health System will standardize health care delivery and business operations across all military treatment facilities.
Nov. 1, 2019 New financial readiness training coming in November Beginning Nov. 15, financial readiness training will be required for all Reserve Citizen Airmen at defined touchpoints throughout their military career.
Oct. 31, 2019 Reservists receive more benefits with annual DoD mobilization authorities The United States Federal Code details mobilization authorities for Reserve Component support to Combatant Commanders. Currently, the Secretary of Defense and delegated civilian leadership utilize three authorities for Air Reserve support to Combatant Commanders, according to Air Force Reserve Force
Oct. 31, 2019 AF reclaims USPA National (Arena) Commander-in-Chief Cup JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-Randolph, Texas – The Air Force reclaimed the U.S. Polo Association National (Arena) Commander-in-Chief Cup, overcoming the Army's valiant efforts during the arena polo tournament held in Poteet and Lockhart, Texas, Oct. 26 and 27.Air Force player Cody Goetz, an Air Force
Oct. 31, 2019 Reservist plays part on US basketball team in contention for bronze As the U.S. Armed Forces women’s basketball players began warmups in their matchup against host China Monday, a raucous crowd filed into Wuhan’s Hankou Culture and Sports Center. About 60 uniformed Chinese military sat on one end while China’s towering front line slowly made their way onto the
Oct. 30, 2019 U.S. Transportation Command coordinates theater patient movement, the most critical part of the aeromedical evacuation process Moving America’s wounded warriors safely and securely begins at the in-theater point of injury, which, in the combat environment, remains most critical in the initial hour or so following the incident, when prompt medical care increases an individual’s survivability.
Oct. 30, 2019 Air Force announces NCO Career Status Program for Airmen with 12 years of service The change will eliminate the need for Airmen who have 12 or more years of service to continue to reenlist by aligning their separation dates with their high year of tenure dates.
Oct. 30, 2019 Airmen train to transport infectious patients The TIS is a device used to transport Ebola patients, either by C-17 Globemaster III or C-130 Hercules aircraft, while preventing the spread of disease to medical personnel and aircrews en route to a U.S. hospital equipped to treat them.
Oct. 28, 2019 Air Force releases criteria for new Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal The new medal, established by then-Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, is part of a continuing effort to recognize U.S. Air Force military members in a non-deployed status who directly participated in a Department of Defense combat operation from a remote location.
Oct. 28, 2019 Goldfein, Wright take part in wide-ranging ‘Ask Me Anything’ Reddit session That’s why Goldfein and Wright were side by side in a Pentagon conference room Oct. 24, hunched over computers like millennials at a coffee shop to take part in a free-flowing, hour-long and very public “Ask Me Anything’’ session on Reddit.