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  • 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.

  • Know the do’s and don’ts of political activity participation

    Since President Donald Trump has officially filed as a candidate for the 2020 presidential election, the 502nd Air Base Wing Staff Judge Advocate legal office reminds military members and federal employees of the do's and don'ts of political activity participation.

  • Four Reserve Citizen Airmen reach the top

    Steeped in spirit and tradition, the Team McChord’s annual 24th Chief’s Induction Ceremony recognized the newest chief master sergeants from active duty, reserve, and the Washington Air National Guard. Out of nine chiefs selected to the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force at McChord, four were

  • Guardian Angel team rescues climbers on Mount Hood

    Air Force Reserve Guardian Angel Airmen with the 304th Rescue Squadron, Portland, Oregon, joined forces with the Clackamas County Sheriff’s office and other volunteer search-and-rescue groups to rescue several distressed climbers located about 10,500 feet up Mount Hood Feb. 13, 2018.The hikers had

  • CMSAF discusses the innovative spirit of Airmen

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright discussed how to harness the innovative spirit of Airmen during the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 22, 2018.

  • Iraqi Air Force Air Academy reopening

    AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar -- In support of the Government of Iraq’s reopening of the Iraqi Air Force Air Academy at Balad Air Base, Feb 21, 2018, the Coalition Aviation Advisory and Training Team will provide mentorship on topics ranging from aviation safety and flight discipline, to officer

  • Around the Air Force: Feb. 16

    On this look around the Air Force the 2019 budget request seeks to restore readiness, lethality and modernize, and security forces Airmen rescue a lost 2-year-old in Africa.

  • Priest enhances spiritual wellness

    The 446th Airlift ‘Rainier’ Wing welcomed its newest member of the Wellness Team. Chaplain (Capt.) Mark McGregor is a Catholic priest and took time to share a little about his goals here and what his favorite movies entail.  Question: As the Wing's newest member of the Wellness Team, can you discuss

  • America’s History, Future Integral to Pacific, Dunford Says

     It is somehow appropriate that the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s latest visit to the Pacific ends here, where the history of America’s involvement in the region is in a nutshell. Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, right, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with Navy Adm. Harry

  • Air Force to institute new method to protect PII

    Air Force officials announced Feb. 6, 2018, emails containing personally identifiable information, and similar numeric constructs, will be blocked from transmission unless the email is encrypted. For members unable to send or receive encrypted emails, members will be directed to utilize the AMRDEC