News

  • Around the Air Force: March 29

    This look around the Air Force features Air Fest in Florida, female missileers, and a JASDF NCO exchange at Yokota Air Base. Hosted by Senior Airman Nicholas Koetz.

  • James announces Office of Energy Assurance

    Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James announced the establishment of the Air Force Office of Energy Assurance and conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 22.

  • Reservists take lead in historic presidential mission to Cuba

    For the first time in more than 88 years, a sitting U.S. President embarked on a historic diplomatic mission to Havana, Cuba, and Charleston Reservists played a vital role. Reservists from the 315th Airlift Wing took the lead in a medical mission and remained ready in case they were needed along

  • Night Vision landings shed light on Antarctic airlift

    Airlift support to the U.S. Antarctic Program wrapped-up in March, and members from Joint Base Lewis-McChord met challenges of the harsh Antarctic environment head-on, including performing night-vision goggle landings on a runway made of ice during the Austral Winter.The flights were part of

  • Reserve Command wins AF production of year

    Air Force Reserve Command’s video production “Winning Your Wings II” earned top honors as the Production of the Year in the 2015 Air Force Visual Information Products Awards.Brig. Gen. Kathleen Cook, director, Air Force Public Affairs, made the announcement March 18.The video, produced by AFRC

  • Public Health Spring Break Health/Safety Tips

    With spring break right around the corner, the 366th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Public Health Flight would like to provide a few helpful tips to keep you and your families happy, safe and healthy during your time off. Spring break is a great time to enjoy food with family and friends. Don't let

  • JBLM’s not implementing new open-carry protocols

    Despite that a few Air Force installations in the U.S. have recently authorized programs allowing an increased armed presence on base, at this time Joint Base Lewis-McChord is not implementing new security measures. The Unit Marshal Program, Security Forces Staff Arming and Law Enforcement Officers

  • AF Reserve Chief testifies on Reserve posture

    Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, testified before the Senate Appropriations Sub-Committee for Defense alongside other Reserve chiefs and Guard directors, March 16.During the hearing, Jackson emphasized the importance of adapting to

  • Chaplains enrich Airmen’s wings

    Rainier Wing Citizen Airmen congregated for a commander’s call, filling Hangar 9 to the max during the Reserve weekend March 6, to hear messages from leadership, including Psychological Health and the wing chaplain. After the assembly, Chaplain (Col.) Gary Califf, Air Force Reserve Command chief

  • McChord chiefs honor their own

    From left: Chief Master Sgt. Zaki Mazid, 62th Airlift Wing command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Brian Waggoner, 194th Wing command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Tony Mack, 446th Airlift Wing command chief conclude a candle lighting ceremony during the Chief Master Sergeant Induction Ceremony here, March

  • Air Force continues to pursue total force integration

    The Air Force continues to make strides toward total force integration, according to an annual report submitted to Congress March 4. The report is based on recommendations from the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force and focuses on how the force structure should be modified to best

  • Nutrition Awareness Month: Healthy eating, AF readiness and mission success

    Think twice before biting in. Are you making a smart food choice? Healthy eating coupled with active living, is the foundation for healthy living, which is critical to maintaining a ready and deployable force. Optimal nutrition keeps Airmen performance ready –mentally and physically prepared for

  • March issue of Airman magazine now available

    The March issue of Airman magazine is now available to download and is viewable through a Web browser. In the cover story, titled “Behind the Blast Doors,” we pull back the curtain to Cheyenne Mountain, to bring you an insiders’ look at "Americas's Fortress." Airman magazine provides an interactive