U.S. Air Force News

March 27, 2015
Air advisors reduce mid-air risks

Many Afghan helicopter pilots have years of flying experience, so when 19 hazardous traffic reports were recorded in January and February at Jalalabad; Train, Assist, Advise Command (TAAC) air advisors were not only surprised but concerned, and knew the issue had to be addressed immediately.
March 27, 2015
AFPC completes more than 111,000 Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal updates

The Air Force Personnel Center completed more than 111,000 record updates to reflect the Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal (NDOSM) and subsequent awards for Airmen currently serving, Air Force officials said March 27.
March 27, 2015
Future of combat aviation requires funding

Senior leaders from the Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps testified on the future programs and platforms of combat aviation forces, and budget needs, in a hearing with the House Armed Services Committee March 27.
March 27, 2015
VCSAF: Military readiness unsustainable under sequestration

Leaders from all branches of the armed forces testified on the readiness of each service during hearings of both the House and Senate Armed Forces Committees March 25 and 26.
March 27, 2015
Civil engineer bowls his way to world championship

Nick Brett, the water and fuels shop chief for the 423rd Civil Engineer Squadron, earned the title of number one indoor bowler in the world, when he faced off against, and defeated, six-time world champion, Alex Marshall.
March 27, 2015
Operation PACIFIC ANGEL 15-3 spreads care in Vietnam

The United States and Vietnam began humanitarian assistance operations here March 23 as part of Operation Pacific Angel 15-3.
March 27, 2015
McConnell community marks B-29 rollout

One of more than the 1,600 B-29 Superfortresses assembled in Wichita, was delivered to the Army Air Forces on March 23, 1944, and that very same aircraft was "delivered" again on March 23, 2015, in commemoration of its restoration during a ceremony at McConnell Air Force Base.
March 27, 2015
Global strike teams test second Minuteman III missile this week

An Air Force Global Strike Command team launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) equipped with a test reentry vehicle March 27 at 3:53 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time, from Vandenberg Air Force Base.
March 27, 2015
Air Force 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.
March 26, 2015
Military couples can serve concurrent short tours at Kunsan

A recent policy change will enable active-duty military couples to serve concurrently at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, Air Force officials said March 25.

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