U.S. Air Force News

Dec. 9, 2014
Aviano stays 'Forward, Ready, Now' with joint exercise

The 555th Fighter Squadron hosted a weeklong exercise with the U.S. and Netherlands joint tactical air controllers here Dec. 2, as a part of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces in Africa's "Forward, Ready, Now" initiative.
Dec. 9, 2014
Gen. Hyten: Future of AF is air, space, cyberspace integration

The commander of Air Force Space Command talked about the fundamental relationship between space operations and everyday life – not only for the military, but for the American people – during a breakfast at the Capitol Hill Club, Dec. 5.
Dec. 9, 2014
Gen. Dempsey, celebrities visit Airmen during USO holiday tour

Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, during a USO holiday troop visit Dec. 8.
Dec. 9, 2014
Emerging leader program applications due by Dec. 19

Eligible officers and civilians have until Dec. 19 to submit applications for the National Defense University Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Program for Emerging Leaders (PEL).
Dec. 9, 2014
Offutt Airmen share "innovative ideas" with vice chief of staff

More than 30 members of the 55th Wing met with the Air Force vice chief of staff in a virtual town hall meeting to discuss the Airman Powered by Innovation program Dec. 1.
Dec. 8, 2014
Remains of missing Airman in Guam confirmed

Leadership from the 2nd Bomb Wing confirmed the loss of Airman Alec Dye during a press briefing here Dec. 6.
Dec. 8, 2014
15th Wing honors survivors, families of Pearl Harbor victims

The 15th Wing hosted the 73rd Remembrance Ceremony here at 7:55 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time, Dec. 7, in commemoration of the fatal attacks on Hickam Field in 1941.
Dec. 8, 2014
Hurlburt Airmen assist in motorcycle accident

Senior Airman Laura Kinglocke witnessed and responded to a motorcycle crash while on her way into work at Hurlburt Field, Florida several weeks ago when motorcyclist Donald Dancer was thrown from his bike and onto the side of the road, potentially into traffic, on U.S. Highway 98.
Dec. 7, 2014
AFSOUTH Airmen train Salvadoran firefighters

Firefighters from the 612th Air Base Squadron's Fire Emergency Services facilitated the El Salvador's Autonomous Executive Port Commission airport firefighter live-fire exercise for 12 firefighters, Dec. 3.
Dec. 7, 2014
GPS analysts bridge gap between launch, orbit

As the Air Force continues to upgrade its most recognizable space constellation, a small team is busy testing and evaluating, and ensuring that each spacecraft is ready to begin its job of providing position, navigation, and timing to more than 3 billion worldwide users.

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