U.S. Air Force News

Oct. 21, 2014
Airmen close out successful SALITRE exercise

After flying more than 50 sorties, participating in two community relations events, entertaining multiple media events and experiencing a visit from the President of Chile, U.S. Airmen participating in Chile's SALITRE 2014 exercise are returning home.
Oct. 21, 2014
Illinois ANG soars skies over Poland

Airmen from the U.S. and Polish air forces started training together Oct. 15, at Powidz Air Base, Poland, for the start of Aviation Detachment rotation 15-1.
Oct. 21, 2014
Aviano Airmen raise domestic violence awareness with Black Eye Campaign

Imitation bruises, black eyes and scratches painted the faces of more than 15 male and female volunteers to educate individuals for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, during the second annual Black Eye Campaign at Aviano Air Base, Italy, in October.
Oct. 21, 2014
Wolf Pack soars at RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1

Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, recently participated in Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A)15-1 from Oct. 6 to 17at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
Oct. 21, 2014
Airman puts SAPR training to test in real-world situation

An Alaska Air National Guard NCO found himself in a situation where he was able to use his sexual assault prevention and response training in a real-world situation during a weekend jaunt to downtown Anchorage.
Oct. 21, 2014
BLUE: Air Force TV premiers new show

Air Force Television here released its all-new premier broadcast show BLUE. The 30-minute show replaces the former Today's Air Force. Blue will be released quarterly in order to provide more exclusive and in-depth look into what is happening around the Air Force. This show's line-up includes:
Oct. 20, 2014
Future of AF helicopter fleets discussed at conference

Air Force Global Strike Command's Helicopter Operations Division hosted the Worldwide Helicopter Conference here Oct. 7-9, to discuss the current and future state of the Air Force's helicopter fleets.
Oct. 20, 2014
Kentucky ANG Airmen support 101st Airborne Division’s movement to Liberia

The Joint Task Force-Port Opening Senegal (JTF-PO) supported the 101st Airborne Division’s departure from Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport here Oct. 19, en route to Liberia, where the division will join hundreds of U.S. service members engaged in the fight against Ebola in West Africa.
Oct. 20, 2014
AF to release small business research solicitations

The Air Force Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program office is set to release its fiscal year 2015 list of topics Oct. 22, on the SBIR/STTR website.
Oct. 20, 2014
Officer Training School graduates first total force class

The Air Force Officer Training School moved one step closer to complete total force integration with its first simultaneous graduation of active-duty, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard officer trainees here, Oct. 10.

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