U.S. Air Force News

Sept. 10, 2014
American Legion, president honor air traffic control Airman for volunteer efforts

A 366th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control craftsman here recently received the American Legion Spirit of Service Award for outstanding volunteer service from President Barack Obama. Staff Sgt. Jessica M. Day accepted the 2014 award from the commander-in-chief at the Legion's National
Sept. 9, 2014
British pilot soars among Yankees

As they gather for a routine flight briefing they appear the same: same flight suit, same gear, same mission. Upon further inspection it becomes clear that one of these pilots is not exactly like the others.
Sept. 9, 2014
USA Team wraps up second day of Invictus Games training

Members of the Invictus Games U.S. Team finished their second day of training by practicing road cycling at Lee Valley VeloPark here Sept. 9. Competitors on both upright solo and recumbent bikes tested out the one-mile road circuit to familiarize themselves with the track before the Invictus Games
Sept. 9, 2014
Inspector General Hotline gives DOD employees options

In an organization as large as the Defense Department, bad or outdated policies or regulations can remain in place, and sometimes there are bad actors. The DOD Inspector General operates a Hotline that has been instrumental in changing policies, uncovering fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement and
Sept. 9, 2014
FIP update: Maintainers, defenders, helos and more to get funding

As a direct result of Air Force Global Strike Command's Force Improvement Program, or FIP, funding for new equipment purchases and other initiatives for the F.E. Warren Air Force Base mission have been given the green light.
Sept. 9, 2014
US warrior athletes hit the pool in preparation for Invictus Games

USA Team athletes, who will compete here in the inaugural Invictus Games, took to the pool the morning of Sept. 9, to fine tune their technique and get familiar with the water they will compete against 13 other nations in.
Sept. 9, 2014
US Team prepares for inaugural Invictus Games

Wounded warriors from the U.S. and 13 other nations came together here Sept. 8 to participate in their first team training for the inaugural Invictus Games.
Sept. 9, 2014
Airmen operate America's fortress

Known as America's Fortress, Cheyenne Mountain is portrayed in movies, books and documentaries as a top secret base similar to that of Area 51.
Sept. 9, 2014
New part to improve old plane, save money along the way

For more than 50 years the KC-135 Stratotanker has been an integral part of the worldwide aerial refueling mission; and from time to time, the aging airframe needs minor touch-ups.
Sept. 9, 2014
Air Force reveals newest recruiting campaign

The U.S. Air Force is bringing back its "Aim High" advertising slogan after a 15-year hiatus with the launch of the "I am an American Airman" recruiting campaign Sept. 8. The integrated campaign, created by the Air Force's advertising agency, GSD&M, includes three commercial spots as well as new

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