U.S. Air Force News

Oct. 17, 2014
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.
Oct. 16, 2014
Robinson takes command of PACAF

Gen. Lori Robinson took command of Pacific Air Forces from Gen. Hawk Carlisle Oct. 16 during a change of command ceremony.
Oct. 16, 2014
FY14 force management benefits and separation programs

Air Force officials are aware of and are actively working to identify any inconsistencies regarding benefits and separation program details associated with the fiscal year 2014 force management programs.
Oct. 16, 2014
Programmers earn award for innovative tablet app

Software development programmers with the 375th Communications Support Squadron here were nationally recognized for creating an innovative iPad application designed to decrease the time it takes for KC-10 loadmasters and boom operators to do their jobs during pre-flight operations.
Oct. 16, 2014
AF Combat Ammunition Center: Stepping stone for munitions leaders

When the Department of Defense needs ammunition Airmen trained for mission readiness, they call Beale Air Force Base, California, to carry out the task.
Oct. 16, 2014
Legend behind 'Pardo Push' visits Seymour Johnson Airmen

The 4th Fighter Wing welcomed one of the Air Force's most heroic fighter pilots from the Vietnam War for a base visit, Oct. 10. Retired Lt. Col. Bob Pardo, known for saving the lives of a fellow F-4 Phantom crew with what became known as "Pardo's Push," visited the 4th Training Squadron's F-15E
Oct. 16, 2014
SALITRE participants bring smiles to Chilean children

More than 30 military members from five countries visited the Leonardo Guzman Regional Hospital children's ward in Chile, Oct. 11, as part of a community outreach event for SALITRE 2014.
Oct. 16, 2014
Thirteen years later, EOD returns home

Thirteen years, 19,000 missions in Afghanistan, 36,000 in Iraq - and now the last of the Air Force explosive ordnance disposal units are finally home.
Oct. 16, 2014
When responding to surveys, check to ensure they're official

Airmen around the world are asked to respond to many surveys, some of which are official and legitimate. Others, however, are not official and Airmen should not respond to them. According to Renee Tealer, Air Force Survey Office, Air Force Personnel Center, Airmen typically get three types of
Oct. 15, 2014
Global Strike workshop delivers key planning strategies

Airmen from Air Force Global Strike Command, along with representatives from the Air Staff, Pacific Air Forces and the Navy, participated in the Global Strike Workshop Oct. 6-10, here, to develop plans via a joint planning group to deal with contingencies in the context of unified engagement.

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