July 14, 2014 Around the world in 27 days The first continuous mission around the world for the MC-130J Commando II, the Air Force Special Operations Command's newest platform, ended successfully July 9 with the aircraft's safe return to Cannon Air Force Base, N.M.
July 14, 2014 Defense secretary visits Eglin AFB Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel visited Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., where he addressed safety concerns and toured the 33rd Fighter Wing's F-35 integrated training center, July 10.
July 14, 2014 Romanian airmen visit Sheppard AFB as global bonds fly high A Romanian air force delegation toured Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, July 8-11, to gain knowledge of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program, or ENJJPT.
July 14, 2014 Air Force announces changes to headquarters organization Air Force leaders announced changes to headquarters staff manning and organization July 14.
July 14, 2014 Air Force creates Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center The Air Force is centralizing its installation support management within a newly created Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, Air Force officials announced July 11. The change resulted from a comprehensive effort to reduce overhead costs; increase efficiencies; eliminate redundant
July 14, 2014 ISR Agency becomes part of newest Numbered Air Force The Air Force Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency is being realigned from Headquarters Air Force as a Field Operating Agency to become part of a new operational Numbered Air Force, or NAF, under Air Combat Command, or ACC, officials said July 11.
July 14, 2014 Roll Call: One Air Force Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Cody released the latest installment of Roll Call, explaining to Airmen the importance of being “one Air Force” that encompasses active, Guard, Reserve and civilian Airmen.
July 13, 2014 Kardashians attend shower for military moms "Keeping up with the Kardashians" stars Kim, Kourtney and Khloé gave back to the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst community during an Operation Shower event for 64 new mothers July 7, in Jersey City, New Jersey.
July 12, 2014 AF moves forward with future bomber The U.S. Air Force released its Long Range Strike Bomber, or LRS-B, request for proposal to industry July 9 with a contract award expected in spring 2015.