U.S. Air Force News

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
Sept. 8, 2014
Ample Strike: F-16s support aviation detachment rotation

F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 510th Fighter Squadron and approximately 150 support personnel from the 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base, Italy, arrived at the U.S. Air Force Aviation Detachment here, Sept. 4-5.
Sept. 8, 2014
C-17 crew gets Army Strykers into the 'fight'

Air Mobility Command's mission is to provide rapid, global mobility and sustainment for America's armed forces, a capability demonstrated during Steadfast Javelin II, a large-scale, joint, multinational exercise held on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, from Aug. 31 through Sept. 11.The exercise further
Sept. 8, 2014
Following in her father's flight plan

Some families have a history of military service, whether it be cross-service or within the same branch. It is somewhat less common however, to have two consecutive generations not only serve in the same branch of the military, but to pursue the same career field.
Sept. 8, 2014
Letter to Airmen: RAND study

Many of you have recently been invited to participate in the 2014 RAND Military Workplace Study. This web-based survey assesses your recent experiences with military workplace relations, professionalism and personal safety.
Sept. 7, 2014
AFMC commander: Tough decisions create opportunities

Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, the commander of Air Force Materiel Command, told members of Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, the biggest challenge the Air Force faces is doing business in a constrained budget environment.

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