U.S. Air Force News

June 5, 2014
Breedlove pays tribute to sacrifices made at D-Day

The sacrifice made by World War II veterans is reflected in the legacy of freedom they left following their success in the “greatest endeavor ever undertaken in the name of liberty,” NATO’S Supreme Allied Commander Europe said.Air Force Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, also commander of U.S. European
June 5, 2014
Airman's grandfather part of post-Normandy air campaign

D-Day. The mere mention of the epic invasion can evoke a barrage of images in people's minds spanning the spectrum between horror and glory. For Master Sgt. Matthew Carey, 28th Bomb Wing Treaty Compliance Office superintendent, it conjures thoughts of a man he barely knew and whose grandest
June 5, 2014
Quality Force Review Board results released

Air Force commanders will notify Airmen who met the service’s Quality Force Review Board last month of the board’s results June 5.
June 5, 2014
WWII vet gives final salute to friend, lifesaver

June 6, 1944, was a day forever marked in history books as D-Day, the invasion of Normandy, France. There are many tales of heroism from that particular day, but one account has surfaced regarding the day after the initial invasion, about a Soldier's search for the man who saved his life.
June 5, 2014
Space fence contract awarded

The Air Force awarded a $914,699,474 contract to Lockheed Martin on June 2, 2014 to develop a system that will track objects in Earth's orbit with far greater confidence and fidelity.
June 5, 2014
Paying it forward: Bagram Airman teaches Afghans English

Seventeen years ago a young Kenyan girl and her family embarked on a seven thousand mile journey to America, where they hoped for a better life, future, and the opportunity to succeed.
June 4, 2014
Reservist has key role in Global Hawk mission over Nigeria

A Beale Air Force Base, California RQ-4 Global Hawk pilot was involved with last month's mission over Nigeria to attempt to locate a group of school girls kidnapped by terrorists.
June 4, 2014
Family, service and sacrifice: Siblings graduate from 3 different service academies

The Jones siblings, although very different from one another, chose the same path of service as they entered adulthood -- by becoming Army, Navy and Air Force officers.
June 4, 2014
The End of an Era: 376th Air Expeditionary Wing inactivation ceremony

Airmen gathered in front of the headquarters building for an inactivation ceremony June 3, for the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing as part of the overall Transit Center at Manas closure.
June 4, 2014
AF Museum breaks ground on $35.4M expansion

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force broke ground today on a new $35.4 million building that will house aircraft from the museum's Presidential, Research and Development (R&D) and Global Reach collection, as well as a new and expanded Space Gallery.

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