U.S. Air Force News

Aug. 9, 2014
2 Airmen join Army's elite

The Army Ranger School students were all looking forward to the few hours of precious sleep they were about to get after a long day of training on Mount Yonah, a mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest in Georgia.
Aug. 8, 2014
Altus breaks ground for KC-46A construction

Officials broke ground on a new construction project on Altus Air Force Base, Okla., Aug. 7. The ceremony marked the beginning of a months-long effort to prepare for the arrival of the newest refueling aircraft in the Air Force fleet, the KC-46A Pegasus.
Aug. 8, 2014
Luke civilian earns coveted Marquez award

An aircraft armament systems technician at Luke Air Force Base, in Arizona, distinguished himself by earning the 2013 Air Force Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez Award for Outstanding Munitions/Missile Maintenance Person of the Year, civilian technician category. It was announced July 22.
Aug. 8, 2014
Change of close out dates and elimination of change of reporting official report phase-out begins with technical sergeants

The chief of staff and chief master sergeant of the Air Force announced in July a series of changes to the enlisted evaluation and promotion system which will focus on ensuring job performance is the most important factor when evaluating and identifying Airmen for promotion.
Aug. 8, 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.
Aug. 7, 2014
Eielson AFB selected as preferred alternative for first overseas-based F-35As

Air Force officials announced today that Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, was selected as the preferred alternative to host the first F-35A Lightning II squadrons in the Pacific area of responsibility.
Aug. 7, 2014
Air Force to activate Provisional Installation and Mission Support Center, names commander

Air Force officials announced Aug. 7 the activation of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (Provisional) at Joint Base Andrews, Md., and named Maj. Gen. Theresa Carter as its provisional commander. The provisional center will activate Aug. 8. AFIMSC will align as a center under Air
Aug. 7, 2014
Air Force improves nuclear force manpower levels

The Air Force will increase nuclear force manning at Air Force Global Strike Command missile and bomber wings beginning this fall.
Aug. 7, 2014
AF implements intel officer retention program

Eligible intelligence officers have until Sept. 22 to apply for a critical skills retention bonus implemented by the Air Force this month, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today.
Aug. 7, 2014
NORTHCOM officials provide update on wildfire efforts

U.S. Northern Command officials today provided an update on support that Defense Department aircraft have provided to the battle against wildfires in the Northwest.

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