U.S. Air Force News

Feb. 19, 2014
Next-generation mobility solutions beginning

The initial rollout of modernized commercial mobile technologies, or CMT, has begun across the Air Force.The rollout will focus on BlackBerry replacement and executive users while the distribution process will be focused on enabling approximately 5,000 iOS devices.
Feb. 19, 2014
SecAF: Future force in ready, capable hands

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James said Feb. 14 that visits to the Air Force Academy and to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, have given her faith in the Air Force's future.
Feb. 19, 2014
DOD anti-tobacco video contest now open for public voting

The Air Force community is encouraged to kick off 2014 by voting online for the best anti-tobacco video in the Department of Defense-sponsored Fight the Enemy until March 14.
Feb. 19, 2014
Electronic cigarette use increasing among Airmen

Electronic cigarette use is becoming a popular alternative to traditional cigarettes, but the upward trend is becoming a concern for Air Force health care providers.
Feb. 18, 2014
AF and Israeli Defense Force surgeons general sign agreement

The surgeon general of the Air Force and his counterpart in the Israeli Defense Force signed an agreement Feb. 5 in Israel to reaffirm their mutual commitment to collaboration between the Air Force Medical Service and the IDF Medical Corps.
Feb. 18, 2014
LaPlante confirmed for top acquisition leadership position

The senate confirmed Dr. Bill LaPlante as the next assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition Feb. 12.
Feb. 18, 2014
Security forces members receive nuclear-focused breacher training

About 100 miles northeast of the base here, the Nuclear Security Combat Training Center at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., provides advanced tactics and marksmanship training for security forces members who guard and secure the Air Force’s Intercontinental Ballistic Missile force.
Feb. 18, 2014
Maintainers counter cyber threats at Red Flag 14-1

For the first time, maintainers learn how to counter cyber threats on the flightline through innovation and adaptability during Red Flag 14-1 here.
Feb. 18, 2014
Former Marine military working dog finds new life in the AF

The passion and love between military working dogs and handlers is part of the job, but not always evident. However, for Senior Airman Samantha Baker and her partner for the past four months, military working dog Penny, the two are often seen walking around the base together.
Feb. 18, 2014
CMSAF: 'Don’t ever apologize for living our Air Force Core Values'

The Air Force’s top enlisted leader released his February edition of Roll Call Feb. 18, detailing the importance of holding high standards and fighting off complacency.

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