U.S. Air Force News

April 11, 2014
PACAF chief breaks military, American powerlifting records

One Airman, who has been powerlifting for nearly 30 years, approached the stage, chalked up his hands, and made his second attempt at breaking the national and American powerlifting record.
April 11, 2014
Air Force Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
April 11, 2014
45th Space Wing launches NRO Satellite on board Atlas V

The 45th Space Wing successfully launched a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 here at 1:45 p.m. April 10 carrying a classified national security payload.
April 11, 2014
Surgeon general testifies before Senate on budget request

The medical capabilities honed from 13 years of war must continue to expand for future needs, the three military surgeon generals’ told Senate Appropriations Committee’s subcommittee on defense April 9.
April 10, 2014
Readiness key to Air Force responsiveness

Air Force readiness is critical, especially as the time or place of the next crisis is never certain and is rarely what was expected, the Air Force vice chief of staff told a House panel April 10.
April 10, 2014
SecAF, CSAF testify on Air Force posture

The fiscal and security challenges triggered by budgetary constraints are posing problems for Air Force strategy, the service’s secretary told the Senate Armed Services Committee April 10.
April 10, 2014
F-35 on time to replace previous tactical aircraft

The F-35 Lightning II will enhance combat capabilities, project U.S. power and deter potential adversaries, Air Force officials told members of the Senate Armed Services Committee’s subcommittee on tactical air and land forces in a hearing on tactical aircraft programs there, April 8.
April 10, 2014
Significant milestone met as progress continues on AWACS upgrade

Significant upgrades are expected to improve capabilities for the Airborne Warning and Control System, or AWACS, soon.
April 10, 2014
Airman saves mother's life with organ donation

Fresh out of basic training, an Airman takes on the challenge of organ donation to save her mother's life.
April 10, 2014
Providing eyes for another

2nd Lt. Samantha Morrison has competed in hundreds of races before, but never has she competed in one quite like this.

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