U.S. Air Force News

March 26, 2014
Maintenance Airmen encompass Forward, Ready, Now

With a designated flightline office space, the self-proclaimed "quiet professionals" from the 31st Fighter Wing are continuing to support the 555th Fighter Squadron, both of Aviano Air Base, Italy, during their participation in an international training mission hosted by the Polish air force here.
March 26, 2014
New tool provides Offutt AFB maintainers with just the right blend

A new tool, no bigger than a yard stick, is making work a lot easier for maintenance professionals of the 55th Wing who are responsible for keeping Offutt Air Force Base aircraft flying. The tool stands to save the Air Force hundreds of thousands of dollars.
March 26, 2014
Ogden ALC completes organic mods on first F-35

The Ogden Air Logistics Complex completed the Air Force's first-ever organic depot modifications on an F-35 Lightning II.
March 26, 2014
Secure application maintenance delayed to preserve TERA application window

Server migration actions slated for March 27-28 will affect accessibility for Air Force Personnel Center secure applications, AFPC officials said Mar.26.
March 26, 2014
Additional FY14 civilian workforce shaping now parallel with military programs

Air Force officials announced additional civilian workforce shaping initiatives March 26 in compliance with mandatory funding targets and continuing civilian workforce rebalance to meet skill demands for fiscal 2014 and beyond.
March 26, 2014
Creech AFB leaders laud senior master sergeant selectees

For many, advancing to the top of the elite senior non-commissioned officer tier is a significant and demanding accomplishment. Some Airmen and families who equally endure these trials were recently congratulated in a very personal way.
March 26, 2014
Oregon Air National Guard members earn high honors

The Oregon Air National Guard honored a group of Airmen with the 125th Special Tactics Squadron with a Silver Star and Bronze Star medals, during a ceremony Monday.
March 26, 2014
Air Advisors train Afghan pilots and maintainers

Afghan pilots and aircraft maintainers are a vital part of the Afghan National Air Force and increase its operational capabilities, and with the aid of a group of U.S. advisors, they are making huge strides in that direction.
March 25, 2014
SecAF observes Airmen, core missions in Southwest Asia

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James finished up her first visit to Air Forces Central Command's area of responsibility with a tour of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing March 22-23.
March 25, 2014
Lieutenant continues legacy started by great uncle, Medal of Honor recipient

Facing a wave of enemy Communist forces, and knowing that staying behind would likely lead to his capture, Army Chaplain (Capt.) Emil J. Kapaun disregarded the evacuation order and willingly risked his life to tend to the wounded.Kapaun, according to numerous battlefield accounts from the Korean

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