U.S. Air Force News

Dec. 28, 2013
Cadet research seeks to end costly bird-strikes on aircraft

Bird strikes cost more than $700 million in damage annually to both military and commercial airplanes -- putting both lives and property at risk.
Dec. 27, 2013
Applicants sought for NDU emerging leader program

Eligible officers and civilians have until Feb. 14 to submit their application for the National Defense University Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction Program for Emerging Leaders.
Dec. 27, 2013
2013 Air Force Year in Photos

This Year in Photos feature Airmen around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America.
Dec. 27, 2013
66 accompanied and unaccompanied Incirlik tours to be 24 months

Dozens of positions at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, will be 24-month tours, regardless of accompanied status, beginning with any assignment selections that take place Jan. 1, 2014 and later, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today.
Dec. 27, 2013
NORAD Tracks Santa Program record-breaking success in 2013

The North American Aerospace Defense Command’s NORAD Tracks Santa Program exceeded its own records in the number of calls, emails and social media followers this year.
Dec. 26, 2013
Bagram Airman gets Christmas Day call from the president

Staff Sergeant Michael Stevenson received a rare phone call today, as he answered the phone and found out President Barack Obama was on the other end.
Dec. 24, 2013
Top AF leaders: Happy holidays to all!

The Air Force’s senior leaders send a holiday message to Airmen and family members throughout the force.Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh II and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody thank service members and family members for their
Dec. 24, 2013
AF selects officers for space leadership roles

More than three dozen officers have been selected for calendar year 2014 space operations director of operations, detachment commander and director of space forces positions, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced.
Dec. 24, 2013
Cadet-designed system aids stroke victim recovery

An entrepreneurial collaboration between the Air Force Academy and Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is creating a device to help patients recover their full range of motion after suffering a stroke or injury. The project - called Neumimic - is the result of a partnership between mechanical and
Dec. 24, 2013
TRICARE retiree dental program open for new enrollment

The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP) offers comprehensive dental coverage to all enrolled members. Available to retired service members and their family, retired National Guard and Reserve members and their family, Medal of Honor recipients, their family and survivors, TRDP is currently open

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