U.S. Air Force News

Feb. 24, 2014
Former CMSAF visits Vegas Airmen, learns high-tech mission

A former chief master sergeant of the Air Force visited Airmen, and offered words of wisdom along the way.
Feb. 24, 2014
US, Thai friendship strengthens during joint exercise

Members from the 353rd Special Operations Group met with their partners from the Thai air forces for a 2-week exercise in Udon Thani, Thailand.
Feb. 24, 2014
SecAF outlines top priorities during ‘State of AF’ address

After her second month in office, Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James laid out her top three priorities as part of a “state of the Air Force” address, during the final day of the 30th annual Air Force Association Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition Feb. 21.
Feb. 24, 2014
Simple tips Airmen should 'take to heart'

February is designated American Heart Month with the mission to increase awareness about heart health, a growing problem within the Air Force, according to a cardiology consultant to the Air Force surgeon general.
Feb. 24, 2014
Shelton announces new space situational awareness satellite program

The commander of Air Force Space Command announced a new satellite program during a speech about the importance of space and cyberspace at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium and Technology exposition, Feb. 21, here.General William Shelton told the audience about the new Geosynchronous
Feb. 23, 2014
Growing Airmen, modernization and change vital to preserving airpower advantage

Growing Airmen, dealing with organizational change and modernizing the force were key points from the top ranking officer in U.S. Air Forces Europe during a presentation focusing on preserving airpower advantage at the 30th annual Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition
Feb. 22, 2014
Ramstein makes history with first sergeant symposium

More than 120 military members from nine nations took part in the Kaiserslautern Military Community First Sergeant Council's Annual First Sergeant Symposium here Feb. 18 - 21. The symposium featured 10 international attendees for the first time in its history, including representatives from Belgium,
Feb. 22, 2014
Bilateral U.S., Japan missile defense exercise promotes security and integration

Personnel from the U.S. military and Japan Self Defense Forces engaged in the week-long Integrated Air and Missile Defense Wargame V here to strengthen ties between the two nations and unite missile defense operations through bilateral training.
Feb. 21, 2014
CMSAF gives enlisted perspective at AFA symposium

The Air Force’s top enlisted member took the stage Feb. 20 at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition here to highlight the advantage Airmen, past and present, give the Air Force.
Feb. 21, 2014
U.S. joint capabilities support Thai partners

The 3rd Wing validated its joint and combined capabilities this week when five C-17 Globemaster III left Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson for Thailand to airdrop paratroopers from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, to the joint and combined exercise Cobra Gold

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