July 30, 2023 CSTR proof of concept tests Defender unit-led training, equipment delivery The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center established combat support training ranges across the enterprise with a security forces-focused proof of concept exercise at the Silver Flag site on Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, July 17-28.
July 29, 2023 76th CMXG starts sand casting aluminum parts The 76th Commodity Maintenance Group’s new foundry can sand cast aluminum parts up to 120 pounds, providing another avenue for sourcing aircraft parts not easily obtained through traditional contracting methods.
July 28, 2023 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
July 28, 2023 Around the Air Force: Restored Funding for Bonuses/PCS, Federal Protections for Military Families, AFWERX Fall Fellowship In this week’s look around the Air Force, funding for PCS moves and bonus programs is restored, the DoJ reinforces new Federal protections for military members and their spouses, and a cutting-edge effort from the Air Force is taking applications for a fellowship program.
July 27, 2023 General Allvin nominated to be next Air Force Chief of Staff Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, a command pilot with joint planning and strategy expertise, has been nominated as the Air Force’s 23rd Chief of Staff, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III announced July 26.
July 27, 2023 DAF updates Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus policy Department of the Air Force has updated its Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus policy to prioritize those critical career fields, programs and positions that require foreign language proficiency to perform their missions.
July 27, 2023 SecAF visits 90th MW Airmen, serves as rodeo grand marshal Kendall visited F.E. Warren to connect with Airmen of the 90th Missile Wing and hear about the quality of life there, speak with city leaders about local challenges and successes in the community, and to learn about the intercontinental ballistic missile mission and modernization efforts.
July 27, 2023 USAF, allies accelerate logistics interoperability The forum focused on aligning with the National Defense Strategy to prioritize agile and responsive logistics and sustainment, while directly supporting DAF Operational Imperatives on resilient basing and readiness to deploy and fight.
July 26, 2023 Connected battlespace modernizes fight in Indo-Pacific Utah Air National Guard’s 151st Air Refueling Wing, working with the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Test Center, sent their modified KC-135 Stratotanker to Kadena Air Base for use in the Western Pacific during Northern Edge 23-2.
July 26, 2023 Kadena AB aces dispersed operations during Northern Edge 23-2 U.S. service members integrated with Japan Self-Defense Forces, French air and space forces and other allies and partners to enhance Agile Combat Employment capabilities from dispersed locations during Northern Edge 23-2, July 2-21.