U.S. AIR FORCE NEWS

  • Air Force Clubs name annual scholarship winners

    Twenty-five Airmen and family members were recently selected to receive $1,000 scholarships through the Air Force Club Scholarship Program. Air Force Club members and their families submitted a one page 500-word essay on "My contribution(s) to the Air Force." The Air Force Services Agency here

  • Bird migration season increases bird strike risks

    As summer fades into fall, birds begin to migrate south to their wintering grounds. That migration means one thing to pilots and airfield managers: a dramatic increase in the risk of bird strikes. Monthly trends recorded from 1995 - 2010 by the Air Force Safety Center Aviation Safety Division

  • Air Force Cross recipient: 3 minutes to change the world

    As the only qualified joint terminal attack controller in an operation Oct. 5, 2009, an Air Force Special Operations Command combat controller knew the ground situation would be dire if he died. As an armor-piercing round entered his left shoulder and wreaked havoc throughout his chest, he said his

  • Sheppard graduates first 9-level Aircraft Armament course

    The first class of nine-level Aircraft Armament Systems senior NCOs graduated here Sept. 23.The 15 master sergeants who attended the course averaged 14 years of service since they completed their seven-level upgrade training. The two-week course is designed to teach career maintainers how to become

  • Food drive nets record 5.7 million pounds

    The Department of Defense led all federal agencies in exceeding the philanthropic goals of this year's "Feds Feed Families" food drive campaign, which ran June 1 to Aug. 31.The U.S. Office of Personnel Management and the Chief Human Capital Officers Council announced in a press release that DOD led

  • Honoring Gold Star mothers, families

    Gold Star mothers and families exemplify the selflessness and patriotism that's inherent in our nation's military, President Barack Obama said.The president proclaimed Sept. 25, 2011, Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day in honor of those who have lost a son or daughter while serving in the military.

  • Falcons set records in 63-24 rout of Tennessee State

    The U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons emerged as the victors in their battle against the Tennessee State University Tigers Sept. 24 at Falcon Stadium here.The Tigers hoped to make good after their 27-58 loss against Murray State, but this game would prove another upsetting afternoon with the Falcons

  • HC-130J arrival brings promise of improved personnel recovery

    Air Combat Command officials received its first HC-130J Combat King II after Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz flew the aircraft here and officiated an arrival ceremony Sept. 24.The delivery of the new C-130 model from Georgia was significant for the personnel recovery mission, as the

  • Emergency management campaign helps Airmen 'Be Ready'

    The Air Force Emergency Management's Be Ready Awareness Campaign features a new website and products designed to raise awareness and promote readiness on military installations and within local communities.Emergency Management planners said they hope the messages will educate both military members

  • Air traffic controllers prepare to pass torch to Iraqis

    As Operation New Dawn continues to progress, air traffic controllers here are working side-by-side with civilian controllers and Iraqi airmen to transition the airspace back to Iraqi officials.Senior Airman Matt Morrow, a 407th Air Expeditionary Group air traffic controller, helps with the