'Transformers: Dark of the Moon' filmed at Hurlburt; Airmen included as 'extras'

Optimus Prime may have said "Autobots, roll out," but it was Hurlburt Field Air Commandos who rolled out the red carpet when the third installment of the Hollywood blockbuster "Transformers" franchise filmed here in September 2010. Close to 50 Airmen from Headquarters Air Force Special Operations

ORS-1 satellite successfully launched from NASA Wallops Flight Facility

An Air Force team successfully launched the first Operationally Responsive Space prototype satellite aboard a Minotaur I launch vehicle at 11:09 p.m. EDT June 29 from the NASA Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island, Va. ORS-1 deployed 12 minutes after launch. This marks a great achievement by the

Top Pentagon doctor lauds overseas labs

The Defense Department's overseas medical research laboratories will play a key role in ensuring the readiness of deployed U.S. military forces well into the future, while also contributing to global health and U.S. partnership building around the world, the Pentagon's senior health affairs adviser

'Today's Air Force' features a look around the service

In this edition of "Today's Air Force," U.S. and Italian forces team up in a realistic hostage exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy. And, you'll meet one dirt bike rider who is sharing his passion of both the sport and safety. Plus, Yokota Airmen learn to defend themselves and others in hand-to-hand

DOD launches military spouse employment partnership

In an effort to address military spouses' employment challenges, the Defense Department launched a program June 29 to expand career opportunities for military spouses worldwide, and to recognize the skills and talents they bring to the employment table.Flanked by military spouses and corporate

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U.S., Indonesian airmen complete annual air mobility exercise

The annual week-long combined exercise between Indonesian and U.S. Air Force personnel, known as Exercise Cope West, came to a close here June 24.More than 70 Airmen from Yokota Air Base, Japan, and three C-130 Hercules aircraft with Yokota's 36th Airlift Squadron, as well as one Indonesian Air

Air Force issues guidance to streamline environmental reviews

In order to get "back to basics" and the original intent of National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Air Force recently issued new program guidance entitled "Planning Requirements for the Environmental Impact Analysis Process." The program will help Air Force installations, major commands,

Personnel Center officials to stand up operating location at Wright-Patterson AFB

As part of a continuing Air Force initiative to provide on-site civilian personnel recruitment support, Air Force Personnel Center officials will stand up an operating location at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, July 1. This is the last of five AFPC OLs to support commanders and missions at

Photo essay: Airmen participate in Silver Flag

Airmen, Marines and Sailors participate in Silver Flag here June 28. View the slideshow.