U.S. AIR FORCE NEWS

  • Nov. 3 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with Operation New Dawn partners in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Nov. 3, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

  • Nov. 5 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with Operation New Dawn partners in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Nov. 5, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

  • Nov. 4 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with Operation New Dawn partners in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Nov. 4, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.

  • Air Force leaders send birthday messages to Marine Corps

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy salute the Marine Corps on its 235th birthday Nov. 10. Secretary Donley wrote a letter to the secretary of the Navy stating:"Congratulations as you celebrate

  • Airman to pilot final flight of Discovery

    A graduate of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program will pilot the last flight of the space shuttle Discovery when it launches from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.During a preflight interview posted on NASA's website, Col. Eric Boe provided some insight to how he became an astronaut

  • Jordan, US conduct exercise in Southwest Asia

    Falcon Air Meet 2010, held at Azraq Royal Jordanian Air Base, Jordan, brought men and women from various countries together to share their different cultures, reinforce standards, and build relationships, trust and respect. A friendly competition was a highlight that provided a training experience

  • Eye in the sky

    The last 28th Bomb Wing B-1B Lancer received the necessary modifications to operate the Sniper advanced targeting pod Oct. 18.The advanced targeting pod acts as a long-range camera, which can pinpoint targets for precision strikes and close-air-support missions."It's hard to imagine doing close-air

  • 21st Operational Weather Squadron equipment 'forecast' saved millions

    As the Sembach Annex realignment plan pushes forward to transfer control to the Army of the former Air Force base, members of the 21st Operational Weather Squadron are making smart resource choices to save taxpayer dollars in unnecessary equipment moves. As one of the last Air Force assets left on

  • Officials seek Spirit of Service Award nominees

    Air Force officials are soliciting nominations for the 2011 American Legion Spirit of Service Award.The award is sponsored by the National Headquarters of the American Legion and is presented annually to an enlisted member from each of the military branches for outstanding volunteer service