U.S. AIR FORCE NEWS

  • New medallion available for marking veterans' graves in private cemeteries

    Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki announced June 29 that the Department of Veterans Affairs is offering bronze medallions to attach to existing, privately purchased headstones or markers, signifying a deceased's status as a veteran. "For veterans not buried in a national or state veterans

  • Intrepid Center merges art, science for brain treatment

    When National Intrepid Center of Excellence officials opened the center's doors here last week, the sense of hope in reversing the rising tide of brain injuries and psychological illness in servicemembers was palpable. From its warm design and family-friendly amenities to its best-in-the-world

  • Protective armor plate exchange underway

    A small number of Air Force-issued enhanced small arms protective insert plates are being exchanged this summer due to an unauthorized modification by the manufacturer, according to an Air Force logistics official. Initial records review indicates fewer than 600 plates are affected. While the armor

  • ROTC instructor vacancies available

    Opportunities are available for qualified officers to fill nearly 100 projected Air Force ROTC detachment instructor vacancies throughout the nation next summer, Air Force officials  announced. Eligible officers include line officers with the rank of first lieutenant, captain or major. First

  • Tricare makes traveling within the U.S. carefree

    Preparing for a road trip or vacation requires planning -- what to pack, where to stay and what to do -- but taking a few minutes to think about health care before hitting the road can save a lot of hassles. To reduce the chance of health care problems while traveling, beneficiaries should see their

  • Air Force honors its youth of the year in Pentagon ceremony

    Fifty-three teenagers received recognition at the 2010 Air Force Youth of the Year Award ceremony June 24 in the Pentagon auditorium.Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III, the deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel, hosted the event and presented trophies to the major command honorees and plaques

  • Space command officials embark on many firsts with tactical satellite

    The transition of Tactical Satellite 3 from experimental to operational mode June 18 marked the beginning of many significant firsts as U.S. Strategic Command accepted the hyperspectral satellite for operational use.During its first year in orbit, flown by officials from the Air Force Research

  • Participants gather at Air Reserve Personnel Center for annual muster

    More than 170 men and women gathered at the Air Reserve Personnel Center here June 18 as part of the Individual Ready Reserve muster program.The program is mandated by law and requires ARPC officials to connect with Airmen who have served and still have a military service obligation but are no

  • Polish team observes inspection

    Polish air force members visited here during the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Phase I Operational Readiness Inspection to gain an upper hand in inspection processes and procedures.Next year, Polish units will undergo a NATO tactical evaluation, and members from different specialties observed several