U.S. AIR FORCE NEWS

  • Hurlburt dental team aids, trains west African countries

    Two Airmen from Hurlburt Field recently returned to work after a one-month temporary duty assignment to west Africa in support of Exercise Flintlock, an annual exercise that focuses on improving interoperability between the militaries of the United States, Europe and northern and western African

  • Thunderbirds announce 2011 officer selections

    The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, commonly known as the Thunderbirds, recently announced incoming officer selections for the 2011 demonstration season.Capt. Ryan Riley, an F-16 pilot stationed at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, will join the team as the left wing for the squadron as

  • June 20 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 20, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanMusa QalehAir Force MQ-1B Predator operators provided

  • June 19 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 19, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanAsmarAir Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircrews and an Air

  • June 18 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 18, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.Air Operations in AfghanistanChahar BaghAir Force MQ-9A Reaper operators provided

  • Accountability system proves vital during natural disasters, crises

    With hurricane season under way, the Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System continues to help leaders take care of Airmen and their families affected by any natural disaster or crisis. Implemented in April 2009, AFPAAS aligns Air Force reporting with Department of Defense

  • Air Force to host joint library workshop

    Department of Defense library professionals will exchange ideas, explore new technology and develop strategies for future library programs during a workshop June 22 through 25 in northern Virginia.The Air Force, Navy and U.S. Marines Corps Librarians' Training Workshop will feature speakers from

  • Pararescuemen: Honoring fallen warriors

    More than 20 pararescuemen, active duty, retired and prior service, donned their service dress uniforms, with boots and maroon berets, and fell into formation. Local freedom riders holding American flags lined the street of the funeral procession. As their fallen comrade's remains arrived and were

  • Officials choose bases for MQ-1, MQ-9 ground control stations

    Air Force officials released their basing decision for the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper ground control stations June 21.The final bases approved by the secretary and chief of staff of the Air Force are: Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. and Ellsworth AFB, S.D.This decision is for the ground control