U.S. AIR FORCE NEWS

  • Robot dog reports for duty

    The Quadrupedal Unmanned Ground Vehicle is a semi-autonomous robot programmed to minimize human exposure to danger by using its unique capabilities, including its sensor package, to create a notable advantage for base security.

  • ACC begins fielding tools to analyze, protect base EMS

    Electromagnetic radiation is constantly traveling at the speed of light with most of it being invisible to the naked eye. Now, with the use of new spectrum monitoring tools, Air Combat Command can track EM radiation from sources like radio and aircraft communication.

  • Air Force fields new rifle to Airmen

    The SDMR will replace legacy M24 Sniper Weapon Systems for security forces defenders performing base defense operations in-garrison and in contingency support.

  • 920th Rescue Wing develops enhanced combat rescue structure

    After two years of assessment and validation, the 920th Rescue Wing developed an enhanced Personnel Recovery Task Force structure which distributes forces in light, medium and heavy configurations able to maneuver and sustain organically throughout operating environments.

  • First enlisted leaders enshrined in CSAF, CMSAF International Honor Roll

    For the enlisted inductees, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass held an additional ceremony later in the day to dedicate the International Honor Roll wall in the Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy on Maxwell AFB’s Gunter Annex, memorializing their accomplishments.

  • AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmenfrom around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionaryoperations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the menand women of the Air Force.

  • Air University stands up Global College of PME, adds enlisted education

    Air University reorganized and renamed its distance learning program to the Global College of Professional Military Education reflecting the direction civilian institutions are taking with their online courses and to recognize and welcome the addition of enlisted PME programs.  

  • USecAF visits Barksdale AFB

    Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones visited Barksdale Air Force Base to meet with 2nd Bomb Wing, 8th Air Force and Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and leaders.