U.S. Air Force News

Nov. 20, 2009
Air Force firefighters demonstrate skills at 2009 Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge

Beneath the lights of the original Las Vegas strip, Air Force firefighters blazed through the finals of the individual competition Nov. 19 during the 2009 Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge here.Dave Chiodo, a firefighter from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., finished ranked number one in the world
Nov. 20, 2009
Air National Guard graduates first class from Maxwell's Officer Training School

The first Air National Guard class of officer cadets to graduate from the Academy of Military Sciences at Maxwell Air Force Base received their golden bars Nov. 13.The 119 Guard officer cadets were the first to graduate from the school since the training was moved in October from the McGhee Tyson
Nov. 20, 2009
Nominees sought for Air Force Sergeants Association Pitsenbarger Award

Air Force Sergeants Association officials here are seeking nominations for the 2010 Pitsenbarger Award. The annual AFSA Pitsenbarger Award recognizes an Air Force enlisted servicemember who has performed a heroic act, on or off duty, that result in saving a life or preventing serious injury to
Nov. 20, 2009
New physical fitness standards effective July 1, biannual testing begins Jan. 1

Maintaining peak combat readiness begins and ends with healthy, motivated and well-trained Airmen.On Nov. 19, the Air Force's deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel announced the new Air Force fitness standards will officially begin July 1, 2010.Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III said the
Nov. 20, 2009
Air Force leaders speak at 2009 Global Warfare Symposium

Air Force senior leaders discussed the service's priorities, capabilities and vision in space, cyberspace and strategic deterrence at the 2009 Air Force Association Global Warfare Symposium here Nov. 19. Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, Lt. Gen. Frank G. Klotz and Maj. Gen. Richard E. Webber, respective
Nov. 20, 2009
Squadron Officer College staff offers new distance learning courses

Squadron Officer College instructors here will be offering four new distance learning courses, based on selected competencies from the Air Force Competency List, to company grade officers beginning in 2010.Basing the courses on Air Force competencies is important, said Dr. Norm Wagner, a Squadron
Nov. 20, 2009
Airmen to take stars overseas to entertain servicemembers for holidays

Airmen will fly Kid Rock and his band to entertain American troops in Southwest Asia and families in Europe Nov. 30 to Dec. 12.Kid Rock and the Twisted Brown Trucker Band will bring their unique blend of Southern rock, soul, country, heavy metal and hip hop music to American servicemembers and their
Nov. 20, 2009
AFSPC commander bids farewell to missile wings

Gen. C. Robert Kehler, commander of Air Force Space Command, traveled to three bases Nov. 12 and 13 to say farewell to three missile wings and the strategic deterrent mission.General Kehler met with wing leaders and held a commander's call at Malmstrom, Minot, and F.E. Warren Air Force bases. The
Nov. 20, 2009
Movie event special experience for Little Rock children

While many families take watching a movie at a movie theater with their children for granted, 36 Little Rock Air Force Base children received a special treat at the base's theater Nov. 14.The children who watched a special screening of the Disney movie "Finding Nemo" all have needs that prohibit
Nov. 20, 2009
AMC officials give $225K to three bases for thinking green

Green thinking led to cold cash Nov. 18 when Air Mobility Command officials gave $100,000 to Charleston Air Force Base, S.C.; $75,000 to Scott AFB; and $50,000 to Travis AFB, Calif.; for efforts by people at each base to conserve energy and promote culture change. Eligibility for the Energy

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