U.S. Air Force News

Sept. 29, 2009
Air National Guard program cuts red tape for quick solutions

An Air National Guard program designed to cut through bureaucracy has led to safety solutions for problems as vast and varied as avian flu, pilot fatigue and reducing the carbon footprint. Five years ago, some Guard members deployed to Iraq brainstormed to share tactical data in a new way using
Sept. 29, 2009
Air Force medics release 14-year-old mortar attack survivor after weeks of treatment

The all-call came over the Air Force Theater Hospital loudspeakers at 11:45 a.m. Sept. 17 here. It wasn't an emergency, but it prompted dozens of staff members to stop what they were doing and make their way to the long exit hallway. Smiling and chatting, they began lining up on the walls. Over in
Sept. 29, 2009
Sept. 27 airpower summary: Predator missile strike destroys enemy position

Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Sept. 27, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, an MQ-1 Predator responded to a request for support in the Sangin
Sept. 28, 2009
Air Force Club Membership scholarship winners announced

Twenty-five individuals have been selected to receive $1,000 scholarships through the Air Force Services Club Membership Scholarship Program. Club members and their families were given the opportunity to submit a 500-word essay on "The High Cost of Freedom." A total of 154 entries were submitted
Sept. 28, 2009
Thousands helped as Pacific Angel concludes

Air Force officials concluded the final iteration of Operation Pacific Angel 2009 during a ceremony here Sept. 22, culminating a two-part operation that provided humanitarian aid to thousands of people in communities in the Asia-Pacific region. Operation Pacific Angel is a joint and combined
Sept. 28, 2009
Air Force officials release F-16 accident report

A pilot's failure to recognize his altitude during night, low altitude high-angle strafing training caused the crash of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at the Utah Test and Training Range June 22, according to an Air Combat Command Accident Investigation Board report released Sept. 28 here. The pilot, Capt.
Sept. 28, 2009
AMC testing for semi prepared runway ops increases C-17's deployed capabilities

At many bases in Iraq and Afghanistan, Air Mobility Command airlifters, such as the C-17 Globemaster III, are landing on dirt runways bringing much-needed cargo to forward-deployed Soldiers, Marines, Airmen and coalition partners. These "semi prepared" airfields are rugged and to improve operations
Sept. 28, 2009
Wise advisers help Air Force leaders navigate science

Continuing a program started in 1944 by Gen. Henry "Hap" Arnold, Air Force leaders leverage the best minds in the nation to lasso innovation ahead of the curve. "It takes all of us to conceive, comprehend and take action on the ways and means of today and of tomorrow," said Air Force Chief of Staff
Sept. 28, 2009
Air Force announces 2009 HENAAC, STEM award winners

Air Force officials here selected four individuals to be honored as this year's Hispanic Engineering National Achievement Awards Corporation and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Awards Program winners. The Professional Achievement Winner in the military category is Maj. William
Sept. 28, 2009
Reserve, retired rated officers given active-duty opportunity

The secretary of the Air Force has initiated two voluntary recall to active duty programs and expanded the number of eligible Air Force specialties for an existing one to help minimize the service's critical shortage of rated officers. "The rapid expansion of unmanned aircraft systems as well as

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