U.S. AIR FORCE NEWS

  • AF's top pastor discusses role of 'combat' chaplains

    The Air Force's top chaplain said military chaplains are working hard in deployed environments to help ensure servicemembers have their constitutional right to worship God in their own way. Maj. Gen. Cecil Richardson, Air Force chief of chaplains, addressed attendees of the 2008 Air Force

  • Aerial spray team deploys to Louisiana

    Ten reservists and an Air Force Reserve C-130 Hercules from here flew to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 17 to begin aerial spray missions throughout that state in the wake of Hurricane Ike. Another three specially equipped C-130s will deploy to Barksdale AFB Sept. 18. The base in Shreveport,

  • ACC runners seek 'niki' at Air Force marathon

    Your heart feels like it's beating in your throat. Your shirt is soaked, and as you come around that last turn on the track, you feel great as you conquer your annual 1.5 mile fit test run. Now picture doing that 17 more times. On Sept. 20, several members of Air Combat Command will be doing just

  • AF leaders to host nuclear summit

    Acting Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Norton A. Schwartz will host a nuclear summit Sept. 18 at Bolling AFB, D.C. Discussions will center on structure, process and cultural issues vital to improving Air Force stewardship of its nuclear enterprise, which

  • Airman's Roll Call: Air Force celebrates 61st birthday

    This week's Airman's Roll Call focuses on six decades-plus of airpower as the Air Force celebrates its 61st birthday Sept. 18. For more information about the Air Force's 61st birthday read this week's Airman's Roll Call. Airman's Roll Call is designed for supervisors at all levels to help keep

  • Air Force officials up bonuses by $93 million

    Officials have released the latest selective reenlistment bonus list containing 88 Air Force specialties, effective Sept. 15.The new program includes a $93 million budget increase, almost triple the amount of the current program. This will allow for greater distribution of bonuses across Air Force

  • AAFES supports troops bringing relief to Ike victims

    As troops bring help to the Houston area in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, Army & Air Force Exchange Service officials are currently doing their part to support them with a Mobile Field Exchange.A MFE is a retail store in a 53-foot trailer that carries merchandise such as snacks, drinks and

  • Guard unit makes final preparations for Predator flights

    Members of the 163rd Reconnaissance Wing here are now ready to begin training the Airmen on the MQ-1 Predator unmanned aircraft system. March Air Reserve Base officials expect to fly its first "live" training sortie in January from the former George Air Force Base, now known as Southern California