U.S. AIR FORCE NEWS

  • EPA says AF top green power purchaser in America

    The Environmental Protection Agency lists the Air Force No. 1 as the largest purchaser of renewable energy in the United States and the third largest green power purchaser in the world. Last year, the Air Force purchased 1,066,397 megawatt hours of renewable energy. That’s enough energy to power

  • Minot Airman competes in Food Network Challenge

    The smell and taste of cookies hot from the oven for many evokes happy memories of childhood. For one Airman here, his fresh-baked cookies landed him on national television. Senior Airman David Sutherland, a 741st Missile Squadron chef, was selected by the Food Network and competed March 20 in

  • CENTAF releases daily airpower summary

    U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials released today’s airpower summary. Coalition aircraft flew 56 close-air-support missions March 22 for Operation Iraqi Freedom. They included support to coalition troops, infrastructure protection, reconstruction activities, and operations to deter and

  • Civil Air Patrol volunteers affected by hurricanes

    During Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, hundreds of aircraft flew missions to evacuate the stranded residents of New Orleans. But, it wasn't just military aircraft running rescue missions in the congested skies above the hurricane-stricken region. Members of America's Civil Air Patrol also provided

  • Spangdahlem airlift hub still growing

    Nine months after setting up shop at this long-time fighter base, the 726th Air Mobility Squadron continues to set up a key airlift hub. Squadron Airmen are easily handling the sometimes sporadic traffic of heavy transport aircraft that transit through this hilltop base, whether coming from the

  • Class of 2009: You are recognized!

    “No corrections need to be made.” This was the appraisal given by squadron element leaders March 18 to the class of 2009 after a whirlwind two-day training event. First class cadets formally recognized the fourth classmen by awarding them their prop and wings insignia, which symbolizes the end of