U.S. Air Force News

June 11, 2018
Col. George Day advanced to the rank of brigadier general

Medal of Honor recipient Col. George “Bud” Day was posthumously advanced to the rank of brigadier general during a Heritage to Horizons summer concert series at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, June 8, 2018.
June 11, 2018
A ‘simple fix’ will save the Air Force a lot of money

In early May, Tech. Sgt. Chance Cole, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flight line expediter, came up with an idea – and it’s going to save the Air Force a lot of money.
June 11, 2018
Around the Air Force: June 11

On this look Around the Air Force we talk with Warrior Games athletes and the Afghan Air Force conducts its first emergency combat airdrop. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Angelo Rosario.
June 8, 2018
Air Force implements new parental leave policy, secondary caregivers given 21 days

In accordance with the Department of Defense Military Parental Leave Program, the Air Force announced an expansion to its parental leave policy on non-chargeable leave entitlements following the birth or adoption of a child.
June 8, 2018
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
June 8, 2018
Air Force orders B-1 safety stand-down

The Air Force Global Strike Command commander ordered a safety stand-down of the B-1B Lancer fleet June 7, 2018.
June 8, 2018
Airmen trust training, save child

It was chaotic. People were screaming. There was smoke coming out of the large sports utility vehicle that was smashed against a tree at the in front of a forest. A frantic woman clenching a child panics and cries for help near the vehicle.Miraculously, three Moody Airmen with life-saving medical
June 7, 2018
Air Force transfers cyber responsibility to ACC

Air Force officials announced the service’s cyber responsibilities will realign to Air Combat Command from Air Force Space Command.
June 7, 2018
Retired Airman meets biological sister at DoD Warrior Games

She’s competing in track and field and indoor rowing, but retired Senior Airman Karah Behrend couldn’t concentrate on training yesterday for the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Air Force Academy.For the first time, Behrend was going to meet her 19-year-old biological sister,
June 7, 2018
377th MDG uses Squadron Innovation Fund to improve quality of care for Airmen

In February 2018, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein announced that Air Force squadrons would receive funding to be used for Airmen-led innovations that increase readiness, reduce cost, return time back to Airmen or enhance lethality of the force. The Squadron Innovation Fund was

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