U.S. Air Force News

July 13, 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.
July 13, 2018
KC-46 completes flight testing required for October first aircraft delivery

The KC-46 Pegasus program achieved an important milestone July 6, 2018, at Boeing Field, Seattle, with completion of the final flight tests required for first aircraft delivery planned in late October.
July 13, 2018
Around the Air Force

On this look Around the Air Force, Airmen arrive in Georgia for the Innovative Readiness Training event and Junior ROTC cadets participate in the Chief Staff of the Air Force Flight Academy Scholarship Program.
July 12, 2018
DoD Announces Policy Change on Transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits

The Department of Defense issued a substantive change today to its policy on the transfer by service members in the uniformed services of Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to eligible family member recipients.
July 12, 2018
Security and Protection Category Council proves category management saves millions

The Security and Protection Category Council has been busy saving the Air Force millions of dollars and fine tuning contracting processes using a structured approach called category management. Established in January 2017, the council has concentrated its efforts on strategically analyzing and
July 12, 2018
Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters assist with monsoon research

The U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron spent part of June in Sri Lanka flying missions over the Indian Ocean as part of a research project to study the island’s atmosphere and predict monsoon patterns.
July 12, 2018
CSAF praises Airmen, mission at Aviano

The Air Force Chief of Staff spent the day with Wyvern Warriors to get a first-hand look at how Aviano Air Base, Italy, directly deters adversaries and defends the U.S. and its allies.
July 12, 2018
Around the Air Force: July 12

On this look Around the Air Force, Airmen are helping fight wildfires in Colorado, the 53rd Reconnaissance Squadron helps predict hurricane movement, and the Olmstead Scholar Program allows officers to become fluent in a foreign language. Hosted by Senior Airman Jasmine Vanderheyden.
July 11, 2018
Air Force selects 8,416 in 18E6/technical sergeant promotion cycle; list posts July 19

Air Force officials selected 8,416 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant in the 18E6 promotion cycle. The promotion list will post July 19.
July 10, 2018
AFRL collaborates with OSU on $3M congressional microscopy program

The Materials and Manufacturing Directorate at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and The Ohio State University’s Center for Electron Microscopy and Analysis have a congressionally directed collaborative research agreement in the works.

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