U.S. Air Force News

Jan. 31, 2018
Air Force releases results of CY17D Central Selection Board

The Air Force has selected 467 active-duty officers for promotion to colonel in the Chaplain, Line of the Air Force and Nurse Corps, and to lieutenant colonel in the Chaplain and LAF-Judge Advocate competitive categories as a result of the CY17D Central Selection Board.
Jan. 31, 2018
Around the Air Force: Jan. 31

On this look around the Air Force, Airmen deploy to Chad,the National Space Defense Center has transitioned to 24/7 operations, and it’s now easier for reservists to meet Transition Assistance Program requirements. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Cory Kuttler.
Jan. 30, 2018
Reserve wing receives German Maritime Search and Rescue award

For the first time in 20 years, the German Maritime Search and Rescue Service awarded the Medal of Honor on Ribbon for Rescue Missions at Sea in Gold in a special ceremony to the 920th Rescue Wing Jan. 26, 2018, at the German Martime Museum.The wing, based out of Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, was
Jan. 30, 2018
2018 AFSA Pitsenbarger Award nominations sought

Officials are currently accepting nominations for the 2018 Air Force Sergeants Association Pitsenbarger Award.
Jan. 29, 2018
National Space Defense Center transitions to 24/7 operations

Less than a year after changing the name of the Joint Interagency Combined Space Operations Center to the National Space Defense Center, the NSDC transitioned to 24/7 operations on Jan. 8, 2018, marking a significant step for the expanding, interagency team focused on protecting and defending the
Jan. 29, 2018
Partnership Flight Symposium enhances cooperation between 13 countries

The U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa hosted the first-ever Partnership Flight Symposium combining both African and European military aeromedical teams at Ramstein Air Base, Jan. 16-19, 2018.
Jan. 26, 2018
Breaking the status quo: USAFA educator develops program based on mountaineering, special ops background

If you told Lt. Col. Rob Marshall leadership starts at the top, he’d take you literally. Part mountaineer, part special operations pilot, he’s spent a lot of time living his life at high altitudes.
Jan. 26, 2018
Around the Air Force: Jan. 26

On this look around the Air Force NASA and the German Aerospace Center conduct bio-fuels testing and the Air Force has begun the rollout of Tier 2 physical fitness training standards.
Jan. 26, 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.
Jan. 26, 2018
Air Force announces Spark Tank finalists

The Air Force announced the six Spark Tank finalists who will showcase their innovative ideas to Air Force senior leaders Feb. 23, 2018, in Orlando, Florida, at the Air Force Association Air Warfare Symposium.

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