U.S. Air Force News

Nov. 1, 2017
AF announces 2016 Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award recipients

Air Force officials have announced the recipients of the 2016 Gen. Larry O. Spencer Innovation Awards.This Air Force-level award recognizes an individual or team whose actions demonstrate innovation in cost and manpower savings to improve efficiency, operational readiness and replication of the
Nov. 1, 2017
Around the Air Force: Nov. 1

On this look around the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Goldfein visits Joint National Guard Base McEntire, South Carolina, the 100th Air Refueling Wing participates in a joint training exercise over the Meditteranean Sea, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O.
Oct. 31, 2017
MDG commander battles breast cancer with the help of Tricare

“I knew my life was going to change, I knew I was not in control, and that’s what scared me the most.” These are the thoughts that ran through Col. Theresa Medina’s mind as she was notified that she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Oct. 30, 2017
Wright eyes indefinite enlistment, awards program changes for enlisted force

The Air Force’s top enlisted Airman provided updates on the status of issues affecting the enlisted force Oct. 27, 2017, at the 2017 Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium in Orlando, Florida.
Oct. 30, 2017
Education and Learning Resource centers keep careers moving forward during deployment

The 386th Expeditionary Forces Support Squadron Education Center aims to help these Airmen use this time to further their military and civilian education.
Oct. 30, 2017
Pediatric nurse speaks up, exemplifies Trusted Care

Trusted Care is a core component of Air Force medicine. There are nine principles, one of which is speaking up.This is a critical principle, as exemplified by attending pediatric nurse practitioner, Capt. Kelsey Pilcher, in the case of two newborns recently brought into her care.
Oct. 30, 2017
Wright celebrates MTL legacy, tours Keesler

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, to celebrate a ribbon cutting for the new Military Training Leader Course schoolhouse and to tour the base Oct. 23 - 25.
Oct. 27, 2017
Goldfein shares top priorities with Airmen

The importance of revitalizing squadrons was the key point made by Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Goldfein during an “all call” Oct. 20, 2017, at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.
Oct. 27, 2017
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.
Oct. 26, 2017
Goldfein talks taking care of Airmen at Treasure our Troops

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein addressed the importance of taking care of Airmen and their families during the 2017 Thanks USA Treasure our Troops Gala in Washington, D.C., Oct. 25, 2017.

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