U.S. Air Force News

Oct. 25, 2017
Airman battles tumor, exemplifies resilience

Staff Sgt. Jennifer Gordon, 20th Security Forces Squadron plans, programs and policy technician, passed all her physical training tests but one.That one test failure while stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, led to the discovery of a tumor in 2014.
Oct. 25, 2017
F-15E pilot credits aero clubs for Air Force career

First Lt. Andy Schoemer's Air Force career has taken off, thanks to the Air Force Aero Club.
Oct. 25, 2017
Airmen test combat search, rescue skills during Pacific Thunder

One of the largest joint combat search and rescue exercises in the Pacific region, Pacific Thunder 18-1, kicked into full swing at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Oct. 23, 2017.
Oct. 25, 2017
USTRANSCOM's cloud computing transition enhances cyber processes, protection

U.S. Transportation Command is the first Defense Department organization to initiate migration of its cyber domain to a commercial cloud provider to improve mission assurance, while strengthening information technology efficiency and effectiveness.
Oct. 25, 2017
USecAF talks modernization during aviation week symposium

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Donovan discussed the importance of rapid modernization and innovation during the 2017 Aviation Week Program Excellence Symposium in Washington, D.C., Oct. 23, 2017.
Oct. 25, 2017
Active-duty positions added for Guard, Reserve pilots

Air National Guard and Reserve pilots now have 20 more opportunities to fly in order to augment active duty chronic vacancies across the force.
Oct. 24, 2017
Around the Air Force: Oct. 24

On this look around the Air Force, Airmen from the 633rd Medical Group deploy to Puerto Rico to help with relief efforts, the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing complete their first combat mission, and Air Force medical researchers test a new tool that detects and identifies pathogens in the field.
Oct. 24, 2017
DPAA Accounts for 183 Missing Service Members in Fiscal Year 2017

In fiscal year 2017, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency accounted for 183 formerly missing persons from past conflicts. Also, the agency individually identified the remains of 18 additional personnel, who were previously accounted for as part of group burials, reaching another milestone of 201
Oct. 24, 2017
ACC commander engages Airmen, discusses priorities

Gen. Mike Holmes, Air Combat Command commander, visited the men and women of Moody Air Force Base, Oct. 17-18, 2017.While gaining an in-depth exposure of the installation’s unique assets, Holmes used this visit as an opportunity to explain to Airmen their role in the fight and how it contributes to
Oct. 24, 2017
Seoul ADEX 17 concludes, partnerships thrive

The Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2017 wrapped up Oct. 22, 2017 at Seoul Air Base.

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