June 30, 2017 Enlisted RPA pilots soar to new heights The Air Force’s first three Enlisted Pilot Initial Class graduates are slated to complete their final phase of training requirements in July at Beale Air Force Base, California.
June 30, 2017 Holloman AFB Airman named Fighter Instructor Pilot of the Year One of Holloman’s Airmen, Maj. John R. Widmer, 314th Fighter Squadron flight commander and an F-16 instructor pilot, was named the Air Force’s Fighter Instructor Pilot of the Year. The award is designed to recognize fighter pilots and weapon systems officers’ commitment, performance, leadership and
June 30, 2017 Officials urge retirees to transition club membership to virtual portal For many Air Force retirees, a club membership is one way to stay connected to the service they love. Air Force Services Activity officials are encouraging retirees to activate their new Air Force Club Member Portal accounts before losing that connection.
June 30, 2017 Around the Air Force: June 29 On this look around the Air Force, a new parachute canopy is tested for the ACES II ejection seat, squadron revitalization teams visit Scott AFB, and special duty changes are coming.
June 30, 2017 Air Force posts new challenges on crowdsourcing idea website Air Force officials have posted a new set of topics (in the form of challenges) on the Revitalizing Air Force Squadrons crowdsourcing/idea website after closing out the first set of challenges June 19, 2017.
June 30, 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.
June 29, 2017 Foreign pilots fly high in exchange program at JB Charleston Foreign exchange programs across the globe allow students from a secondary school or university to study abroad and are fairly well known. However, some might not be aware of the foreign pilot exchange program the Air Force implemented in 1998.
June 29, 2017 Block 5 MQ-9 debuts in combat The latest version of the MQ-9 Reaper, the Block 5 variant, flew its first successful combat mission June 23, 2017, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
June 29, 2017 Air Force Clubs award $36,000 in scholarships The Air Force Services Activity has awarded $36,000 in scholarships to 10 Air Force Club members or their family members.
June 29, 2017 First operational F-35A squadron receives final aircraft The 34th Fighter Squadron and 34th Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Hill Air Force Base accepted its final two combat-coded F-35A Lightning lls June 21, 2017.