U.S. Air Force News

June 8, 2017
Air Force names 2016 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award recipients

Air Force officials have named four Airmen as the 2016 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award winners.
June 8, 2017
5th Bomb Wing awarded 2016 Omaha Trophy

Gen. John E. Hyten, the U.S. Strategic Command commander, presented the 2016 Omaha Trophy to the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base, June 6, 2017.
June 7, 2017
AF pilot selected for NASA astronaut training

Lt. Col. Raja Chari has been selected by NASA to join the 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class.
June 7, 2017
From the ground up

Some people dream of becoming a fighter pilot, while others dream of becoming a military special operator.Very few people make both dreams come true.Second Lt. Andrew Dane, a 47th Flying Training Wing pilot graduate and former Tactical Air Control Party special operator, will be able to see both
June 7, 2017
US Air Force Weapons School expands curriculum for current era of joint operations

For 68 years, the legacy of the United States Air Force Weapons School has been to adapt to the current warfare environment in order to produce experts in air power and leaders.The USAFWS has expanded its integration phases for the 17A class and beyond by focusing on specific lines of operation to
June 7, 2017
68th Rescue Flight transitions to 68th Rescue Squadron

As one of the only human based weapon systems in the Air Force, Guardian Angel must have highly trained personnel dedicated to the Air Force core function of personnel recovery. Guardian Angel is comprised of combat rescue officers, pararescuemen, and survival, evasion, resistance, and escape
June 7, 2017
AMC pursues fuel efficiency initiatives

From electronic flight bags (EFB) to flight management system modifications, Air Mobility Command Airmen are contributing innovative and cost-saving ways to enhance the command’s fuel efficiency.
June 7, 2017
Around the Air Force: June 6

On this look around the Air Force, the SecAF sits down for her first interview, USAFE commander visits the Load Diffuser exercise and the enlisted RPA pilot application deadline approaches.
June 6, 2017
Air Force leaders discuss the future of Air and Space power

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill June 6.
June 6, 2017
Defense Department launches retirement system comparison calculator

The Defense Department officially launched the Blended Retirement System comparison calculator, providing BRS opt-in eligible service members their first opportunity for an individualized comparison of retirement systems. The comprehensive tool, in combination with the mandatory BRS Opt-In Course,

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