Nov. 22, 2016 Goldfein discusses changing face of war Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein spoke with Defense One’s Marcus Weisgerber in Washington D.C. Nov. 17 and gave the reasoning behind the changes being contemplated for the future of defense. In addition to being responsible for the “man, train and equip” mission for the Air Force, the
Nov. 22, 2016 Nominees sought for 2017 Joan Orr AF Spouse of the Year Award The Air Force Personnel Center is currently accepting nominations for the Air Force Association Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year Award.
Nov. 22, 2016 Moody Airmen host riot training for local state troopers Airmen from Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, hosted Georgia State Patrol’s Mobile Field Force semiannual riot control training Nov. 16-17. The GSP used Moody’s facilities to ensure their readiness for riots while Airmen supported by participating as rioters. The training consisted of both classroom
Nov. 22, 2016 Airmen provide air base defense in northern Iraq Today, defenders assigned to the 821st Contingency Response Group are on the front lines in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, providing air base defense for Qayyarah West Airfield in northern Iraq.
Nov. 21, 2016 45th SW supports successful Atlas V GOES-R launch The 45th Space Wing supported NASA’s successful launch of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R spacecraft aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, Nov. 19.
Nov. 21, 2016 AMC showcases joint rapid global mobility mission to civic leaders Air Mobility Command hosted 25 civic leaders from around the command Nov. 15 -17 for an immersion into AMC’s mission at Pope Army Airfield and to provide insight into its prominent role enabling joint mission effects globally.
Nov. 21, 2016 US commemorates Serbian support during WWII The U.S. State Department, U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force, Serbian Armed Forces and local government officials attended a commemoration event in Pranjani, Serbia, Nov. 18, which honored the villagers who welcomed the downed Airmen with open arms.
Nov. 21, 2016 2-year probationary period now in effect for new civilians All new federal employees appointed within the Defense Department to permanent positions in the competitive service are now required to serve a two-year probationary period.
Nov. 21, 2016 Bay Area ANG unit rescues Navy contractor The California Air National Guard's 129th Rescue Wing conducted a long-distance rescue mission over the Pacific Ocean Nov. 12, saving the life of a seriously ill 63-year-old civilian contractor on board the USS Guadalupe.
Nov. 20, 2016 Airman reflects on cancer battle, gives back with 'passion project' At 28 years old, then Staff Sgt. Nathan Combs never imagined he would be in a hospital room at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s Wilford Hall receiving chemotherapy.