U.S. Air Force News

Nov. 16, 2016
Records management responsibilities remain despite additional duty reduction

As the changes gradually occur with more information to be disseminated in the coming weeks, the records management duty still requires current records custodians to complete final tasks before the end of the year.
Nov. 15, 2016
Around the Air Force: Nov. 15

On this look around the Air Force the 301st Fighter Wing returns home from Afghanistan, Airmen participate in exercise Tonnerre Lightning, and Airmen and firefighters attend an emergency medical technician course.
Nov. 15, 2016
US, Japan forces work together during Keen Sword

Members from the Japan Self-Defense Forces and U.S. Forces, Japan, came together for Keen Sword 2017 at Yokota Air Base from Oct. 30 – Nov. 11. KS17 involved U.S. forces and the JSDF from all components of both militaries, training to conduct bilateral operations in support of the defense of Japan.
Nov. 15, 2016
Licking their wounds: Trained dogs assist, comfort wounded Airmen

Constant back pain from an injury suffered years ago in combat still troubles Staff Sgt. Ryan Garrison. It wakes him up at night when his medication wears off. It triggers his depression and anxiety, leading to angry outbursts. Several prescriptions and mental health visits didn’t effectively assist
Nov. 15, 2016
JTF-Bravo, Costa Rican medical teams bring health care to remote indigenous village

A group of 16 doctors, nurses, dentists and other specialists from Joint Task Force-Bravo took part in Operation Pura Vida, a joint humanitarian mission and medical readiness training exercise at an indigenous region in the Caribbean province of Limón, Nov. 1-3. The group arrived in four helicopters
Nov. 15, 2016
Tyndall AFB team develops solution to F-22 weapon's system issue

Diversity brings innovative solutions to maintenance operations.
Nov. 14, 2016
Hawkeye: Eyes, ears of the RQ-4

The RQ-4 Global Hawk, serves as the Air Force’s high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, long endurance RPA. Global Hawks are loaded with an integrated sensor suite and cameras capable of providing global all-weather, day or night ISR, however while on the ground visibility for
Nov. 11, 2016
Around the Air Force: Nov. 11

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) - On this look around the Air Force a retired staff sergeant is awarded the Silver Star, exercise Invincible Shield enhances trilateral interoperability, and Kadena Air Base, Japan hosted its 17th annual Special Olympics. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Jasmine
Nov. 11, 2016
Tyndall special devices team thrives on innovation

The Airmen of the 53rd Test Support Squadron Special Devices Flight design and implement innovative solutions with the goal of providing answers to uncommon problems.
Nov. 10, 2016
Maintainers: The driving force

The Profession of Arms Center of Excellence released a new video Nov. 10, as part of the Heritage Today series.

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