U.S. Air Force News

Nov. 8, 2016
Silver Star shines bright on Hutchins’ heroic actions

Maj. Gen. Thomas Deale, the director of operations of Air Combat Command, presented retired Staff Sgt. Benjamin Hutchins, a former 18th Air Support Operations Group joint terminal attack controller, with the Silver Star during a ceremony Nov. 4 at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina.
Nov. 7, 2016
November issue of Airman magazine now available

The November issue of Airman magazine is now available to download and is viewable through a web browser.
Nov. 7, 2016
National Military Family Month: honoring heroes on the homefront

On Oct. 28, President Barack Obama signed a presidential proclamation declaring November to be “National Military Family Month.”
Nov. 7, 2016
Coalition airstrike demonstrates synergy among nations

The U.S.-led Coalition tasked with degrading and defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant successfully executed a large scale, multinational strike on a weapons facility in Al Haditha, Iraq, Oct. 31.
Nov. 5, 2016
Airman conquers triathlons, strengthens CAF domains

Daily obstacles in life can take on many forms, and one Airman from the 325th Aerospace Medical Squadron has found overcoming obstacles encountered during triathlons helps strengthen his four domains of Comprehensive Airmen Fitness.
Nov. 4, 2016
WWII bomber pilot awarded Silver Star

A World War II bomber pilot has finally been given recognition for his actions during a bombing raid more than 70 years ago.
Nov. 4, 2016
STRATCOM welcomes Hyten as new commander

Gen. John E. Hyten took command of U.S. Strategic Command from Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney during a change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Nov. 3.
Nov. 4, 2016
First two enlisted pilots complete solo flights

Two Air Force master sergeants became the first enlisted Airmen in six decades to complete solo flights during Initial Flight Training at the 1st Flying Training Squadron Nov. 3.
Nov. 4, 2016
Report released for 2015 MQ-1B crash

An MQ-1B Predator was destroyed in a Oct. 17, 2015, crash after experiencing electronic systems failure and loss of control due to a lightning strike, according to an Air Combat Command Abbreviated Accident Investigation Board report released Nov. 2.
Nov. 4, 2016
Edwards AFB squadron tests missile for European ally’s F-35

From Norway to Australia, members from a number of allied and partner nations have come to Edwards Air Force Base to team with base units to test systems, enhance international cooperation and advance their own air force’s capabilities.

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