Jan. 17, 2017 Disability Evaluation System rolls out new email notification process A new email notification system rolls out this month for the Air Force’s Disability Evaluation System that will enhance customer service and increase overall transparency in the Physical Evaluation Board process.
Jan. 14, 2017 Pope Airmen, 82nd Airborne Division train for deployments The 43rd Air Mobility Operations Group and 82nd Airborne Division conducted a deployment readiness exercise at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, Jan. 6-11.
Jan. 13, 2017 AF seeks 13th Annual DOD David O. Cooke award nominees Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 13th annual Department of Defense David O. Cooke Excellence in Public Administration Award.
Jan. 13, 2017 Edwards AFB reduces cost for fire suppression test Members of the F-35 Integrated Test Force developed a new funnel system that captures the foam or water deluge during required hangar fire-suppression system tests, saving $79,750 and several days of delay, which can be critically important for test programs.
Jan. 13, 2017 The aircraft canaries: HAAMS technicians breathe life into missions Twenty thousand feet above the drop zone, a multinational group of special forces prepares for a tactical insertion behind “enemy lines.” The seasoned jumpmaster positions himself on the open ramp of the C-130 Hercules, peeking his head out to confirm that the airspace below is clear to the drop
Jan. 13, 2017 Around the Air Force: Jan. 13 On this look around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James bids farewell as the SecAF, and major changes are coming to the Air Force’s tattoo policy.
Jan. 13, 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.
Jan. 12, 2017 Nominations open for 62nd DOD Distinguished Civilian Service Award Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 62nd Annual Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award.
Jan. 12, 2017 JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, Travis AFB named next KC-46A locations Air Force officials selected Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, New Jersey, and Travis Air Force Base, California, as the preferred locations for the next two active-duty-led KC-46A Pegasus bases.
Jan. 12, 2017 AF selects Shaw AFB as the preferred location to host a new RPA unit The Air Force has selected Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, as the preferred location to base a new MQ-9 Reaper group, including mission control elements.