U.S. Air Force News

Aug. 17, 2016
Bomber trio participates in first integrated bomber operation in Pacific

History was made Aug. 17 when all three of Air Force Global Strike Command's strategic power projection bombers, the B-52 Stratofortress, B-1B Lancer and B-2 Spirit, simultaneously took to the sky during their first integrated bomber operation in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
Aug. 16, 2016
Around the Air Force: Aug. 16

In this look around the Air Force, the KC-46A Pegasus has been approved for production, the Air Force is looking to create new F-16 Fighting Falcon training squadrons, and enlisted Airmen pursue medical degrees through the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program.
Aug. 16, 2016
AF to grow, enhance Nellis group with close air support focus

Nevada’s Nellis Air Force Base plans to restructure the 57th Operations Group to enhance its focus on close air support integration, Air Force officials announced Aug. 16.
Aug. 16, 2016
Phoenix Stripe provides future AMC leaders with success tools

Air Mobility Command welcomed 147 of the Air Force’s top NCOs and civilians to Phoenix Stripe, which focused on offering essential leadership tools to Airmen who have a direct impact on the AMC mission here Aug. 3-5.
Aug. 16, 2016
Vanguard Award nomination window open through January

The Air Force Personnel Center is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Vanguard Award through Jan. 25.
Aug. 16, 2016
Airmen load, airlift fire truck 3,700 miles to Nicaragua

A New Jersey fire truck was recently transported 3,700 miles aboard a 449th Airlift Wing C-5B Galexy as a donation to volunteer firefighters in Managua, Nicaragua.
Aug. 16, 2016
Goldfein talks air coalition ops during CENTCOM region visit

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein recently visited the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to get a sense of not only how the campaign is going as a member of the joint chiefs but also to get an understanding of how he can better support Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and
Aug. 15, 2016
Airman joins Soldiers to facilitate K-9 training in Uruguay

An Airman from 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) teamed up with two U.S. Army Soldiers from Joint Task Force-Bravo to facilitate K-9 certifications with the Uruguayan military from Aug. 1-12.
Aug. 15, 2016
An AF first for aircraft research, development

For the first time the Air Force has a means to conduct airworthiness assessments on non-Defense Department military type aircraft. This process enables the Air Force to gain a much deeper understanding of the state of civil aviation, while providing industry with an expert, independent evaluation
Aug. 15, 2016
AF awards replacement firefighting foam contract

The Air Force has awarded a $6.2 million contract to replace firefighting foam used in fire vehicles with an environmentally responsible foam to reduce the risk of possible contamination of soil and groundwater.

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