June 22, 2016 Guardsmen train at Maintenance University More than 260 Air National Guard members from five states attended a weeklong course in aircraft maintenance here to enhance proficiency in everything from hydraulics to electrical generation.The annual event, now in its eighth year, is called Maintenance University, said Capt. James Campbell, the
June 22, 2016 Kenyan, Ugandan troops learn combat rescue tactics from Airmen The first African Partnership Flight in Kenya officially began its mission following opening ceremonies at Laikipia Air Base June 21.
June 22, 2016 AF medics enhance skills, build relationships in Dominican Republic Airmen from the 59th Medical Wing are improving their clinical skills and building international relationships during a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored readiness training exercise in the Dominican Republic.
June 22, 2016 Airmen join multinational effort, offer medical care in Cambodia Medical professionals from several nations and agencies recently came together in Pacific Angel 16-2 to promote interoperability with partner nations while delivering humanitarian aid to Cambodians in the Kampot province.
June 22, 2016 National Guard chief nominee says new world requires agile forces Today’s National Guard is in the best shape it’s been in for its almost 380 years of history, President Barack Obama’s nominee to lead the National Guard Bureau told the Senate Armed Services Committee here June 21.
June 21, 2016 Around the Air Force: June 21 In this look around the Air Force, Gen. David Goldfein testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee on his nomination for Air Force chief of staff, and the new Blended Retirement System gives Airmen more retirement options.
June 21, 2016 Airman earns ‘Ultimate Champion’ title at Warrior Games Medically retired Master Sgt. Reese Hines earned the “Ultimate Champion” title and bragging rights at the 2016 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York.
June 21, 2016 Airman earns silver in visually impaired archery at Warrior Games Though she’s new to archery, 1st Lt. Sarah Frankosky earned a silver medal in the first-ever visually impaired archery category in the 2016 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York.
June 21, 2016 Brothers connect at 22,000 feet A couple months ago, two KC-135 Stratotankers took flight from Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, to participate in an ordinary air refueling training exercise, but for the Marchesseault brothers, the day was anything but ordinary.
June 21, 2016 Family first: A story for Air Force spouses Jeff Hogg knows the role of the military spouse better than most because he understands the needs of the military lifestyle and the military family. He served in the Air Force for over 20 years before retiring and is the spouse of Maj. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, the Air Force deputy surgeon general.