U.S. Air Force News

Aug. 27, 2015
Special tactics Airmen killed in hostile incident

Two special tactics Airmen, who were deployed in support of Operation Freedom's Sentinel, were killed near Camp Antonik, Afghanistan, Aug. 26.
Aug. 26, 2015
Integration lab to support C-5 software, hardware upgrades

The C-5 System Integration Lab at Robins Air Force Base has been preparing to accommodate upcoming changes to the weapon system's color weather radar capabilities for the last several months.Full-scale development is now underway by Lockheed Martin to update to a new version of the color weather
Aug. 26, 2015
Guardsman brings diverse background to Bagram’s mission

It isn’t every day you come across someone who has been a Soldier, Sailor and Airman, but then again, Tech. Sgt. Russell McLamb isn’t your everyday service member.McLamb’s uniqueness isn’t just that he has served in three different services; but he has also served in all three of the service’s
Aug. 25, 2015
U.S. service members receive 'heroic welcome' at Ramstein

Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone arrived safely at Ramstein Air Base Aug. 24 via military airlift after receiving emergency medical care for injuries sustained while subduing an armed gunman aboard a French train Aug. 21.
Aug. 25, 2015
Wounded warrior adaptive sports camp, warrior care event slated for Aug. 25-28

More than 160 Air Force and Army wounded, ill or injured warriors from across the nation will gather Aug. 25-28 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington for a warrior care event and an introductory adaptive sports camp.
Aug. 25, 2015
SecAF speaks on acquisition, partnerships at Hanscom

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James discussed her top priorities with Airmen and state officials while emphasizing the importance of the acquisition base and its partnerships during a visit to Hanscom Air Force Base Aug. 20-21.
Aug. 25, 2015
AF releases colonel, lieutenant colonel, major selection board results

The Air Force selected 34 lieutenant colonels for promotion to colonel, 117 majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel and 272 captains for promotion to major during the calendar year 2015B Biomedical Sciences Corps, Medical Service Corps, Nurse Corps and Chaplain central selection boards.
Aug. 25, 2015
2016 visionary leadership award nominees sought

Nominations for the 2016 General Wilma Vaught Visionary Leadership Award will be accepted through Oct. 16.
Aug. 24, 2015
AF Senior leaders give State of the Air Force address

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III held a State of the Air Force address at the Pentagon, Aug. 24.
Aug. 24, 2015
Air Force extends SAPR services to AF civilians

The Air Force released a policy memo today allowing Air Force civilian employees who are victims of sexual assault to file restricted and unrestricted reports with their installation's sexual assault response coordinator.

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