U.S. Air Force News

July 31, 2015
AF launches MyVector, mentorship resources for Airmen

The Air Force recently launched an improved and re-branded Career Path Tool, called MyVector, which encourages mentorship between Airmen at all levels.
July 31, 2015
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.
July 30, 2015
TRICARE Online and MiCare have similarities, differences

TRICARE Online and MiCare Secure Messaging may seem to offer the same services, but there are important differences to these software tools, which are designed to enhance access to care for all military beneficiaries.
July 30, 2015
Yesterday's Air Force: Luxembourg

On July 12, 1944, two U.S. B-17 Flying Fortress bombers collided over the small town of Perle, Luxembourg.Though 71 years have passed, the event has changed the lives of many people, including Roger Feller, who witnessed the crash. He has since dedicated his life to never forgetting the American
July 30, 2015
DOD awards contract for electronic health records

In a culmination of a more than two-year effort, the Defense Department awarded a $4.3 billion contract to Leidos, Inc. July 29.
July 29, 2015
New interrogation system installed on AWACS, more in pipeline

The E-3 Sentry AWACS Next Generation Identification Friend or Foe (NGIFF) program office from Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, recently completed the first installation of the new AN/UPX-40 system, which also brings new enhancements onto an operational AWACS at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma.
July 29, 2015
Creech Airmen showcase RPA at Canadian air show

The MQ-1 Predator made its debut in Canada among 30,000 Alberta locals in Lethbridge July 23-25. It's the second time it was showcased at an international air show.
July 29, 2015
BLUE Episode 7: Brain Stimulator

Air Force TV here released the latest episode of the Air Force's flagship television program, BLUE.This edition delves into the ground breaking research Air Force scientists are using to evolve the most important technology used by the military today -- the human brain.
July 29, 2015
Cody touts 'One Air Force' during ANG enlisted call

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody shared his thoughts on the future of the force with Airmen from the Air National Guard during an enlisted call July 23 at Joint Base Andrews.
July 28, 2015
Rand takes command of AF Global Strike Command

Gen. Robin Rand took command of Air Force Global Strike Command during a ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 28, becoming the newest leader of the organization responsible for the nation's force of ICBMs and nuclear-capable bombers.

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