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U.S. Launches Drone From Aircraft Carrier

USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH, at sea (NNS)—The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System demonstrator (UCAS-D) completed its first ever carrier-based catapult launch from USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) off the coast of Virginia today.  “Today we saw a small, but significant pixel in the future picture…


Sexual Assault Has No Place in the Air Force

5/8/2013 - WASHINGTON (AFNS)—Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A Welsh III presented the service’s fiscal 2014 budget request to the Senate Armed Services Committee May 7, but much of the discussion focused on the recent sexual battery allegations…


Congress Reviews Air Force’s Readiness at House…

WASHINGTON (AFNS)—The top leaders from the Air Force’s active and Reserve components were on Capitol Hill on April 24 to provide statements and answer questions regarding their fiscal year 2014 budgets and force readiness.  Representative Rob Wittman, (R-Va.), the chairman of the…


Again, Sequestration Will Affect Air Force Readiness…

4/22/2013 - WASHINGTON (AFNS)—The four branches of the military delivered another warning to Congress April 18 that a prolonged budget sequester will significantly affect military readiness, and could leave the services unable to carry out defense strategy.  Air Force Vice Chief of Staff…


Air Force Officials Announce Civilian Reduction in…

4/17/2013 - WASHINGTON (AFNS)—In a continuing effort to meet the Department of Defense funding targets in the FY12 President’s Budget and re-balance the civilian workforce, approximately 60 Air Force installations will implement civilian Reduction in Force authorities effective through…


FY2014 Budget: Sequester Puts Air Force Objectives…

Upon release of the Air Force Fiscal Year 2014 budget here April 10, the services’ senior leaders said the shadow of sequestration in 2013 and on-going fiscal uncertainty will affect critical programs and objectives for years to come.  While Air Force officials have scrambled to minimize…


Air Force Restarts Tuition Assistance

WASHINGTON (AFNS)—The Air Force has officially restarted military tuition assistance, effective immediately.  The service restarted the program as a result of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2013, where Congress called for the MTA program to continue in the…


Air Force Graduates First RPA Armament Course

Five Airmen from the 363rd Training Squadron graduated from the Air Force’s first Remotely-Piloted Aircraft armament apprentice course during a graduation ceremony here April 8.  Prior to the RPA armament apprentice course coming on-line, Airmen who were headed to an RPA armament assignment…


Air Force Reservists and Retirees Eligible for TRICARE…

TRICARE has affordable healthcare programs available for all Air Force Reserve retirees - including “gray-area retirees” and actively-participating Air Force reservists, no matter what orders they are on.  Reservists who retire before age 60 are eligible for TRICARE Retired Reserve…


Air Force Rabbi ‘One of Her Kind’

Minutes before sunset on Friday, she lowers her head and covers her face in prayer. Her hands are illuminated by the faint glow of the Shabbat candles, each flame representing and honoring a family member.  As the week comes to a close, Capt. Sarah Schechter, the Jewish chaplain of the 89th Airlift…


Air Force Cuts Aviation Support at Public Events

As the Air Force braces for potential sequester, leadership has cancelled all aviation support to public events for at least the remainder of the fiscal year and is standing down the Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team to save flying hours to support readiness needs.


Air Force Announces NASCAR Sponsorship for 2013

The Air Force renewed its NASCAR partnership with Richard Petty Motorsports and the No. 43 car with driver Aric Almirola for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.  “RPM’s strong legacy in NASCAR and Almirola’s values and character are a great fit for the Air Force and the type…


Air Force Releases Results of Health and Welfare Inspection…

The Air Force released the results of the service-wide health and welfare inspections that were completed in an effort to emphasize an environment of respect, trust and professionalism in the workplace.


Air Force Implements Civilian Hiring Freeze

Air Force senior leaders directed a force-wide hiring freeze among other workforce actions in a memorandum sent to senior commanders Jan. 16.

The actions are part of the Air Force’s efforts to pursue reversible or recoverable steps to avoid impacts to core readiness caused by the looming…


AF Releases Selective Reenlistment Bonus List

12/28/2012 - Three Air Force specialty codes have been added to the selective reenlistment bonus list, and two have seen an increase in bonus amounts.


Deployed Airman Receives Surprise Christmas Call from…

12/26/2012 - So began the most memorable phone call of a six-month deployment for Senior Airman Keshia Shutts with the 451st Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron here, who received a Christmas morning phone call from President Barack Obama.


Panetta Signs Order to Deploy 400 U.S. Troops to Turkey…

Secretary Panetta has signed an order that will deploy 400 U.S. personnel to Turkey to support the deployment that NATO agreed to recently of Patriot missile capability.


Three New Squadrons Being Developed By Air Force Recruiting…

Three new squadrons are being created as a result of an Air Force reorganization service that will focus on recruiting heath professionals to create a more appropriate focus on the HP mission.


Thrift Savings Plan Contribution Limits Increase in…

12/6/2012 - The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has announced the 2013 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions increased from $17,000 to $17,500 for 2013.


Pearl Harbor: Air Force Legacy on Day that Would ‘Live…

FORT MEADE, Md. (AFNS)—“It was the first time I had ever seen a plunging dive bomber and it was an awesome sight. Nothing in warfare is more frightening,” said Pvt. Wilfred D. Burke, 72d Pursuit Squadron, Wheeler Field, whose experience in the attacks on Pearl Harbor are recorded…


DOD Recognizes Two Air Force Members with Disabilities…

WASHINGTON (AFNS)—The Department of Defense presented awards to two Air Force members during a ceremony here at the Pentagon, Dec. 4.


Deployed Father Controls Airspace Over Son in Afghanistan…

12/1/2012 - As any parent of a deployed soldier,  Maj. Christopher Gering worries about his son who is deployed downrange. It can be gut wrenching knowing his child operates outside the wire, working to clear and dispose of improvised explosive devices.


Edwards AFB Offering New Recruiting Program to Hire…

Students transitioning from college into the workplace has found it to be rather challenging trying to land a job, but students are now seeing more and more opportunities after graduation with Edwards AFB’s Workforce Recruiting Program.


Military OneSource Better Connects Troops and Families…

The DoD has revitalized and consolidated the Military OneSource website to better serve military members and their families.


Do Airmen Really Need Meal Deductions?

11/20/2012 - Dorm-resident Airmen are not given the opportunity to decide whether they would like to have their base allowance for subsistence each month, but are instead automatically enrolled on a meal plan.


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