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U.S. AIR FORCE NEWS

Obama Congratulates Newest U.S. Air Force Academy Graduates…

Obama addressed the U.S. Air Force Academy’s graduating class of 2012 today, reminding them of the Air Force’s critical role and congratulating them as they prepare to build on a new era of American leadership.


Two Former Airmen Get Inducted into Astronaut Hall…

5/21/2012 - Two retired Airmen were recently inducted into the NASA’s Astronaut Hall of Fame during a ceremony May 5 at the Kennedy Space Center.


Injured Airman Reunites with Family Just Four Days…

Staff Sgt. Brian Williams suffered serious injuries after an improvised explosive device detonated while he was on a mission April 25 outside Kandahar Airfield in southern Afghanistan.


House Votes to Keep Military Enlistment Age Cap

The efforts of Rep. Paul Broun Jr., who fought on behalf of a marathon runner who was rejected by the Army to enlist because of being just shy of the enlistment age cap, failed Friday with a house vote of 256 to 164.


“Pink Slime” Permanently Removed From Commissary…

While “Pink Slime” has been raving in the recent headlines, for now,  commissaries are only carrying USDA organic ground beef or USDA all-natural ground beef, neither of which has pink slime.


Prior Enlisted Retirement Restriction Waiver Requests…

Prior enlisted officers with eight years of active duty commissioned time may be able to retire through the Air Force 10-8 Commission Waiver Program


B-1 Aircrews Make History by Employing Laser JDAMS

B-1 Lancer aircrews from here employed laser Joint Direct Attack Munitions against moving targets during a weapon system evaluation program exercise May 14 through 16.


New Guide Helps Airmen, Families Navigate Social Media…

Airmen and families now have a new resource at their fingertips with the recent release of an updated and revised social media guide.


Military Retirement Benefits Among AF Families Top…

5-12-2012 - Military families regard the possible change of military retirement benefits as their top concern, according to the results of a major survey released.


AF Husband Earns Military Spouse of the Year Award

A husband who championed the progression of disability policy and the exceptional family member program received the 2012 Military Spouse of the Year Award.


Air Force Dominates Warrior Games with Record Breaking…

5-9-2012 - The Air Force brought home a team-record of 18 medals April 30 through May 5 during the 2012 Warrior Games.


10 Air Force Teams Compete For Top Dog Honors

5-6-2012 - The U.S. Air Force selected 10 of its best military working dog handler teams to compete in the 2012 Department of Defense Military Working Dog K-9 Trials.


Air Force Takes 2nd, 3rd in Men’s Cycling

Wounded warriors from around the U.S. and British armed forces battled it out May 1 in the cycling portion of the 2012 Wounded Warrior Games.


New Mobile App Connects Airmen to Their Base

Want to connect with friends and family? There’s an app for that. Need to find the best restaurant around? There’s an app for that. Want to see what movies are playing nearby? There’s an app for that.


Presenting the Commander-in-Chief Trophy to the U.S.…

The President congratulated the Fighting Falcons of the United States Air Force Academy on winning their Commander-in-Chief trophy—the second win and a row, and their 18th of all time.


Air Force Officials Clarify Bronze Star Approval Process…

Recent heightened interest in the Bronze Star Medal has led Air Force Central Command and Air Force Personnel Center leaders to further explain the criteria and approval process for its recipients.


AF Standardizes Uniform Wear across Space Command

Airmen assigned to the command will no longer be wearing flight suits, the green flight jacket and the A-2 Leather Jacket by the end of the fiscal year.


AF Now Accepting School Applications for Test Pilot…

The 2012 U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School selection board will convene in July to fill openings for July 2013 and January 2014 class start dates.


Your Momma Wears Combat Boots

On the small-town playground of my childhood, the comeback quip of last resort after being physically or verbally pummeled was “Well, your momma wears combat boots.”


Laughlin Fitness Center Goes Green

The Losano Fitness Center here recently began harnessing power by using elliptical machines and a new state-of-the-art technology called ReRev.


Air Force Names 2011 Top Athletes

Air Force officials recently named the service’s 2011 top male and female athletes of the year.


Air Force Boxer One of Best in U.S.

Senior Airman Adam Hassan, 375th Communications Support Squadron, fought through two weeks of try-outs and three months of intense training to be announced the best boxer in the Air Force and one of the top 10 boxers in the U.S.


Air Force Association and AFA Veteran Benefits Association…

The Air Force Association and the AFA Veteran Benefits Association are committed to the education, advocacy and support of the total Air Force family and to honor Airmen and our Air Force Heritage.


Advanced Tool Helps Process New AF Civilian Employees…

Air Force civilian hires will soon have access to a new virtual tool that provides more efficient and timely processing for job placement.


Senior Leaders Discuss Future of Air Force Reserve

Senior leaders from Air Force Reserve Command assembled here March 26-27 during the 2012 Senior Leader Conference to discuss the future of the command.


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