MARCH 9, 2021 - A recently retired B-1B Lancer flew its final sortie and landed at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Feb. 23. The aircraft, tail number 86-0099, was one of the 17 Lancers to be retired by the Air Force. However, this particular aircraft will continue to serve despite never flying again. 0099 is set to become the Edwards Aircraft Ground Integration Lab, or … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2021
Women Peace and Security Program Builds International Capabilities
MARCH 9, 2021 - No nation can afford to ignore half its population. That's the premise of the United Nations Security Council resolution 1325 on the Women Peace and Security program. It is good to remember this on International Women's Day. In 2017, Congress passed the Women Peace and Security Act that called for the United States "to be a global leader in promoting … [Read more...]
Air Force Podcast Assists Airmen With Career Planning
MARCH 8, 2021 - In episode 45 of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast, we discuss a new force development tool for Airmen and Guardians to grow professionally. These opportunities are known as Developmental Special Experiences, or DSE, which are learning activities outside the scope of formal training that have been validated as a potential means to obtain specific … [Read more...]
European Base Receives Next-Generation Self-Propelled Artillery Systems
MARCH 8, 2021 - The 405th Army Field Support Brigade's Army Field Support Battalion-Mannheim received about three dozen next-generation M109A7 Paladin Artillery Systems and M992A3 Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicles by railhead at Coleman Barracks, March 4. These new armored vehicles, now a part of the 405th AFSB's Army Prepositioned Stock-2 Program at Coleman … [Read more...]
DoD To Host Virtual Hiring Fair for Military Spouses Worldwide
MARCH 8, 2021 - The Defense Department is hosting its fourth virtual hiring fair for spouses of all active duty, Guard and Reserve personnel, as well as survivors, March 10, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. EST. Those interested can attend by visiting the event website at www.msephire.vfairs.com. Instructions on how to interface with employers are located on the main page, … [Read more...]