JUNE 17, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Academy cadets took part in Operation Air Force at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, June 4 – 19, 2024. The three-week event is a required program that allows cadets the opportunity to visit an operational Air Force base and learn how the Air Force functions outside of the academy before commissioning as a second lieutenant. “Basically, all the … [Read more...]

JUNE 17, 2024 - The Air Force Services Center announced the winners of the 2024 Air Force Art Contest recently. This year’s judges had the task of evaluating more than 1,500 entries in two adult and three youth categories to determine the best in the Department of the Air Force with impact, creativity and technical expertise. “We’re extremely excited this year because of … [Read more...]

JUNE 14, 2024 - The Air Force Materiel Command is expanding its Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project, with a target date for converting all eligible General Schedule employees by June 2025. “Our mission requires us to attract and retain exceptional top talent, and AcqDemo is our vehicle to get there using 21st century hiring tools and techniques,” said Lorna … [Read more...]

JUNE 14, 2024 - Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Allvin postured the Air Force Medical Service to better serve installation commanders and the medical readiness of Airmen and Guardians by signing Program Action Directive 24-01, June 12. The PAD authorizes the formation of the Air Force Medical Command, or AFMEDCOM, as a … [Read more...]

JUNE 13, 2024 - At five times the force of gravity, the force of acceleration is enough to overwhelm a heart’s ability to pump blood to the brain. If the effects aren’t mitigated, a typical human can expect to black out within a few seconds from oxygen starvation. With top speeds of over 1,500 mph, modern fighter jets routinely pull up to 9 Gs. “In a fighter jet, you’re … [Read more...]