Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin listen to opening remarks during a House Armed Services Committee hearing for the Department of the Air Force fiscal year 2025 budget request, Washington, D.C., April 17, 2024. This image has been altered to obscure security badges. (U.S. Air … [Read more...]
B-52s Land at Civilian Airfield
APRIL 18, 2024 – A pair of B-52H Stratofortresses from the 20th Bomb Squadron tested their capabilities by landing at a civilian airfield as part of exercise Bayou Vigilance on April 12, 2024. Bayou Vigilance exercises aim to increase the readiness and lethality of the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. This is accomplished by simulating combat operations and … [Read more...]
Modernized Aviation Curriculum Takes Off
APRIL 18, 2024 - A modernized aviation specific program, designed to enhance the student experience, recently launched at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center. This is the catalyst for continued improvement and modernization of the Specialized English Training aviation curricula. DLIELC performs a unique mission teaching English to international … [Read more...]
Guard Bolsters Alliance with Swedish Air Force
Brig. Gen. Ravi Wagh Assistant Adjutant General (ATAG,) Army, Michigan National Guard (MING,) and Brig. Gen Rolf Mammen, Commander of the Michigan Air National Guard greet Col. Carl Bergqvist, and other members of the Swedish Air Force, at the Alpena CRTC on April 3rd, 2024.The Michigan National Guard (MING) hosted members of Headquarters Air Force (HAF) and Swedish Air Force … [Read more...]
Political Activity Dos and Don’ts for Airmen
APRIL 16, 2024 - In our democracy, elections are quite common, and with a presidential election this year, we can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process. With this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees on acceptable behavior. Military personnel and civilian … [Read more...]