FEBRUARY 8, 2024 - A deep breath in, deep breath out. An Airman from the Idaho Air National Guard holds his weapon steady in front of him, pressing it against his shoulder, finger on the trigger, his body low to the ground. He takes a small, strategic step into the plume of smoke swirling around him. Surrounded by a blanket of red smoke makes it hard to see his battle buddy but … [Read more...]
Retired, Enlisted Air Force Members Can Rejoin Active Duty
FEBRUARY 8, 2024 - The Secretary of the Air Force has reimplemented the Voluntary Retired Return to Active Duty Program in an effort to leverage the talents of our highly trained and experienced officer and enlisted military retirees to help minimize the service's critical manning shortages. Application window opens Feb. 8, 2024. Applications must be submitted by Jan. 31, … [Read more...]
Foundation Names 432nd Wing 2023 Doolittle Award Winner
FEBRUARY 7, 2024 - The 432nd Wing and 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, received the Air Force Historical Foundation’s 2023, James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle Award, Jan. 23. The award is earned by the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force for displaying bravery, determination, discipline, esprit de corps and superior management of joint operations while … [Read more...]
CMSAF Prioritizes Quality of Life at House Hearing
Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna, bottom right, testifies before the House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Jan. 31, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich) FEBRUARY 2, 2024 - The highest-ranking enlisted leaders across the Department of Defense told Congress Jan. 31 that ensuring sufficient … [Read more...]
Wing Operates in Iteration of Exercise Bamboo Eagle
An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, takes off in support of Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 25, 2024. Approximately 3,000 U.S. service members across four branches are expected to fly, maintain and support more than 150 aircraft from 24 units in more than 10 locations … [Read more...]