OCTOBER 5, 2023 - As a Public Affairs Specialist for the 51st Fighter Wing, I have been fortunate to witness and share countless stories of dedication, commitment and the pursuit of excellence within our Air Force community. When prior enlisted officers from the 694th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group organized an enlisted to officer forum, I had the … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 4, 2023 - Airmen from the 319th Reconnaissance Wing preparing to deploy to several locations in support of U.S. Central Command, U.S. European Command, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. Africa Command as part of the 24.1 cycle, attended a pre-deployment briefing Sept. 27 at Grand Forks Air Force Base. The deployment is part of the newly implemented Air Force Force … [Read more...]

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich) OCTOBER 2, 2023 - As Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. closes out his three-year tenure as the Air Force’s highest-ranking officer and braces for a new, even more challenging assignment as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, it’s worth recalling advice he got from his father as a teen in the 1970s. “Four … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 - Assistance to reduce potential impacts in the event of a government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians, and their families is available through various means. Those experiencing financial difficulties should contact their chain of command, who can provide more information on the financial aid organizations below. Compensation:The Military … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 - The Department of the Air Force (DAF) has agreed to review the discharges of thousands of veterans affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”), Traumatic Brain Injury (“TBI”), or other mental health conditions, or who experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment. The DAF will also implement administrative reforms for individuals who apply to have … [Read more...]