JULY 11, 2023 - The Air Force is experiencing a shortfall in the FY23 Military Personnel Appropriation driven by higher-than-projected personnel costs. Headquarters Air Force is directing actions to be taken now to avoid exhausting funds. AFPC is currently approving PCS orders for Airmen with projected departure dates in July. For all other Airmen awaiting PCS orders with … [Read more...]
KC-135 Serves as Platform for Missions Over Europe
JULY 10, 2023 - Aeromedical Evacuation technicians with the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron assigned to Ramstein Air Base, sharpened their skills during a routine refueling flight in a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, June 27, over the skies of Germany and the Netherlands. The 86th AES provides critical medical care to … [Read more...]
Spouse and Family Forum Set for August 2nd
JULY 6, 2023 - The Air Force Materiel Command will host its next virtual Spouse and Family Forum, Aug. 2, at 11 a.m. ET on ZoomGov. Air Force experts will be on the line to share updates, resources, and answer questions related to spouse employment and higher education opportunities. All uniformed and civilian spouses and family members are invited to attend the virtual … [Read more...]
B-52 Deployment Concludes in Indonesia
JULY 6, 2023 - More than 60 U.S. Air Force Airmen and two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, recently completed a bilateral interoperability exercise in Indonesia. The exercise, which lasted about a week and was supported by various U.S. Pacific Air Forces units, marked the first time U.S. Air Force … [Read more...]
Airmen, Guardians Embrace Air Force SkillBridge Program
JULY 5, 2023 - The Department of Defense SkillBridge Program has established a significant partnership with Headquarters Air Force Junior ROTC, providing Air Force members with valuable internship opportunities at more than 800 AFJROTC high schools around the globe. This collaboration offers a unique pathway for retiring service members to gain civilian work experience and … [Read more...]