OCTOBER 13, 2022 – More than 200 U.S. Marines were deployed to Aviano AB, Italy, for approximately two months to integrate and train with the 510th Fighter Squadron as part of a dynamic force employment. Throughout the integration, Marines from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 (VMFA-323) flew F/A-18 Hornets alongside 510th F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots during each … [Read more...]
Air Force Wins 3 Federal Energy, Water Management Awards
OCTOBER 13, 2022 - The Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program recognized three Department of the Air Force teams and multiple individuals with 2022 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards for their significant contributions to energy and water efficiency within the federal government. “Congratulations to the winners of this year’s FEMP Awards,” said … [Read more...]
Crews Complete Historic 72-hour KC-135 Endurance Mission
OCTOBER 12, 2022 - Two KC-135 Stratotankers simultaneously conducted 72-hour single-aircraft endurance missions, demonstrating multi-day tanker mission generation capabilities, Oct. 4-7. For more than 72 hours, the aircraft only landed to refuel, change crews, and service engine oil while keeping at least one engine running. This mission was accomplished with crews from the … [Read more...]
Air Force Develops ‘Civilians We Need’ Career Model
OCTOBER 12, 2022 - The Department of the Air Force is unveiling a new civilian career talent management process designed to be more nimble in developing both civilian leaders as well as growing technical expertise/competence. The new “Civilians We Need” career model and accompanying career roadmaps will help DAF civilians plan their job experiences, education, training, and … [Read more...]
Airlift Wing Deploys with New MAFFORGEN Model
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 62d Airlift Wing step onto a C-17 Globemaster III prior to departing for a deployment from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Sept. 26, 2022. This deployment is Team McChord’s first implementation of the Mobility Air Force Force Generation deployment model. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colleen Anthony) OCTOBER 11, 2022 - Members … [Read more...]