SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 - For those at the beginning of their Air Force career, it can seem a daunting task to go from everyday life as a civilian to being a member of the world’s greatest Air Force. Many who have served remember the anticipation before Basic Military Training, seeking advice from those more seasoned and doing as much research as possible to ensure their own … [Read more...]
Local Resources for Military Families
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 - Department of the Air Force leaders and their spouses shared advice and resources with military families during a Families in the Fight panel at the 2022 Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 21. Panelists consisted of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., and his wife Sharene, Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” … [Read more...]
Operational Test Airman Builds Radar Range
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 - In Air Force Doctrine Publication 1, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. wrote that “Victory goes to the rapid integrator of ideas.” These ideas derive from our Airmen, whose innovation and courageous problem-solving skills solve the complex challenges that come with a rapidly evolving global environment. One of these “rapid integrators” is Tech. … [Read more...]
Air Force Demonstrates Enhanced Air, Missile Defense System
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 - In the world of air and missile defense, the further away a possible threat can be accurately detected and rapidly identified, the more time decision makers will have to respond. With that in mind, Air Forces Northern teamed up with the 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command from Anderson, South Carolina, and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities … [Read more...]
General Says Air Force Modernization Is Priority
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. spoke today at the State of Defense conference on DefenseOne.com. Regarding hypersonic threats from adversaries, Brown said, "We want to make sure we have not only that capability, but the capacity. There's a balance between having a hypersonic capability, but it's all the other munitions that we … [Read more...]