SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 - Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink visited Vandenberg Space Force Base Aug. 27-28, to engage with leadership and gain insight into the base’s strategic role in advancing U.S. space capabilities. Upon his arrival, Meink was greeted by Lt. Gen. Douglas Schiess, U.S. Space Forces – Space commander; and Space Command’s Combined Joint Force Space Component … [Read more...]
Air Force Improves Mammogram Access
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 - David Grant USAF Medical Center (DGMC) has launched a simplified process to enhance access to routine mammogram screenings for eligible beneficiaries. The new scheduling process aims to improve early breast cancer detection by removing common access barriers for active-duty service members, retirees, and military families. “This initiative is about making … [Read more...]
Air Force Cyber Emphasizes Collaboration, Innovation
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 - The Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower conference brought together military members, civilians and industry partners for its annual education and training event in Montgomery, Aug. 25-27. The conference serves as a critical hub for personnel across the IT, cyber and communications fields to connect and share … [Read more...]
Autonomy Advances with First Alternative Navigation Flight
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 - A bright orange dart drifted in the air at approximately 1,000 feet. The cloudless, bright blue skies practically swallowed up the 7-foot, 50-pound unmanned aerial system as it flew its pattern. As it passed overhead, the sound from it at ground level was like a revved up weed eater engine. Those quiet Osprey MK III flights at Duke Field, north of Eglin … [Read more...]
Space Force to Accept Air Force Reserve Volunteers
SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 - Air Force Reservists in space-related career fields interested in volunteering to join the U.S. Space Force as Guardians serving in a part-time capacity can apply from Sept. 3 to Oct. 10. This transfer option is part of the Space Force Personnel Management Act, which was signed into law as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. … [Read more...]




