JULY 8, 2022 - The Air Force is expecting lower promotion rates for the next few years due to enlisted grade restructuring, a leveling-off of end-strength growth, and high retention levels. Based on structure revisions and end-strength requirements, grades E-5 through E-7 will be impacted. Through this realignment, the Air Force intends to balance and increase experience … [Read more...]
Aerospace Vehicle Survivability Facility Reduces Enemy Threats
JULY 7, 2022 – The new National Defense Strategy set to be released later this year will focus on the building of a more lethal military force, the strengthening of U.S. alliances while establishing new partnerships, and reforming the way the Department of Defense does business to accomplish its objectives. The mission and capabilities of the Aerospace Vehicle Survivability … [Read more...]
New Technologies Drive Tyndall AFB’s Rebuild
JULY 7, 2022 - Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, has been on a continuous innovation journey to become the Installation of the Future since Hurricane Michael devastated the installation in 2018. The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Natural Disaster Recovery Division has been at the forefront of implementing new technologies to reshape the installation into a model of … [Read more...]
Making F-22 Raptor Fighter Jets Lethal
JULY 6, 2022 – The 325th Maintenance Squadron armament flight plays a vital role in supporting the 325th Fighter Wing’s mission. The armament flight at Tyndall Air Force Base is responsible for ensuring weapons systems are operationally ready by maintaining and inspecting all weapons equipment on the wing’s F-22 Raptors. “We make sure that no matter what the aircraft … [Read more...]
Air Force Secretary Talks PTSD, Mental Health
JULY 1, 2022 - Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall met with Air Force Medical Service leaders to discuss the Department of the Air Force’s approach for prioritizing post-traumatic stress disorder care and support during a visit to Joint Base Andrews June 24. Air Force Deputy Surgeon General Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes joined Kendall in meeting with medics from the 316th … [Read more...]




