MARCH 29, 2022 - The first CY22 Career Intermission Program application window opens April 1 for eligible Airmen and Guardians interested in a one to three year temporary break from active duty to meet personal or professional needs outside the service. The time commitment members must serve upon return to active duty is now a “one month for one month” ratio, instead of the … [Read more...]
AFMS Looks at Role on National Vietnam War Veterans Day
MARCH 28, 2022 - Each year on March 29 the nation honors the service and sacrifices of Vietnam War veterans for National Vietnam War Veterans Day. This date marks the day the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam, on March 29, 1973. While more than 58,000 Americans paid the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam, Air Force Medical Service improvements in aeromedical evacuation … [Read more...]
Building the Air Force’s Next Gen Leaders
MARCH 25, 2022 – Before Air Force enlisted members may step into a true leadership role, Erwin Professional Military Education Center instructors ensure they are well-equipped and ready to excel in their new positions. The Erwin PME Center curriculum consists of four blocks: Air Force culture, leadership, problem solving and the Air Force’s mission. Within these four … [Read more...]
B-2 Conducts Mission in Indo-Pacific with Australian Air Force
MARCH 25, 2022 - A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit flew from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, to Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, March 23, 2022, to execute training with the Royal Australian Air Force to increase interoperability with a critical ally and operate forward in the Indo-Pacific region. The U.S. and Australia maintain a robust … [Read more...]
Thunderbirds Certified For 2022 Show Season
MARCH 24, 2022 - The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the “Thunderbirds,” recently completed their certification for the 2022 show season. Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, certified the Thunderbirds after a rigorous four-month-training season. This certification ensures the safety of the team and the maneuvers. “The experience … [Read more...]