FEBRUARY 21, 2022 - The Air Force Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted a virtual event Feb. 16 to highlight the operational need for diverse teams led by inclusive leaders, in order to address the challenges of the modern operational environment. Speakers included Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff retired U.S. … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 - The Air Force Reserve Command’s 920th Rescue Wing conducted a multi-person medical airlift in support of a critically-injured person aboard a cruise ship 600 nautical miles off the coast of Florida, Feb. 15. The 920th RQW launched two of its HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters, two HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, and a team of pararescuemen within three hours … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 - The Department of the Air Force announced Feb. 17, the Multi-Domain Warfare Officer (13O) career field will be phased out while emphasizing that multi-domain capabilities will become fundamental across the Air Force. This phase out impacts 136 currently-assigned Total Force Airmen in the active component, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve. “We … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 - With events happening around the world at a moment’s notice, Airmen and Guardians must always be ready for the fight. Not unlike the skills built over time by a pilot, the culture, language, and regional expertise the total force needs for critical missions cannot be “just-in-time” trained. Through the Language Enabled Airman Program, more than 3,410 … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 — After graduating the equivalent of U.S. high school in Trinidad at 12 years old, one Airman immigrated to America to expand his education. “I moved from Trinidad during the summer of 1994 to Richmond, Virginia, to live with my grandmother to continue my education and have better career opportunities,” said Master Sgt. Mark Harewood, 15th Medical Support … [Read more...]