JANUARY 2, 2022 – The United States Air Force Total Force Band kicked off the Air Force’s 75th Birthday celebrations appearing here in the 133th Tournament of Roses Parade Jan. 1. The band is comprised of 75 active-duty and Air National Guard Airmen-musicians from 14 bands from around the Air Force with a majority of the members from the USAF Band of the Golden West at … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 31, 2021 - The United States Air Force is continuing to modernize its future fighter force, and part of that evolution includes the sunset of the F-15C Eagle division of the United States Air Force Weapons School Weapons Instructor Course. The single-seat F-15C Eagle entered the U.S. Air Force inventory in 1979, and weapons officers have been trained on the … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 31, 2021 - Airmen and Guardians who are eligible and elect to receive a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine are authorized a four-hour pass, or up to four-hours administrative leave for Department of the Air Force civilians. “We strongly encourage all Airmen, Guardians, and DAF federal employees to receive a booster to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities – … [Read more...]

Nearly 30 Airmen assigned to the Kentucky Air National Guard unit and part of the 123rd Airlift Wing returned to Camp Ripley, Minnesota December 13-17, 2021, for a second round of cold weather training under the 123rd Contingency Response Group (CRG) which specializes in opening airfields in remote areas. DECEMBER 30, 2021 — Nearly 30 Airmen assigned to the 123rd Contingency … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 30, 2021 - As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has established new policies in 2021 addressing global health security and the use of global health engagement to mitigate the current pandemic, as well as emerging and future biosecurity threats. Infectious diseases do not respect geopolitical borders. COVID-19 … [Read more...]