SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 - “Ultimately, I care because most supervisors don’t,” said Air Force Master Sgt. Phillip Bean, the 27th Special Operations Wing Professional Development Center career assistance advisor. Bean doesn’t make his statement lightly. As the wing CAA, he is arguably one of the most qualified individuals to say it. Airmen from all backgrounds and careers go to … [Read more...]
Air Force Refines Pilot Candidate Selection Process
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 - Several Air Education and Training Command initiatives to remove barriers for qualified candidates in the pilot candidate selection process were highlighted in the Air Force’s six-month assessment of its initial Racial Disparity Report, Sept. 9. Pilot candidates may now: Use their highest composite scores from any Air Force Officer Qualifying Test … [Read more...]
Brown Presses Case for Changes Across the Air Force
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. answers questions after delivering his “Accelerate Change to Empowered Airmen” speech during the 2021 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 20, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich) SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 - Invoking the ingenuity and courage of the Doolittle Raiders and other World … [Read more...]
Air Force Presents Blueprint For Confronting China
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall delivers remarks during the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 20, 2021. The three-day event is a professional development forum that offers the opportunity for Department of Defense personnel to participate in forums, speeches, seminars and workshops with defense industry professionals. … [Read more...]
Longest-Serving Airman Promotes Son to Brigadier General
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 - U.S. Air Force promotions are significant moments in every Airman’s career, but for Brig. Gen. Alfred K. Flowers, Jr., Air Force Medical Service Manpower, Personnel and Resources director, his promotion also means continuing in the Flowers family business. On September 7, Flowers, Jr. was pinned with his current rank by retired Maj. Gen. Alfred K. … [Read more...]