AUGUST 11, 2021 - The submission window for this year’s Air Force Photo Contest is extended to Aug. 13. The contest launched July 1 with a theme of “What a Wonderful World.” Airmen, Guardians and their families, ages six and older, are encouraged to submit their photos in five categories: Adult Novice and Accomplished categories, for those 18 and older at the time of … [Read more...]
Robot Rodeo Showcases EOD Emerging Technology
AUGUST 11, 2021 - Explosive ordnance disposal and bomb squad experts in the Department of Defense and civilian sector tested the latest EOD robotics and emerging capabilities during the Eastern National Robot Rodeo and Capabilities exercise Aug. 2-6. The Robot Rodeo, in its fifth year, was back after more than a year-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event, … [Read more...]
Honoring Those Who Served
AUGUST 11, 2021 – Five verses, three days, and one goal – an acrostic that spells out HONOR. The Honor Guard Charge is a sacred creed memorized by every ceremonial guardsman since the 1980s. Upon arrival to the Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard building, trainees are immediately tasked with their first assignment: to learn the Honor Guard Charge and recite it from … [Read more...]
Air Force Releases Additional Dress And Appearance Changes
AUGUST 11, 2021 - New dress and appearance updates will soon be released following feedback, testing from Airmen and reviews conducted as a part of the 2020 Air Force Uniform Board. “We remain committed to maintaining an iterative approach with our dress and appearance standards,” said Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly, Air Force deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and … [Read more...]
US – Israeli Training Builds Readiness
AUGUST 10, 2021 - Army and Air Force civil engineers recently partnered with Israeli Air Force engineers to successfully test new airfield damage repair technologies in Israel. The Air Force Civil Engineer Center, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center and U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa engineers trained their Israeli counterparts on the installation … [Read more...]