DECEMBER 20, 2021 - On Dec. 6, NASA announced their newest astronaut candidates. Among the 10 individuals selected was previous 71st Fighter Training Squadron T-38 Talon and 27th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor pilot, Maj. Nichole “Vapor” Ayers. While she was a member of the 1st Fighter Wing, Ayers flew 450 hours as a T-38 pilot with the 71st FTS before flying the F-22 in the … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 20, 2021 – The Air Force Research Laboratory, via its basic research office, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, announced December 17, the winners of the newly established Space University Research Initiative (SURI) program – a first step in improving the transition of critical concepts from academia into revolutionary new military technologies for the U.S. … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 18, 2021 - A 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing Airman and his holy-water-tossing vampire slayer avatar made a smash at this year’s Department of the Air Force Gaming League’s Global Championship Dec. 1 in Orlando. Airman Justin Staton, 39th Electronic Warfare Squadron, won the North American title in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate video game tournament and finished second … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 17, 2021 – As this year’s clock ticks away, the Air Force Marathon team prepares for the New Year, and the Air Force’s 75th birthday. When the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, registration opens for all with the chance to save up to $20 through Jan. 3. Active duty, reservists, veterans, Guard members, retirees and ROTC cadets can receive an additional discount up … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 17, 2021 - The spouse of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Sharene Brown, has announced a Five & Thrive initiative, which increases focus and attention on the top five quality of life challenges military families face. The challenges – childcare, education, healthcare, housing and spouse employment – are directly tied to military family readiness, resilience, … [Read more...]