MAY 21, 2021 - On May 10, a C-130J Super Hercules aircrew assigned to Little Rock Air Force Base’s 61st Airlift Squadron was awarded one Distinguished Flying Cross and three Air Medals for their decisive actions and outstanding airmanship displayed under hazardous conditions while deployed to Afghanistan Sept. 19, 2020. The DFC is awarded to any officer or enlisted member of … [Read more...]

MAY 20, 2021 - U.S. Transportation Command is responsible for moving people and materiel around the globe in support of the nation's defense needs. It relies, in part, on the use of the Air Force's aircraft to do that. When the Air Force hoped to retire some aircraft within the KC-135 Stratotanker fleet in order to make way for the new refueling aircraft, the KC-46 Pegasus — … [Read more...]

MAY 19, 2021 - The Department of the Air Force recently released updated guidance concerning the use of telework and remote work for all civilian employees and service members worldwide, to include active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen and active duty Guardians. The DAF guidance memorandum, DoDI1035.01_DAFI 36-816 Telework Program, provides necessary clarification and … [Read more...]

MAY 18, 2021 - To maintain the competitive edge over adversaries, the Air Force must select the best Airmen to train and educate the next generation of Airmen. “We are targeting the highest performers to become force generators,” said Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson, AETC command chief master sergeant. “In exchange for sending their best to instruct, we will return them to … [Read more...]

MAY 18, 2021 - To support the growing demand for new F-16 Fighting Falcon from partner nations, the U.S. Air Force has teamed with Lockheed Martin Corp. to open a new production line to build the F-16 Block 70/72 fighter aircraft at the company’s facility in Greenville, South Carolina. Launched on Veterans Day 2019, the line is the only production facility for F-16s in the … [Read more...]