AUGUST 12, 2021 - Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test re-entry vehicle from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 11, demonstrating the readiness of U.S. nuclear forces and providing confidence in the lethality and effectiveness of the nation’s nuclear deterrent. The launch … [Read more...]

AUGUST 12, 2021 - The Department of Air Force Gaming League is back for another season with more games and prizes while expanding the community to include Air Force veterans and wounded warriors. After an inaugural season, in which more than 15,000 active duty Airmen and Guardians competed, the Air Force Services Center is rolling out several initiatives to expand its … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]