JUNE 30, 2020 - In honor of the first women who became U.S. Air Force pilots, Air Education and Training Command officials renamed the Martin Hall Conference Room, the Trailblazer Room, during a virtual ceremony, June 29. Located in the AETC headquarters, the newly renamed Trailblazer Room was dedicated to the first 10 women who earned their silver wings, Sept. 2, … [Read more...]
Tricare Selected Reserve Termination Explained
JUNE 29, 2020 - For Airmen enrolled in Tricare Reserve Select, there has been a change over the last 60 days on Tricare coverage payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ability to request reinstatement if needed due to miscommunication of policy guidelines. The June 16 policy change stated Tricare “will delay terminating coverage for one month beyond the last … [Read more...]
B-52s Demonstrate Bilateral, Joint Force Integration
JUNE 26, 2020 - Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers integrated with the Koku-Jieitai, or Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) fighters and U.S. Navy E/A-18G Growlers over the Sea of Japan, June, 17. The bombers, currently deployed to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, are supporting Bomber Task Force missions to … [Read more...]
Air Force Improves Female Body Armor
JUNE 25, 2020 - The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Female Fitment Program Office has awarded a contract to begin production and development for body armor designed to better protect female Airmen during combat and contingency operations. Finding uniform items and gear optimized for female Airmen is an Air Force Chief of Staff initiative. The Female Fitment Program … [Read more...]
Air Force Demonstrates Combat Readiness in Elephant Walk
JUNE 24, 2020 - Members of the 35th Fighter Wing completed a readiness exercise designed to validate the wing’s ability to rapidly generate combat airpower at Misawa Air Base, June 23. The exercise culminated in a joint and bilateral “elephant walk” formation composed of 31 aircraft, demonstrating large-scale combat airpower local to Misawa AB. “The goal of this exercise was … [Read more...]