NOVEMBER 19, 2019 - The Air Force Materiel Command hosted its inaugural Women’s Leadership Symposium Nov. 13-14 with the theme of “Empower, Encourage and Embrace” to focus on women leadership and diversity in the workplace. The two-day event drew more than 250 attendees from across the command. The symposium featured keynote speakers, issue-focused panels and collaborative … [Read more...]
Special Tactics Chief awarded Silver Star
NOVEMBER 18, 2019 - What began as a typical reconnaissance patrol during a brisk November in Afghanistan quickly took a devastating turn for the worst. U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chris Grove, a Special Tactics combat controller assigned as the 720th Special Tactics Group superintendent, delivered thousands of pounds of munition, securing the safety of his joint and … [Read more...]
Air Force Chief Outlines Risks of U.S. Government Shutdown
NOVEMBER 8, 2019 - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein warned Nov. 6 that budget uncertainties could affect dozens of programs ranging from F-35 Lighting II upgrades to those addressing the pilot shortage, while also complicating longer-range efforts to reshape the force to meet future threats. “It’s truly damaging for all the services and certainly the United … [Read more...]
Aspiring Air Force Pilots: Don’t Let Height Standards Get in the Way
NOVEMBER 6, 2019 - Those who aspire to one day become a U.S. Air Force aviator must first meet several requirements, including height, before they are considered for pilot training. For those who fall outside of the Air Force’s height requirements, height waivers are available. “Don’t automatically assume you don’t qualify because of your height,” said Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, … [Read more...]
Army-Air Force Weekend Starts With Celebration Ends With Heartbreak for Army
NOVEMBER 4, 2019 - The U.S. Military Academy’s weekend at the U.S. Air Force Academy started with a celebration and ended with heartbreak. On the morning of Nov. 1, the leadership of West Point and USAFA gathered along with the top leadership of the Air Force to honor a trailblazer who touched both institutions, Gen. Benjamin O. Davis Jr. who graduated from West Point in … [Read more...]