NOVEMBER 10, 2014, PEARL HARBOR (NNS) - The 2014 Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Military College Graduation recognition ceremony took place Nov. 7 at the Hickam Enlisted Club. More than 60 service members, their families, friends, mentors and commands attended the ceremony, which honored and recognized Airmen, Sailors and Soldiers based in Hawaii who have graduated from … [Read more...]
AFRL 3-D Audio Research Helps to Make Cockpit Safer
NOVEMBER 10, 2014, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) - Imagine yourself in a cockpit, flying a mission, listening to a multitude of critical voices, delivering vital messages, all at the same time and from the same direction. Now imagine the same environment, except that the voices are now distinct and separate, and you can not only define who they are and … [Read more...]
Air Force Soars Over Army 23-6, Grabs Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy for 19th Time
NOVEMBER 5, 2014, U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFNS) - A risky play-action pass on fourth-and-goal sealed a 23-6 Air Force victory over Army at the U.S. Military Academy Nov. 1, securing the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy and a possible bowl bid. Air Force's game-clinching drive started early in the fourth quarter, with Falcons ahead 16-6. The Falcon defense held the Black … [Read more...]
Air Force Aid Society Grants, Scholarships Available
NOVEMBER 4, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Air Force Aid Society is accepting applications for education grants and scholarships. The single online application opens the door to three education programs. General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant – the centerpiece and gateway to all of the AFAS education programs. It offers need-based grants of at least $2,000 to dependent … [Read more...]
Academy is Among America’s ‘Smartest Public Colleges’
NOVEMBER 3, 2014, U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFNS) - The Air Force really does attract America's best and brightest. According to Business Insider's recent list of the smartest public colleges in America released Oct. 28, the U.S. Air Force Academy ranked fourth, topping 96 other public schools across the nation. The list features 104 colleges, with Georgia Institute of … [Read more...]