MARCH 30, 2015, JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (AFNS) - Social media. It incorporates several platforms that allow military members to stay in touch with friends and loved ones around the world, however, sometimes what is shared comes with a hefty price tag; loss of operational security. As seen in recent events, these platforms can also be an instrument for … [Read more...]

MARCH 24, 2015, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Air Force announced March 23, that the phase one results of the independent review panel tasked by Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James to review the process for certifying SpaceX as an Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) provider. “To ensure we are fully capitalizing on our joint lessons learned, I directed an … [Read more...]

MARCH 24, 2015, NEW LONDON, N.C. (AFNS) - “Train like we fight” and “Do more with less” are mottos echoing the walls of countless Defense Department and Air Force conference rooms daily; and for good reason. U.S. military missions continue to expand while concurrently trying to balance shrinking budgets and decreasing personnel. During his April 2014 … [Read more...]

MARCH 23, 2015, BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. (AFNS) - Air Force Global Strike Command initiated the creation of a new Nuclear Leadership Development Center, which will focus on nuclear and leadership education, and professional development. "The center will have several lines of effort designed to increase nuclear knowledge and leadership across the force," said Col. H.B. … [Read more...]

MARCH 23, 2015, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - A total of 228 men and women from across America have earned an opportunity to become Air Force leaders following their selection for an officer's commission, officials announced March 20. Air Force Recruiting Service officials considered 453 applications as part of the Officer Training School Rated Selection … [Read more...]