MAY 5, 2015, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Air Force is honoring its civilian Airmen, as part of the weeklong Public Service Recognition Week, May 3-9. PSRW is a nation-wide campaign to recognize people who serve the nation as federal, state, county and local government employees. It's to highlight their contributions and to say “thank you for your … [Read more...]

MAY 1, 2015, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Ending America’s reliance on the Russian-built RD-180 rocket engine was the primary topic of conversation during a hearing with the Senate Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, April 29. Changes to the space industry over the last 10 years have Air Force leaders optimistic about the future of the space enterprise, … [Read more...]

APRIL 30, 2015, KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFNS) - Personal and family problems can diminish a person's happiness, health and ability to be their best at home or at work. With help from the Employee Assistance Program, employees of authorized federal agencies can resolve these matters and become happier, healthier and more effective. According to Ed Thomas, an EAP field … [Read more...]

APRIL 30, 2015, PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) - Health, fitness and energy are important considerations for all Airmen, but when does pursuing them result in potential and real problems? Supplements, health foods and energy drinks may be popular and even come with approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, but that doesn't ensure compliance with current Air … [Read more...]

APRIL 29, 2015, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Space is absolutely vital to the American way of life and it is also vital to the protection of the nation, the commander of Air Force Space Command told the Defense Writers’ Group here April 28. “The job of the United States military is to prepare for the threats you see, and the threats that may be coming,” said Gen. … [Read more...]