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...]

APRIL 23, 2015, MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFNS) - The vice commander of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center spoke on how the new center will be the "single voice" for installation and mission support to a class of Air Force leaders attending the Commanders' Professional Development School at Air University April 20. Col. Brian Duffy explained the … [Read more...]

APRIL 22, 2015, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - In April 2015, the Air Force will begin conducting the physical evaluations required to explore opening the last six career fields currently closed to women. When the law prohibiting women in ground combat roles was rescinded, 99 percent of the positions within the Air Force were already inclusive of women. The current study is working to … [Read more...]

APRIL 22, 2015, POPE ARMY AIRFIELD, N.C. (AFNS) - Members of the 317th Airlift Group from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, flew to Pope Army Airfield April 7, to participate in Combined Joint Operational Access Exercise 15-01. The exercise takes place multiple times each year to certify the Air Force and Army's ability to deploy strategic airlift, contingency and support forces … [Read more...]

APRIL 22, 2015, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Air Force leaders are reminding Airmen to keep the mission in mind as the Air Force observes the 45th annual Earth Day April 22. The service has encouraged Airmen around the globe to focus on recycling efforts this year, in line with its 2015 theme, “Conserve Today - Secure Tomorrow.” “Air Force bases and installations … [Read more...]