MARCH 17, 2015, OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. (AFNS) - Airmen were not short on questions during Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody’s visit to Offutt Air Force Base March 11-12. It was clear, serving in the Air Force with an ever-changing environment has created challenges, but for its highest ranking enlisted Airman those obstacles are his priority. "We … [Read more...]

MARCH 16, 2015, WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) - The Air Force and a small business partner developed an innovative, high-temperature, abrasion-resistant coating product that could directly improve the reliability and maintainability of weapon systems across the Air Force, including the F-35 Lightning II. With funding from the Air Force Small Business … [Read more...]

MARCH 16, 2015, MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. - The Air Force Officer Training School here has removed all service component distinctions from its line officer commissioning courses. Regular Air Force and Reserve cadets no longer receive their commissions through Basic Officer Training or Air National Guard cadets through the Academy of Military Science. With the start of … [Read more...]

MARCH 13, 2015, RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) - Excessive use of force by law enforcement is a topic which has plagued U.S. headlines more than once in 2014. While the civilian police force is responsible for deescalating a situation at the lowest level, the military is held to the same standard. Although tackling issues with no harm to others is the intent of all Air … [Read more...]

MARCH 12, 2015, FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) - It has been nearly half a year since the release and implementation of the new Airman Comprehensive Assessment, a comprehensive worksheet that aids in creating feedback between a supervisor/rater and their ratee. The following is a break-down of the major sections reflected on the form: III. SELF ASSESSMENT The new ACA is … [Read more...]