FEBRUARY 11, 2015, SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) - The Air Force concluded a six-month rigorous and complex multiservice operational test and evaluation of its Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF)system in January at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. The test and evaluation's goal was to ensure the AEHF system performed its missions the way it was designed -to … [Read more...]
vESD 2.0 Rolls Out Air Force Wide
FEBRUARY 11, 2015, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - A brand new version of the Virtual Enterprise Service Desk (version 2.0) is now available on unclassified computer desktops on the Air Force network. The vESD is an application on the desktop that empowers computer users to resolve minor information technology issues on their own, no longer requiring users to call the Enterprise Service … [Read more...]
Air Force C-130H “Hercules”
The U.S. Air Force utilizes the C-130H which is also known as "Hercules", serving with Air Mobility Command, Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Combat Command, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, Pacific Air Forces, Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve Command, fulfilling a wide range of operational missions in both peace and war situations. Specialized versions of the … [Read more...]
Approved Innovation Submissions Projected to Save $35 Million
FEBRUARY 10, 2015, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Approved ideas submitted to the Airmen Powered by Innovation (API) program since it launched in April 2014 are projected to save the Air Force at least $35 million, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. The API program was created to help gather cost-saving ideas and is a subset initiative to the … [Read more...]
Can I Join the Air Force with a GED?
The short answer is yes. You can join the Air Force with a GED. Is it as easy to join the Air Force with a GED as it is with a high school diploma? No, it is much more difficult to join the Air Force with a GED compared to a high school diploma. As of 2015, when you apply to join the Air Force, your education qualifications will determine if you are a Tier 1 candidate or … [Read more...]