April 23, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Deborah Lee James, who took over as Secretary of the Air Force late last year, knows that sometimes life can throw a curveball. Educated at Duke and Columbia universities, James originally came to Washington, D.C., to join the State Department as a diplomat in the Foreign Service. When she wasn't selected for the position of her dreams, … [Read more...]

April 23, 2014, TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. (AFNS) - Innovation and cost-saving ideas will help ensure the Air Force keeps its warfighting readiness despite significant, ongoing budget cuts, said the commander of Air Force Space Command. General William L. Shelton spoke April 15, to members of the 38th Cyberspace Engineering Installation Group here. "If there ever was a … [Read more...]

April 22, 2014, MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. (AFNS) - As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a briefing was held April 18 here, to help educate Airmen on the impact of sexual assault across the service and the nation and how they can get involved in the fight to change the culture that supports it. Speaking during the briefing was Anne Munch, the owner of Anne Munch … [Read more...]

April 18, 2014, FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) - Whether trying to coordinate multiple aircraft in a three-dimensional battlespace, calling in precise close air support or evacuating personnel caught behind enemy lines – effective multitasking is at the heart of the mission for Air Force special operators. Researchers with the 711th Human Performance Wing at … [Read more...]

April 17, 2014, EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) - In order to keep the B-1B Lancer's capabilities ready to operate now and well into the fast-paced integrated battlefield of the future, the 419th Flight Test Squadron began testing Sustainment Block 16A software upgrades here April 1. The SB 16A software is a fielding configuration sofware that will provide enhancements … [Read more...]