PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. (July 29, 2014) - Engineers at Picatinny Arsenal are researching a way to develop a new type of tracer round that not only would perform its function during the day as well as night, but also improve shooter accuracy and keep Soldiers safer by reducing their visual signature. Tracer rounds, which are usually loaded as every fifth round in machine gun … [Read more...]

July 29, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - In spite of persistent economic difficulties, active-duty and retired Airmen have contributed more than $6 million to the Air Force Assistance Fund, or AFAF, during this year’s fund drive. Although the annual AFAF drive has yet to garner this year’s $6.4 million goal, contributions continue to roll in from the 79 assistance fund … [Read more...]

July 24, 2014, BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) - Most Americans are born with a political rattle in their hands and learn to shake it early. While U.S. culture promotes opinions and debate, Airmen should be reminded that, while on active duty - and even for reservists who may be perceived as active military representatives, participating in politics on social media is … [Read more...]

July 23, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Air Force plans to launch two operational satellites and one experimental satellite into near-geosynchronous Earth orbit July 23. According to Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, "these operational and experimental systems will enhance the nation’s ability to monitor and assess events regarding our military and … [Read more...]

July 23, 2014, DAYTON, Ohio (AFNS) - The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force honored the first aviation mechanic, Charles E. Taylor, by unveiling a bronze bust of his likeness for permanent display during a ceremony in the museum's Early Years Gallery July 21. A brilliant, self-taught man, Taylor began working in the Wrights' bicycle business in 1896, and played an … [Read more...]