July 15, 2014, Washington (AFNS) - Air Force leaders announced changes to headquarters staff manning and organization today. The Air Force will create efficiencies by deactivating and realigning organizations at Headquarters Air Force, Major Commands, Numbered Air Forces and Field Operating Agencies, resulting in savings of $1.6 billion across the Air Force in the next five … [Read more...]

July 15, 2014, MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFNS) - The Language Enabled Airman Program is accepting active-duty officer and enlisted applications July 15 - Aug. 22. Those intending to submit applications must register their intent to apply by Aug. 8. Officer candidate students in their senior years may also apply. LEAP is a career-spanning program to identify, develop and … [Read more...]

July 14, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The U.S. Air Force released its Long Range Strike Bomber, or LRS-B, request for proposal to industry July 9 with a contract award expected in spring 2015. The new bomber is a top modernization priority for the Air Force and will provide the United States with the option to hold any target at risk at any point around the world. “The … [Read more...]

July 11, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Air Force officials announced the Total Force Commissioning Process July 10. This new process allows the Air Force to provide multiple career avenues for officers being commissioned through Air Force ROTC by offering cadets the chance to pursue opportunities in the Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard. The program also synchronizes the … [Read more...]

July 8, 2014, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas (AFNS) - When Airmen go through major changes in their life, such as marriage, a permanent change of station, or having a child, one of the first things that should come to mind is, "I have to update my Virtual Record of Emergency Data,” or vRED. While this is not always the case, it is imperative Airmen update their … [Read more...]