June 19, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James outlined new incentives and measures designed to change the culture of the service's nuclear force June 17. Following a cheating scandal involving intercontinental ballistic missile launch officers at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, and the subsequent relief of nine officers, a commander's … [Read more...]

June 16, 2014, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Airmen at 18 installations will see a new era of physical fitness as the Air Force Personnel Center Directorate of Services introduces the Air Force Team Cohesion Challenge. The pilot program, built around special operations training, is designed to teach leadership, promote unit cohesion and inspire teams to perform … [Read more...]

June 16, 2014, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - The 2014 Air Force Retiree Council met in May to discuss issues important to retirees and surviving spouses, and receive briefings on various subjects important to the retiree community. This was the first time the council convened since 2012. Last year's annual meeting was cancelled because of budget … [Read more...]

June 13, 2014, LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va (AFNS) - Each year at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, approximately 400 senior airmen and staff sergeants attend Airman Leadership School, a five-week professional military education course which serves as the educational bedrock for new noncommissioned officers. Students enrolled in the rigorous 24-day program learn the … [Read more...]

June 13, 2014, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Summer is just around the corner and right now is the perfect time to begin putting together your family's summer reading list. Air Force libraries have launched the summer reading program, "Paws to Read" and are planning a host of activities for children, teens and adults. Activities will range by location and … [Read more...]