JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO - RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS, August 26, 2013) - Eligible active duty officers interested in undergraduate flying training must apply by Nov. 29 to be considered by the UFT selection board, which convenes here Jan. 14, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. The board will review candidates for fiscal year 2014/2015 training requirements in the pilot, … [Read more...]

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS, 08/23/2013) - In an effort to save dollars and increase mission effectiveness, 41 students from across the Area of Responsibility, including enlisted, officers and chief warrant officers representing every service, attended two 10-day joint tactical data link courses in the Combined Air and Space Operations Center, Southwest Asia. Data links can best … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (AFNS, 08/23/2013) - The Air Force recently announced a long-term vision for the service’s nuclear enterprise. The plan, signed by the chief of staff and secretary of the Air Force and approved by the 4-star-level Nuclear Oversight Board, provides a framework for advancing and monitoring the overall health of the Air Force nuclear enterprise, supporting … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (AFNS, 08/21/2013) - Air Force senior leadership announced enhancements to the Air Force’s Physical Fitness Assessment program, to be implemented Oct. 1. In a letter to Airmen Aug. 20, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III explained the results of the comprehensive review, highlighting the strength of the program and the need for slight … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON (AFMS, 08/20/2013) - The Department of Defense, Health Affairs, has recently announced a new counter-marketing video competition that aims to target tobacco as an enemy of the military that degrades service members' health, fitness, mission readiness and work productivity. The competition entitled, "Fight the Enemy," will run until Oct. 15 and is open to all … [Read more...]