4/10/2013 - SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- Five Airmen from the 363rd Training Squadron graduated from the Air Force's first Remotely-Piloted Aircraft armament apprentice course during a graduation ceremony here April 8. Prior to the RPA armament apprentice course coming on-line, Airmen who were headed to an RPA armament assignment received one block of RPA … [Read more...]
Air Combat Command Stands Down Units Due to Budget Cuts
4/9/2013 - LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. (AFNS) -- Air Force officials will begin to stand down active-duty combat units starting April 9 to ensure the remaining units supporting worldwide operations can maintain sufficient readiness through the remainder of the fiscal year. The stand down is the result of cuts to Air Combat Command's operations and maintenance account, which … [Read more...]
AF Survey Looks at Community Programs’ Effectiveness
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO - RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- The 2013 Air Force Community Assessment Survey launched Mar. 5, and this time includes reservists, guardsmen and spouses. The assessment is designed to assist chaplains and people working in installation-level Airman and family readiness centers, family advocacy programs, health and wellness centers, mental health clinics and … [Read more...]
Space Mission Continues Despite Restructure
4/2/2013 - PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFPS) -- Critical Air Force missions continue from their current locations after today's restructure of Air Force Space Command's Space Innovation and Development Center at Schriever AFB, Colo. The SIDC restructure and realignment of subordinate organizations is part of the Air Force response to meet future challenges by balancing and … [Read more...]
Air Force Reservists and Retirees Eligible for TRICARE Healthcare Programs
by Col. Bob Thompson Air Force Reserve Public Affairs 4/1/2013 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- TRICARE has affordable healthcare programs available for all Air Force Reserve retirees - including "gray-area retirees" and actively-participating Air Force reservists, no matter what orders they are on. Reservists who retire before age 60 are eligible for TRICARE Retired Reserve coverage … [Read more...]