November 21, 2012 WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – “As we reflect on our proud heritage, let us also give thanks to those who honor it by giving back. This Thanksgiving, thousands of our men and women in uniform will sit down for a meal far from their loved ones and the comforts of home. We honor their service and sacrifice. We also show our … [Read more...]
F-35 Begins Integration Phase of Weapons Testing
November 20, 2012 by Laura Mowry and Jess Lozano 412th Test Wing Public Affairs and 461st Flight Test Squadron EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) -- The Joint Strike Fighter began the integration phase of weapons testing Oct. 26, when the F-35A Conventional Takeoff and Landing aircraft successfully completed the first in-flight test with an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range … [Read more...]
Services Release Recruiting Numbers for Fiscal 2012
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2012 – All four active-duty services and five of the six reserve components met or exceeded their recruiting goals for fiscal 2012, officials announced today. The Army Reserve shortfall was the result of precision recruiting, which was implemented in an effort to rebalance the force. All four active services met or … [Read more...]
Safety Paramount as F-22 Investigation Continues
November 19, 2012 from 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -- The pilot of a F-22 Raptor, assigned to the 43rd Fighter Squadron, safely ejected as the jet crashed Nov. 15 around 3:30 p.m. on Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., one-quarter mile east of the drone runway. Despite initial media speculation, there are no indications that point to the … [Read more...]
Programs Offer Families Assistance in Education, Employment and Transitioning
By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2012 – Military families now have greater access to programs designed to assist them with a spectrum of family support matters, a senior Pentagon official said here today. Charles E. Milam, acting deputy assistant secretary of defense for military community and family policy, told the Pentagon Channel and … [Read more...]