U.S. Air Force Capt. Julian Flores, 494th Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle pilot, conducts pre-flight inspections at RAF Lakenheath, England, Feb. 11, 2025. Before each flight, pilots and crew chiefs conduct thorough pre-flight checks, discussing any maintenance concerns and verifying aircraft functionality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - The Department of the Air Force released the memorandum DEI and Gender Ideology Awards Guidance, directing Offices of Primary Responsibility to discontinue all Department of the Air Force diversity, equity, and inclusion awards for individuals, teams, and units, including but not limited to Diversity and Inclusion Innovation Awards and any awards directly … [Read more...]

Jumpmasters from the Utti Jaeger Regiment prepare to load a U.S. MC130-J Commando II in preparation for a military free-fall during a bilateral training at Utti Jaeger Regiment Base, Finland, Jan. 31, 2025. This training showcases U.S. forces’ lethality as well as re-establishes the U.S. military as a formidable deterrent to those who may try to test America’s military … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 - Per reference (b), the Acting Secretary of Defense terminated authority for employees to continue regular telework and remote work arrangements, unless necessary to comply with applicable laws and collective bargaining agreements, or where the agency head has certified in writing that a compelling reason exists to permit the arrangement. Reference (c) … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 - The 805th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Shadow Operations Center – Nellis, or ShOC-N, executed its bi-annual capstone event at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Capstone 24B provided risk reduction opportunities for high-technology readiness-level prototype capabilities within a combat-representative scenario for integrated two-way kill chain … [Read more...]