Feb. 26, 2016 Air Force reveals B-21 Long Range Strike Bomber Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James revealed the first rendering of the Long Range Strike Bomber, designated the B-21, at the Air Force Association's Air Warfare Symposium Feb. 26 in Orlando, Fla., and announced the Air Force will be taking suggestions from Airmen to help decide the name of the
Jan. 4, 2018 Air Force saves Airmen time, no longer requires first year evaluations Air Force officials announced Jan. 4, 2018, Enlisted Performance Reports are no longer required for regular Air Force Airmen in the grade of airman first class and below with less than 36 months’ Time-In-Service or Air Reserve Component Airmen below the grade of senior airman.
June 3, 2016 Air Force Secretary visits Edwards Air Force Base, updates Team Edwards during promotion ceremony, all call Airmen who pinned on their next rank this month got an extra special promotion ceremony in the base theater June 1.Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James presented the newly promoted Airmen with their certificates during a combined enlisted promotion ceremony and base all call.A packed house
Jan. 15, 2010 Air Force seeking athletes for warrior games The deadline for submitting applications to compete in the inaugural Warrior Games is today.Approximately 200 wounded active duty members and military veterans will compete in the Warrior Games May 10 to 14 in Colorado Springs, Colo., Defense Department officials announced Jan. 7. Air Force is
Nov. 29, 2017 Air Force sees a lot in Edwards optometrist All eyes were on an Edwards officer recently as he received top-level recognition for his work in the field of optometry.Dr. (Lt. Col.) Richard Baird of the 412th Medical Group was recently selected as both the Air Force Optometrist of the Year as well as the Armed Forces Optometrist of the Year.
Jan. 2, 2018 Air Force selects 63 officers, civilians for test pilot school Bravery and flying skills of the highest order have always been requirements for the flight test mission, but the Air Force demands much more of today's flight test professionals, including the 63 total force Airmen selected to attend test pilot school starting as early as June 2018.
May 25, 2011 Air Force selects contractor to privatize housing at Edwards, other bases The Air Force has identified Picerne Military Housing to privatize military family housing for Continental Group bases at Edwards; Eglin AFB, Fla.; Eielson AFB, Alaska; McConnell AFB, Kan.; Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C.; and Hurlburt Field, Fla. The deal, valued at over $545 million development cost,
Dec. 16, 2015 Air Force Sergeants Association brings holiday cheer to Lancaster veterans home Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 1328 and American Medical Response Antelope Valley successfully executed "Operation Bring Joy" at the William J. "Pete" Knight Veterans Home Dec. 15.Wearing Christmas-themed costumes, the AFSA members passed out hand-crafted holiday cards and home-baked treats
Nov. 13, 2009 Air Force Services Agency launches new Web site The Air Force Services Agency has launched a new Web site to help Airmen stay connected, informed and engaged in programs, as part of the Year of the Air Force Family."The theme of our campaign is 'The Air Force is a great place to live, work and play.' Our focus is to make it even better for our
Jan. 16, 2013 Air Force Sports Program releases try-out dates for 2013 For the Air Force athlete interested in playing at a more competitive level, the Air Force Sports Program has once again listed all the available try-out dates for 2013.The AFSP is designed to allow active duty, National Guard and reserve Air Force personnel an opportunity to participate at Air