Air Force Features

May 12, 2021
Air Force announces Diversity and Inclusion Award winners

The awards recognize Airmen, Guardians and organizations that go above and beyond in operational, innovational and inclusive leadership achievements in three categories: command team, team and individual.
March 20, 2021
Recruiting squadron commander wins Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award

Lt. Col. Steven Cooper earned the award while assigned as the commander of the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida. Cooper was deployed last year and much of his award package is based on his time downrange.
Nov. 16, 2020
SecAF lauds 50 years of federal service

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett called to congratulate Laura Gourgas, a longtime federal civilian employee, at Hanscom Air Force Base Nov. 9 for her five decades of service to the Air Force.
Nov. 12, 2020
Michigan Air Guard pilot awarded Distinguished Flying Cross

The training flight narrowly avoided catastrophe on July 20, 2017, when DeVries successfully landed his A-10 Thunderbolt II with neither a canopy nor fully engaged landing gear.
Oct. 9, 2020
Department of the Air Force family suicide prevention training now available

The new online training video, Equipping Family Members to Help Airmen in Distress, aims to build and strengthen relationships and connectedness among family members and loved ones.
Aug. 20, 2020
ANG members recognized for heroic efforts

Six members of the Air National Guard were presented Meritorious Service Medals during a ceremony at the Pentagon Aug. 19, for their heroic efforts that saved a person’s life at the Lincoln Memorial June 4.
July 30, 2020
ACC commander accepts Order of the Sword recognition

The invitation came as a surprise to Holmes, who was delivering remarks and answering questions during a virtual noncommissioned officer development course. A participant of the course asked Holmes if he would accept the invitation, which then prompted a group of enlisted Airmen to rush into Holmes’
July 29, 2020
Department of the Air Force honors former SecAF Heather Wilson

During the ceremony, Barrett recognized Wilson for her service and achievements as the Air Force’s highest-ranking civilian leader.
July 20, 2020
Air Force announces 12 Outstanding Airmen of 2020

An Air Force selection board at the Air Force’s Personnel Center considered 36 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and Headquarters Air Force.
April 28, 2020
Best in Air Force: Columbus AFB Airfield Ops hard work recognized

The 14th Operations Support Squadron’s Airfield Operations Flight is responsible for the daily care and feeding of both Columbus AFB owned airfields as well as the control of all 234 14th Flying Training Wing aircraft and civilian aircraft utilizing the surrounding airspace.
March 20, 2020
509th MDG earns Air Force Clinic of the Year

This prominent award is based on accomplishments submitted to each major command. Once selected at the MAJCOM level, award packages are then sent up to compete at the Air Force level.
Feb. 19, 2020
Air Force commander awarded Military Service Award at BEYA 2020

Founded in 2006, the Stars and Stripes dinner is a key event during the three-day Black Engineer of the Year Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Global, Competitiveness conference. As one of the nation’s largest gatherings of top military and civilian federal government leaders,
Feb. 5, 2020
Tuskegee Airman receives promotion to brigadier general

On Feb. 4, retired Col. Charles E. McGee found himself in the Oval Office at the White House being promoted to brigadier general by President Donald Trump.
Jan. 13, 2020
Tyndall AFB comptrollers support base rebuild, win Air Force award

A team of comptrollers from the 325th Comptroller Squadron, Tyndall Air Force Base, received the Gen. Larry O. Spencer Special Acts and Services award for assisting in more than 11,000 people from the 325th Fighter Wing with their finances before, during and after Hurricane Michael made landfall in
Dec. 18, 2019
Wilson honors 2018 O’Malley Award recipients

Brig. Gen. Julian Cheater and his wife, Camila Cheater, stood out among the 147 highly-selective wing command teams across the operational Air Force in their selection for the 2018 O'Malley Award.

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