Air Force Features

Nov. 15, 2018
Pilots identified in Laughlin T-38 crash

The members involved in the T-38 Talon incident at Laughlin Air Force Base, Nov. 13, 2018, have been identified.
Nov. 9, 2018
Around the Air Force: BMT Curriculum / Cyber Security

On this look Around the Air Force, Basic Military Training has an updated curriculum, and the Air Force is working with hackers to improve cyber security. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Angelo Rosario.
Oct. 5, 2018
Around the Air Force: Non-deployable review / Energy Action Month

On this look Around the Air Force, the Air Force is finalizing details on how to determine retention for non-deployable Airmen, October is Energy Action Month, and the Air Force expands use of express licensing. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Angelo Rosario.
Oct. 1, 2018
49th Wing training mission transfers to AETC

The 49th Wing officially recognized the transfer of the base’s flying training mission to Air Education and Training Command during a ceremony Sept. 28.
April 20, 2018
Around the Air Force: April 20

On this look around the Air Force the 45th Space Wing supports the launch of an Atlas V rocket, the 688th Cyberspace Wing hosts a mentorship program, and U.S. and Indonesia Airmen talks improve interoperability. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Braden Anderson.
Nov. 9, 2017
Wilson, Goldfein emphasize need for FY18 budget in State of the Air Force address

The Air Force must have a higher and more stable budget to provide security for the nation, said Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein during the State of the Air Force address Nov. 9, 2017, at the Pentagon.
Oct. 3, 2017
AFNORTH mobility planners surpass 1,500 flights supporting FEMA’s hurricane relief efforts

Air Forces Northern air mobility planners surpassed 1,500 flights Sept. 30, 2017, when 32 relief flights were completed to St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Sept. 6, 2017
Civil Air Patrol links 300 stranded people to needed help

A Civil Air Patrol aircraft taking photos along the rain-swollen Colorado River near Wharton, Texas, received a radio call for help and observed a group of people gathered at Holy Families Catholic Church. Three hundred people sought shelter from the floodwaters that cut-off access to the town of
Sept. 1, 2017
Around the Air Force: Sept. 1

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) -- On this look around the Air Force, Air National Guard Airmen send C-130s to Texas to evacuate Hurricane Harvey victims, the PACAF commander meets with the JASDF Commander, and the 48th Air Wing deploys to Lithuania to take over the Baltic Air Policing mission.
Sept. 1, 2017
Air Mobility Command joins Hurricane Harvey relief efforts

Air Mobility Command has directed allocation of its airlift, aeromedical evacuation and contingency response assets to federal Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, as requested by U.S. Northern Command Aug. 30.
Aug. 31, 2017
Parent groups reach out to cadets from hurricane-struck Gulf Coast

When Hurricane Harvey struck Texas, the North Texas Parent Club “got mobilized” and organized a dinner Sept. 1, 2017, at a Colorado Springs, Colorado restaurant for cadets from the Gulf Coast.
Aug. 31, 2017
48th RQS provides Hurricane Harvey rescue support

Airmen from the 48th Rescue Squadron responded to recovery operations for Hurricane Harvey, arriving at Easterwood Airfield, College Station, Texas, with approximately 20 members, Aug. 29, 2017.The mission is to provide boat-based rescue support in addition to current efforts in southeast Texas.
Aug. 30, 2017
Rescue assets arrive in Fort Worth, Texas

The 347th Rescue Group mobilized to Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Aug. 26, 2017, in support of relief efforts due to Hurricane Harvey. HC-130J Combat King II, HH60G Pave Hawks from the 41st Rescue Squadron, and numerous personnel continue to support ongoing rescue efforts.
Aug. 30, 2017
JB Charleston provides aid to hurricane victims

Two C-17 Globemaster III aircraftr left Joint base Charleston carrying 30.6 tons of relief supplies to Alexandria International Airport, Alexandria, Louisiana, in response to Hurricane Harvey Aug. 29, 2017.
Aug. 30, 2017
Around the Air Force: Aug 29

On this look Around the Air Force, Air National Guard Airmen support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts and the Air Force has three new initiatives to retain pilots.

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