Jan. 25, 2022 AFICC oversees COVID-19 relief efforts as part of DAF ACT, awards contract for critical test kit materials The Air Force Installation Contracting Center is overseeing the execution of billions of dollars in COVID-19 relief, with a recent contract award providing critical materials used in the production of rapid, point-of-care COVID-19 test kits.
Nov. 5, 2021 CMSAF visits Abilene leadership to address community support for military families Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass met with Abilene leadership to discuss military and community relations
Oct. 6, 2021 USecAF gets firsthand look at AETC’s values-based approach to foundational readiness Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones visited Joint Base San Antonio, Oct. 1-4, seeing firsthand how Air Education and Training Command ingrains dignity and respect throughout the force, and how the command implements a values-based approach to training and readiness.
Feb. 25, 2021 Texas ANG delivers water, aid after winter storm From Feb. 14-20, Winter Storm Uri ー the worst polar vortex to hit Texas since 1989 ー spread cataclysmic damage and sent temperatures plummeting into the teens and single digits for more than four million Texans.
Aug. 28, 2020 Around the Air Force: First Joint Trip for New Senior Leaders Focused on Training & Tech Today’s look Around the Air Force features the first joint trip by the new senior leadership team, the first Agility Prime flying car demonstration, and how a bomber unit stays ready for deployment during the pandemic. (Hosted by SrA Angelo Rosario)
Dec. 17, 2019 Two pararescue Airmen receive Silver Star for gallant actions in Afghanistan Tech. Sgt. Gavin Fisher and Staff Sgt. Daniel Swensen were awarded the U.S. Armed Forces’ third highest military combat decoration for saving nearly 40 lives and eliminating more than 100 enemy fighters in two separate combat engagements.
Nov. 15, 2019 National Guard cyber teams key asset in cyber defense Unlike a natural disaster, Air National Guard cyber teams can be brought in ahead of time to mitigate possible attack.
Aug. 22, 2019 39th Airlift Squadron hits west coast skies, drops 200 Marines This training was designed to prepare 39th Airlift Squadron aircrew for future deployed operations in mountainous terrains.
June 6, 2019 IHA tool goes live in the cloud The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center first launched the IHA in 2017 as a first-of-its-kind, metrics-based framework to integrate information from authoritative databases across the I&MS enterprise.
March 27, 2019 Air Force announces Ellsworth AFB as first B-21 base The Air Force announced Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, has been selected as the preferred location for the first operational B-21 bomber and the formal training unit, March 27.
Nov. 29, 2018 Sheppard AFB Airman awarded Airman's Medal for saving father, daughter from fiery crash In January 2018, on the side of U.S. 287, Maj. Justin Warner placed his well-being on the line to save two strangers whose vehicle had just flipped and caught on fire.
Nov. 28, 2018 Around the Air Force: Alpha Warrior / F-35 Combat Power Exercise On this look Around the Air Force a team of six Airmen win the first ever inter-service Alpha Warrior competition and dozens of F-35 Lightning II aircraft participate in a combat power exercise.
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.