Air Force unveils new mission statement
The Air Force released its new mission statement: To fly, fight, and win … airpower anytime, anywhere. This change emphasizes the primary competitive advantage and capabilities airpower provides to the nation and joint operations.
Updated: 5 days ago
Mitscher Conducts Routine Operations in U.S. Sixth Fleet
Mitscher Conducts Routine Operations in U.S. Sixth Fleet
Updated: 1 week ago
DAWN-ED advanced degree program now accepting applications for 2022 academic year
Active duty Department of the Air Force officers interested in the Developing the Airmen We Need-Education advanced degree program have until June 25 to apply for the 2022 academic year.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Air Force ROTC reduces length of enlisted assignments at detachments
Headquarters Air Force ROTC has reduced the number of years enlisted cadre serve at detachments from four to three years.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
CMSAF part of AETC virtual ‘Panel of Mentors’ May 25; registration now open
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass, along with other senior enlisted leaders, will share her personal perspective on mentoring and the impact it has made on her personal life and career as part of a virtual panel May 25.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Good Order & Discipline: February 2021
The following incidents are ALL of the nonjudicial punishment, discipline related administrative discharges, and court-martial convictions that closed out during the month of February.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Good Order & Discipline: February 2021
The following incidents are ALL of the nonjudicial punishment, discipline related administrative discharges, and court-martial convictions that closed out during the month of February.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Roth outlines priorities for Air, Space Forces during virtual ‘fireside chat’
Acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth expressed comfort and confidence Feb. 26 in the priorities outlined by newly-installed Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and his focus on modernization, defeating coronavirus, and “making certain our work environments are free of discrimination, hate, and harassment.”
Updated: 1 month ago
4 Factors to Consider to Maintain Winter Safety
Many changes are to be expected as fall gives way to winter. Temperatures drop for much of the country, and depending on where one lives, snow, wind and ice are to be expected.
Updated: 1 month ago
January Good order and discipline
The following incidents resulted in nonjudicial punishment, administrative discharge, or court-martial conviction that closed out during the month of January.
Updated: 2 months ago
A History of African American Regiments in the U.S. Army
During the Civil War, the Union established and maintained regiments of black soldiers. This became possible in 1862 through passage of the Confiscation Act (freeing the slaves of rebellious slaveholders) and Militia Act (authorizing the president to use former slaves as soldiers). President Lincoln was initially reluctant to recruit black soldiers. This changed in January 1863, with the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring freedom for all slaves in Confederate states.
Updated: 2 months ago
Challenges inspire the highest readiness level in Air Force Global Strike Command history
Air Force Global Strike Command’s readiness levels are currently the highest in the command’s history despite the global pandemic and aging aircraft across bomber and intercontinental ballistic missile fleets.
Updated: 2 months ago
90th Missile Wing says goodbye to base legend
The 90th Missile Wing bid farewell to a local legend at a ceremony Jan. 29, inside the base museum on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. Museum Director Paula Taylor leaves the museum after dedicating 29 years to F. E. Warren in the role that only she has ever held.
Updated: 2 months ago
The AFMS in the Persian Gulf War, the need for critical care
January 2021 marks the 30th anniversary of Desert Storm, and it also marks a turning point in Air Force Medical Service’s Critical Care Transport Teams.
Updated: 2 months ago
Wyoming Air National Guard Fire & Emergency Services assist in Hitching Post fire containment
Friday January 15, 2021 crews responded to the Hitching Post fire on Lincoln Way.
Updated: 2 months ago
Air Force improves lactation support for nursing mothers
The Department of the Air Force recently announced new guidance that will improve support to nursing mothers when they return to work after having a baby.
Updated: 6 months ago
Defenders graduate Weapons and Tactics
Defenders from across the country graduated the Security Forces Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course September 3 at Camp Guernsey.
Updated: 7 months ago