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Nov. 30, 2012Three Airmen win  'Best in Show' photography contest
        Defense Department leaders honored three Airmen Nov. 30, for their participation in the Arts in Embassies program. The Airmen were part of a group of 12 photography winners, selected from over 3,000 photo submissions.Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the 

    Nov. 28, 2012Language Enabled Airman Program announces selections
        Foreign language experts from around the Air Force recently met at the Air Force Culture and Language Center at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., part of Air University's Spaatz Center for Officer Education, to select the latest participants for the Air Force's Language Enabled Airman Program. More than 

    Nov. 19, 2012Kadena Special Olympics allows kids to be heros
        Thousands of volunteers, supporters and special-needs athletes and artists from all over Japan, came to Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17 to participate in or support the 13th annual Kadena Special Olympics."This is an opportunity for the two communities to meet in joint service to the athletes and 

    Nov. 16, 2012AF, China's PLA physicians gather for first-ever acupuncture exchange
        At the invitation of China's People Liberation Army, Air Force medical physicians, along-side their Chinese military and civilian counterparts, conducted the first-ever Medical Acupuncture and Battlefield Medicine Subject Matter Expert Exchange in Beijing, China, on Oct. 21-27. The exchange, 

    Nov. 15, 2012Heritage of America Band bridges gap between military, community members
        The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band plays approximately 25 concerts a year in venues from Pennsylvania to South Carolina, playing a variety of jazz, classical and patriotic music to an audience of retirees, children and families alike.Their mission is to reach out to communities and tell the 

    Nov. 13, 2012Original member of the Tuskegee Airmen dies
        Retired Lt. Col. Herbert Carter, 93, one of the original Tuskegee Airmen, died Nov. 8 at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Ala., according to Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford.Carter was a member of the original cadre of the 99th Fighter Squadron, the first black aviatiors in the U.S. military.Born 

    Nov. 11, 2012Indian airmen receive C-17 maintenance training
        The Indian air force has begun sending about 100 airmen to Joint Base Charleston, S.C.,  to receive instruction from the 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 5, on how to operate the 10 C-17 Globemaster IIIs they recently purchased."The Indian air force purchased the C-17s and they need the training 

    Nov. 10, 2012U.S. Air Force Academy's dean to retire
        U.S. Air Force Academy Dean of the Faculty Brig. Gen. Dana Born plans to retire during the summer of 2013, Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Mike Gould announced Nov. 8.Born, a 1983 Academy graduate, has served as the Academy's ninth dean of the faculty since Oct. 1, 2004."General Born's departure 

    Nov. 8, 201290th EARS participates in Feast of Sacrifice
        Though some may find it intimidating to step boldly into a foreign land, many choose to embrace their unfamiliar surroundings and experience what the region has to offer.Recently, Airmen from the 90th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron plunged into local culture by participating in some of the 

    Nov. 6, 2012First African-American Academy grad passes away
        The first African-American to graduate from the Air Force Academy passed away Nov. 5 at his home in Lolo, Mont."The United States Air Force Academy is saddened to learn of the passing of one our most notable graduates, Chuck Bush," said Lt. Gen. Mike Gould, Academy superintendent. "Our hearts go out 

    Nov. 2, 2012Religious respect conference attendees discuss Academy's progress
        Representatives from Air Force major commands, religious endorsing organizations, First Amendment watchdog groups and others gathered Oct. 30-31 at the Air Force Academy to review the religious climate here.Chief among the topics discussed was the religious respect training program, which was 

    Nov. 2, 2012AF names DOD disability award nominees
        Capt. Ryan P. McGuire, with the Air Mobility Command, and Christopher R. Randall, with the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, are the Air Force nominees for the 2012 Outstanding Department of Defense Employee/Service Member with a Disability Award, Air Force Personnel Center officials 

    Oct. 1, 2012National Disability Employment Month kicks off at Pentagon
        The Headquarters Air Force Disability Resource Group kicked off National Disability Employment Month with an information fair here Oct. 1 to educate Air Force members and managers about Disability Employment and Accommodations."The purpose of today's event is really to raise the profile here in the 

    Sept. 28, 2012DADT repeal study reveals no loss in readiness, retention
        Two professors with the Behavioral Sciences and Leadership Department here contributed to a study released by the Palm Center Sept. 20 that reaffirmed findings in the Defense Department's 2010 comprehensive working review group prior to the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell.Col. Gary Packard Jr., the 

    Sept. 14, 2012DOD recognizes Hispanic-American achievements
        National Hispanic Heritage Month gives the Defense Department an opportunity to recognize the significant contributions made by the nation's Hispanic-Americans, said Stephanie Miller, DOD's Diversity Management director.The observance, which begins Sept. 15 and runs to Oct. 15, also provides the 

    Sept. 5, 2012Free AFCLC 'Intro to Culture' online course offers CCAF credit, registering now
        Officials at the Air Force Culture and Language Center, part of Air University's Spaatz Center at Maxwell Air Force Base Ala., are now taking applications for the fall session of its "Introduction to Culture" course. Enrollment began Sept. 6 and continues through Oct. 3. This general education 

    Aug. 31, 2012African air chiefs pledge cooperation, trust, solutions
        The 2012 Regional Air Chief Conference wrapped up here Aug. 30, leaving military leaders from multiple North and Western African nations excited about progress and resolutions involving an increase in regional coordination.One of the main points was, "The need to share information," said Ghana air 

    Aug. 15, 2012Student employee sets standard in workforce recruiting program 

    July 5, 2012President Obama honors new citizen service members
        Twenty-five U.S. service members filed through the White House East Room today in dress uniforms, proudly displaying their service and sacrifices to America, and took their citizenship oath before their commander in chief.They were among more than 4,000 soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines who 

    June 28, 2012National Guard to host virtual diversity update
        The Office of Diversity and Special Emphasis Programs is gearing up to host its semi-annual National Guard Bureau Virtual Diversity Update, viewable online beginning July 24.This semi-annual update features a roundtable discussion with Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley, the chief of the National Guard 

    June 27, 2012DOD hosts first LGBT pride month
        The Defense Department held a panel discussion today in honor of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month, with the Pentagon's general counsel recalling how difficult it would have been just several years ago to believe that in 2012, gays could serve openly in the military.Jeh C. Johnson, 

    June 25, 2012SecDef salutes gay, lesbian service members' dedicated duty
        The pursuit of equality is fundamental to the American story, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said in a video message released today to thank gay and lesbian service members and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civilians for their dedicated service to the nation.Recognizing June as Lesbian, 

    April 27, 2012SAIGE award winners named
        An Air Force NCO and civilian were selected as the Air Force's 2012 Society of American Indian Government Employees Meritorious Service Award winners, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced April 27.Tech. Sgt. Dana J. Timpany, with Air Force Special Operations Command, and Gayle C. 

    Feb. 22, 2012Air Force works to update disability hiring records
        Disability hiring initiatives are ongoing as federal agencies work to meet the president's challenge to hire 100,000 people with disabilities over the next five years.The Air Force has a long history of supporting such initiatives, but official records may not illustrate that, Air Force Personnel 

    Feb. 7, 2012Air Force announces first female four-star general nominee
        President Barack Obama nominated Air Force Lt. Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger for promotion Feb. 6, which, pending Senate approval, would make her the first female four-star general in Air Force history.Wolfenbarger currently serves as the military deputy in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air 

    Jan. 16, 2012Tuskegee Airman honored during Ceremonial Brass concert
        A member of the Tuskegee Airmen was honored during a concert by the United States Air Force Band's Ceremonial Brass Jan. 14 at The First Academy Faith Hall here.Retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard R. Hall, Jr., a Winter Park native, was attending Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans 

    Jan. 12, 2012Air Force leaders commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. birthday
        Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following message to the Airmen of the United States Air Force:As America commemorates the federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr., we call 

    Dec. 28, 2011Panetta 'will not tolerate' bullying, hazing
        Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta added a pointed anti-bullying directive to a holiday message sent Dec. 23 to service members around the world."I cannot be more proud of who you are and what you represent as you serve and sacrifice for our great nation," the message read, in part. "With that honor, 

    Nov. 15, 2011Air Force launches cutting-edge culture & language website
        The Air Force Culture and Language Center, part of Air University's Spaatz Center here, recently launched a new public website to provide information on the Air Force's efforts to increase cross-cultural competence -- a critical warfighting skill cited by Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta in an 

    Nov. 14, 2011Kyrgyz, U.S. Women's Club shows similarities, creates friendships
        It seems no matter the location, get a bunch of women together and they can always find something about which to talk. That's the idea -- and the result -- in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, when female American service members deployed to the Transit Center at Manas to visit with Kyrgyz ladies during a weekly 

    Nov. 4, 2011Air Force civilians, cadets receive HENAAC awards
        Four Air Force civilians and two cadets were recognized at the 23rd annual Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference on Oct.7 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.HENAAC is an annual conference produced by Great Minds in STEM, a non-profit organization focusing on educational awareness programs 

    Nov. 1, 2011Air Force leadership speak about diversity
        Air Force senior leaders released a memorandum stressing the importance of diversity in today's force here Oct. 14.Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy signed the Declaration on Diversity, which 

    Aug. 31, 2011Cadet Interfaith Council accepts president's community service challenge
        The Cadet Interfaith Council here kicked off an outreach partnership with a Colorado Springs food bank Aug. 27, answering President Barack Obama's challenge to colleges to become involved in interfaith cooperation and community service.Council members and chaplains spent two hours at Care and Share 

    Aug. 22, 2011Captain receives prestigious NAACP award
        The 488th Intelligence Squadron Mission Support Flight commander here was presented the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Meritorious Service Award at the 37th Annual Armed Services and Veterans Affairs Awards Dinner during the 102nd Annual NAACP Convention on July 26 in Los 

    Aug. 4, 2011History, achievements of Tuskegee Airmen celebrated
        "I have a dream," said Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., "that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."Before King famously spoke those words from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963, more 

    July 19, 2011Kenyan chaplains visit Camp Lemonnier
        Chaplains from the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa Religious Affairs office welcomed three Kenyan Ministry of Defense chaplains here July 5 during a U.S. military professional chaplaincy familiarization visit. Catholic Bishops (Cols) Alfred Rotich and Paul Simuyu and Muslim Imam (Lt. 

    May 26, 2011French pilots, families integrate into base, community
        Two French air force pilots are currently calling Moody Air Force Base, Ga., home. Commandant Yann Malard and Capitaine Sebastian Alvarez are currently integrated with a fighter squadron and rescue squadron, respectively, as they become proficient on their particular airframes. "The units here and 

    March 31, 2011All-female team launches historic mission over Afghanistan
        A team of female Airmen made history here March 30 when the F-15E Strike Eagles of "Dudette 07" blazed down the runway to provide close air support for coalition and Afghan ground forces.The two-ship formation consisted of all females, two pilots and two weapons system officers, but more 

    March 22, 2011Officer discusses today's military at American Legion conference
        An Air Force officer shared her experiences in modern warfare with more than 700 veterans during the American Legion mid-winter conference here March 22.Maj. Allison Black, the first female AC-130H Spectre navigator to shoot in combat operations and the first female Air Force Combat Action Medal 

    March 17, 2011Air Force pioneer speaks at women's conference
        An Air Force pioneer, who is now serving as the top-ranked woman in the Air Force, shared lessons learned during her 34-year career March 16 with more than 170 Airmen at the Joint Women's Leadership Symposium here.The two-day symposium allowed women from each service branch to speak with their 

    March 16, 2011Airman turned senior executive discusses personal, professional journey in Air Force
        The journey from Air Force enlistee to senior executive service member and 2011 Black Engineer of the Year Award winner had its challenges, said Dr. Jarris L. Taylor Jr., but he said there is still much work to be done for the nation and the service.Inspired by his uncle on March 20, 1985, the 

    March 15, 2011Symposium offers military women chance to connect, empower and succeed
        Military women from across the nation have gathered here March 15 and 16 to focus on professional development during the 24th Annual Joint Women's Leadership Symposium. This is the first time Airmen joined the ranks of the more than 1,300 women at this event. The symposium's theme, "Connect, 

    March 8, 2011Panel recommends ways to improve military diversity
        A commission created to improve diversity among military leaders has issued 20 recommendations its members say will make the military better reflect the composition of the United States in its ranks.The Military Leadership Diversity Commission, created as part of the 2009 National Defense 

    March 7, 2011Air Force mentor-protégé team wins Nunn-Perry award for cyber applications
        A mentor-protégé team earned the Nunn-Perry award March 2 for achievements in cyber applications for the Air Force, officials from the service's office of small business said here March 4. Ball Aerospace, Colorado Engineering, Inc. and Florida International University were recognized at the annual 

    March 1, 2011First female CV-22 pilot completes training
        After nearly three years of flight training with the Air Force, she recently became the first qualified female pilot of the CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. It started with pictures of aircraft in her grandfather's home. Then it was on to starting lessons to earn her private pilot's license as a 

    Feb. 24, 2011Tuskegee Airman shares his story of serving with distinction
        During World War II, the U.S. military was racially segregated, reflecting American society and law at that time. An experiment in the Army Air Forces, however, showed that given equal opportunity and training, African-Americans could fly in, command and support combat units as well as anyone.James 

    Feb. 10, 2011ANG director: Equal opportunity is critical downrange
        The importance of leadership in equal opportunity was highlighted in the  Air National Guard director's message delivered to 87 National Guard and Reserve graduates of the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute's Equal Opportunity Adviser Reserve Component Program Feb. 4."Our service members 

    Jan. 27, 2011Chief of chaplains celebrates National Prayer Dinner at Grand Forks
        The Air Force chief of chaplains spoke at the National Prayer Dinner Gala, "Celebrating Courage through the Dark Times," here Jan. 21.The National Prayer event is sponsored by the U.S. Senate and House Prayer Groups."Every year, bases all around the country and even overseas have National Prayer 

    Jan. 14, 2011Congressional commission studies women in combat
        Defense Department officials will review the recommendations of a congressional commission studying the role of women in combat when the group's report is complete, a DOD official said Jan. 14.Congress established the Military Leadership Diversity Commission as part of the 2009 National Defense 

    Jan. 13, 20112010 Year in Photos
        2010's Year in Photos highlights the top moments from Airmen around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This yearly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force. View the slideshow. 

    Dec. 9, 2010Nominees sought for employee with a disability award
        Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2011 Outstanding Department of Defense Employee with a Disability Award.This Secretary of Defense award recognizes the contributions and achievements made by physically or mentally disabled federal employees within the DOD.The award is open to 

    Dec. 9, 2010Special needs families receive added support
        Thirty-five installations worldwide now have additional staff members to support active-duty Airmen who have family members with special needs.Air Force officials established Exceptional Family Member Program family support coordinator positions at installations with the highest number of 

    Dec. 8, 2010Stanley: Pentagon must do better in hiring disabled
        Defense Department officials are doing a "pretty good" job at hiring talented, disabled people for their civilian work force, but they needs to do much better, the Pentagon's top personnel official said Dec. 8 here during his keynote remarks at the 30th annual Disability Awards Ceremony and Forum."I 

    Dec. 8, 2010Recruiting commander expands community relations at bowl game
        The Air Force Recruiting Service commander visited Columbus, Ga., Dec. 3 and 4 to show support to the community and share knowledge about the Air Force's career opportunities.During his stay, Brig. Gen. Balan R. Ayyar attended the 2010 Pioneer Bowl at the A.J. McClung Memorial Stadium where the Fort 

    Dec. 7, 2010DOD seeks to better support disabled employees, official says
        The Defense Department employs about 45,000 workers with disabilities, but needs to boost awareness of a program to support, hire and retain them, the DOD's director of disability programs said Dec. 7.On the eve of the 30th Annual Department of Defense Disability Awards ceremony, "Talent Has No 

    Nov. 23, 2010Air Force leaders release Diversity Strategic Roadmap
        Striving to remain a leading competitor in the search for talent to carry out the Air Force mission, the service's senior leaders released the Diversity Strategic Roadmap here Nov 17.In a collaborative effort, members of the Air Force Diversity Operations Division authored the living document's 

    Nov. 19, 2010Code talkers share stories, honor Native Americans, vets
        Two members of the World War II Navajo Code Talkers took part in a ceremony Nov. 10 here to pay tribute to veterans and to celebrate Native American heritage month.Peter MacDonald and Roy Hawthorne were both Navajo Code Talkers during World War II. As with all code talkers, they served in the Marine 

    Nov. 10, 2010CSAF becomes honorary Tuskegee Airman 

    Nov. 1, 2010Academy officials share climate survey details
        Air Force Academy officials discussed detailed results of the 2009-2010 Cadet and Permanent Party Climate Assessment Surveys Oct. 29.Analysis of the survey revealed positive indicators, such as the overall view of the Academy, but also noted gaps in racial, religious and gender relations, officials 

    Oct. 26, 2010ROTC cadet receives engineering award
        Air Force officials here recognized an ROTC cadet during this year's Hispanic Engineering National Achievement Awards Corporation convention in Orlando, Fla., Oct. 7 to 9. Cadet Jose Gutierrez, from the ROTC Detachment 645 at Ohio State University, earned the HENAAC 2010 Military ROTC Cadet Award 

    Oct. 26, 2010Expeditionary Center Airmen honor Air Force's first female chief
        Every Airman should know the name Grace A. Peterson. She is the first woman to ever hold the rank of chief master sergeant.For the 200 people in attendance at the Expeditionary Center here Oct. 18, the first woman to be promoted to chief master sergeant 50 years ago sat in the front row of the hall 

    Oct. 21, 2010Air Force spurs communication at diversity senior working group
        Air Force officials met with the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, industry leaders and other service representatives during the service's diversity senior working group here Oct. 17 through 18.Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Adm. Mike Mullen both spoke to the group, during 

    Oct. 21, 2010Freethinkers, Pagans discuss intersections of mind, spirit
        Members of the Air Force Academy's Freethinkers group invited members of the Special Program in Religious Education earth-centered spirituality group to discuss their beliefs, views and experiences during a SPIRE meeting here Oct. 18.SPIRE members set aside time each week for the religiously diverse 

    July 28, 2010Officials select LATINA award winners
        Air Force officials recently selected two winners of the 2010 National LATINA Symposium Distinguished Service Award. The award honors the servicemember and civilian employee who demonstrate distinguished performance and display exceptional character as role models representing the Hispanic community 

    July 23, 2010Air Force Civilian Service website reveals depth, innovation to federal employment
        Jobseekers unfamiliar with civilian employment opportunities within the Air Force now have a new online resource that defines the numerous career fields and outlines many of the benefits of being a federal employee.The site, www.afciviliancareers.com, contains practical information for those 

    July 9, 2010Center diversity group looks to recruit, hire, maintain quality workforce
        Warner Robins Air Logistics Center officials here are taking steps to improve their commitment to diversity. What began as an effort to improve diversity training has led to the creation of a diversity steering group with an even bigger goal. The group's aim is not to implement hiring quotas, but to 

    July 8, 2010Upcoming VA forum to help build women veterans communities, networks
        Department of Veterans Affairs officials opened registration on July 8 for a women veterans forum that will address the quality of VA health care, the provision of benefits for women and ways for VA to continue improving access to the care and benefits for women veterans."The VA forum will bring 

    July 6, 2010Defense Threat Reduction Agency Airman named language professional of the year
        When Staff Sgt. Agne Mileviciute came to the U.S. from Lithuania in 1999, she knew exactly what she wanted to do: find a way to serve her new country. Sergeant Mileviciute is a Russian interpreter and recently was honored as the Air Force Language Professional of the Year at the Command Language 

    July 6, 2010Officials recognize contributions to diversity
        Air Force officials have selected the winners of the 2010 Blacks in Government Meritorious Service Award for their contributions to the joint fight and role in enhancing an organizational culture that values diversity. The BIG Meritorious Service Award is awarded to a military member and a 

    July 5, 2010Three Airmen celebrate first Independence Day as U.S. citizens
        Three Airmen in the 23rd Mission Support Group here are celebrating their first Fourth of July as U.S. citizens. They are Airmen 1st Class Alexandra Fleig, Rangel Robinson and Christopher Canlas. Airmen Fleig and Robinson, both 23rd Force Support Squadron customer support representatives, and Airman 

    June 25, 2010Class of 2014 joins long blue line
        Approximately 1,300 basic cadet trainees started their inprocessing and entered Basic Cadet Training here June 24.The diversity of the U.S. Air Force Academy's class of 2014 is unprecedented, said Col. Carolyn Benyshek, the Academy's director of admissions. Minority applications rose to 4,064, 

    June 24, 2010Air Force Week in Photos
        This week's photo highlights feature Airmen around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.View the slideshow. 

    May 21, 2010Officials name SAIGE award winners
        Officials here announced the two Air Force winners of the 2010 Society of American Indian Government Employees Meritorious Service Award. The military and civilian winners are Lt. Col. Eric Brewington of the Air Force Special Operations Command at Hurlburt Field, Fla., and Elizabeth Adducchio from 

    May 20, 2010Luke Airmen welcome Danish air force
        Nearly 100 members from the Royal Danish air force fighter wing recently deployed to Luke Air Force Base for a month-long F-16 Fighting Falcon combat enhancement training mission. RDAF Maj. Michael Rosenkrands, the detachment commander, said they do a lot of their training outside of Denmark because 

    May 19, 2010U.S. and Bulgarian airmen train together
        Airmen and F-15 Eagles from the 48th Fighter Wing are participating in an exercise with airmen from the Bulgarian air force here.Sentry Gold is designed to provide members of the U.S. and Bulgarian air force the opportunity to learn from each other and increase their respective NATO 

    May 14, 2010Airmen train with Romanian counterparts for the first time
        Airmen from Ramstein Air Base's 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, alongside members of the 37th Airlift Squadron and 435th Contingency Response Group trained with their Romanian counterparts the week of May 10 at Otopeni Airlift Base here.Operation Carpathian Summer 2010 was designed to 

    May 12, 2010Manas Village officials invite Air Force leaders to Victory Day celebration
        Manas Village officials hosted a Victory Day celebration to commemorate the end of World War II, May 9 at Manas Village.Mr. Beshimbaev Kabylbek, the Mayor of Manas, invited Col. Blaine Holt, the director of the Transit Center at Manas, and Chief Master Sgt. James Dowell, the Transit Center's command 

    May 6, 2010McKeague: Diversity strengthens military
        The strength of the military is improved by the diverse backgrounds of those who make up the organization, a senior National Guard officer said May 3. "I'd like to think that (for) the success of the United States military, one of its essential elements is diversity," said Maj. Gen. Kelly K. 

    May 5, 2010U.S., Pakistan relations bolstered by F-16 training
        Eight Pakistani air force pilots, each experienced in the F-16 Fighting Falcon's A and B models, recently learned to fly the newer C- and D-model aircraft at the 162nd Fighter Wing, the international F-16 training unit, and were honored at a graduation ceremony May 4 here.Pakistan's air force 

    May 3, 2010Airmen deploy to Hungary for bilateral training exercise
        Approximately 100 members of the Ohio Air National Guard's 178th Fighter Wing from Springfield, Ohio, arrived here April 22 through 27 in support of the Load Diffuser Exercise 2010.This is a joint exercise with the Hungarian Joint Force Command. The exercise aims to sharpen the combat capabilities 

    April 28, 2010Coalition airmen observe day of remembrance
        Airmen from six partner nations gathered at the memorial plaza for a dawn service to observe Australian and New Zealand Army Corps Day April 25 here. A national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, ANZAC Day is commemorated April 25 every year by both countries to honor members of the 

    April 26, 2010Italian navy, air force officials visit F-35 training wing
        Representatives from the Italian air force and navy visited the 33rd Fighter Wing here April 20 in an effort to check the progress of the first F-35 Lightning II integrated training center and learn more about this new coalition venture. "Things are moving, and this program is becoming real," said 

    April 26, 2010Airmen train Japanese customs agency members to detect threats
        Air Force Office of Special Investigations agents from Det. 623 here and Airmen from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Unit here trained Hakodate customs inspectors with the Japan Ministry of Finance April 23 on counterterrorism measures to deter potential threats that may pass 

    April 12, 2010'Today's Air Force' features ways families enjoy time together
        Featured in this edition of "Today's Air Force" is a segment dealing with a hidden enemy in the war on terrorism:  traumatic brain injuries. Plus, watch fighter pilots face off against their wingmen to hone their air combat skills. And, take a look at how different families find different ways to 

    March 31, 2010New sexual assault response program created at Sheppard AFB
        A program is now in place that gives Airmen in Training here a bigger role in sexual assault prevention and response.Officials with the 82nd Training Wing Sexual Assault Response Coordinator office recently created the Air Force's first student advocate program. Students against Sexual Assault and 

    March 31, 2010DIA deputy discusses role of women in intelligence
        The deputy director of the Defense Intelligence Agency celebrated Women's History Month by highlighting the contributions women are making to the intelligence field."I am certainly aware of all the women who have come before me, all of the women who have accomplished truly remarkable things and have 

    March 30, 2010General Holm remembered in ceremony at Arlington
        The first female two-star general in both the Air Force and Department of Defense was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery March 29. Retired Maj. Gen. Jeanne M. Holm is credited as the single driving force in achieving equality for military women and making them a viable part of the 

    March 25, 2010Women's History Month offers chance to look back, move forward
        As the country celebrates Women's History Month, the most significant change for women in the military comes down to the uniform they wear and the mission that comes with that uniform. "In my service, it's clearly that women are in the cockpit," said Marine Col. Laura Sampsel, the 33rd Maintenance 

    March 18, 2010U.S., JASDF Airmen work side by side during ATR exercise
        Crewchiefs and fuels specialists worked side-by-side with their Japan Air Self Defense Force counterparts as a part of a cross-familiarization program during an aviation training relocation exercise March 8 through 12 at Tsuiki Air Base.   Staff Sgt. Curtis Roe and Airman 1st Class Curtis Watson, 

    March 18, 2010Air Force officer, civilian receive role model awards at Women's History Month observance
        An Air Force officer and a civilian each received the 2010 Women's History Month Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Role Model Award here March 18.Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Plans Gail McGill presented Lt. Col. Jill Long and Julie Moran the awards during the annual Women's History 

    March 18, 2010Operation Iraqi Freedom hero shares her story
        Maj. Kim Campbell, an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot here, shared her story with Women's History Month luncheon guests March 15, about a mission in which her A-10 was hit by enemy fire over Baghdad. While deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, then Captain Campbell and her flight lead were 

    March 18, 2010Tsuiki ATR exercise concludes
        The departure of the final two F-16 Fighting Falcons from Tsuiki Air Base March 12 signaled the end of a weeklong aviation training relocation exercise between the 35th Fighter Wing from Misawa AB, Japan and the Japan Air Self Defense Force. Approximately 90 Airmen and five F-16s were deployed from 

    March 18, 2010WASP help celebrate Women's History Month at Luke
        Four Women Airforce Service Pilots celebrated Women's History Month with Airmen March 4, at Luke Air Force Base.The day began with a luncheon where former World War II WASP, Betty Blake, and other WASP in attendance spoke of their experiences. One of Ms. Blake's many stories was about meeting Amelia 

    March 16, 2010Airborne Korean linguist highlighted during Women's History Month
        In August 2006, Senior Airman Heather Hagerman confidently walked into her Air Force recruiter's office in Baltimore, Md., and told him she wanted to become a linguist. He recommended she pursue Korean. Eager for the challenge, she took the Defense Language Aptitude Battery exam, scored well and 

    March 16, 2010Female pilots share stories at National Air and Space Museum
        The staff at the National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center hosted their annual Women in Aviation and Space Family Day March 13 where Airmen had to chance to talk to young girls about being a female pilot.For Lt. Col. Merryl Tengesdal, it was "an opportunity to show the young ladies that 

    March 12, 2010Diversity outreach unites Academy, community
        When is being at the end of your rope a good thing? How about when you're a middle- or high-school student visiting the U.S. Air Force Academy's rock climbing wall as part of the Cadet Wing's Youth Diversity Outreach program?Nearly 30 teenagers from the local community spent a full day with cadets, 

    March 10, 2010Female World War II pilots lay wreath at Air Force Memorial
        More than 1,000 civilians and servicemembers watched as World War II Women Airforce Service Pilot corps remembered their sisters-in-arms during a wreath-laying ceremony March 9 at the Air Force Memorial here.Several WASPs, many clad in their World War II-era service uniform, placed roses next to the 

    March 10, 2010Officials emphasize importance of hiring disabled veterans
        Federal officials are taking action to reverse years of decline in the percentage of people with disabilities in the federal workforce, speakers said at a March 5 training session held to prepare for a Federal Hiring Event for People and Veterans with Disabilities scheduled for April.The percentage 

    March 10, 2010Turning dreams into reality for Women's History
        For 10 year old Betsy Dombert, all it took was one look at the five F-16 Fighting Falcons, the Thunderbirds, flying in perfect formation for her to know what she wanted to do in her life. Though, now Captain Dombert, the 8th Fighter Wing director of staff at Kunsan Air Base, isn't flying for the 

    March 5, 2010Dean reflects on history of Cadet Wing women
        In 1979, the dean of the faculty never fathomed she would one day return to the U.S. Air Force Academy in that role. "I absolutely can honestly say I never thought about being the dean of the faculty," said Brig. Gen. Dana H. Born. "I was really just trying to do the best with each day and hope that1

        


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