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Sept. 22, 2022PACAF command chief cements importance of enlisted leadership at AFA conference
        PACAF’s senior enlisted leader underscored why partnership capacity and enlisted leadership at the lowest levels are key tenets in terms of maximizing lethality, interoperability and readiness. 

    Sept. 21, 2022PACAF boss speaks at AFA conference, emphasizes importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific
        Wilsbach provided remarks as one of three panelists for a “Preparing for Global Competition” presentation, hosted a media roundtable on “Defending the Indo-Pacific Theater,” and hosted a think tank. 

    Sept. 20, 2022KC-46A cleared for worldwide deployments following first combat refuel
        The KC-46A recently completed an employment concept exercise in the U.S. Central Command area of operations, during which it was evaluated while filling real-world taskings in support of combat operations, supplementing other tanker aircraft in theater. 

    Sept. 20, 2022AFCENT commander conducts first round of regional partner engagements
        Building relationships within the force and with allies and partners, Lt. Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, travelled across the USCENTCOM AOR to meet with U.S. embassy, coalition, regional, and U.S. military leaders. 

    Sept. 18, 2022Hurlburt Field wing takes ACE C2 to next level for lead wings
        The 705th Training Squadron executed Air Combat Command’s first Lead Wing Command and Control Course at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Aug. 23-26 

    Sept. 13, 2022305th AMW activates 911th ARS
        The 911th Air Refueling Squadron is the Air Force's very first active-duty squadron that is located within a reserve wing. 

    Sept. 7, 2022AGR program changes on the horizon
        Air Force Reserve Command is instituting changes to the Active Guard and Reserve program effective Oct. 1. 

    Sept. 4, 2022Shaw AFB accelerates ACE abilities during Iron Hand
        Exercise Iron Hand 22-09 was developed as a proof of concept for Airmen to train in a contingency location in an unfamiliar geographic situation. 

    Aug. 31, 2022ACC Federal Laboratory flies combat apps on F-22 with new open software stack
        The achievement is the first instance of third-party software running on a fifth-generation fighter and the first in-flight use of open-source container orchestration software on any fighter aircraft. 

    Aug. 24, 2022Grey Wolf flies with all-Air Force crew for first time
        The MH-139A Grey Wolf flies its first sortie since the Air Force took over ownership of the aircraft Aug. 12. It marked the first all-Air Force personnel flight in the Air Force’s newest helicopter. 

    Aug. 17, 2022Exercise Distant Horizon validates Indo-Pacific sustainment functions
        Distant Horizon is an annual exercise that prepares the 920th Rescue Wing’s Personnel Recovery Task Forces for global, war, contingency, humanitarian, and in extremis operations. 

    Aug. 15, 2022Agile Flag 22-2: The road to certification
        Agile Flag is the latest U.S. Air Force investment in capabilities that enables Lead Wings to operate at the speed, scope, complexity, and scale needed in a modern-day threat environment. 

    Aug. 10, 2022AFRL commander headlines digital summit in Dayton
        The three-day event served to educate and align the Dayton region and interested local and national parties to support the department’s digital transformation efforts. 

    Aug. 4, 2022Air Force Reserve welcomes its new commander
        Lt. Gen. John Healy received command of the Air Force Reserve Command from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., during a change of command ceremony at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 3. 

    Aug. 4, 2022AMC commander directs maximized privacy for pregnant Airmen
        The change follows new efforts by the Department of the Air Force Women’s Initiative Team to mask pregnancies at the unit level to remove current and potential barriers affecting Airmen during pregnancy. 

    July 25, 2022Hawaii ANG supports Arctic air defense exercise Amalgam Dart
        This iteration incorporated C-17 Globemaster III support from the 204th Airlift Squadron, which performed a series of maneuvers alongside participating fighter, refueling and command and control aircraft. 

    July 16, 2022New medical profile system to enhance communication, readiness
        Medical profile systems are communication tools that act as a conduit between medical providers, ill or injured service members and their supervisors or commanders. 

    July 13, 2022Air Force adds more jobs to initial enlistment bonus list
        For some Air Force career fields, new opportunities for Airmen to receive bonuses upon entering active duty have begun in fiscal year 2022. 

    July 11, 2022AFIMSC set to begin Red Hawk beddown efforts at JBSA
        The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center will move forward with major construction work to support the beddown of a new aircraft and training mission at JBSA-Randolph. The fifth-generation jet trainer will replace AETC's aging fleet of T-38 Talon fleet with advanced technology. 

    July 3, 2022AMC transitions to MAFFORGEN
        AMC has begun its transition to the new Air Force Force Generation model to increase high-end readiness, improve predictability, and provide a more sustainable and consistent mobility force to meet force presentation requirements in the future fight. 

    June 29, 2022USAFE-AFAFRICA, NATO Allied Air Command welcomes new commander
        U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker assumed command of U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command June 27. 

    June 28, 2022AMC aligns strategic priorities with counterparts in Pacific theater
        The strategy, which focuses the command on four mission imperatives for ensuring the MAF is postured to compete and win against its pacing threats, was presented through a Pacific lens to ensure future alignment and refinement with PACAF and INDOPACOM. 

    June 22, 2022AFMC releases $8 million towards accelerating change, innovation
        The funded projects support ongoing AFMC We Need efforts with an emphasis on technology, innovation, talent management and infrastructure across the mission. 

    June 13, 2022Richardson takes command of AFMC
        Gen. Duke Z. Richardson assumed leadership of the Air Force Materiel Command during a ceremony at the National Museum of the Air Force, June 13. 

    June 4, 2022Servicing support for Airmen assigned to Space Force fully operational
        As the servicing major command, Air Force Materiel Command is accomplishing the roles and responsibilities traditionally performed by a major command for the Airmen supporting the Space Force. 

    June 1, 2022KC-46A Pegasus approved to refuel 97% of joint force receivers
        Less than one year after the KC-46A was approved for its first ICR, Minihan approved daily task-able operational use of the KC-46A to refuel the B-1B Lancer, C-135 variants, E-8 Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System, EC-130H Compass Call, F-35B/C Lightning II, KC-10 Extender and P-8 Poseidon 

    May 21, 2022C-17 Globemaster III dedicated in honor of ‘Candy Bomber,’ Berlin Airlift
        A two-day celebration honoring Col. Gail Halvorsen, the "Candy Bomber," took place in Provo, Utah. 

    May 20, 2022Robinson takes reins at AETC
        Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson took the reins of Air Education and Training Command from Lt. Gen. Brad Webb during a change of command ceremony May 20. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. presided over the ceremony. 

    May 17, 2022Bunch inducted into Order of the Sword
        Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., was inducted into the Air Force Materiel Command Order of the Sword, which is the highest honor the enlisted force can bestow upon a military officer. 

    May 10, 2022AMC’s longest flight: 24.2 hours in a KC-46A
        The KC-46 is Air Mobility Command’s newest aerial refueling platform, and now after completing the 24-hour flight, holds AMC’s record for the longest duration flight in its history. 

    May 7, 2022History, telework, life advice, more featured at AFMC town hall
        Air Force Materiel Command leadership hosted a virtual town hall, May 3, providing insights on current command issues alongside a dose of trivia and career advice to an online audience exceeding 3,000. 

    May 4, 2022AETC, AFPC command chiefs talk DSD process on Reddit, Twitter
        Questions from the community included a broad range of general Developmental Special Duty process questions and suggestions, the DSD matching process, the assignment notification timeline, and more. 

    May 2, 2022AFGSC commander addresses SASC subcommittee
        The Air Force Global Strike Command commander, Gen. Anthony Cotton, testified in a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing to members of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces April 27, focused on the budget posture for nuclear forces. 

    April 26, 2022Thunder air show draws large crowds for 75th Air Force celebration
        This year’s event celebrated the 75th anniversary of the United States Air Force and featured more than 30 airplanes and helicopters. 

    April 22, 2022Air Mobility Command reopens Space-Available travel
        As of April 22, all restrictions on space-available (Space-A) travel have been lifted. 

    April 18, 2022ACC begins fielding tools to analyze, protect base EMS
        Electromagnetic radiation is constantly traveling at the speed of light with most of it being invisible to the naked eye. Now, with the use of new spectrum monitoring tools, Air Combat Command can track EM radiation from sources like radio and aircraft communication. 

    April 13, 2022South Texas Reserve units participate in 2022 Flambeau Parade
        Reserve Airmen with the 433rd Airlift Wing, 960th Cyberspace Wing, 340th Flying Training Group and 23rd Intelligence Squadron participated in San Antonio’s 74th annual Fiesta Flambeau Parade, the largest illuminated night parade in the United States. 

    April 12, 2022SAPR restricted reporting policies increase victim protections
        April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and with it comes updates to restricted reporting policies and protections available to victims. 

    April 4, 2022AMC commander releases ‘strategy to win’
        In conjunction with releasing his strategy and priorities, Minihan engaged leadership in discussing force resiliency and how to work together to ensure the MAF is prepared to deliver rapid global mobility in a peer-competitor fight. 

    April 4, 2022New AFMC Professional Library encourages lifelong learning
        A new Air Force Materiel Command Professional Library offers Airmen and civilians the opportunity to embrace lifelong professional development with books, podcasts, articles and more, inspired by leadership recommendations across diverse subject areas. 

    April 3, 2022Thinking outside the mailbox: Robins AFB first base to get Intelligent Lockers
        Robins Air Force Base held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its recently installed Intelligent Lockers, giving the Airmen at the dormitories a centralized location to receive their packages after hours. 

    March 27, 2022Dayton, Wright-Patt AFB team up for Big Hoopla
        This year marked the ninth year University of Dayton Arena hosted the games that determine which four programs finish filling in the 64-team bracket, and the Big Hoopla festivities leading up to the tournament have become a tradition in their own right. 

    March 23, 2022Guide serves as digital campaign repository
        The digital guide is the authoritative source of information about products being worked for the Department of the Air Force Digital Campaign. 

    March 17, 2022Empowered Airmen from 109th AW modernize LC-130 for future fight
        Propulsion specialists with the 109th Airlift Wing assembled the first Air National Guard-built T56 3.5 turbo engine. The modification is part of an Air Force initiative to update C-130 aircraft. 

    March 15, 2022Ho'oikaika strengthens total force integration
        The exercise name, Ho’oikaika, originates from the Hawaiian language, meaning to strengthen and to encourage. 

    March 14, 2022Malmstrom AFB Women’s Symposium: Empowered women empower women
        The 341st Missile Wing hosted a Women's Leadership Forum with the theme, "Empowered women empower women." 

    March 10, 2022Cotton talks strategic deterrence at 2022 AFA Warfare Symposium
        Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, spoke during the 2022 Air Force Association Warfare Symposium, March 3 in Orlando, Florida, highlighting the command’s role in strategic deterrence. 

    March 6, 2022AFSOC hosts 2022 LEAD Symposium
        Air Force Special Operations Command hosted its Leadership, Equity, Advocacy and Development (LEAD) Symposium featuring six keynote speakers, including Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of AFSOC, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, Feb. 23-24. 

    Feb. 28, 2022Cross Cultural Mentoring Panel highlights mentorship challenges, opportunities
        Coinciding with the annual Black History Month Observance, the virtual event featured a panel of Black leaders from across the command. 

    Feb. 23, 2022AFMC marks progress in diversity initiatives, continues change, implementation
        The Air Force Materiel Command continues to emphasize diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility across the enterprise as it implements commander-driven expectations to drive cultural change in the organization. 

    Feb. 23, 2022Barksdale AFB first to implement upgrade to nuclear enterprise 'in more than 30 years'
        Air Force Global Strike Command is modernizing older infrastructure by implementing the largest upgrade to its Nuclear Command, Control and Communication systems in more than 30 years. 

    Feb. 23, 2022Senior enlisted leaders answer Enlisted Force Development Action Plan questions on Reddit ‘AMA’
        Senior enlisted leaders answered both serious and fun questions from Airmen with a mixture of humility and humor for more than hour on the social platform, Reddit’s Air Force thread. 

    Feb. 17, 2022AFWERX opens opportunities for military spouses through remote work
        With remote options, this type of federal employment can be key to allowing military spouses to advance their careers even amidst ongoing military relocations. 

    Feb. 8, 2022ACC's Agile Combat Employment just got more AGILE
        The Agile Battle Lab’s ultimate goal is to reshape the way Airmen think, work and incorporate processes that elevate the capabilities of the Air Force in preparation for the future fight. 

    Feb. 3, 2022AFGSC commander announces Project Tuskegee
        The Project Tuskegee partnership aims to expose men and women to the many opportunities within Air Force Global Strike Command, reinforce the historical connection to the Tuskegee Airmen, and create a welcoming culture of unity. 

    Feb. 1, 202232 African Air Chiefs, representatives attend 11th African Air Chiefs Symposium
        During the symposium, key challenges confronting African Air Chiefs were identified, partner networks were strengthened and discussions involving strategic airlift and shared best practices for enhancing partner capability were addressed. 

    Jan. 24, 2022AETC continues to develop Airmen, celebrates 80th anniversary
        Members of the Air Education and Training Command will celebrate the command’s 80th anniversary throughout 2022. Events planned will honor the Air Force’s oldest major command and all the students and trainees who have been recruited, trained and educated at First Command. 

    Jan. 20, 2022Air Combat Command names Lead Wings
        The commander of Air Combat Command has designated five units as Lead Wings as part of the combat air force’s transition to the service’s new force generation model. 

    Jan. 13, 2022Seymour Johnson AFB tests lead wing, ACE during exercise at Kinston Regional Jetport
        The 4th Fighter Wing is one of four wings from Air Combat Command that is designated as a lead wing, which creates deployed teams composed of several Air Force operational capabilities. 

    Jan. 11, 2022AFMC town hall addresses vaccines, telework, enterprise readiness
        More than 200 questions were fielded during the live Air Force Materiel Command virtual town hall, with a large number focused on the current efforts related to the coronavirus pandemic and vaccinations. 

    Jan. 8, 2022US F-16s strengthen air policing mission with long-planned Poland deployment
        The Belgian, Polish and U.S. fighters will practice advanced airborne maneuvers and work closely with Combined Air Operations Centre Uedem (CAOCUE) to enhance command and control procedures. 

    Dec. 31, 2021F-15C Eagle Weapons School ends at Nellis AFB
        The years of tradition came to an end Dec. 8, as the last cadre of students and instructors flew the final defensive counter air vulnerability for Weapons Instructor Course 21-B. 

    Dec. 18, 2021ACC concludes ACE C3 operations rehearsal
        The rehearsal focused on C3 operations, deployable technology, practicing ACE tactics, techniques and procedures, finding areas for improvement within the ACE C3 construct, and making necessary corrections. 

    Dec. 14, 2021AFIMSC announces 2022 I-WEPTAC topics, seeks working group volunteers
        I-WEPTAC is an annual event that examines fundamental installation and mission support challenges to identify deficiencies, shortfalls and developmental gaps that limit the Air Force's and Space Force’s ability to execute and operate efficiently. 

    Dec. 8, 2021AMC approves 4th KC-46A Pegasus ICR milestone
        The Air Mobility Command fourth Interim Capability Release decision allows the KC-46A to refuel the AC-130J Ghostrider, HC-130J Combat King II, MC-130J Commando II, C-5M Super Galaxy and E-3G Sentry during U.S. Transportation Command-tasked missions. 

    Dec. 7, 2021Workshop unites digital-first experts on transformation
        More than 250 individuals joined the online event, which leveraged the DTO Metaverse to engage participants in a virtual reality ecosystem designed to drive innovative thinking and digital-first thought strategies across the community. 

    Dec. 1, 2021PACAF, partner nations deliver critical supplies during 70th annual Operation Christmas Drop
        Operation Christmas Drop is an annual U.S. Air Force tradition of packaging and delivering food, tools and clothing to more than 55 remote islands in the South-Eastern Pacific, including the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau. 

    Nov. 24, 2021AFCEC leads beddown efforts for B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber
        The B-21 will incrementally replace the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit to perform both conventional and nuclear missions alongside the B-52 Stratofortress. As the Air Force transitions to a two-bomber fleet, the strategy to beddown the new bomber has been to minimize operational impacts, maximize reuse 

    Nov. 10, 2021Reduced hiring timelines continue to fulfill AFMC talent needs
        The Air Force Materiel Command continues to expedite civilian hiring timelines across the enterprise, ensuring the organization has the skilled manpower it needs now to execute its critical missions in support of the warfighter. 

    Nov. 10, 2021US, Bulgarian air forces share best practices in Operation Castle Forge
        These short-notice forward deployments demonstrate the Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment, a strategy that leverages strong teamwork with allies and partners to generate air power anytime, anywhere. 

    Nov. 5, 2021Air Force Learning Professionals "Communities of Practice” on "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast
        The professional development podcasts are designed to help communicate and inform Total Force Airmen across the globe on relevant, timely topics related to the recruiting, training, education and development fields. 

    Nov. 2, 2021AFRC commander discusses leveraging legacy to forge future
        The three themes Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of the Air Force Reserve Command, discussed in the speech were the legacy being handed off to the next generation of Airmen, how that legacy was forged and the road ahead in building on the legacy. 

    Nov. 2, 2021AFMC leadership team meets with Space Airmen, discusses MAJCOM servicing role for Space Force
        The trip was an opportunity for the team to talk directly to Airmen about what it means for AFMC to be the servicing major command to U.S. Space Force and answer questions related to how it would impact their career and personal growth as they serve under the newest Department of Defense 

    Oct. 27, 2021AETC’s Detachment 62 leading Agility Prime’s training effort
        The Air Education and Training Command established Detachment 62 to create Agility Prime training and certification standards, and support multi-capable Airmen-operators. 

    Oct. 21, 2021Air Force Materiel Command reaches IOC as servicing major command for Space Force
        The U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force designated Air Force Materiel Command as the servicing major command for the U.S. Space Force. 

    Oct. 21, 2021NH Guard announces state partnership with Cabo Verde
        Under the auspices of the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program (SPP), New Hampshire was chosen after a months-long, highly competitive selection process involving several other states. 

    Oct. 18, 2021AFICC acquisitions bolster EOD readiness for FY21, beyond
        The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Readiness Directorate partnered with the Air Force Installation Contracting Center to use more than $41 million for new EOD equipment, such as a new base support robot to clear unexploded ordnance from airfields, during the past year. 

    Oct. 13, 2021Fiscal year 21 drives innovation, readiness across command, enterprise
        The Air Force Materiel Command executed more than $68.5 billion across all funding areas in fiscal year 2021, closing out the year 99.9% obligated despite challenges related to COVID-19, Operation Allies Refuge and Welcome, underfunded enterprise programs, innovation needs and more. 

    Oct. 12, 2021DAF expands civilian employee assistance program
        The Department of the Air Force expanded its Employee Assistance Program Oct. 1, following a recent contract award by the Air Force Installation Contracting Center. 

    Oct. 6, 2021F-35A complete 5th generation fighter test milestone with refurbished B61-12 nuclear gravity bombs
        Two F-35A Lightning II aircraft recently released B61-12 Joint Test Assemblies, or JTAs, during the F-35A’s first Full Weapon System Demonstration, completing the final flight test exercise of the nuclear design certification process. 

    Oct. 4, 2021Religious accommodation requests: What to expect
        For Airmen seeking a religious accommodation request, chaplains play a critical role in ensuring each request is fully considered in accordance with DAFI 52-201, Religious Freedom in the Department of the Air Force. 

    Sept. 30, 2021Ninth episode for AETC’s Real Talk focuses on Hispanic Airmen
        Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, will host the ninth episode of AETC Real Talk: Race and Diversity in the Air Force, Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. CDT, on AETC’s Facebook page. 

    Sept. 30, 2021ACC completes Strategic Validation Exercise 4 on ACE, CAFFORGEN
        As the fourth iteration of the SVE series, this exercise was dedicated to stress testing and refining key concepts of the new Air Force Generation model, force presentation, and Agile Combat Employment at the wing level of operations. 

    Sept. 28, 2021AFCLC provides language support to DoD missions
        One innovative pathway available for advanced LEAP scholars and foreign area officers, or FAO, to support mission success is AFCLC’s Training Partnership Request, or TPR. 

    Sept. 16, 2021COMUSAFE hosts Arctic Air Chiefs Symposium
        The conference hosted senior defense representatives from seven of the eight Arctic nations, including Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the U.S. to discuss a variety of Arctic-focused campaigns and initiatives. 

    Sept. 15, 2021Reserve C-130 aerial firefighting teams fly during second busiest wildfire season
        Since first being activated July 20, the 302 AW has been working together with other military aircraft from Nevada Air National Guard’s 152nd AW, Wyoming ANG’s 153rd AW, and California ANG’s 146th AW to drop millions of gallons of fire retardant in support of fire suppression efforts in California. 

    Sept. 14, 2021AFMC continues implementation of diversity, inclusion initiatives
        The Air Force Materiel Command continues to make progress on a number of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the command as it leads the Air Force in ensuring all Airmen, uniform and non-uniform, have the right environment, resources and support they need to thrive and succeed. 

    Sept. 14, 2021Foundational Competencies: Digital Literacy
        These competencies are universally applicable to all Airmen and are categorized into four groups: Developing Self, Developing Others, Developing Ideas and Developing Organizations. One of those 24 foundational competencies is digital literacy, which was added this year. 

    Sept. 13, 2021AFIMSC seeks challenging I&MS topics for I-WEPTAC
        The 2022 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference addresses current and future challenges in I&MS areas by leveraging the expertise and experience of Airmen and Guardians around the world who identify mission support deficiencies, shortfalls and developmental gaps and provide 

    Sept. 10, 2021Air Force Reservist thankful for training when responding to 9/11
        The now-vice commander of the 367th Recruiting Group and the deputy director at the Air Force Reserve Command Headquarters for Recruiting at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, recalled where he was the morning of Sept. 11, 2001. 

    Sept. 9, 2021Partner nations share strengths, capabilities during PACS-21
        Gen. Ken Wilsbach, PACAF commander, hosted the Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium 2021, which was attended by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., and air chiefs from 14 other nations. This year’s theme, “Enduring cooperation toward regional stability,” focused on ensuring a mutual understanding 

    Sept. 8, 2021Guard fights wildfires, responds to Ida, serves overseas
        The National Guard continues to live up to its promise, "Always Ready, Always There," with close to 59,000 Guard members on duty overseas or at home responding to Hurricane Ida, wildfires and COVID-19. 

    Sept. 5, 2021Air Force Learning Professionals’ online Communities of Practice now available
        These Communities of Practice include pathways to address objectives designed to advance force development as outlined in the Air Education and Training Command Strategic Action Plan and address knowledge and skills gaps identified in a learning professional training gap analysis study conducted by 

    Sept. 2, 2021Barrier analysis working group bridges gap between Air Force, installation barrier analysis efforts
        The Major Command Barrier Analysis Working Group will focus on anomalies found in civilian or military workplace policies, procedures and practices that may serve as potential barriers to equal opportunity employment, and upon determining the root causes, they will help develop plans to eliminate 

    Aug. 30, 2021Air Force Global Strike Command welcomes new commander
        Gen. Anthony Cotton took command of Air Force Global Strike Command from Gen. Tim Ray, outgoing AFGSC commander, during a ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Aug. 27. Cotton is the newest leader of the U.S. Air Force’s portion of the nuclear enterprise, which maintains the nation's only force of 

    Aug. 26, 2021Behind the scenes of foreign military sales: AFSAC helps international partners overcome airpower supply shortages
        Recently, AFSAC worked with a key international partner nation to clear more than a dozen Not Mission Capable Supply cases which inhibited the foreign partner’s aircraft from performing identified missions. When an NMCS code appears for a country’s weapon system, the weapon system is not capable of 

    Aug. 24, 2021Air Force BRAC program nears transfer milestones
        Between now and the end of 2022, if all goes according to plan, the Air Force will transfer these parcels of land to local communities and close the chapter on the storied histories of Galena Forward Operating Location, Alaska, and Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois. 

    Aug. 20, 2021Cal Guard actively fights state’s wildfires
        Nearly 1,000 Cal Guard service members are currently activated for fire missions in the air and on the ground. 

    Aug. 20, 2021Cal Guard actively fights state’s wildfires
        Nearly 1,000 Cal Guard service members are currently activated for fire missions in the air and on the ground. 

    Aug. 19, 2021Fostering inclusion to build a stronger force
        Maj. Rashida Brown, 341st Medical Group group-practice manager, has been one of the Airmen working toward that vision. She recently completed the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program with Cornell University where she learned more about improving engagement, fostering an inclusive environment1

        


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