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    Innovating at the 50th Communications Squadron

    U.S. Air Force Col. Ericka Farmer-Hill, 50th Mission Support Group commander, visited the 50th Communications Squadron base equipment control office to review innovative computer imaging techniques at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 16, 2021.
  • Members of Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, fight a battle of tug-of-war during the biannual Wingman Day, Aug. 6, 2021. Wingman Day was established in October 2004 by U.S. Air Force Gen. John P. Jumper, the 17th Chief of Staff of the Air Force, to impress a culture within the Air Force of Airmen taking care of Airmen, and now to include U.S. Space Force Guardians. The term Wingman stems from a time-honored tradition within the Air Force that stresses the dedication between lead pilots and supporting pilots in formation. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Kristian DePue)

    Reflecting on Wingman Day

    The repetition of routine demanded by duty regimens can bring about a malaise, and the biannual Wingman Day offers a unique respite with the purpose of boosting morale and fostering a spirit of fellowship.
  • F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs at 2020 Wings Over Houston Airshow

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
  • NAS Oceana air show 2020 practice day

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
  • F-35 Demo Team Flies for the 2020 Tri-City Airshow

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
  • Air Force awards contract for improved Female Body Armor

    Air Force awards contract for improved Female Body Armor

    The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Female Fitment Program Office awarded a contract to begin production and development for body armor designed to better protect female Airmen during combat and contingency operations.
  • Pair of Ellsworth B-1’s further demonstrate force employment model in Pacific

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
  • Class of 2020 graduation ceremony

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
  • Thunderbirds fly over Las Vegas

    AF Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
  • Airmen parachute to their designated landing zone

    AF WEEK IN PHOTOS

    This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
  • This digital art piece was created along with a commentary about leadership. It features three of my mentors and how they have supported me throughout my career. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Lillian Miller)

    Not afraid, thanks to you

    “Sir, I messed up” was something I said frequently in the early stages of my career. As a person with social anxiety who was petrified of authority, it took a lot of courage to admit to my leadership that I had messed up.

  • Air Force announces NCO Career Status Program for Airmen with 12 years of service

    The change will eliminate the need for Airmen who have 12 or more years of service to continue to reenlist by aligning their separation dates with their high year of tenure dates.

  • Citing health, safety concerns, Wilson and Goldfein order commanders to conduct ‘100% review’ of all base housing

    Responding to reports of poorly maintained and unsafe housing across several installations, Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson and Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein on Feb. 19 directed commanders at every base worldwide to conduct a “100 percent review” of the condition and safety of all military housing by March 1.
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    Window opens for Air Force golf camp, Armed Forces championship

    Active-duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen interested in participating in the 2019 Golf Trial Camp, and ultimately Armed Forces Golf Championship, have until next month to submit their applications to compete.
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    Uniform code of military justice changes

    Effective Jan. 1, 2019, the Military Justice Act of 2016 will instate the most reform to the Uniform Code of Military Justice and Manual for Courts-Martial in decades, modernizing dated aspects of the military justice system while also providing transparency.

  • Advance assignments now available to Airmen deploying for 365-day Extended Deployments

    Effective Nov. 1, active duty Airmen selected for an extended deployment may apply to receive an advance assignment up to 16 months prior to the projected Report Not Later Than Date of the assignment.
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    Protect the Power to Enhance Readiness and Resilience During Energy Action Month

    October is Energy Action Month and to Air Force Energy it represents an opportunity to highlight the mission critical importance of energy and water resources and to encourage the smart energy and water use and management for our installations, ground vehicles, and aircraft.
  • workshop, A&FRC support spouse

    USO, A&FRC to hold employment workshop

    As a military spouse, moving every few years can make it difficult to begin or maintain a career.
  • The Air Force Aid Society will award more than $6 million in Gen. Henry Hap Arnold education grants and AFAS merit scholarships to the dependents of active duty and retired Airmen.

    AFAS to award more than $6 million in annual grants, scholarships

    The Air Force Aid Society will award more than $6 million in Gen. Henry Hap Arnold education grants and AFAS merit scholarships to the dependents of active duty and retired Airmen.  A total of 2,556 college and university students will receive the education grants and merit-based scholarships, ranging from $500 to $5,000, during the 2018-2019
  • NASA announcement

    NASA assigns crews to first test flights, missions on commercial spacecraft

    NASA introduced to the world on Friday the first U.S. astronauts who will fly on American-made, commercial spacecraft to and from the International Space Station – an endeavor that will return astronaut launches to U.S. soil for the first time since the space shuttle’s retirement in 2011.
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