March 18, 2019 Air Force’s fiscal 2020 budget focuses on modernization, readiness, confronting global threats The Air Force’s budget would rise to $165 billion in fiscal year 2020 under the White House spending plan unveiled March 12, a $10 billion increase that allows the service to grow, modernize and effectively adapt to an array of changing global threats.
March 15, 2019 Phase inspections keep the B-52 flying Just like a car, the B-52 Stratofortress needs its oil changed, tires rotated and its engine looked at to keep it running and prevent future damage.
March 14, 2019 Florida Rescue wing honors legacy of fallen American heroes Love never dies.On March 1, the commander of the 920th Rescue Wing, Col. Kurt Matthews, stood before wing Airmen and families of three fallen Airmen who were lost March 15, 2018, in an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter crash in Anbar Province, Iraq.“I know you all personally,” said Matthews, “To be here
March 13, 2019 Air Force’s fiscal 2020 budget focuses on modernization, readiness, confronting global threats The Air Force’s budget would rise to $165 billion in fiscal year 2020 under the White House spending plan unveiled March 12, a $10 billion increase that allows the service to grow, modernize and effectively adapt to an array of changing global threats.
March 13, 2019 4-H Camps AFRC/ANG partnership Through the Air Force 4-H Partnership, there will be 16 Air Force 4-H Camps for Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and active duty Air Force youth in 2019.Attached is a list with the camp dates, states, and eligible ages. As promotional materials are developed, we will share so for dissemination
March 12, 2019 Hill's fighter wings begin night flying HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- The active duty 388th and reserve 419th Fighter Wings will conduct increased flying operations over the next month, including night-flying missions with the F-35A Lightning II.Local residents may notice increased activity during the evening hours as pilots continue to
March 12, 2019 Utah reservists bring dental care to Guatemala HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Air Force reservists from the 419th Medical Squadron brought dental care to underprivileged communities in Chiquimula, Guatemala, during a recent humanitarian mission.Lt. Col. David Jackson, commander of the 419th MDS, and Lt. Col. Brady Thomson, commander of the
March 11, 2019 From rejected to selected Each year hundreds of Airmen apply to commissioning programs, but only a few ever get selected and receive the opportunity to serve as an officer.
March 8, 2019 SECAF announces resignation Upon a favorable final vote by the regents, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced her resignation March 8, after serving in her position as the service’s top civilian since May 2017, to accept the role as president of the University of Texas at El Paso.
March 8, 2019 Reserve, Active Duty begin training future AC-130J crews At Hurlburt Field, Florida, the Air Force's newest close-air support weapons system looms large on the flight line.The AC-130J gunship offers a wide array of capabilities for CAS in the battlespace, boasting the most modern technology, from its munitions to its communication suite. At its helm is a