Feb. 3, 2021 Austin Orders Military Stand Down to Address Challenge of Extremism in the Ranks A DOD-wide stand down will occur over the next 60 days so that each service, command and unit can take the time to have needed discussions about extremism in the ranks, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.
Feb. 3, 2021 Business efforts strengthen airpower and relationships TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – An aircrew from the 507th Air Refueling Wing here combined resources with the fellow reservists from 482nd Fighter Wing at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida, to conduct a business effort refueling training mission within central Florida’s airspace Jan. 25-29.Business
Feb. 2, 2021 DOD experts explain: The science behind the COVID-19 vaccines Almost six weeks after the Food and Drug Administration issued emergency use authorization for the first two COVID-19 vaccines, many questions have arisen concerning their efficacy in attacking the SARS-CoV-2 virus and deadly COVID-19 disease.To better understand how COVID-19 vaccines work, MHS
Feb. 2, 2021 Air Force announces Airmen leadership qualities The Airman leadership qualities are expected to form the basis for the future officer and enlisted performance reporting systems. The alignment between evaluating units and evaluating Airmen is intended to further emphasize and accelerate an understanding and adoption of the associated leadership
Jan. 28, 2021 Aircraft maintenance squadron welcomes new commander The 920th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conducted an assumption of command ceremony Jan. 9, on Patrick Space Force Base, Fla.It’s a squadron with the heaviest workload and the most demanding airframe that is in constant use at home station as well as overseas. As the helicopters come to the end of
Jan. 28, 2021 "Father" of 310th Space Wing dies at 65 More than 20 Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 310th Space Wing volunteered to stand in formation during retired Maj. Gen. Frank Casserino’s funeral to honor his legacy at the U.S. Air Force Academy Cemetery, January 15.
Jan. 28, 2021 ‘Continuity,’ ‘maintaining momentum’ define John Roth’s goals as acting Air Force secretary After decades of distinguished service, including at the highest levels of the Air Force’s leadership, John P. Roth decided recently it was time to retire.
Jan. 26, 2021 Key Spouse Program provides critical support to families An elite team of volunteers serve as a communication link between the wing commander and Luke Air Force Base families. They are known as key spouses.“The Key Spouse Program is a peer-to-peer support program and a way for spouses to volunteer,” said Jessica Maldonado, 944th Fighter Wing Airman and
Jan. 26, 2021 Air Force recruiting launches E.C.H.O. to test cognitive skills JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – Air Force recruiting is continually innovating to better reach potential recruits. Harnessing technology to improve the recruiting process, the Air Force is releasing a new online, interactive gaming experience, E.C.H.O. - Enhanced Cognitive Human Ops.This
Jan. 26, 2021 38th IS looks ahead to the future As 2021 brings on the start of a new year, Airmen from the 38th Intelligence Squadron (IS) are planning for the future. With the many challenges this last year has provided, unique thinking and problem solving have been absolutely necessary.