Global patient movement: moving America’s ill and injured warfighters safely,...
Serving as the Department of Defense’s single manager for global patient movement, one of its five Unified Command Plan responsibilities, U.S. Transportation Command executes this critical mission...
View Article420th FLTS reactivates to support B-21 Raider testing
The 420th Flight Test Squadron was reactivated following an assumption of command ceremony, Oct. 4. The squadron will plan, test, analyze and report on all flight and ground testing of the B-21 Raider.
View ArticleRoyal Air Force Museum American Foundation honors Berlin Airlift veterans
The Royal Air Force Museum American Foundation celebrated the 70th anniversary of the end of Berlin Airlift at their annual “Spirit of the Battle of Britain” banquet last month to honor these veterans...
View ArticleAir Force says CBD products not ok to use, may cause positive drug test
Cannabidiol oil, also known as CBD oil, is growing in popularity as an ingredient in health and pet products, but is it okay for service members and federal employees to use? The simple answer is no.
View ArticleAn introduction – Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett
Barbara M. Barrett is a lawyer, a rancher and instrument-rated pilot with a long history of corporate and federal service, including serving as ambassador to Finland and in senior positions with the...
View ArticleAir Force reservist assists in life-saving care aboard commercial flight
Tech. Sgt. Donny, a pararescue specialist with the 304th Rescue Squadron, Portland Air National Guard Base, was traveling from Portland to Phoenix when he was called into action.
View ArticleOSI duo takes action on interstate
Special Agent Robert Davis and Lieve Cuypers were traveling eastbound on I-64 near Quinton when they approached a single-vehicle accident. A red sedan had flipped over into a ditch and was smoking....
View ArticleDeveloping Self: Airman’s Foundational Competencies Category
The Air Force has identified 24 Airman’s foundational competencies for all Airmen, these competencies are universally applicable to all Airmen and are categorized into four groups: Developing Self,...
View ArticleA harrowing night in Afghanistan
While deployed in Afghanistan in the winter of 2019, Staff Sgt. Michael Rogers, 57th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, was tasked to recover personnel when required.
View ArticleSpecial tactics training complex dedicated to fallen STO
To honor a fallen special tactics officer’s actions and courageous leadership, the 24th Special Operations Wing along with friends and family hosted a dedication ceremony in Capt. Matthew Roland’s...
View ArticleReserve chief does big things at Air Force Recruiting Service
When Chief Master Sgt. Michael Johnson got the call to report to Headquarters Air Force Recruiting Service as part of the early push toward Total Force recruiting, he faced many of the typical...
View ArticleLuke AFB Airman saves 28 lives in Westgate shooting
For one Airman, his childhood dream of becoming a superhero became his reality. Tech. Sgt. Michael Walker, 309th Fighter Squadron aviation resource manager, received the 2021 Air Force Sergeants...
View ArticleTravis AFB nurse competes in US Strongman Nationals
Capt. Jamie Navarro, 60th Surgical Group Command Squadron charge nurse, shares her story, at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Navarro recently competed in the U.S. Strongman Nationals and placed second.
View ArticleUSAFA Cadet Summer Program returns to Tyndall AFB
After a year-long hiatus due to COVID-19, the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Summer Program recently returned to the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Readiness Laboratory at Tyndall Air Force Base.
View ArticleAndersen EOD technician completes DPAA Vietnam mission
The Vietnam jungle canopied overhead as the explosive ordnance disposal Airman entered his bamboo hut where a birthday cake covered in blue and white frosting, and a group of teammates were waiting for...
View ArticleSelfish to selfless: an Airman's 32-year journey
When retired Chief Master Sgt. Kendall Briscoe enlisted in 1989 at 18 years old, he had no idea his path would take him on a journey of self-evolution from a young, selfish Airman to a selfless leader...
View ArticleExplore. Discover. Dream. Former 1st FW pilot has a new mission to the stars
Many people dream of becoming a fighter pilot, but the sky was never the limit for previous 71st Fighter Training Squadron T-38 Talon and 27th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor pilot, Maj. Nichole “Vapor”...
View ArticleMilitary Service Award recipients named at 2022 BEYA STEM conference
The latest Department of the Air Force Military Service Award recipients were named during the 2022 Black Engineer of the Year Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics conference in Washington,...
View ArticlePresident Biden arrives at Maxwell AFB, visits weapons system manufacturer
The 42nd Air Base Wing played a leading role delivering seamless, world-class installation support for Biden’s first visit to Alabama since being elected.
View ArticleNORAD ready to track Santa’s flight for 67th year
Every day of the year, the North American Aerospace Defense Command defends North America using an all-domain and globally integrated approach to track everything that flies in and around Canada and...
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