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The Air Force is looking at more possible Medal of Honor candidates
The late Master Sgt. John Chapman, a combat controller who was killed in Afghanistan in 2002, is the only airman to receive the nation’s highest honor for battlefield valor for actions taken since the Vietnam War.
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Air Force brass says, ‘Don’t storm Area 51,’ but plays coy when asked if aliens are there
A surprisingly large cross-section of the government has rolled into action over the “Storm Area 51” internet meme.
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‘Total force’ recruiting aims to help prospective airmen envision all the ways they can serve
AFRS has also stood up a new detachment to focus on encouraging women and minorities to try to become rated airmen, such as pilots.
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Air Combat Command goes ‘back to the future’ to re-learn large-scale deployments
If the Air Force needs to deter — or even fight — a peer adversary, ACC needs to be ready to deploy whole squadrons or even wings.
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Virtual reality training — for pilots, maintainers and more — expands in 2020
The Air Force has had success with Pilot Training Next, which uses VR, biometrics and artificial intelligence to better teach aspiring pilots how to fly, and wants to more broadly apply virtual learning across the force.
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AFSOC: Special warfare manning becoming healthier
“We’re healthy, and on our way to full manning in all those communities,” said AFSOC Commander Lt. Gen. Jim Slife.
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Chief Wright eyes big changes to enlisted evals, re-enlistments and PT
The Air Force may drop Weighted Airman Promotion System, or WAPS, testing for staff sergeants and technical sergeants, and allow airmen to take a PT exam without being penalized if they fail.
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Goldfein’s final year plan: ‘Violent execution’ to cement his changes
By the time he retires in 2020, Gen. Dave Goldfein wants to embed his three primary initiatives into the fabric of the service, so they’ll last far beyond his tenure.
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Air Force: 6 percent of airmen’s Glasgow-area stays were at Trump resort
A Globemaster crew’s stay at Trump Turnberry in Scotland is now being reviewed by the House Oversight Committee.
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Nearly 2,000 enlisted supplemental promotions, plus officers, announced
The Air Force this week released the list of enlisted airmen selected for supplemental promotion this month, as well as promotions for officers in select career fields.
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The Air Force is looking at more possible Medal of Honor candidates
The late Master Sgt. John Chapman, a combat controller who was killed in Afghanistan in 2002, is the only airman to receive the nation’s highest honor for battlefield valor for actions taken since the Vietnam War.
-
Air Force brass says, ‘Don’t storm Area 51,’ but plays coy when asked if aliens are there
A surprisingly large cross-section of the government has rolled into action over the “Storm Area 51” internet meme.
-
‘Total force’ recruiting aims to help prospective airmen envision all the ways they can serve
AFRS has also stood up a new detachment to focus on encouraging women and minorities to try to become rated airmen, such as pilots.
-
Air Combat Command goes ‘back to the future’ to re-learn large-scale deployments
If the Air Force needs to deter — or even fight — a peer adversary, ACC needs to be ready to deploy whole squadrons or even wings.
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Virtual reality training — for pilots, maintainers and more — expands in 2020
The Air Force has had success with Pilot Training Next, which uses VR, biometrics and artificial intelligence to better teach aspiring pilots how to fly, and wants to more broadly apply virtual learning across the force.
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AFSOC: Special warfare manning becoming healthier
“We’re healthy, and on our way to full manning in all those communities,” said AFSOC Commander Lt. Gen. Jim Slife.
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Chief Wright eyes big changes to enlisted evals, re-enlistments and PT
The Air Force may drop Weighted Airman Promotion System, or WAPS, testing for staff sergeants and technical sergeants, and allow airmen to take a PT exam without being penalized if they fail.
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Goldfein’s final year plan: ‘Violent execution’ to cement his changes
By the time he retires in 2020, Gen. Dave Goldfein wants to embed his three primary initiatives into the fabric of the service, so they’ll last far beyond his tenure.
-
Air Force: 6 percent of airmen’s Glasgow-area stays were at Trump resort
A Globemaster crew’s stay at Trump Turnberry in Scotland is now being reviewed by the House Oversight Committee.
-
Nearly 2,000 enlisted supplemental promotions, plus officers, announced
The Air Force this week released the list of enlisted airmen selected for supplemental promotion this month, as well as promotions for officers in select career fields.
-
The Air Force is looking at more possible Medal of Honor candidates
The late Master Sgt. John Chapman, a combat controller who was killed in Afghanistan in 2002, is the only airman to receive the nation’s highest honor for battlefield valor for actions taken since the Vietnam War.
-
Air Force brass says, ‘Don’t storm Area 51,’ but plays coy when asked if aliens are there
A surprisingly large cross-section of the government has rolled into action over the “Storm Area 51” internet meme.
-
‘Total force’ recruiting aims to help prospective airmen envision all the ways they can serve
AFRS has also stood up a new detachment to focus on encouraging women and minorities to try to become rated airmen, such as pilots.
-
Air Combat Command goes ‘back to the future’ to re-learn large-scale deployments
If the Air Force needs to deter — or even fight — a peer adversary, ACC needs to be ready to deploy whole squadrons or even wings.
-
Virtual reality training — for pilots, maintainers and more — expands in 2020
The Air Force has had success with Pilot Training Next, which uses VR, biometrics and artificial intelligence to better teach aspiring pilots how to fly, and wants to more broadly apply virtual learning across the force.
-
AFSOC: Special warfare manning becoming healthier
“We’re healthy, and on our way to full manning in all those communities,” said AFSOC Commander Lt. Gen. Jim Slife.
-
Chief Wright eyes big changes to enlisted evals, re-enlistments and PT
The Air Force may drop Weighted Airman Promotion System, or WAPS, testing for staff sergeants and technical sergeants, and allow airmen to take a PT exam without being penalized if they fail.
-
Goldfein’s final year plan: ‘Violent execution’ to cement his changes
By the time he retires in 2020, Gen. Dave Goldfein wants to embed his three primary initiatives into the fabric of the service, so they’ll last far beyond his tenure.
-
Air Force: 6 percent of airmen’s Glasgow-area stays were at Trump resort
A Globemaster crew’s stay at Trump Turnberry in Scotland is now being reviewed by the House Oversight Committee.
-
Nearly 2,000 enlisted supplemental promotions, plus officers, announced
The Air Force this week released the list of enlisted airmen selected for supplemental promotion this month, as well as promotions for officers in select career fields.













