Feb. 14, 2018 AFIT Academic Coding Branch provides critical service to total force officers While academic degrees are generally masked at officer promotion boards, they still play a critical role for certain leadership and technical positions, so keeping official records updated with the most accurate information can be vital.
Feb. 14, 2018 Airmen selected to participate in new cyberspace direct appointment program The Air Force recently selected the first two candidates for a newly created cyberspace officer direct appointment pilot program, authorized by the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act.
Feb. 12, 2018 AFRC announces 2017 Medical Award winners Air Force Reserve Command has announced the 2017 Medical Award selections.
Feb. 9, 2018 Retiring 39th FTS pilot welcomes son to long blue line Some things were just meant to be. Lt. Col. Joe Mirarchi and 2nd Lt. Chris Mirarchi’s story might have been just another example of a young man following in his father’s footsteps, taking his place in the long blue line, except there’s more.
Feb. 8, 2018 Man of many fedoras retires after 48 years of service Recognizable by his nearly ever-present smile and fedora hat, Gary Wallace, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron aviation resource management technician, has spent nearly half a century serving his country.
Feb. 8, 2018 Hurricanes, wildfires keep AF Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers busy in 2017 With massive category 5 hurricanes slamming the Gulf Coast, East Coast, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, and wildfires raging in the West, these Reserve Citizen Airmen Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers were called on 197 times to support real-world disasters, National Special Security
Feb. 7, 2018 Reserve Citizen Airman support successful SpaceX Falcon Heavy milestone launch Reserve Citizen Airmen are used to supporting milestone rocket launches, and have supported manned spaceflight launches through the years; however, they have never supported a rocket toting a car.
Feb. 6, 2018 Lightning fast The crew of B-52 Stratofortress 60-051 was on final approach Dec. 19, 2017 to Barksdale Air Force Base, La. when they heard an odd sound, like a thud, coming from outside the jet. All systems remained normal and the crew had no trouble maintaining control of the aircraft, landing without incident.
Feb. 6, 2018 Reservists continue to deliver aid to Haiti Reservists from the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston delivered nearly 100,000 pounds of humanitarian aid to Haiti this weekend. The missions involved two C-17 Globemaster III aircraft delivering donated supplies and a well-drilling truck to the people of Haiti.
Feb. 5, 2018 22nd AF commander visits 413th FTG Maj. Gen. Craig La Fave, 22nd Air Force commander, shares a laugh with members of the 413th Flight Test Group during a unit visit Feb. 2, 2018, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. During his stay, La Fave got a first-hand look at the 413th FTG mission and discussed topics on various, current Air