Air Force leaders will deliver budget guidance to force in days

Air Force leaders will deliver guidance to the force in a few days to begin prudent planning for the uncertain budget environment ahead, Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley said here Jan. 11.Donley and Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, the Air Force chief of staff, briefed Pentagon reporters Jan. 11, on the

AF Fitness program raises quality of life

The number of Air Force members administratively discharged from service for failure in the Air Force Fitness Program increased 400 percent since 2010, according to a recent Air Force Times article, yet many individuals continue to neglect their duty to maintain fitness standards.Air Force

McConnell Reservists return from deployment

More than 100 members of the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group returned home today from deployments to locations in Turkey and Southwest Asia.The returning Airmen arrived on six separate flights throughout the afternoon. Despite below freezing temperatures, each KC-135 Stratotanker was

Total Force tanker team completes 50,000 flying hours in 2012

Averaging more than 136 hours a day, the largest refueling squadron in the world flew more than 50,000 combat hours within 2012's 366 calendar days using the Total Force Integration model."Surpassing 50,000 hours is a significant milestone," said Lt. Col. Brian Gilpatrick, 340th Expeditionary Air

McChord unit thanks New Zealand mayor for Deep Freeze support

Reserve Guardian Angels put Gators, gold medalist through Special Ops training

It's all about teamwork. To complete a rescue mission during combat in Afghanistan, or win an Olympic gold medal it's all about working together.This statement was never more apparent than during a workout session between the University of Florida Swim Team, two Olympic medalists and Air Force

Chief Gaylord inspires Alamo Wing at annual awards banquet

The fifth Chief Master Sgt of the Air Force inspired members of the 433rd Airlift Wing and their guests at the Alamo Wing's second annual awards banquet at the Gateway Club Jan. 5.Chief Master Sgt. Robert D. Gaylord, who retired in 1979, regaled guests with anecdotes about his 31-year career that

Flying crew chiefs 'know everything'

When a $200 million aircraft breaks down in a dangerous place like Afghanistan or Colombia, pilots just can't call "Triple A." But they can call on their flying crew chief who, as most aircrew members know, knows everything.They are the mechanics of the sky, flying missions all over the world and a

Reservist, teacher, blogger featured in "Through Airmen's Eyes" series

(This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.)Coming back to a new school year was difficult, even for an experienced teacher. Her new special education math class was crowded. Twenty students

Total Force Team McConnell wins Verne Orr Award

A combined effort from the active duty 22nd Operations Support Squadron and the reserve 931st Operations Support Squadron has led to a major command level award for Team McConnell.McConnell Air Force base was selected as the Air Mobility Command winner for the 2013 Verne Orr Award. The Verne Orr