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  • DAF announces the 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2021

    An Air Force selection board at the Air Force’s Personnel Center considered 35 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and Headquarters Air Force. The board selected the 12 Airmen based on superior leadership, job performance and personal achievements.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Chad Carrier (left) and Master Sgt. Justin Rogers, 419th Civil Engineer Squadron, stand at attention during a ceremony where they were awarded the Airman’s Medal at Hill Air Force Base, Utah on July 11, 2021. Carrier and Rogers displayed exemplary heroism actions when they saved the life of a trapped driver by pulling him from a burning vehicle.

    Hill reservists awarded Airman’s Medal for act of heroism

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Chad Carrier and Master Sgt. Justin Rogers, reservists in the 419th Civil Engineer Squadron, received the Airman’s Medal during a ceremony at Hill Air Force Base, Utah on July 11, 2021.On May 23, 2019, Carrier and Rogers witnessed an automobile accident near Lakeview, Alabama, involving
  • Senior Master Sgt. Ashley Metcalf, 926th Force Support Squadron, sustainment services flight chief, during a LGBT+ Panel event for Pride Month, June 23, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

    Reserve Airman serving with Pride

    Senior Master Sgt. Ashley Metcalf, 926th Force Support Squadron, sustainment services flight chief, said he celebrates Pride Month because he is proud of being his whole self.
  • Jet receives fuel

    Okies refuel jets bound for Qatar

    One of three F-15QAs (Qatar Advanced) in a formation from the Boeing Company operating out of Mid America Airport, Illinois, receive fuel from the 465th Air Refueling Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., June 14, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lauren Kelly)
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    ASTS takes part in 2021 East GA Medical IRT

  • Remembering Khobar Towers 25 years later

    25 years later: remembering the fallen

    Family, friends and fellow Airmen gathered here yesterday to remember and honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice 25 years ago following the Khobar Towers bombing.On June 25th 1996, a fuel tanker truck packed with 5,000 pounds of explosives was detonated next to the northern perimeter fence of the 4404th Composite Wing (provisional) barracks

  • Current PCS, household goods affected by supply shortages

    According to a newly released communiqué from the Air Force’s Personal Property Activity Headquarters, “Department of Defense demand this peak (PCS) season has greatly exceeded commercial industry capabilities, largely due to resource constraints associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Per industry, this resulted in a 25% decrease in their labor pool, resulting in (decreased) personal property movement capacity necessary to support private sector and government demand.”
  • Brigadoon principal and family liaison shake hands with John Rozsnayi after receiving 96 iPad tablets through the Computers for Learning Program.

    Student to donor: 446th member secures tablets for local elementary school

    In November 2020 while researching, John Rozsnyai, the electronic flight bag manager for 446th Operations Group, stumbled upon Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) disposition service program called Computers for Learning, or CFL, and orchestrated a donation of tablets to a local school.
  • A photo of Lieutenant Colonel Rob Sweet climbing out of an aircraft as his friends and family spray him with champagne

    Air Force’s last serving POW retires

    “I thought to myself ‘this is it - I’m a dead man.’” As Lt. Col. Rob Sweet, the last serving Air Force prisoner of war, approached retirement on June 6, he recalled the moment during Operation Desert Storm when his A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft was shot down by enemy forces southwest of Basra, Iraq.
  • Earlier this year, the Air Force Aid Society rolled out a new logo. This new logo represents an homage to a rich heritage strongly rooted in our connection to the U.S. Air Force, and a nod to our exciting future directions as the official charity serving and supporting a diverse, evolving Total Force. This is especially meaningful as we celebrate 75 years of Helping Airmen this year. The design choices represented in our new AFAS logo were purposeful and carry much symbolism and meaning. We’ve created this informative anatomy infographic to share the deeper meaning and connections within

    Air Force Aid Society assistance now available to Reservists in all statuses

    The Air Force Aid Society is now providing emergency assistance to all Airmen and Guardians, regardless of duty status. Before the change in policy took effect on May 6, only Reservists or Guardsmen on an active-duty status were eligible for AFAS emergency assistance.
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