Commanders, senior raters to select IDE attendees

Beginning with the 2019 Developmental Education Designation Board, wing commanders and some senior raters will be able to select one Line of the Air Force officer per academic year to attend Intermediate Developmental Education in residence.
https://ift.tt/2GPsQ3U DoD News February 27, 2019 at 09:45PM

Air Force chief of staff addresses Airmen, cadets at Air Force Academy

The Air Force’s top officer doesn’t parse words when it comes to describing his confidence in the capability of the Air Force.

https://ift.tt/2T3Q39n DoD News February 25, 2019 at 03:45PM

AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.

https://ift.tt/2GDOF6x DoD News February 22, 2019 at 03:45PM

Around the Air Force: AGR Program Changes/ Cobra Gold 19

On this look Around the Air Force the Chief of Air Force Reserve approves changes to the Active Guard Reserve program, and the 38th Cobra Gold exercise is underway in Thailand.
https://ift.tt/2Nl0GOK Airman 1st Class Angelo Rosario February 22, 2019 at 03:45PM

Around the Air Force: AGR Program Changes/ Cobra Gold 19

On this look Around the Air Force the Chief of Air Force Reserve approves changes to the Active Guard Reserve program, and the 38th Cobra Gold exercise is underway in Thailand.
https://ift.tt/2SUoJtK Airman 1st Class Angelo Rosario February 22, 2019 at 09:45AM

AFWERX, Techstars announce 10 companies to participate in tech accelerator

The 10 companies the Air Force and Techstars selected to participate in an in-residence technology accelerator program during the AFWERX 2019 Techstars Autonomous Technology Accelerator in Boston last month began the program Feb. 18.
https://ift.tt/2GEeW4K DoD News February 21, 2019 at 03:45PM

AFWERX, Techstars announce 10 companies to participate in tech accelerator

The 10 companies the Air Force and Techstars selected to participate in an in-residence technology accelerator program during the AFWERX 2019 Techstars Autonomous Technology Accelerator in Boston last month began the program Feb. 18.
https://ift.tt/2XgMF9p DoD News February 21, 2019 at 12:45PM

Financial Operations workshop features innovation

Tech. Sgt. Samuel Spaethe used to spend hours upon hours completing work as a financial services technician, often working weeknights until 7 p.m. and then on Saturdays just to get the job done.

https://ift.tt/2TYJLE5 Ed Shannon February 21, 2019 at 12:45AM

Citing health, safety concerns, Wilson and Goldfein order commanders to conduct ‘100% review’ of all base housing

Responding to reports of poorly maintained and unsafe housing across several installations, Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson and Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein on Feb. 19 directed commanders at every base worldwide to conduct a “100 percent review” of the condition and safety of all military housing by March 1.
https://ift.tt/2GACMya Mr. Charlie Pope February 20, 2019 at 09:45AM

Citing health, safety concerns, Wilson and Goldfein order commanders to conduct ‘100% review’ of all base housing

Responding to reports of poorly maintained and unsafe housing across several installations, Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson and Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein on Feb. 19, 2019 directed commanders at every base worldwide to conduct a “100 percent review” of the condition and safety of all military housing by March 1.
https://ift.tt/2ImwDrb Mr. Charlie Pope February 19, 2019 at 09:45PM

Air Force formalizes policy on retention of non-deployable Airmen

In accordance with Department of Defense policy on military retention of non-deployable service members, the Air Force implemented its guidance in a memo signed Feb. 19.
https://ift.tt/2T7iyC0 Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs February 19, 2019 at 09:45PM

Donovan: Readiness, force lethality begins with training

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew P. Donovan, the second highest ranking civilian in the Department of the Air Force, visited Sheppard on Feb. 14, 2019, to see how the Air Force’s largest and most diverse technical and undergraduate pilot training base is employing technology to train today’s Airmen for tomorrow.

http://bit.ly/2TXZlQF John Ingle February 16, 2019 at 12:45AM

AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.

http://bit.ly/2BCoXeE DoD News February 16, 2019 at 12:45AM

Under secretary: Goodfellow AFB building lethal, ready force

Goodfellow Air Force Base hosted Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew P. Donovan, the second highest ranking civilian in the service, Feb. 13.

http://bit.ly/2N3YpYf Tech. Sgt. Staci Kasischke February 14, 2019 at 03:45PM

Under secretary: Goodfellow AFB building lethal, ready force

Goodfellow Air Force Base hosted Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew P. Donovan, the second highest ranking civilian in the service, Feb. 13.

http://bit.ly/2tvpWsJ Tech. Sgt. Staci Kasischke February 14, 2019 at 12:45PM

Pegasus Wings its way to 97th AMW

The 97th Air Mobility Wing welcomed its newest weapon system, the KC-46A Pegasus, to the official training unit of the Air Force’s state-of-the-art tanker aircraft at Altus Air Force Base, Feb. 8.

http://bit.ly/2SFAseY Mr. Kenny Scarle February 10, 2019 at 06:46PM

CMSAF Wright testifies before Congress on Air Force quality of life

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright told members of Congress at Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., Feb. 7, that issues such as adequate base housing, reliable child care and other quality of life factors are “inextricably linked” to the service’s readiness.

http://bit.ly/2MZZdgz DoD News February 10, 2019 at 06:46PM

Female AF pioneer laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery

Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Marcelite Jordan Harris was laid to rest Feb. 7, 2019, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, with full military funeral honors.

http://bit.ly/2SITMbd Staff Sgt. Victoria H. Taylor February 10, 2019 at 06:46PM

AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.

http://bit.ly/2MZiwXv DoD News February 10, 2019 at 06:46PM

Services improve interoperability through common data standards

All three military service secretaries signed a memorandum requiring common standards of information‐sharing across domains in future weapons systems.
http://bit.ly/2SC9jtv DoD News February 10, 2019 at 06:46PM