News

March 14, 2020
Statement by the Department of Defense on Domestic Travel Restrictions

New travel restrictions for service members, DoD civilians, and their families assigned to DoD installations, facilities and surrounding areas within the United States and its territories.
Feb. 19, 2020
Air Force designates new cyberspace, communications heritage center

The Air Force has designated its first-ever Cyberspace and Communications Heritage Center, dedicated to preserving and telling the story of cyber, communications and information systems personnel and missions.
Feb. 10, 2020
Air Force’s proposed $169 billion budget focuses on ‘great power competition,’ readiness, establishing Space Force

The spending plan for fiscal year 2021 carries a $900 million increase from the previous year. But unlike 2020, funding for 2021 is apportioned differently, with $153.6 billion directed to the Air Force and $15.4 billion for the Space Force.
Dec. 3, 2019
Senators frustrated by uneven pace addressing privatized housing problems

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett insisted to the Senate Armed Services Committee Dec. 3 that the service is moving aggressively to fix chronic problems with privatized housing while also acknowledging that the “Air Force owns part of the responsibility” for dangerous and unhealthy
Nov. 24, 2019
Loadmaster first Reservist to complete USAF Weapons School Advanced Instructor Course

Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Parker, 815th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, returned this week after completing the U.S. Air Force Weapons School Advanced Instructor Course as the first Reserve Citizen Airman to be selected for the school and as the distinguished graduate.
Sept. 16, 2019
5th ASOS hosts first TACP officer candidate course at JBLM

The tactical air control party (TACP) Officer Phase Two (TOPT) assessment was held for the first time at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), Washington, August 24 – 30.The TOPT assessment evaluates a candidate’s potential to be successful at the TACP schoolhouse and as an officer in the TACP
Sept. 4, 2019
Celebrity chef shares passion for health and food with Dover Airmen

Celebrity chef Robert Irvine facilitated a Dorm to Gourm class for 10 Dover Airmen at the Fitness Center, Aug. 27, 2019.Irvine and Shane Cash, Irvine’s corporate chef, came to the base, cooked and visited with Airmen.After his arrival and short introductions, Irvine divided up the class into five
May 24, 2018
A loadmaster’s journey to MAFFS

Annie had just found a decent vantage point to get a better look at the infamous Black Forest fire as it was burning near her hometown of Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 2013 when she spotted an aircraft dropping a line of bright orange retardant on the outskirts of the wildfire. At the time, she had
Dec. 7, 2017
Reserve airlift squadron declared fully operational capable at Little Rock

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- U.S. Air Force Reserve Col. Christopher Lay, 913th Airlift Group commander declared the 327th Airlift Squadron fully operational capable on Dec. 2 here. Airmen of the 327th AS and 913th Airlift Group have worked towards FOC status since forming a classic
Aug. 25, 2017
Summit takes aim at aircrew retention

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The Aircrew Crisis Task Force hosted a two-week aircrew retention summit here as part of a holistic approach to improve readiness and capacity by increasing retention of experienced aviators Aug. 14-25.The summit brought Air Force aviators together along with subject