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May 23, 2019
Standardizing wingmanship: 19th MXS PMEL

Every day, Airmen use different tools for their job. A torque wrench is used on the flight line to fix an aircraft. A tape measure is used to measure the waist of an Airman taking a physical training test. Airmen train with gas masks which prevent the inhalation of harmful nerve, chemical and
May 22, 2019
AMC expands junior officer force development program

Air Mobility Command officials announced today an expansion of Phoenix Horizon, the command’s company grade officer leadership and force development program.
May 15, 2019
Air Force to pay up to $500 for spouse occupational license transfer during PCS

The Air Force announced the spouse re-licensure reimbursement program, May 15, which would provide financial relief up to $500 to Airmen whose spouses must obtain state occupational relicensures or recertifications during a permanent change of station or assignment across state lines.
May 15, 2019
New website allows Airmen to schedule their own fitness tests

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- The 375th Force Support Squadron launches a new web-based program that allows Airmen to schedule their own fitness tests starting May 15.Units can also reserve rooms for unit-led fitness testing, and the site will prevent overscheduling, which leads to testers being
May 14, 2019
Year of Defender sharpens spear of defender

Security Forces is the largest enlisted career field in the Air Force with 38,000 defenders spanning 120 bases. In order to better care for these Airmen and ensure they have everything they need to complete their mission, 2019 was declared – Year of the Defender – by top Air Force officials. During
April 30, 2019
‘Mercury’ web-based app connects funeral directors with Honor Guard teams for direct support

A new web-based app designed to connect funeral directors with local Honor Guard teams is being tested at Scott AFB this summer, and then will soon be adapted for use by bases Air Force-wide.
April 22, 2019
Unit Deployment Managers prepare Airmen for wartime efforts

Whether providing humanitarian aid or projecting unrivaled combat airpower, the need to move the Air Force’s most valued asset, the Airmen, is paramount, and each step in that journey requires a trusted liaison: a unit deployment manager.
April 7, 2019
Mobility forces support Cyclone Idai relief efforts

Two C-17 Globemaster III crews assigned to the 21st Airlift Squadron from Travis Air Force Base arrived in Djibouti April 5 to aid Cyclone Idai relief efforts.
April 3, 2019
Fairchild Airmen recognized for life-saving actions

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Blaine Holland, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services superintendent, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Ferris, 92nd Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program technician, received a meritorious life-saving award for their actions in providing
March 11, 2019
STEAM day fuels, inspires thousands

MacDill Air Force Base opened its hangar doors for more than 2,300 students for the second annual Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) Day, March 8, 2019.

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