News

July 2, 2019
Air Force officials announce tour length changes

The tour length reduction from four to three years for military training instructors, military training leaders, Air Education and Training Command technical training instructors with prefix “T”, “J”, or “X” and stateside professional military education instructors was announced July 1, renewing the
July 2, 2019
Keeping up with aircrew safety

Pilots and loadmasters are some of the first Airmen who come to mind when thinking about the safe execution of agile combat airlift. The 19th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment Flight is responsible for maintaining all in-flight safety equipment, ensuring aircrew are properly
June 23, 2019
Step-by-Step Guide for how to Transfer GI Bill Benefits

You must meet all eligibility requirements outlined in DoDI 1341.13, Change 1, Post-9/11 GI Bill and AFI 36-2649, Voluntary Education Program, Attachment 13, prior to applying for the Transfer of Education Benefits, or TEB.
June 18, 2019
What are the odds? Identical twins journey through life, career together

It’s rare -- traveling through life as an individual, but also sharing that journey with someone who shares the same DNA.What is also rare is for that journey through life to be so similar that even when the odds are against being together, the world has its ways.Brothers Nathan and Nicholas Lathers
June 18, 2019
Dyess military spouse receives re-licensure reimbursement through new Air Force program

Many military spouses put their careers on hold as they follow their military spouses’ careers, supporting them through life changes and permanent change of station moves around the world. With a new location every few years, spouses can have a difficult time maintaining employment and professional
June 17, 2019
AMC Phoenix Spark Tank establishes new submission guidance

Calling all innovators! This year’s Air Mobility Command Phoenix Spark Tank has rolled out a new way for AMC Airmen to submit inventive ideas.
June 14, 2019
CCAF sets end date for Professional Manager Certification

The program termination comes after the Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line has 31 civilian industry leadership and management professional certifications available to senior noncommissioned officers.
June 13, 2019
Team Travis’ KC-10s escort A-10s, F-16s to Red Flag-Alaska

Airmen and aircraft from the 60th Air Mobility Wing escorted other U.S. Air Force assets from Japan to Alaska ahead of Red Flag-Alaska 19-2, which began June 6.
June 11, 2019
Reserve Citizen Airmen hunt hurricanes

This specialized unit of Reserve Citizen Airmen is made up of a five-person crew consisting of a pilot, co-pilot, navigator, aerial reconnaissance weather officer, and loadmaster who is also the dropsonde operator.
June 10, 2019
Spirit of D-Day lives on as Team Little Rock maintainers keep aircraft flying

June 6th is a date that has become synonymous with valor, sacrifice and dedication. As Operation Overlord commenced, thousands of men boarded aircraft bound for the Normandy coastline of France. As dawn approached, the feet of the men touched down as the first wave of the invasion hit. The leaders