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  • Civilian tuition assistance increases to $1M, expands eligibility

    The Air Force has received an additional $400,000, for a total of $1 million, for its 2017 civilian tuition assistance program, and all permanent, full-time appropriated fund employees, including those in wage-grade positions, are now eligible to participate. Employees are required to have a current

  • Airmen provide air base defense in northern Iraq

    Giulio Douhet's military concept states, "the only effective way to counter air power is to destroy its bases on the ground." As such, air base defense serves as the core of Air Force security forces' doctrine. It's the foundation from which the career field planted its roots.

  • Mobility Airmen, Iraqi Air Force facilitate strategic airlift mission

    The wheels of a C-130 Hercules touched down at Qayyarah West Airfield Nov. 11. The tactical airlift workhorse, loaded with supplies and equipment to resupply the Mosul offensive, belonged to the Iraqi air force. The landing was much more than routine. It was symbolic. It represented the first time a

  • Interoperability accelerates fight against Da'esh

    As the fight against Da’esh continues, coalition forces strengthen interoperability at a rapid pace and accelerate the fight. The international relations between allied forces in support of the Mosul Offensive are proving to be essential in the success of Operation Inherent Resolve.

  • Forging the 46

    U.S. Air Force leaders and Oklahoma community partners were in attendance for the historical reactivation of the 56th Air Refueling Squadron and the dedication of the KC-46A Pegasus formal training center, Aug. 30, 2016, at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

  • Aerial Port launches AMC evaluation program

    The Air Force places a premium on safety, adherence to guidelines and compliance with regulations.A new Air Mobility Command initiative aims to improve an existing Aerial Port evaluation program by aligning it with the Air Force Inspection System standards and terminology.The 436th Aerial Port

  • Kadena air refueling squadron delivers for 45 years

    Throughout the 909th Air Refueling Squadron's time in service, Airmen of the 909th have made it possible for airframes to fully function and maintain stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. They have also supported many high-profile operations all over the globe, to include Desert Shield, Desert

  • Mobility Airmen remain committed to Army's airborne mission

    SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Air Mobility Command aircrews participated in the 82nd Airborne Division’s Battalion Mass Tactical Week at Fort Bragg, North Carolina July 11-15, 2016.The joint readiness exercise, also referred to as MASS TAC, illustrated the Mobility Air Force’s ongoing commitment to