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March 21, 2022
MacDill supports CONR-1AF, Operation Noble Defender with aerial refueling

Under the direction of CONR-1AF, the 6th Air Refueling Wing provided aerial refueling in an arctic environment March 16, 2022 for Canadian CF-18 Hornet aircraft in support of North American Aerospace Defense Command's Operation Noble Defender.
March 14, 2022
People are key to defending installations, missions from small UAS threats

Tiny in size, low cost and increasingly abundant, small unmanned aircraft systems pose a big threat to military operations and installations worldwide.
March 4, 2022
19th AW, 913th AG exercise integration, prepare for deployment

The 41st Airlift Squadron, along with members of the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 19th Operations Support Squadron, and 913th Airlift Group, recently completed a 10-day off-station training event at Stennis International Airport, Mississippi, Feb. 8-18, in preparation for an upcoming
Feb. 1, 2022
Department of the Air Force launches pilot program to incentivize optimized flying

As part of its effort to streamline operations and increase aircraft range and capability, the Department of the Air Force launched the pilot Mission Execution Excellence Program to incentivize optimized flying on aircraft that consume the most fuel across the enterprise. MEEP will encourage Airmen
Dec. 23, 2021
Monarch DFAC leads the way in automating food preparation

Travis Air Force Base’s Monarch dining facility is the first in the DOD to acquire “Alfred," an automated food preparation robot designed to improve production and quality of operations, reduce food waste and lower risks of viral and microbial transmissions.
Nov. 1, 2021
Dover AFB schools implement resiliency program

Faculty and students at Welch Elementary School, Dover Air Force Base Middle School and the base Youth Center participated in resilience program training sessions Oct. 19 - 21, 2021, to provide military connected students with positive support, encouragement and life skills through club events such
Oct. 20, 2021
Accelerating change leads to National Safety Council Rising Star of Safety.

The 12th rising star of safety, Senior Master Sgt. Victorio Gutierrez accelerating change through new safety initiatives, named rising star of safety by the National Safety Council.
Oct. 6, 2021
AMC welcomes new commander during ceremony

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Air Mobility Command welcomed a new commander during a ceremony at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Oct. 5.Air Force Gen. Michael A. Minihan took command from Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. officiated the ceremony.“The backbone
Oct. 6, 2021
DAF expands civilian employee assistance program

JOINT BASE SAN-ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- The Department of the Air Force expanded its Employee Assistance Program Oct. 1, following a recent contract award by the Air Force Installation and Contracting Center.The program, required by the Air Force Chief of Staff, provides a variety of services and
Sept. 2, 2021
Keep safety in mind as summer ends

The long Labor Day weekend marks the traditional end of summer and offers many service members, civilians and their families the final opportunity to take to the highways and byways for a summertime adventure. Emphasis on managing risk is key, not only for a holiday weekend that historically