June 14, 2019 Running with faith: an Airman’s journey to redemption ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Standing there with a knife in hand and cold-hearted from the most devastating news of his life, Master Sgt. Brandan “Troy” Keel contemplated an irreversible decision. Looking into his wife’s eyes after learning she was pregnant with another man’s baby, he couldn’t
June 12, 2019 Healthy foods add spice to life Gone are the days where healthy food meant lack of taste. The Air Force, in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America, is training military and civilian employees how to better deliver healthy food that's prepared with healthier, fresher ingredients, a wider variety of spices and using
June 11, 2019 AFOSR develops next generation scientists ARLINGTON, Va. -- Some of the best and brightest ideas can come from young scientists eager to innovate and advance the world of science, and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research is always searching for ways to harness that knowledge and talent to advance future U.S Air Force operations.Like
June 10, 2019 Air Force leaders discuss strategy, policy at CORONA South 2019 CORONA South allows senior leaders such as Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. David Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright to meet in-person with other Air Force commanders to discuss strategy and policy.
June 7, 2019 Resilient Airman takes on running in the Air Force Marathon WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – After facing adversities in his life, Staff Sgt. Kyle Hipol now embraces them and turns any challenges he encounters as opportunities. Running the Air Force Marathon in September is certainly a challenge that he is ready to take on.In 2008 at 14 years old,
June 7, 2019 Accommodations may be available for employees with disabilities WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Federal government employees with a disability may be able to receive reasonable accommodations to help assist with their job duties.The American Disabilities Act mandates employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees
June 7, 2019 Using robots to build better kids WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Engineering, innovation and the ability to overcome challenges were just some of the skills learned by a recent winning FIRST Tech Challenge middle school team mentored by an Air Force Life Cycle Management Center engineer at the FIRST Championship event,
June 6, 2019 Star Spangled Salute Air and Space Show a success at Tinker The sounds of jet engines filled the air as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels headlined the 2019 Tinker Air Force Base Star Spangled Salute Air and Space Show June 1-2 in Midwest City, Oklahoma. This year’s Air Show theme, “Saluting our United States Armed Forces, Past, Present and Future,” honored the men
June 5, 2019 Flight equipment redesigned to better fit female aviators Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, held a Female Fitment Event, June 4, where Air Force and Navy female aviators gathered to have their measurements taken, which will be used to design new prototypes for female flight equipment.
June 5, 2019 Tanker Directorate gets new PEO WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Brig. Gen. John Newberry assumed leadership as Program Executive Officer for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Tanker Directorate, during a May 31 ceremony presided over by Dr. Will Roper, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition,