Nov. 28, 2018 Policy changes for Post-9/11 GI Bill transfers Additional changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Benefits policy were announced Nov. 14, 2018.
Nov. 27, 2018 Turn stress into strength this holiday season The holiday season presents opportunities to engage in multiple forms of resiliency. Engaging in close relationships, practicing gratitude, and participating in religious activities that promote spirituality are often helpful aspects of the holidays. However, the holidays may also create stressors
Nov. 27, 2018 AFRL holds Innovation Challenge The Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate located at Kirtland held the culminating event of their Hyperspace Challenge--a Pitch and Demo contest-- at the UNM Lobo Rainforest Building here Nov. 15.
Nov. 27, 2018 Global Hawk testers raise their hand At the commander’s call on Edwards Air Force Base, California, Brig. Gen. E. John Teichert stated that “Innovation is an Airmen, at any level, raising their hand to say, ‘I’ve got a better way to do business.’”The 452nd Flight Test Squadron is currently in the process of challenging the way the base
Nov. 21, 2018 Airmen test limits at Ranger Assessment Course The Air Force Security Forces Center, one of AFIMSC’s subordinate units, hosted the Ranger Assessment Course 19-01. Twelve cadre instructors, all having been through the course and graduated Army Ranger School, as well as Army instructors, put the 29 students through the mind-numbing days and
Nov. 21, 2018 PEO Digital finds north for lost Airmen HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. – Program Executive Office Digital is helping deployed personnel agree on which way is north by rewriting the software they use to orient themselves when lost. Home units use software like the Personnel Recovery Mission Management system, or PRMM, to track deployed
Nov. 21, 2018 Air Force’s focus on readiness yields results, highlights innovation, problem solving From a distance, the idea – and operational meaning – of “readiness” for the U.S. Air Force seems straightforward. Be prepared. Have all the equipment, training and personnel necessary to accomplish any mission quickly, efficiently and decisively. It means being primed, prepared and available for
Nov. 20, 2018 Air Force Secretary announces Tinker home for B-21 Raider maintenance Tinker Air Force Base has been selected as the maintenance hub for the B-21 Raider — a new Air Force bomber expected to be delivered in the mid-2020s.Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced the decision Nov. 16 in a media opportunity at the base.She said Tinker AFB was selected because
Nov. 20, 2018 COMBAT POWER: Our best photos HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Hill’s 388th and 419th Fighter Wings conducted a combat power exercise Nov. 19 and launched 35 F-35A Lightning IIs within a condensed period of time. Here are the best photos of the day. As the Air Force’s only combat mission ready F-35A units, the 388th and 419th FWs
Nov. 20, 2018 Air Force proves mettle at first inter-service Alpha Warrior battle A team of six Air Force men and women bested the Army and Navy to capture the first-ever Inter-Service Alpha Warrior Final Battle held at Retama Park on the outskirts of San Antonio Nov. 17.