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    Falcon in the clouds

    96th Test Wing F-16 completes test mission.
  • September is Suicide Prevention Month. Stopping suicide is everyone’s battle. If you, or someone you know, needs immediate help, call the Military Crisis Line and speak to a counselor by dialing 800-273-TALK and pressing 1.

    Suicide Prevention Month: Changing the narrative

    September is National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. Airmen are encouraged to change the narrative and combat the stigma associated with seeking help without fear of negative career implications.
  • Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade Graduation - Clas 08-19

    Female Airman earns Ranger tab

    Since 1955 when the Army began accepting Airmen into its school, nearly 300 Airmen across different AFSCs have earned the Ranger tab. This week, Air Force 1st Lt. Chelsey Hibsch joined those ranks and became the first Air Force female Airman to earn the tab.

  • US Space Command Establishment Ceremony Launches New Era of Space Superiority Capabilities

    The USSPACECOM establishment will accelerate the United States’ space capabilities to address rapidly evolving threats to U.S. space assets and the importance of deterring potential adversaries from putting critical U.S. space systems at risk.
  • The nickname “Straight Flush” is decortated on the nose of a B-29 Stratofortress on display at the Hill Aerospace Museum Aug. 27, 2019, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Museum staff, volunteers and contractors completed a three-year exterior restoration of the aircraft this summer to preserve the airframe, as well as display markings and insignia to accurately represent a famed B-29 that trained for top secret operations from Wendover Field during World War II. (U.S Air Force photo by Todd Cromar)

    Hill Aerospace Museum’s B-29 Superfortress gets historical makeover

    Museum staff, volunteers and contractors completed an exterior restoration of a B-29 Superfortress to preserve the airframe, as well as display markings and insignia to accurately represent the famed B-29 nicknamed “Straight Flush” that trained for top secret operations from Wendover Field during World War II.
  • Hiring event expedites employment

    Hiring event expedites employment

    More than 200 job seekers attended a research, development, test and engineering field hiring event at the University of Florida Research Engineering and Education Facility Aug. 27-28.

  • Helping Agencies Q&A: Violence Prevention Integrator

    Juan Flores is the installation violence prevention integrator, as well as the suicide prevention manager for Tinker Air Force Base. The Violence Prevention Program is preparing to highlight the importance of connections during Suicide Prevention Month in September along with the general training the office provides.What are the most important ways
  • Staff Sgt. Cody Brown, 138th Maintenance Squadron, polishes the canopy of an F-16 fighter jet as part of the post-flight procedures on July 13, 2016 at the 138th Fighter Wing. The wraparound canopy provides ideal light in-flight and can withstand the impact of a 4 pound bird at 550 knots. (Air National Guard photo/Master Sgt. Roberta A. Thompson)

    New product developed in part by AFRL provides F-16 pilots with better visibility during rainstorms

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – An Air Force Research Laboratory-developed product that repels water from aircraft transparencies will soon be available to the entire United States Air Force F-16 community. The product, called HydroSkip, addresses the issue of limited visibility caused by heavy rain, which can impair the pilot’s ability to
  • Opportunities are still available to volunteer at The Air Force Marathon Sept 19-21. Volunteers can help with pre-race preparations, the Sports and Fitness Expo and many other marathon activities. The marathon is also a perfect opportunity for a team-building event for groups such as civic groups, businesses or student organizations to volunteer as a group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michelle Gigante)

    Still time to run or volunteer at the Air Force Marathon

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – It is not too late to sign up to run or volunteer at the 2019 Air Force Marathon Sept. 19-21. Openings are still available to register for the 5K on Friday, Sept. 20, or the 10K, half and full marathon on Sept. 21. And if you are feeling adventurous, run in the Fly, Fight, and Win Challenge by running in the
  • The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center delivered the last available C-17 to the Indian Air Force August 22.

    Air Force delivers last C-17 to India

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center delivered the last available C-17 Globemaster III to the Indian Air Force on Aug. 22, bringing the key ally’s existing C-17 fleet to 11 aircraft.“Delivering the aircraft is a big deal,” said Richard Ulmen, AFLCMC Security Assistance Program Manager for the India C-17
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