Sept. 26, 2014 Hill's F-22 Raptor Depot Maintenance Team wins DOD award Department of Defense officials announced Sept. 26, 2014, that the Ogden Air Logistics Complex's 574th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-22 Raptor Depot Maintenance Team is the winner of the 2014 Robert T. Mason Award, which recognizes excellence in depot maintenance."This award reflects the
Sept. 25, 2014 AFMC promotes Strengthening Relationships campaign During the month of October, Air Force Materiel Command will promote the Strengthening Interpersonal Relationships campaign. Healthy and caring relationships with family, friends, and significant others can give our lives immeasurable joy and meaning.According to the U.S. Department of Health &
Sept. 24, 2014 Air Force fighters, bombers conduct strikes against ISIL targets in Syria U.S. military forces and partner nations, including the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, undertook military action against ISIL terrorists in Syria overnight, using a mix of fighter, bomber, remotely piloted
Sept. 23, 2014 Aircraft maintainers' hard work, dedication keep Edwards aircraft in the air Like their counterparts across the Air Force, aircraft maintainers at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., play a critical role in ensuring successful flight test missions. Both day and night, maintainers from the 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron -- Team Shadow--- support the flying schedule of the
Sept. 23, 2014 Two AFRL researchers honored with 'Oscars' for public service Two Air Force Research Laboratory engineers here were honored Sept. 22 with coveted Service to America medals. Sean Young and Benjamin Tran were presented the National Security and International Affairs Medal in Washington, D.C., by the nonprofit, nonpartisan Partnership for Public Service. Young
Sept. 22, 2014 Acquisition strategy to improve stakeholder relationships, transparency The assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition outlined the Air Force procurement priorities at the 2014 Air Force Association's Air & Space Conference and Technology Exhibition here Sept. 16.In his first address to AFA as assistant secretary, Dr. William A. LaPlante said his aim is to
Sept. 19, 2014 U.S. Air Force Marathon attracts record-breaking crowds--again On your mark, get set, go! In yet another record sell-out year, approximately 15,000 runners took to the streets at Wright Patterson AFB as part of the U.S. Air Force Marathon celebrating the Air Force's 67th birthday.The number of runners exceeded last year's count by more than 3,000.Gen. Janet
Sept. 19, 2014 TACP-M ties it all together Embedded deep within an Army maneuver unit lies an Airman. Charged with orchestrating critical close-air support, oftentimes it's the effort of this combat maestro that means the difference between life and death on the battlefield -- he is known as a tactical air control party or TACP for
Sept. 18, 2014 U.S. Air Force celebrates 67 years of airpower On Sept. 12, 2014, Air Force leadership sent a Letter to Airmen to commemorate the 67th birthday of the United States Air Force:"To the Airmen of the United States Air Force:On September 18, 1947, the 80th United States Congress created what is today the world's largest, most capable and most
Sept. 17, 2014 AFMC Airman among 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year honored by Air Force Association The Air Force recognized its 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year at a gala hosted by the 2014 Air Force Association's Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition here Sept. 15, 2014.The award recognizes 12 outstanding enlisted service members who demonstrate superior leadership, job performance,