June 27, 2023 Airmen to see changes in deployment cycles with AFFORGEN Big changes are underway for deployed Airmen as the U.S. Air Force transitions away from the expeditionary Air Force model of force presentation to the Air Force Force Generation model after more than 20 years of contingency operations.
June 27, 2023 All trauma can cause post-traumatic stress disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder is commonly associated with combat-related trauma, but service members may not know that PTSD can also be caused by experiences beyond the battlefield.
June 27, 2023 Operation Centennial Contact: 100 Years of Aerial Refueling Excellence Air Education and Training Command commemorates 100 years of aerial refueling excellence with flyover demonstrations above iconic landmarks in Oklahoma and Texas, June 27.
June 26, 2023 Reserve recruiting packs a punch at Mixed Martial Arts event In front of a nearly sold-out arena of more than 1,000 energized mixed martial arts fans and thousands more watching at home, Air Force Reserve recruiters and senior leaders flexed their muscles to promote the Reserve and welcome new recruits into the “Blue” at the Overtime Elite Arena here June
June 25, 2023 AMC celebrates 100th year of air refueling with community flyovers across the US More than 150 tankers from 26 Total Force installations are scheduled to participate in the flyovers including KC-135 Stratotankers, KC-10 Extenders and KC-46 Pegasus aircraft to honor 100 years of aerial refueling excellence.
June 23, 2023 ACSC travels to Poland for international exercise As part of an ongoing exchange partnership with the Polish War Studies University in Warsaw, Air University sent six members to participate in an air component planning exercise, AIR SHIELD, May 13-21, 2023.
June 23, 2023 Former Defender, Chopped Military Salute winner returns to JBSA-Lackland, offers advice to fellow Defenders Two decades after attending Security Forces technical training here, Master Sgt. Opal Poullard, 345th Training Squadron, returned to the 37th Training Wing – to where it all started in 2003. The Security Forces beret she once wore has been replaced by a toque.
June 23, 2023 Why I Stay: Staff Sgt. Douglas Gerrity Staff Sgt. Douglas Gerrity, 58th Airlift Squadron loadmaster instructor, chose to reenlist for another four years to continue his education in health science and achieve his dream of commissioning as a physical therapist.
June 23, 2023 Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex introduce River Region students to installation, STEM opportunities So far this year, the wing has organized ten school activities or events, including base tours, motivational talks, essay competitions, career-shadowing opportunities, and high school graduation recognition.
June 23, 2023 Air Force releases FY24 special duty assignment pay adjustments The Air Force has completed its annual review of special duty assignment pay for enlisted members using a new board process to ensure appropriate distribution based off the SDAP definition.