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Sept. 30, 2022
Defending the Human Weapon System with off-duty risk management

Ever have that feeling when the workday is almost over, and your mind drifts off to that recreational activity coming up? Learn to protect the Human Weapons System off-duty during this campaign focus October 8 through November 27.
Sept. 30, 2022
Photos: Holloman conducts pre-deployment exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Martinez Garcia, 635th Material Maintenance Squadron heating ventilation and air conditioning journeyman, is checked by security, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept. 26, 2022. Airmen must be prepared to deploy within a 48 hours notice to support global
Sept. 30, 2022
Luke | Photos: 56th FW honors Air Force 75th Anniversary

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, cuts the cake with Airman 1st Class Jacob Hess, 308th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, during the 75th Air Force Ball at the Wigwam Resort near Luke Air Force Base, Arizona on Sept. 24, 2022. The U.S. Air Force celebrated its 75th
Sept. 30, 2022
Keesler | Photos: Moulage helps make exercise scenarios realistic for first responders

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marissa Stove, 81st Diagnostic and Therapeutics Squadron diet technician, applies moulage to her leg during moulage training at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 28, 2022. The training was held in preparation for the upcoming mass casualty exercise in
Sept. 30, 2022
CCAF data migration leads to limited services for next several months

The Community College of the Air Force will have limited services available to current and former students for the next several months as Air University migrates the college’s student academic records to a new enterprise-wide student information system.
Sept. 29, 2022
Department of the Air Force Implements THC retest Pilot Program

The Department of the Air Force has established a two-year pilot program that allows a retest for applicants who test positive for tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, during the accession physical examination at the Military Entrance Processing Station.
Sept. 29, 2022
J-100 AFJROTC Character-in-Leadership Scholarship program provides full scholarship with benefits.

The J-100 AFJROTC Character-in-Leadership Scholarship program provides 100 cadets a full scholarship with benefits.· Four years of 100% paid tuition at any university, or crosstown partner, with an AFROTC detachment· A $10,000 per-year allowance for university-owned/on-campus housing· An annual book
Sept. 29, 2022
AFOTEC commander evaluates operational capability of 33rd FW F-35

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Michael “Trey” Rawls, commander of Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, visited the 33rd Fighter Wing to assess the F-35A Lightning II’s ability to meet operational requirements.
Sept. 29, 2022
Damaged instrument landing system repaired in record time at JBSA-Randolph

On Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, an off-base civilian driver had a medical emergency, drove their vehicle through the Northwest perimeter fence and damaged the 33 Left localizer shelter. The localizer provides pilots with precision fly left and fly right indications to ensure landing occurs on the runway
Sept. 29, 2022
Keesler | Qualifying for the big guns

Airmen from the 81st Security Forces Squadron and 403rd Security Forces Squadron maintain readiness and solidify installation security by frequently conducting live fire training at Camp Shelby to qualify on heavy weapons systems.Defenders travel to Camp Shelby after attending a weapons system class