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March 30, 2022
Drew: We owe them the same debt

Brig. Gen. Lyle K. Drew, Sheppard Air Force Base and 82nd Training Wing commander, local and state officials and Vietnam veterans from the area celebrated the unveiling of a Vietnam War memorial unveiling ceremony at Lake Wichita Park in Wichita Falls, Texas, March 29, 2022. Drew was the keynote
March 29, 2022
58th SOW, APD ask public not to point lasers at aircraft

Aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft in flight could be catastrophic for the affected aircrew and possibly for people on the ground.
March 29, 2022
MTLs offer a career preview

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.-- As Airmen promote and join the ranks of NCOs, time distances them from the innovations of the training pipeline.The continuous evolution of training brings forth the adaptation of Military Training Leaders.Keesler’s Master Military Training Leader team saw this
March 29, 2022
Public Access Defibrillators increase chances of surviving cardiac arrest

Cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Vance's Public Access Defibrillator program aims to increase chances of survival.
March 29, 2022
Vietnam POWs/MIAs honored during 48th Freedom Flyer Reunion

Two former Vietnam veterans and prisoners of war were honored by the 560th Flying Training Squadron during the 48th Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph March 24-25.
March 29, 2022
Vietnam POWs/MIAs honored during 48th Freedom Flyer Reunion

Two former Vietnam veterans and prisoners of war were honored by the 560th Flying Training Squadron during the 48th Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph March 24-25.
March 29, 2022
Preparing to SOAR: An Airman's calling

To Fly, Fight and Win may be the Air Force’s mission, but when the Airmen completing that mission achieve their own goals, the force grows stronger. The USAF provides numerous programs for career and professional development, personal and family support opportunities to make Airmen better.One of
March 28, 2022
Department of the Air Force budget proposal focuses on transformation, modernization

While transformation and modernization are needed in real time, the 2023 fiscal year proposal is designed to build momentum for additional transformation in future budgets.
March 28, 2022
Career Intermission Program application window opens April 1, reduces service obligation

The first CY22 Career Intermission Program application window opens April 1 for eligible Airmen and Guardians interested in a one to three year temporary break from active duty to meet personal or professional needs outside the service.
March 28, 2022
Operation Deep Freeze: Airmen in Antarctica

In 1955, the United States began a series of continuous operations in support of the National Science Foundation mission in Antarctica. Operation Deep Freeze, an inter-continental mission located in one of the coldest and most austere environments on the Earth, has been in place since the 1950’s.