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Aug. 5, 2020
Photos: 33rd FW continues to train the world's finest

The 58th Fighter Squadron and the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron accomplish their training mission at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, July 30, 2020. New work schedules and remodeled procedures allow the training to continue while ensuring the safety of Airmen due to COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force
Aug. 5, 2020
AF removes uniform barrier for women, authorizes pants option for mess dress

Based on overwhelming feedback from the field, Department of the Air Force officials announced today women may elect to wear pants or a skirt with their mess dress uniform. The changes, which are effective immediately, are outlined in an exception-to-policy memorandum addressed to all Air Force
Aug. 4, 2020
Photos: Command Post communication professionals

Senior Airman Brooke Kehoe, 56th Fighter Wing Command Post senior emergency actions controller, reviews documents July 8, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Command Post specialists ensure operations and communications run efficiently and effectively, no matter the circumstance. Command Post
Aug. 4, 2020
Air University Press releases Sharing the Journey: A Military Spouse Perspective

Air University Press’s newest book release is Sharing the Journey: A Military Spouse Perspective by Dawn A. Goldfein, with Paul J. Springer, director of research, Air Command and Staff College, and Capt. Katelynne R. Baier, aide-de-camp to the chief of staff of the Air Force.
Aug. 3, 2020
DLIELC pilots virtual training team program with Puerto Rico

To continue partner nation support across combatant commands and execute the global security cooperation mission amidst a global pandemic, the Defense Language Institute English Language Center piloted a one-week virtual training team program with Puerto Rico July 2020.
Aug. 3, 2020
97th OG collaborates with AFWERX, pilot training accelerates

By using emerging technology combined with the new standards for pilot training, the 97th Operations Group has created the Virtual/Enhanced Reality Training, Innovation and Generation Office program for pilot training.
Aug. 3, 2020
Photos: Aircraft soaring over Luke AFB

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron takes off July 27, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The F-35 is the Air Force’s latest fifth-generation fighter and produces 43,000 pounds of thrust. Luke AFB is home to F-35s and F-16 Fighting Falcons that are used to train the world’s
Aug. 3, 2020
71st AMU chosen to beta test maintenance software for CV-22 Osprey

Airmen from the 71st Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, began beta testing Torque, an aircraft maintenance software, for the CV-22 Osprey community starting July 15, 2020.
Aug. 3, 2020
AETC cultivates community culture of innovation with new APAN online tool

Innovators across Air Education and Training Command now have an online collaboration tool designed to help them discover, learn, and promote a culture of innovation.
Aug. 3, 2020
ACC and 19th Air Force commanders visit flying wings

Gen. Mike Holmes, the commander of Air Combat Command, recently visited ACC flying wings one last time to connect with Airmen and aircrews.The visit was planned to provide commander’s intent regarding training priorities, share information about recent mishaps with instructors and leaders, and