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Oct. 4, 2024
Luke AFB Sparks Annual Fire Prevention Week

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Shaffer, 56th Fighter Wing Command Chief, (left) and U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Abercrombie, 56th Mission Support Group commander, give their remarks at the annual Fire Prevention Week Proclamation Oct. 4, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Fire Prevention
Oct. 4, 2024
Holloman welcomes its first Jewish Rabbi

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Friedman, 49th Wing chaplain, a father of six, author, law school graduate, congressional rabbi, and a child of Holocaust survivors.Friedman serves as the Wing's chaplain under a Military Personnel Appropriation, a tour of active duty that’s authorized to support the
Oct. 4, 2024
Air Force officer honors family legacy through medical service, leadership

As an Air Force allergist and immunologist, U.S. Air Force Maj. Lauren Gabreski carries the values instilled by her grandfather. After completing the Allergy and Immunology Fellowship at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center on June 30, 2024, she transitioned to the 48th Healthcare Operations
Oct. 3, 2024
New commercial washers, dryers enhance dorm life at Maxwell AFB

In an effort to improve the quality of life for residents, Maxwell Air Force Base recently installed new, commercial-grade washers and dryers across several dormitory buildings. The new machines replace older residential models that often malfunctioned and drew complaints from residents.
Oct. 3, 2024
Twin brothers serve together at Basic Military Training, share goal to inspire Airmen

One look at Master Sgt. Christopher Platt, 321st Training Squadron, and his brother Tech. Sgt. Charles Platt, 320th Training Squadron, may lead some to do a double take. The brothers are identical twins who share more than similar looks; they also both embody an indistinguishable passion – one that
Oct. 2, 2024
Flying Forward: U.S. pilot training mission at Luke Air Force Base transitions to F-35 exclusively

The final U.S. F-16 training mission was flown at the end of September 2024 with the 309th Fighter Squadron. Now the base aims to enhance training capabilities through new simulators and systems, positioning itself as the epicenter for F-35A pilot training.
Oct. 2, 2024
National Night Out, SA Neighbors Together celebrated at JBSA

National Night Out and San Antonio Neighbors Together are annual community-building campaigns that promote positive partnerships between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.
Oct. 2, 2024
CCAF looks to the future with advisory council

The Community College of the Air Force held its inaugural Workforce Development Advisory Council committee meeting at the Kress Building in Montgomery, Alabama, Sept. 26, 2024.
Oct. 1, 2024
Air Force Recruiting Service Celebrates meeting goal with Bell Ringing Ceremony

The Air Force Recruiting Service reached a significant milestone as it marked the achievement of its Fiscal Year 2024 recruiting goal with a time-honored bell-ringing ceremony.
Oct. 1, 2024
Under Pressure

Hurricane Francine quickly approached the Louisiana and Mississippi coastline as a category 3 Hurricane, leaving Columbus Air Force Base leadership with less than 24 hours to make the decision to evacuate over 200 aircraft or shelter in place.