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Sept. 14, 2018
PACAF wins Defender Challenge

Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas – After three days of grueling competition in austere environments, Pacific Air Forces bested 13 other U.S. and international security forces teams to capture the Air Force Defender Challenge Championships, held Sept. 10-13 here. The PACAF team totaled the
Sept. 14, 2018
37th FTS IPs conduct off-station training, train Notre Dame AFROTC cadets

Instructor pilots and 22 T-6 Texan IIs from the 37th Flying Training Squadron recently returned from a TDY to South Bend, Indiana, where they conducted instructor continuation training for end of year requirements and were also able to work with cadets from the Notre Dame Air Force ROTC detachment
Sept. 13, 2018
AF announces corrective measures for oxygen breathing system in training aircraft

The Air Force will begin implementing a series of corrective measures, including redesigning the oxygen system and adjusting oxygen control levels in flight, to address persistent problems in training aircraft. In addition, Air Education and Training Command will increase maintenance on the oxygen
Sept. 13, 2018
ANG medics maintain readiness with University of Kansas Health System

Air National Guard Airmen are key to supporting Total Force readiness. Training agreements with civilian hospitals are vital to helping them achieve this support.
Sept. 10, 2018
36th RQS helps leukemia patient live in the Now

Jimmy “LJ” Now was just another two-year-old boy before he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. He played outside, spent time with his family and became fascinated with planes and helicopters after receiving a military soldiers toy kit for Christmas.
Sept. 10, 2018
Operational Support Teams work inside “beating heart” of USAF

Each squadron in the Air Force faces different stressors and health challenges that require unique solutions.General David Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, is leading an effort to revitalize Air Force squadrons.
Sept. 10, 2018
WSJ salutes Air Force Culture and Language Center’s mobile field guides, app

Titled “Six Indispensable Apps for Business Travelers,” a recent Wall Street Journal article describes the Air Force Culture and Language Center’s app as a “must have” for globe-trotters seeking worldly etiquette.Developed by the Air Force Culture and Language Center at Air University, the
Sept. 10, 2018
SAPR empowers, supports Airmen

Sexual assault can be a deeply traumatizing event in anyone’s life. Across the Air Force, Airmen and their families have access to Sexual Assault Prevention and Response or Family Advocacy Program resources to get support and guidance on how to move forward.
Sept. 7, 2018
Researchers study factors influencing Airmen’s tobacco use during technical training

The Air Force strictly regulates tobacco use during basic and technical training, but some Airmen still use it. Air Force researchers are working with the University of Virginia to uncover why Airmen use tobacco.
Sept. 6, 2018
Secretary of the Air Force urges innovation in software acquisition model

The process used by the Air Force to acquire software is archaic and needs to modernize now if the service is to win in a peer-to-peer conflict, said Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson.The secretary made those observations and gave a glimpse into the future of software acquisition during her