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  • F-35 program accelerating, at 'pivot point,' program chief tells Congress

    The program executive officer of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft program said the rapidly changing, growing and accelerating program is at a "pivot point" as officials address a number of challenges. The F-35 program, also known as the Joint Strike Fighter program, is of vital importance to U.S.

  • Enlisted corps bestows highest honor upon Welsh

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III was inducted into the Air Force Order of the Sword during a ceremony April 22 in Montgomery, Alabama. An ancient tradition adopted by the Air Force in 1967, the Order of the Sword is the highest level of honor and tribute the enlisted corps can give

  • Leading the next generation of warrior medics

    It’s a little after 7:30 a.m. and the stampede has finally cleared the hallways. Finally, a moment of silence, the first since arriving to work three hours prior. The five-story building is nearly desolate now, but a multitude of paperwork and tasks remain to be done before the 800-plus military

  • Goldfein nominated as 21st CSAF

    Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced April 26 that the president has nominated Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein to be the 21st chief of staff of the Air Force, succeeding Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, who has served in the position since 2012.

  • Roberson speaks at All Veterans Memorial

    Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and his wife, Cheryl, attended the All Veterans Memorial in San Antonio, Texas, April 24, 2016. The Robersons joined James Fenimore, commissioner of the Alamo Chapter, Vietnam Veterans of America, in the wreath-laying

  • Goodfellow leadership attends Quarterly Executive Committee Meeting

    Goodfellow leadership met with community leaders at Devon Energy to discuss community relations between the city and base, and how both can help each other April 20.The meeting as part of the Air Force Community Partnership, is held for installations and communities to create the framework and tools

  • Airman ‘re-blued’ by honoring past service members

    Hand-picked to serve as a member of the United States AirForce, my standards of conduct and level of professionalism must be abovereproach, for I represent all others in my service. Others earned the right for me to wear the ceremonialuniform, one that is honored in a rich tradition and history. I

  • Top 5 facts about AF energy conservation

    Earth Day, which takes place annually on April 22, serves as a day to demonstrate support for environmental protection. The Air Force's overarching Earth Day theme continues to be "Conserve Today. Secure Tomorrow."

  • F-22s visit Team BLAZE

    An F-22 Raptor sits on the SAC ramp April 20 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Twelve F-22s from the 94th Fighter Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, visited the 14th Flying Training Wing to generate interest in students to fly this airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class