News

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.
Oct. 1, 2024
From MTL to National softball player: Tech. Sgt. Kasey Pettit-Castor

Tech Sgt. Kasey Pettit-Castor, 362d Training Squadron Military Training Leader, has dedicated more than 15 years to serving her country in the Air Force, and now her passion for softball that has taken her to the Armed Forces tournament for the seventh time, where she pitched and played short-stop
Oct. 1, 2024
AETC Intelligence leader visits Raider Team

Col. Matthew Norton, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command Director of Intelligence, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, visited Goodfellow Air Force Base, Sept. 24, 2024.
Oct. 1, 2024
OTS-Victory: One Year Later

The final Officer Training School-Victory class for fiscal year 2024, graduated Sept. 27 from the Officer Training School schoolhouse, marking one year since the new accessions program kicked off at Maxwell Air Force Base.
Oct. 1, 2024
Supporting the 17th TRW from all angles: Honorary Commanders immersion

After months of in-depth exploration into various units of the 17th Training Wing, the second iteration of honorary commanders concluded their immersive experience with a visit to the 17th Wing Staff Agencies, Sept. 27.
Oct. 1, 2024
47th Security Forces Squadron revives augmentee program

For the first time in a decade, the 47th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) kickstarted a week-long augmentee training program Aug. 19 - Aug. 24, 2024.
Oct. 1, 2024
Pilot program to cover certain child care costs after permanent change of station move

The Defense Department is launching a three-year pilot program meant to reimburse service members up to $1,500 for travel-related expenses incurred for a temporary child care provider following a permanent change of station move. 
Sept. 30, 2024
Rescue in the Night

Amidst the darkness of Hurricane Helene, Columbus Air Force Base opened its doors and answered the call. On Sept. 25, Columbus AFB hosted 16 A-10s, 2 HC-130s and 3 HH-60 aircraft from Moody AFB, Georgia, due to a weather evacuation caused by Hurricane Helene.