Salute on the Track

Members of the Delayed Entry Program are sworn in to the U.S. Air Force during the NASCAR Championship pre-race events November 10, 2024, at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. The Delayed Entry Program (DEP) allows individuals to commit to military service while delaying their official

Retired Maj. Gen. Leonard, homeschoolers visit Luke AFB

Retired U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Brook Leonard, prior 56th Fighter Wing commander (2016-2018), and a group of homeschooled students from the local area tour the flightline, Nov. 7, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Leonard served in the U.S. Air Force until 2022, retiring out of Peterson Space

Next-Gen Dorms for Airmen

Columbus Air Force Base recently celebrated the completion of a $6.25 million dollar renovation project to modernize unaccompanied dormitories for junior enlisted service members assigned to the 14th Flying Training Wing on November 8, 2024.

81st Training Wing Airmen build skills in creating communication capabilities

From Mexico to military excellence: The journey of Staff Sgt. Alejandra Ortega Mejia

Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Staff Sgt. Alejandra Ortega Mejia’s life took a dramatic turn before she was even a year old. At just nine months, her family fled Mexico after a series of catastrophic explosions rocked their hometown, forcing them to seek safety and new opportunities in

Honoring Service and Sacrifice: 97 AMW Veterans Day Tribute

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing participated in a Veterans Day ceremony with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4876 members at Altus, Oklahoma, Nov. 11, 2024.

Meet the Goodfellow Air Force Base Honor Guard

The Goodfellow Air Force Base Honor Guard Flight 24-C celebrated their graduation at the Powell Event Center, Nov. 1.

AFROTC Det 755 earns $160,000 in aviation scholarships

In a significant achievement for AFROTC Detachment 755 at the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, seven cadets are the recipients of $20,000 each in scholarship awards to pursue their private pilot license through the AFROTC "You Can Certify" program.

As part of Cyber Workforce Development, DOD lowers time-to-hire for civilians 

The time it takes to bring on a new civilian employee within the Defense Department's cyber workforce has dropped below 80 days, which bodes well for the department's effort to better develop its cyber workforce.

Nation Honors Sacrifices of Veterans on Veterans Day

Today, across towns and cities nationwide, Americans are pausing to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day, a national holiday observed every November 11, recognizes the sacrifices and service of millions who have worn the military uniform, many of