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April 2, 2024
DAF announces 2023 athletes of the year

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – A Space Systems Command handball player and an Air Mobility Command triathlete were recently announced as the 2023 Department of the Air Force Athletes of the Year. Congratulations to Capt. Andrew Donlin, SSC’s Resilient Global Capabilities Branch deputy
April 1, 2024
56th Fighter Wing commander signs SAPR proclamation

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Rueschhoff, 56th Fighter Wing commander, signs a proclamation dedicating the month of April as the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response month, March 28, 2024 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The Luke SAPR office brings awareness to the negative impact of sexual
April 1, 2024
Safety Enterprise announces new mission, vision, goals in 2024 Strategic Plan

The DAF Safety Strategic Plan defines the essential path to take DAF Safety from where we are to where we need to be and provide maximum value to all Airmen and Guardians. The Strategic Plan identifies six areas of focus for the Safety enterprise to further evolve and modernize. These goals align
March 29, 2024
58th SOW UH-1N reaches 20,000 flight hours – five times its original life expectancy

Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. – A 58th Operations Group, Det 2, UH-1N “Huey” Helicopter achieved a significant milestone, logging an impressive 20,000 flight hours on March 18, 2024, at Kirtland Air Force Base. This is only the third Huey to reach this milestone, giving it one of the highest numbers
March 29, 2024
Around the Air Force: Caring for Families, Lifestyle Medicine, Workspace Anywhere

In this week’s look around the Air Force, SELs from the Air Force and Space Force testify to Congress on the importance of quality-of-life initiatives, medical experts discuss role of lifestyle medicine on Great Power Competition, and IT to enable government applications from any device.
March 28, 2024
Honor on the Field: TSgt Receives Semper Fi Coach Award

The Semper Fi Coach Award honors high school coaches who exemplify the Marine Corps values of honor, courage, and commitment. McCaster’s nomination highlights his impact on his players and the community.
March 26, 2024
Maxwell arms the ‘Lethal Backbone’ of the Air Force

The 42nd Air Base Wing has a new program designed to arm noncommissioned officers with the tools they need to be successful. Operation Lethal Backbone is a three-day course for new junior NCOs. The course seeks to prepare them for the challenges they will face as they prepare Airmen for combat by
March 25, 2024
Beyond the table, behind the label

National Nutrition Month aims to educate people about making informed food choices while also developing healthy eating and physical activity habits. This year’s theme is “Beyond the Table”, highlighting the places and ways we consume outside of the dining room.
March 25, 2024
Airmen, Guardians can influence how leaders share information through latest WAGGI survey

The Department of the Air Force will release the latest iteration of the “Where Airmen and Guardians Get Information” (WAGGI) survey to thousands of Airmen and Guardians in the coming week.
March 22, 2024
Luke Days 2024: Family Day

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard stands in formation as F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the U.S. Air Force Demonstration team, the "Thunderbirds," pass above them prior to Luke Days 2024 on March 22, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The collaborative showcase between the Thunderbirds and the