News

May 7, 2020
Nurse and Tech Week: Heroes among us

Air Force nurses and medical technicians are answering our nation’s call, and now more than ever, during this pandemic, we know they are heroes one and all.
May 6, 2020
DoD, Department of the Air Force take steps to protect military families moving during COVID-19

Under the new standards, moving industry personnel must adhere to all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 health protection protocols while in the service member’s residence. That means moving personnel must wear face coverings, clean frequently touched surfaces and sanitize their
May 6, 2020
Commentary: Grief and loss during COVID-19

After national and worldwide tragedies related to COVID-19, the world faces a new challenge which they have never before – finding ways to mourn loved ones who passed while practicing social distancing and travel restrictions.
May 5, 2020
The Weekly Grit

With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the world has had to adjust to a new way of life, a new way to find happiness and peace.
May 4, 2020
A day in the life of an instructor pilot during COVID-19

COVID-19 has impacted millions in their work routine not only in the U.S. but the world. Here at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Airmen do not go on as normal, yet they still work tirelessly to get the mission done.
May 4, 2020
Air Force SERE modernizes training

The 336th Training Group at Fairchild AFB, Washington, is streamlining Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape training with several possible permanent changes to modernize training which have been under review but are being expedited because of COVID-19.
May 4, 2020
Around the Air Force: America Strong & Recruiting Goes Digital

Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights the Air Force Recruiting Service’s shift to a digital platform, and the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels team up to showcase American unity in the face of COVID-19.
May 2, 2020
Luke, Arizona ANG salute Phoenix healthcare workers, first responders

Luke Air Force Base and the Arizona’s Air National Guard honored Arizona front line responders with a 15-aircraft flyover today, May 1, 2020.
May 1, 2020
Sheppard salutes area COVID-19 frontline fighters with Spirit Over Texoma

Ten aircraft from Sheppard AFB took off at about 4 p.m. May 1, 2020, to pay tribute to those engaged in this fight with flyovers in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma as part of Spirit Over Texoma. Areas included Wichita Falls, Burkburnett, Electra and Iowa Park, Texas, as well as a flyovers in
May 1, 2020
Learning languages virtually

Geographically detached from Goodfellow Air Force Base is the 517th Training Group. This group is responsible for training Airmen as linguists and also developing Airmen’s skills and core values.