News - Tag Air Force

Feb. 19, 2020
AETC bases among 50 hospitals, clinics being being restructured by DoD to improve readiness

The Department of Defense announced, Feb. 19, plans to restructure 50 military hospitals and clinics to better support wartime readiness of military personnel and to improve clinical training for medical forces who deploy in support of combat operations around the world.
Feb. 14, 2020
On AFTV: AETC, UTSA partnership tied to rated diversity

Today’s look Around the Air Force features how the Air Force is aiding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with fighting the flu, the Air Force Academy’s move to bring back Military Training Instructors, and the Air Force’s efforts to identify the best potential pilots for training.
Feb. 14, 2020
Keesler Airmen promote STEM to Biloxi students

Airmen from Keesler AFB, Mississippi, participated in the Biloxi Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Night at the Biloxi Junior High School Feb. 11, 2020.
Feb. 13, 2020
Air Force's ISR assistant deputy chief of staff visits Goodfellow

Maj. Gen. Peter Lambert, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, visited Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 13, 2020, to see training first-hand.
Feb. 13, 2020
Goodfellow AFB honors January Student of the Month

The Student of the Month awards and Rope of the Month award are presented by 17th Training Group at Goodfellow AFB, Texas, each month.
Feb. 12, 2020
Keesler's annual Tech Expo introduces technological advancements

Keesler AFB hosted its annual Tech Expo Feb. 11, 2020, introducing military members to the latest in technological advancements to bolster the Air Force's capabilities in national defense.
Feb. 10, 2020
Goodfellow's 315th TRS knows the drill

Students from the 17th Training Wing participated in the 17th Training Group's Drill Competition at the Louis F. Garland Department of Defense Fire Academy at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 7.
Feb. 10, 2020
Keesler's Hurricane Hunters fly atmospheric rivers

The Hurricane Hunters are scheduled to perform “AR recon” from January through March. Scientists, led by Scripps Institution of Oceanography at University of California, San Diego, working in partnership with the 53rd WRS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service
Feb. 7, 2020
56th FSS finalist for award; receives evaluation

The 56th Force Support Squadron appropriated fund food service team was one of 12 finalists out of 70 bases worldwide to be selected for the Air Force’s 2020 John L. Hennessy Food Service Excellence award. The Hennessy evaluation team assessed the 56th FSS facilities on kitchen, serving and dining
Feb. 5, 2020
Luke Public Health team maintains Airmen medical readiness

A variety of factors can hinder Airmen from successfully completing the mission or deploying, whether it be sickness, poor eating and sleeping habits or unfamiliarity with the job. Airmen in the 56th Operational Medicine Readiness Squadron Public Health unit help mitigate those factors, thus