January 2011
19 posts
Kehler succeeds Chilton as commander of Strategic... →
Air Force Gen. Kevin P. Chilton passed the flag of U.S. Strategic Command to Air Force Gen. C. Robert Kehler Jan. 28, giving the nation’s nuclear deterrent mission a new commander.
General…
CSAF calls for more collaboration amid budget... →
Intense budget pressure, made worse by the failure to pass the fiscal 2011 defense appropriations bill, requires increased joint and total force collaboration across the U.S. military,…
STOMP brings together parents, educators of... →
When Tech. Sgt. Emily Smith and Staff Sgt. Todge Smith were blessed with a baby girl nearly six months ago, they immediately recognized signs of Down syndrome and epilepsy in her. With early…
Airmen, Soldiers participate in for medical... →
Approximately 40 Airmen from the 8th Medical Group participated in medical evacuation training here Jan. 19. The Airmen also trained with Army medics and pilots from the 2nd Combat Aviation…
Air Force Week in Photos →
This week’s photo highlights feature Airmen around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women…
Officials announce Air Force Warrior Team training... →
Air Forces Services Agency officials have invited 32 athletes to the 2011 Air Force Warrior Team training camp Feb. 7 through 11 in San Antonio.
Retired Chief Master Sgt. Damian Orslene,…
First U.S.-trained Afghan helicopter pilots begin... →
The first two Afghan air force helicopter pilots to complete basic pilot training in the U.S. recently began the initial Mi-17 qualification course meant to convert them into Mi-17 helicopter…
F-15E flies with new radar system →
Officials took a step forward in the F-15E Strike Eagle’s continuous technological evolution as the Air Force’s most versatile combat aircraft here Jan. 18.
Officials from the 46th Test…
CSAF meets with PRT, local leader in Afghanistan →
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz met with members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul Jan. 20 here, during a trip to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. …
Survey will assess Air Force community well-being →
Invitations to take the 2011 Air Force Community Assessment will be sent out Jan. 25.
The assessment is designed to assist chaplains and people working in installation-level Airman and…
Holloman Airmen provide 5th generation fighter... →
Two T-38 Talons were delivered in December here with the help of NASA officials.
NASA officials used an Aero Spacelines Super Guppy to deliver the first two of an eventual 15 T-38s that…
Airmen develop Iraqi documentation and media... →
Forty joint expeditionary tasking Airmen, along with other members of the Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Tactical Documentation and Media Exploitation Team in Iraq, are…
Health plan to remain free for troops, officials... →
Though Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates seeks modest premium increases for working-age military retirees who use the TRICARE Prime health plan, the benefit will remain free to service…
Secretary Gates outlines 'Don't Ask' repeal... →
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates Jan. 6 described the Pentagon’s three-step process for preparing to allow gays to serve openly in the military services.
At a Pentagon news conference with…
Inter-American NCO Academy opens to U.S. NCOs →
Two Airmen are making history as the first Air Force NCOs to attend the Inter-American Air Forces Academy’s Inter-American NCO Academy.
In addition to earning NCO academy enlisted…
Gates reveals budget efficiencies, reinvestment... →
Defense Department officials have found $154 billion in budget efficiencies over the next five years and will be able to invest $70 billion of that saved money in more-deserving accounts,…
General Klotz reflects on command, career →
Editor’s Note: When he enlisted in the Air Force Reserve in 1968 to attend the Air Force Academy Prep School, Lt. Gen. Frank Klotz says he never imagined where his Air Force career would…
Maintainers earn awards for sortie generation →
Two Airmen were honored for excellence in aircraft sortie generation during an award ceremony at the Pentagon Jan. 4.
Maj. Scott Hall, an F-16 Fighting Falcon and E-8C Joint Stars…
Wingmen: Airmen look after military working dogs →
Every day Airmen take care of each other, and the 52nd Security Forces Squadron’s military working dog handlers have a furry wingman that requires a little extra care during the winter here.