Oct. 6, 2017 AF seeks 2018 AFA Aerospace Awards nominees Air Force officials are currently accepting nominations for the 2018 Air Force Association Aerospace Awards. This award program recognizes the most outstanding contribution to national defense in the fields of science and engineering relating to aerospace activity; flight in the atmosphere or space;
Oct. 5, 2017 Verification of personnel data critical to enlisted promotion release The weeks leading up to a promotion release can be filled with anticipation for Airmen hoping to hear news that they have earned the next Air Force rank and the responsibility that goes with it.Knowing how to verify eligibility information and what to do if a score notice is not received can help
Oct. 3, 2017 AF names selects for FY18 Inter-American Squadron Officer School Eight active-duty officers will attend the Inter-American Squadron Officer School, or ISOS, at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, in fiscal year 2018. Those selected are Captains Hugo Alarcon, Air Force Space Command; Logan Dixon, Air Force Special Operations
Oct. 2, 2017 Retired Air Force pilots welcomed back on active duty The Voluntary Retired Return to Active Duty Program provides select retired Air Force pilots the opportunity
Sept. 30, 2017 One athlete’s struggle beneath the surface The official gestures the athletes to take their mark. Swimmers have stepped up on their respective diving platforms and prepare to jump headfirst into the pool, piercing the water and swimming with all their might. For Petty Officer 1st Class Rob Troha, a Coast Guard intelligence specialist and
Sept. 30, 2017 Evolution of adaptive sports With closing ceremonies slated for later today, thousands around the world have turned their attention toward the 2017 Invictus Games the past week, witnessing feats of incredible talent and hearing truly inspiring stories from world-class athletes. The Invictus Games, established by Prince Harry of
Sept. 29, 2017 Air Force releases CY17C central selection board results The Air Force has selected 298 officers for promotion as a result of the 2017C central selection board for colonel, lieutenant colonel and major in the Line of the Air Force Judge Advocate, Nurse Corps and Chaplain competitive categories.
Sept. 28, 2017 AF seeks 2018 Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught Visionary Leadership Award nominations Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2018 Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught Visionary Leadership Award. Named in honor of Vaught for her outstanding service and dedication to the Air Force and nation, the award is presented to an officer (0-6 and below), enlisted Airman (E-9 and below) and
Sept. 28, 2017 Loss of sight fails to hinder vision of future More than 550 wounded, ill or injured athletes from 17 nations have come together here to compete in the 2017 Invictus Games; and while the games provide a unique forum for active-duty and veteran service members who became ill or injured during or as a direct result of service, they also lend an
Sept. 27, 2017 Competition fuels hearts, ignites relationship In 2015, when a Naperville, Illinois girl met a boy from Charlotte, North Carolina, neither knew immediately how their relationship would evolve beyond teammates; however, the now engaged pair of retired Air Force athletes would still say “teammates” will always be a word that first comes to mind