March 19, 2019

International environment, innovation to headline 21st-century pilot training

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) — The 77th meeting of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Steering Committee, which is the governing body of the world’s only internationally manned and operated pilot training program, was held at Sheppard Air Force Base, March 11-15, to give representatives from partner nations an opportunity to discuss the physical and financial health of the 55-week long program. The committee also took a look at the course syllabus and any possible changes that need to be made, such as employing tools like virtual and mixed realities.

March 18, 2019

Around the Air Force: CMSAF on Air Force culture / SECAF talks training ranges

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) — On this look Around the Air Force, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth Wright shares his priorities concerning Air Force culture and Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson talks about the future of training ranges. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Greg Cerny.

March 18, 2019

Close Airman Support teams maintain readiness, resilience

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. (AFNS) — Davis-Monthan Air Force Base’s Airmen are known to be strong, resilient and hard-charging. Time and time again the base has proven to be one of the best and has never backed down from the high end fight.

March 15, 2019

Beale Medical Group restructures organization of Family Health Clinic

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — The 9th Medical Group recently executed a restructure of its Family Health Clinic to create two units of focused care: active duty beneficiaries and all other beneficiaries.

March 15, 2019

Air Force Tech Report: Seeing the Future in 20/20

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) — Sharp eyesight is key to an Airman’s readiness to fly, fight and win. Using state of the art medical technology, the War Fighter Eye Center at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, ensures readiness, enhancing healthy vision and offering cutting edge techniques for better eyesight.

March 13, 2019

Air Force’s fiscal 2020 budget focuses on modernization, readiness, confronting global threats

The Air Force’s budget would rise to $165 billion in fiscal year 2020 under the White House spending plan unveiled March 12, a $10 billion increase that allows the service to grow, modernize and effectively adapt to an array of changing global threats.

March 11, 2019

Heightened focus on the Arctic brings attention, challenges to the Air Force

Arlington, Va. (AFNS) — There’s no mystery – or surprise – surrounding the Arctic’s strategic importance, a vast and foreboding expanse where the United States has maintained a resolute and unblinking presence for decades.

Feb. 26, 2019

Inspection Tools at Work For You: Medical

Beale Air Force Base, California — Visiting medical used to be a lengthy process, but the 940th Aerospace Medical Squadron has worked to shorten the time you spent and streamline their day-to-day activities utilizing internal reviews and inspection tools.The goal is to complete even the most complicated physical exam within two hours of a patient’s arrival time to include all labs,

Feb. 4, 2019

The Air Force is analyzes operational efficiency – one airframe at a time

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — Have you ever wondered if the Air Force is flying as efficiently as possible? Well, you’re not alone…and there’s a task force to find out.

Feb. 1, 2019

AF Reserve strategic group looks to the future

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Working group begins way forward for AF Reserve