Jan. 6, 2022

Air Force, Space Force observe National Mentoring Month in January

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFNS) — Mentorship is a type of professional relationship in which a person with greater experience and wisdom guides another person to develop both personally and professionally. This relationship helps achieve mission success and motivates Airmen to achieve their goals.

Dec. 8, 2021

Department of the Air Force releases COVID-19 policy

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The Department of the Air Force released its policy today outlining the way forward for Total Force military members serving in the Air Force and Space Force who have requested separation or retirement prior to Nov. 2, 2021, or whose COVID-19 medical exemption or religious accommodation was denied.

Dec. 3, 2021

Department of the Air Force reaches 95% Total Force vaccination rate

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — This final deadline for Department of the Air Force service members to be fully vaccinated resulted in more than 95% of the total force having at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.

May 13, 2021

Air Force Reserve led KC-46A candidate bases announced

Today the Department of the Air Force announced six candidate bases for future Reserve-led KC-46A Pegasus operations with plans for 12 permanently affixed aircraft to be stationed at the base chosen.

April 8, 2021

Air Force unveils new mission statement

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The Air Force released its new mission statement: To fly, fight, and win…airpower anytime, anywhere.

May 29, 2020

Final changes to Air Force song announced

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The announcement by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, completes a two-step process in which male-only references were revised to capture the distinguished service, the high standards, and central role that women play in every facet of the modern United States Air Force.

Jan. 18, 2019

940th AMXS crew chief’s KC-135 launch ops

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — The 940th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and launching the KC-135 Stratotanker fleet on base. They are essential in the 940th Air Refueling Wing’s mission and the total force structure of the Air Force.