Oct. 3, 2012
Hunters making it happen
Sept. 18, 2012
Leaders issue Air Force birthday message
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following message to the Airmen of the United States Air Force:As we celebrate the United States Air Force's 65th birthday, we salute all of the dedicated Airmen who serve or have served in our
Aug. 15, 2012
SecAF shares AF, DoD goals at energy summit
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley presented a keynote address on the Department of Defense's energy initiatives at the 2012 National Clean Energy Summit here August 7.The fifth annual summit gathered leaders from government, business, non-profit organizations and academia to discuss the transformation of the nation's energy infrastructure
Jan. 18, 2012
Rules restrict political activity by DOD personnel
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — With election activity steadily picking up, defense officials are in the process of issuing regular election-year guidance to remind military and Defense Department civilians that they're subject to rules regulating their involvement in political activities.This issue -- one the department regularly addresses during election periods -- came to
CMSAF discusses top issues
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. (AFNS) — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy addressed a capacity crowd of Airmen and civilians at the Langley Theater on Jan. 11, and covered a wide variety of key Air Force issues.Roy spoke on topics such as training, force management programs and how the current budget will affect operations, and took questions from Airmen on promotion,
Sept. 20, 2011
'Portraits in Courage' Vol. VI: Core values, real time
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Directing heat, jumping into raging waters, triaging under fire, powering relief efforts, or using a camera to alter outcomes; these are the actions taken by some of the 18 Airmen featured in the latest series of Portraits in Courage.Volume VI tells the stories of heroes and game changers; the true-life accomplishments of those enriching the Air
SECAF delivers address on state of the Air Force
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (AFNS) — Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley addressed hundreds of Airmen, sister service members and industry leaders during the Air Force Association's 2011 Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition here, Sept. 19.Donley spoke about the state of the Air Force in regards to budget concerns, current and future operations and what Air Force
July 27, 2011
432 WG/432 AEW chaplains visit SFS Airmen
July 19, 2011
First Beta class RPA pilot becomes launch-and-recovery qualified
CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Forging the way for officers in his career field, Rob, a captain in the U.S. Air Force assigned to the 432d Wing as a remotely piloted aircraft pilot, or 18X, has established many firsts. He was a graduate of the first Beta class for RPA pilots, first Beta to go to the 15th Reconnaissance Squadron, first Beta to live fire, first Beta to become an
July 11, 2011
Dual role wing gets new commander: 432 WG/AEW change of command
CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — The 432d Wing and 432d Air Expeditionary Wing received a new commander June 29 during an on-base ceremony. Brig. Gen. Jon Norman, 12th Air Force Vice Commander, presided over the ceremony while Col. Pete Gersten relinquished command of the two wings to Col. James Hecker, who will be the 35th commander since the wing activated in World War II.