Jan. 5, 2021

8 Things to Know about the U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Program

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Here are 8 things you need to know about the new COVID-19 Vaccination Program and COVID-19 vaccines.

Dec. 23, 2020

Nellis administers initial COVID-19 vaccine

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center personnel administered Nellis Air Force Base’s first round of COVID-19 vaccinations Dec. 23. The Department of Defense distributed the vaccine to several initial sites as part of Operation Warp Speed, which is the nation’s initiative to safely and efficiently vaccinate the American public.

Dec. 21, 2020

Airmen sponsored home during season of surprises

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — Home, it’s where the heart is, where the smells of family dinners bring back memories, where meals taste better than anywhere else, and where some Airmen may not afford to go for the holidays.

Dec. 18, 2020

Guardian DFAC upgrades payment devices

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Push it, swipe it, scan it! These are some of the instructions you may hear at the Guardian Dining Facility at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, as the facility recently gained the ability to accept credit, debit and payment from smart devices as of Dec 3, 2020.

Dec. 16, 2020

MQ-9 Aircrew reflect on partnership after milestone flight

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Some things are better in pairs – peanut butter and jelly, milk and cookies, or salt and pepper. There are many dynamic duos out there, but one could argue that no one is as effective at delivering persistent attack and reconnaissance as an MQ-9 Reaper pilot and sensor operator.

Dec. 14, 2020

MQ-9 Program Office completes ATLC testing

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Air Force Lifecycle Management Center’s MQ-9 Program Office achieved a pivotal milestone in the successful completion of testing for Automatic Takeoff and Landing Capability (ATLC) on Oct. 6 2020.ATLC allows the Air Force’s MQ-9 fleet to takeoff and land with automated inputs from sensors onboard the

Dec. 7, 2020

Department of the Air Force moves Physical Fitness Assessments to April 2021, removes waist measurement from composite score permanently

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — To ensure social distancing practices remain in place during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and to give Airmen and Space Professionals time to prepare, testing was delayed from October to January and is now further delayed to April.

Dec. 4, 2020

AF Week in Photos

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.

Dec. 1, 2020

20th ATKS honored at General Atomics RPA Squadron of the Year Banquet

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — Members of the 20th Attack Squadron receive the General Atomics Remotely Piloted Aircraft Squadron of the Year trophy in Warrensburg, Missouri, Nov. 20, 2020. 20th ATKS leadership gathered with guests from General Atomics for the presentation of the trophy. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class William Rio Rosado)

Nov. 30, 2020

Air Force Services Center launches Air Force Gaming

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Air Force Gaming made its official debut Nov. 11, under the Air Force Services Center with a new intramural e-sports program. AFG is focused on supporting the Air Force’s resiliency and retention efforts through the creation of a global esports program that brings Airmen and Space Professionals together through community experiences and competitive leagues. At launch, AFG consists of a new intramural esports program - Air Force Gaming League, a Discord community and top tier competitive "pop-up" opportunities for all Airmen and Space Professionals. AFGL is currently being piloted in AFGSC, but plans to cover every base in the Air Force beginning in 2021.