Base access procedures to change in May
April 10, 2024
Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. – The 96th Security Forces Squadron will begin 100 percent identification checks for anyone accessing the installation in May.
Navigating life’s balancing act
April 9, 2024
Hurlburt Field, Fla. – Balancing work and home life can be a challenge for many Airmen. Adding children to the mix can make it even more difficult, and for single parents, that’s another story.
Red Flag-Nellis 24-2 shapes the future of air combat
April 3, 2024
Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (AFNS) – During exercise Red Flag 24-2, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps personnel trained alongside the Royal Netherlands Air Force from March 11-24.
Inside a Civil Air Patrol SAR mission
April 2, 2024
Arlington, Va. (AFNS) – On Feb. 6, five Marines aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter belonging to the U.S. Marine Corps’ 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing were reported “overdue” while en route to San Diego, sparking a search and rescue mission for the missing service members.
AFSOC honors JOCKEY-14 crew at 30th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony
March 25, 2024
Air Commandos gathered with friends and family to honor the crew of JOCKEY-14 during the 30th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, March 14, 2024.
Female Defender Initiative: Breaking down barriers
March 20, 2024
Hurlburt Field – At the beginning of this year, three U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeants came together over a mutual desire to improve their squadron. Working side-by-side, they started a program to create a safe environment where Airmen can build healthy working relationships through education and discussion.
Women’s History Month: Reflect, celebrate, inspire
March 14, 2024
On March 8, 1857, female textile workers marched the streets of New York City in the first organized strike to protest unfair working conditions and unequal rights for women. 53 years later, in 1910, March 8 became International Women’s Day.
Marine Corps Valkyrie completes second successful mission at Eglin
March 13, 2024
The Marine Corps’ XQ-58A Valkyrie, an autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, successfully completed its second test flight Feb. 23 at Eglin.
NAS Whiting Field named Best Small Base in the Navy
March 6, 2024
Commander, Navy Installations Command, Vice Adm. Scott Gray, announced in a message Feb. 21 that Naval Air Station Whiting Field was the Navy’s top pick in the small installation category for the CNIC 2024 Installation Excellence Award program.
AF to re-introduce warrant officer rank, other major changes
February 27, 2024
AURORA, Colo. (AFNS) – To best optimize itself for Great Power Competition, the Air Force plans to, among other things, bring back warrant officers within the cyber and information technology professions, said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin during a presentation Feb. 12 at the Air Force Association’s 2024 Warfare Symposium.