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Army Secretary says astronaut’s Army values inspire others

Army Secretary says astronaut’s Army values inspire others

Army Col. (Dr.) Frank Rubio, an astronaut, orbited Earth for 371 days, setting a U.S. record for the most days in space on a single spaceflight. Rubio “is a stellar example of the Army’s core values and what it means to lead a life of service,” said Army Secretary Christine […]

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and Royal Norwegian Air Force airmen assigned to the Royal Norwegian Medical Corps pose for a photo outside of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 14, 2024. The American and Norwegian aeromedical evacuation teams met to strengthen the relationship between NATO allies.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

Transatlantic knowledge exchange: US, Norwegian Air Forces enhance aeromedical capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and Royal Norwegian Air Force airmen assigned to the Royal Norwegian Medical Corps met to strengthen the relationship between NATO allies.

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Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall leads the panel discussion “Reoptimizing for Great Power Competition: A Senior Leaders Discussion” with Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller Kristyn Jones, performing the duties of the undersecretary of the Air Force, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin and Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman during the Air and Space Forces Association 2024 Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., Feb. 12, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

Air Force to re-introduce Warrant Officer rank, other major changes

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.

February 23, 2024 ×

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NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Policy, Planning visits 21st TSC

NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Policy, Planning visits 21st TSC

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21 TSC NCO graduates from US Air Force Europe’s Kisling NCO Academy

21 TSC NCO graduates from US Air Force Europe’s Kisling NCO Academy

February 23, 2024 ×

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ted Braxton, 406th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, right, listens to a mission briefing from Staff Sgt. Anthony Crooms, 409th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, during his visit to Air Base 201, Niger, Jan. 27, 2024. During Braxton’s visit, he met with various units across the installation, received operations briefs and recognized top performers.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

406 AEW Command Chief visits AB 201

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ted Braxton, 406th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief visited Air Base 201, Niger, Jan. 27, and met with various units, received operations briefs and recognized top performers.

February 16, 2024 ×

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OHA survey empowers KMC service members

OHA survey empowers KMC service members

An Overseas Housing Allowance and Utility Expense Survey is open from Jan. 1 to March 31 by the Department of Defense and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Military Compensation Policy Directorate. The survey collects data from uniformed service members stationed overseas and living […]

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Lajes Field Fire Department, Spill Team come to the rescue

Lajes Field Fire Department, Spill Team come to the rescue

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Reflections on farewell of a beloved pastor

Reflections on farewell of a beloved pastor

The average tenure of a Protestant Christian senior pastor in the United States is less than four years. In other words, much like professional sports coaches, ministry in the U.S. is a revolving door. The COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2022) exacerbated pastoral care and ministry and sadly, many U.S. churches closed their […]

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Lee Taylor, U.S. Department of Agriculture wildlife biologist assigned to the 406th Air Expeditionary Wing safety office, monitors the space around the airfield at Air Base 201, Niger, during a nighttime wildlife survey Jan. 17, 2024. The wildlife survey is part of the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard program to monitor and deter animals that could be a threat to aircraft and the airfield environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

Flight Safety bashes Airfield hazards at AB 201

The 406th AEW Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard, or BASH, program works in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to deter animal hazards from airfields to minimize potential aircraft accidents.

February 9, 2024 ×