Aug. 28, 2019 Andersen’s Defenses Keeping with the Times In an effort to increase the lethality of the warfighter, the Air Force announced earlier this year that the 30-year-old M9 pistol would be put to rest and that the new workhorse, the Sig Sauer M18 pistol, would be taking its place.The 36th Security Forces Squadron recently received the M18 and have
Aug. 28, 2019 Suicide prevention is the responsibility of everyone JOINT-BASE SAN ANTONIO-Randolph, Texas – The Air Force is committed to the ultimate goal of never losing another Airman to suicide. Suicide is about more than numbers; it’s about the individuals and those who love and care for them. Every suicide attempt and death affects countless others who are
Aug. 22, 2019 Total Force teamwork in passenger service Air Force Reservists with the 48th Aerial Port Squadron train and work alongside 735th Air Mobility Squadron active-duty Airmen to accomplish air transportation mission at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
Aug. 21, 2019 Air Force advances innovation at “Spark Collider” In Air Force-speak, the Spark Collider “will accelerate the matching of Air Force problems with viable solutions” by being equal parts speed dating, tech showcase and pitch sessions. The Air Force’s effort to innovate is part of a central tenet for defending the United States as outlined in the
Aug. 16, 2019 Patriot Warrior: more than an exercise More than 600 Reserve Citizen Airmen from 42 installations have descended upon three different military installations as Patriot Warrior 2019 kicks off, here.
Aug. 15, 2019 Sky Warriors host CSAF at Hickam Airfield Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and his wife Dawn Goldfein, visited the Sky Warrior team, during their first visit here, Aug. 13-14.
Aug. 5, 2019 Improving how the AF makes the mission happen Executing the Air Force mission never stops, but there is always room for improvement.Two iterations of the U.S. Air Force Continuous Process Improvement Senior Leaders Course, which were facilitated by the 624th Regional Support Group, were held here July 30 through Aug. 2 to find more efficient
Aug. 4, 2019 CMSAF Wright talks resiliency and readiness at all call Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright discussed resiliency and readiness with an auditorium filled with Tinker Airmen during an All Call held at the Hudiburg Chevrolet Center during his base visit last week.“The primary reason for me to do base visits is coming out to see what a base
July 29, 2019 Colonel gives deployers tips for getting in the door to civilian jobs ST. LOUIS -- Chief Master Sgt. Linda Sparks was looking to take the next step in her career as a federal civilian employee when she returned from a 6-month Air Force Reserve deployment to Iraq, she said.
July 29, 2019 Air Force Participates in Safe + Sound Week The Air Force will be participating in Safe + Sound Week Aug. 12-18, 2019. Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event designed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to highlight the value of safety and health programs in the workplace and to celebrate the institutions that implement