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  • U.S. Air Force members pose for a photograph after winning the 2019 Alpha Warrior Inter-Service Battle Sept. 14, 2019, at the Alpha Warrior Proving Grounds, Selma, Texas. The Army came in second place and the Navy third place. The Air Force partnered with Alpha Warrior three years ago to deliver functional fitness training to Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong)

    Air Force defends Alpha Warrior Inter-Service title

    Air Force defended and won the Warrior Inter-Service Battle for the second consecutive year against the Army and Navy.
  • Task Force Phoenix Airmen repair a damaged rooftop at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., Nov. 28, 2018.

    Tyndall holds third industry day to plan rebuild of base

    Resilient. Sustainable. Adaptable. This was the mantra of Air Force planners, community leaders and industry representatives collaborating on the rebuild of Tyndall Air Force Base during an industry day held near the base Sept. 12. Nearly a year after Hurricane Michael caused massive destruction to Tyndall and Bay County on Oct. 10, 2018, the Air Force and local community are rebuilding and looking to the future.
  • The first wave of Air Force athletes hit the course during the 2019 Air Force Alpha Warrior Final Battle at Retama Park, Selma, Texas, Sept. 12, 2019. Air Force, Army and Navy military athletes competed against each other to determine the top three men and three women for each service. Those athletes make up the service teams that will go against each other during the 2019 Inter-Service Battle Sept. 14 at Retama. The Air Force partnered with Alpha Warrior three years ago to deliver functional fitness training to Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarayuth Pinthong)

    Airmen ‘battle’ in Alpha Warrior final; team set for inter-service showdown

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Twelve Airmen battled it out in a showdown of strength, grit and determination during the third annual Air Force Alpha Warrior Final Battle Sept. 12 at Retama Park, Selma, Texas. After racing through 32 obstacles and fitness tests that included climbing, pull-ups, gymnastic rings, running, jumping, and
  • The 21st Air Force Chief of Staff David Goldfein, signs the 821st Security Forces Squadron’s Defender wall during his visit to Thule Air Base, Greenland July 20, 2019. Thule AB was the last stop of a 10-day visit with allies and partners in Europe including Estonia, Finland, United Kingdom, Germany and Greenland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra M. Longfellow)

    Power of AFIMSC enterprise keeps Thule Defenders on target

    A recent visit to Thule Air Base, Greenland, by the Air Force chief of staff prompted AFIMSC to take action to increase the readiness and lethality of Defenders there.
  • During his visit to Air Force Materiel Command units in San Antonio, AFMC Commander Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., held a mentoring lunch session with members of the command at Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center headquarters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Armando Perez)

    AFMC commander lauds AFIMSC

    Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., commander of Air Force Materiel Command, told an audience at an All Call Sept 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland that the missions the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center conducts are critical to ensuring national defense.
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  • Why I Wear the Uniform

    When people ask me why I joined the Air Force, I usually just say it's because I was unsure of what I wanted to do. Getting closer to my high school graduation, nothing I could think of seemed good enough. I joined in hopes of making it a life-long career I could be proud of or use it as a stepping stone to get to where I want to be. The benefits and financial stability alone were enough for me to sign on that line. However, no one asked me why I wear the uniform. There is so much more to it than just free college and healthcare.
  • Chief Master Sgt. Dajuan Locke, 749th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flight superintendent, poses for a photo at Travis Air Force Base, California, June 2, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt Daniel Phelps)

    Stay prepared for life, deployments – “Be O.P.”

    When the phrase “Be O.P.,” (short for Omnia Paratus, which means in all things prepared), was introduced to the 349th Air Mobility Wing as a charge, we had a choice to make.
  • Michelle Walker, the Recreational Specialist at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., poses for her photo in the base gym on November 2, 2011. Michelle was hired to work at the base gym to train, educate and encourage McEntire’s airmen to remain “fit to fight” and excel in the new Air Force fitness standards. (SCANG photo by TSgt Caycee Cook)

    June Fitness Tips

    Calculating Your Training Heart Rate Zones Heart-rate training benefits everyone, from the beginning exerciser trying to lose weight, to individuals trying to improve their cardiovascular fitness, to the highly conditioned athlete preparing for the next competition.The key to making progress is to elevate your heart rate into the correct training

  • Plan ahead, and safely conquer summer!

    The summer season has officially kicked off … barbecues, beach trips, and permanent gridlock from Annapolis to Dewey Beach. As we tackle our weekends, we are warned of the imminent dangers that summer poses. We’ve read, watched and listened to lectures on how to be safe during these critical days. To be honest, summer safety is no different than being safe throughout the year … It often comes down to preparation. One of the safest things we can do is to not barbecue or travel to the beach, opting to stay inside and watch reruns of Game of Thrones or Dr. Pimple Popper. Fortunately, this is not our reality, and there are a few simple steps we can take to conquer summer … safely.
  • A graphic explaining how to link mission goals with personal goals to motivate people to accomplish the mission at F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming, on March 21, 2019.

    Creating high performance through job satisfaction

    Do you like your job? Do your Airmen like their jobs? If you answered no, why? How you answer those questions can say a lot about your organization. Believe it or not, you can create a better workplace for your Airmen.At the bare basics, think about what people need and want from a job. Abraham Maslow’s book “A Theory of Human Motivation,” tells us
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