Call for USAFE Airmen volleyball teams

Air Force Sports will begin accepting applications for its 2018 HQ Allied AIRCOM men’s and women’s volleyball teams, Dec. 29, 2017. Training camp will be held from March 14 - 18, 2018, location will be determined at a later date. Please note, there is a new application process, replacing the AF Form

Government Charge Card Required for Air Force Travel

A recent change to a Defense Department travel instruction strengthens enforcement of an Air Force policy that requires travelers to use a Government Travel Charge Card, also known as an Individual Billing Account.

Air Force Finance Workshop Offers Training for Technicians

Financial customer service technicians from around the Air Force will visit San Antonio in late January for three days of training designed to enhance their skills and abilities to meet issues and challenges they face at base level finance offices.

Chaplain assistant supports mission at JBER

Behind every chaplain at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is a chaplain assistant ready and willing to bridge the gap between enlisted personnel and chaplains.

Security Forces Center dog teams answer call

When Secret Service agents need Explosive Detection Dog, or EDD, teams to supplement forces, they call on the Air Force Security Forces Center to identify resources across the Department of Defense that can handle those assignments.

The 2017 Combined Federal Campaign still needs people to ‘Show Some Love’

The 2017 Combined Federal Campaign is in full swing and there’s still plenty of time to “Show Some Love” and make a contribution to a worthy cause that is near and dear to a person’s heart. The current campaign runs through Jan. 12, 2018.

Airmen encouraged to update their vRED, SOES information

Airmen should review and update their virtual Record of Emergency Data and their Servicemembers’ Online Election System information annually, before deploying and each time they experience a major life change, such as marriage or divorce, permanent change of station or birth of a child.

Dancer Ward is Air Force Entertainer of the Year

Senior Airman Marcus Ward is the 2017 Air Force Entertainer of the Year. He received the most votes in the online contest over two other finalists.

Air Force Marathon to feature MQ-9 Reaper

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB – The MQ-9 Reaper has been selected as the featured aircraft for the 2018 Air Force Marathon.  Built by General Atomics Aviation Systems Inc., the Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely-piloted aircraft that is employed primarily against

AFMC encourages sober driving during the holiday season

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --The holiday season is a time of year for family gatherings, office parties, and socializing with friends, but the holiday season is also known for being the deadliest season when it comes to buzzed driving. A driver’s license mixed with a few alcoholic

Athlete in Focus: Capt. Michael Lyons

Lyons is a member of the All-Air Force men's basketball team.

Air Force travelers reminded of flat rate per diem policy (update)

Some Air Force travelers may not be aware of a flat rate per diem policy established a few years ago that focused on extended temporary duty travel.Congress instituted the flat rate in November 2014. The new policy reduced per diem from 100 percent to 75 percent for TDYs from 31 to 180 days and to

Air Force announces continuation pay rates

Air Force leaders recently announced the Air Force’s continuation pay rates which are part of the new Blended Retirement System.

Academy grads reunite to compete in Air Force Alpha Warrior Final Battle

The Air Force Alpha Warrior Final Battle Nov. 11 at the Alpha Warrior Proving Ground at Retama Park in Selma, Texas, became a de-facto family reunion for several U.S. Air Force Academy graduates.

Call for Airmen to compete in Cross Country Championship

Air Force Sports is accepting applications for Airmen to compete in the 2018 Armed Forces Cross Country Championships to be held in Tallahassee, Florida, Feb. 1 - 4, 2018.

Finalists to compete for Air Force Entertainer of the Year

Voting ends Nov. 30 in the 2017 Air Force Entertainer of the Year. Meet the three finalists as well as the category winners and learn how to cast your vote.

Air Force Alpha Warriors prove mettle in ‘Final Battle’

Forty-three Airmen from installations worldwide competed in the first Air Force Alpha Warrior competition, a celebration of functional fitness and resiliency.

Air Force men and women finish second, third in the 2017 Armed Forces Basketball Championship

The Air Force men finished second for the second year in a row, while the women bounced back from early disappointments.

Air Force, Airway Heights strike water agreement

The Air Force has agreed to cover the cost to purchase drinking water for the City of Airway Heights under an agreement effective Nov. 1.

AF sweeps youth sports program awards

The Hurlburt Field,Florida, Youth Sports Program is one of five winners of a National Alliance for Youth Sports Excellence in Youth Sports Award. Air Force personnel also won NAYS Coach of the Year and Parent of the Year Awards.

Recipe for success: AFSVA camp teaches healthy cooking skills

Air Force Services Activity sponsored a healthy cooking camp for kids at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, in October 2017, which focused on full meal preparation, basic nutrition and kitchen safety.

Call for Airmen to compete for a position on the 2018 All-Air Force Wrestling Team

Call for Airmen to compete for a position on the 2018 All-Air Force Wrestling Team

Athlete in Focus: Tech. Sgt. Schameka White

Tech. Sgt. Schameka White upholds a family tradition in softball. Her grandmother, mother and aunts played, and her dad played baseball. White, a first baseman, played on the last 10 All-Air Force women’s softball teams. The 2017 team won the Armed Forces Tournament Sept. 19-23 at Joint Base San

F-15E pilot credits aero clubs for Air Force career

1st. Lt. Andy Schloemer is living his dream as an Air Force fighter pilot, and he credits the Air Force Aero Club for launching his career.

Air Force selects 2017 HQ Allied AIRCOM Orienteering Championship team

The personnel listed below are selected to represent United States Air Forces in Europe and compete in the 2017 Headquarters Allied Air Command Orienteering Championship. The AIRCOM Orienteering Championship will be held Nov. 13-16, 2017, at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England.

AF selects Airmen to participate in 2017 CISM World Military Cross Country Championship

AF selects 2017 Airmen to participate in the CISM World Military Cross Country Championship

Air Force Alpha Warriors prepare for ‘Final Battle’

Fifty athletes from U.S. Air Force installations worldwide will compete over a grueling obstacle course Nov. 11 in San Antonio

AFMC promotes Freeze the Gain to prevent metabolic syndrome

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – During the holiday season, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Freeze the Gain Challenge. Civilian Health Promotion Services will conduct the challenge, and will be offering educational briefings to the workforce on how to reduce their risk for

Center's expertise adds value to resource decisions

When Airmen at Cannon AFB, N.M., received keys to rooms in their newly constructed dormitory, they welcomed a better quality of life. Gone were the days of living in dorms built in 1968 with age-related heat, air and plumbing issues. Now the Airmen reside in modern quarters with individual

AFIMSC war room facilitates fiscal year closeout

Budget analysts representing every Air Force major command successfully closed out fiscal year 2017 from a war room established at the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s headquarters in San Antonio.

Air Force Art Contest to showcase talent

The Air Force Services Activity aims to showcase and celebrate the artistic talents of Airmen and their family members via the 2017 Air Force Art Contest.

AF Services Activity launches drive for new club members

Hot on the heels of its 2017 Air Force Club Member Appreciation Program, the Air Force Services Activity is launching a drive to attract new members.

AF selects 2017 All-Air Force Marathon Team

The Air Force recently selected candidates to represent the Air Force in the Armed Forces Marathon Championship in Washington D.C. Oct. 19-23, 2017.

Understanding record of emergency data

Do you realize the value in your record of emergency data card?  A RED card provides information on primary next-of-kin, secondary next-of-kin and other persons the Air Force will notify in case of death, injury or an emergency.  It also serves as the official document, required by law, for

AF selects 2017 All-Air Force Women’s Basketball Trial Camp Candidates

The Air Force recently selected attendees for the 2017 All-Air Force Women’s Basketball Trial Camp

AF selects 2017 All-Air Force Men’s Basketball Trial Camp Candidates

The Air Force recently selected attendees for the 2017 All-Air Force Men’s Basketball Trial Camp

Air Force women win gold in Armed Forces Softball Tournament

The All-Air Force women's softball team went 9-0 throughout the tournament to win the gold medal for the first time since 2014.

Illusionist Michaels bringing big-stage show to AF audiences

Illusionist Jason Michaels is bringing his big-stage, all-ages interactive show to 18 Air Force installations this fall.

Athlete in Focus: Master Sgt. Latisha Moulds

Master Sgt. Latisha Moulds is a sprinter and coach who helped the Air Force men's and women's teams win the Headquarters Allied Air Command Track and Field Championships at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

Wanted: The Air Force’s best entertainer

The Air Force Services Activity is rolling three talent contests into one mega competition with a total of $20,000 in prize money.The 2017 Entertainer of the Year Talent Competition is open to active-duty Airmen, Air National Guardsmen, Air Force Reserve members and their immediate family. This

Davis-Monthan, Spangdahlem earn Innkeeper Awards

The 2017 Air Force Innkeeper Awards, sponsored by the Air Force Services Activity, recognizes those inns that provide the comforts of home while building and sustaining readiness and resilience.

Around the Air Force: Sept. 26

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) – On this look around the Air Force, the Air Force Chief of Staff talks about the future of the Air Force and Airmen deliver much needed supplies to Mexico. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Koetz.For previous episodes, click here for the Air Force TV page.Related

2017 Robot Rodeo wrangles advanced EOD technology

ATLANTA — Air Force, civilian and international explosive ordnance disposal experts recently shared tactics, techniques and procedures during the 2017 Eastern National Robot Rodeo and Capabilities Exercise in Atlanta.The week-long event, held at Dobbins Air Reserve Base and the Atlanta Hartsfield

AFMC promotes avoiding job burnout awareness

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- During the fall months, Air Force Materiel Command is promoting its Avoiding Job Burnout Awareness Campaign to inform the AFMC workforce about how to avoid job burnout, and what they can do when their job begins to affect their health and happiness.It’s

AFFSC prepares to process thousands of Irma vouchers

Air Force Financial Services Center officials anticipate processing 6,000-8,000 travel vouchers filed by Air Force members who evacuated in advance of Hurricane Irma.

Hill AFB teen chosen as National Military Youth of the Year

For the second consecutive year, an Air Force teen was chosen as the National Military Youth of the Year.

Men’s, women’s rugby teams place in tournaments

The All-Air Force men's rugby team finished second in the Armed Forces Tournament, while several female Airmen helped the Armed Forces team finish third in a tournament in New Hampshire.

Grissom Airmen supply Hurricane Irma relief

As winds began to die down, and water began to recede from Hurricane Irma, members of the 434th Air Refueling wing, were ramping up to support the recovery efforts in Florida.

The Nation Grieves With 9/11 Survivors, Trump Tells Pentagon Victims’ Families

When the United States came under attack on Sept. 11, 2001, Americans turned their sorrow “into an unstoppable resolve to achieve justice” in the names of the fallen, President Donald J. Trump said at the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial observance.

Athlete in Focus: Capt. Joel Bischoff

Capt. Joel Bischoff, operations flight commander for Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 27 at Northern Arizona University, is a triathlete.

FSS workshop concentrates on revitalizing squadrons, taking care of Airmen

Week-long workshop brought FSS commanders together to share innovative ideas, best practices and remain relevant as they serve Airmen and their families.

Desert Defender continues to evolve as it nears 10th anniversary

FORT BLISS, Texas -- The mission of Desert Defender, the Air Force Security Forces Center’s Ground Combat Readiness Training Center, continues to evolve as the unit gets ready to celebrate its 10th anniversary later this year.Established in 2007 as primarily an Air National Guard RTC, it now is the

Living on-base or off, Air Force highly recommends renters insurance

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND AFB, Texas -- Airmen and their families leasing or renting housing on or off the installation need to be aware of the importance of renters insurance. Unforeseen fires, floods, theft or accidents can occur in anyone’s residence and Airmen need to understand the

Air Force Services Activity announces 2017 Photo Contest winners

More than 2,000 entries in five categories were submitted for the 2017 Air Force Photo Contest.

Air Force Selects Airmen for the 2017 All-Air Force Golf Championship

The Air Force has selected candidates to participate in the 2017 All-Air Force Golf Championship to be held in Millington, Tennessee from Sept. 4-9, 2017. If selected, candidates will move on to represent the Air Force at the 2017 Armed Forces Championship in Millington, Sept. 10-15, 2017.

Air Force Selects Airmen for the 2017 All-Air Force Women’s Softball Team Trial Camp

The Air Force recently selected the 2017 All-Air Force Women’s Softball Team Trial Camp to be held at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Aug. 31 - Sept. 17, 2017.

Air Force selects Airmen for 2017 Men’s All-Air Force Softball Trial Camp

The Air Force recently selected attendees for the 2017 Men’s All-Air Force Softball Trial Camp at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Aug. 31 - Sept. 17, 2017. Attendees have the possibility of advancing to represent the Air Force in the Armed Forces Championship at JBSA-Lackland Sept. 18-24, 2017.

Desert Defender graduates first joint service course

The Air Force Security Forces Center's Desert Defender Ground Combat Readiness Training Center recently graduated its first joint Air Force and Navy security course on Fort Bliss, Texas. Desert Defender focuses on making sure security forces students have at least fundamental base defense training

'Inspiration in Motion' a creative way for kids to express themselves

Air Force youths have a chance to design and color their own skateboard deck under the supervision of noted artist Mark Rivard.

Security forces LOGDET win-win-win for Air Force

LOGDET. It’s a win-win-win that ultimately means the Air Force has a better chance of accomplishing its many missions with less loss of life and resources.The recently established Air Force security forces logistics detail, or LOGDET, equipment centralization center means valuable, serviceable and,

Athlete in Focus: 1st Lt. Alyson Gleason

1st Lt. Gleason was a star soccer player at Stanford University and is a prominent member of the All-Armed Forces team.

Air Force teen leaders offer messages of hope, resiliency

Teen leaders gathered in San Antonio for the Air Force Youth of the Year and Teen Council Summit.

Air Force receives training on small, unmanned aerial systems at Fort Bliss

Eight Airmen from Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, received formal training for S-UAS.

Fort Bliss hosts first joint Ranger Assessment Course

A small number of Airmen are preparing for a chance to attend Ranger School by completing a grueling physical and mental 15-day course.

Super ready to mystify Air Force audiences

Magician Mike Super is bringing his family-friendly, interactive show to audiences at 17 U.S. Air Force installations.

AF announces enlisted PME redesign

WASHINGTON – Air Force officials announced major changes to the enlisted professional military education program today via an initiative called Enlisted Professional Military Education for the 21st Century, or “EPME 21”.   A major initiative of EPME 21 is that time in service will no longer dictate

AF rolls out phased retirement program for eligible civilians

Eligible Air Force civilian employees now have the option of working part time in a “semi-retired” status, according to new Air Force Instruction 36-817, Civilian Phased Retirement Program.The civilian phased-retirement program allows eligible full-time employees to request to work on a part-time

Athlete in Focus: Staff Sgt. Charmaine Clark

Clark emerged as a cornerstone for the All-Air Force women's basketball team in last year's Armed Forces Tournament.

Dashboard offers holistic approach to small arms range lifecycles

The nearly 200 firing ranges in the U.S. Air Force desperately need improvement and Senior Master Sgt. James Eselgroth, Air Force Security Forces Center, or AFSFC, program manager, knows this firsthand.

Award-winning chef becomes mentor for Airmen

When award-winning chef Maynard Oestreich from Napa Valley, California, was offered the executive chef position with the 60th Force Support Squadron at Travis Air Force Base he knew he would bring more to the table than his 35 years of culinary experience. Oestreich served four years in the U.S.

20th CES opens new fire station

Shaw Air Force Base recently placed a new satellite fire station in base housing, reducing response times to the area from 10 minutes to two minutes or less. New facility could save lives and protect homes from further damage.

Dover base gates receive security upgrade

A $3.2 million security barricade upgrade at three gates on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, was completed June 30. Upgrades replaced outdated pop barriers.

Protecting sea turtles

Every year between May 1 and Oct. 31, more than 3,000 threatened and endangered loggerhead, green and leatherback sea turtle nests are deposited on 45th Space Wing beaches. “Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station beaches are two of the largest sea turtle nesting habitats on

Air Force Clubs award $36,000 in scholarships

The Air Force Services Activity has awarded $36,000 in scholarships to 10 Air Force Club members or their family members.

Air Force Sports seeks Airmen softball players for training camps, championships

The Air Force is looking for men and women softball players to attend trial camps Aug. 31-Sept. 17, with the potential to compete in the Armed Forces Championships Sept. 18-24 and USA Nationals Softball Championships Sept. 29-Oct. 1. Those interested can download an Air Force Form 303 at

Aero Club offers adventure, fun in the friendly skies

Aero clubs have played a significant role in building and sustaining ready and resilient Airmen almost since the U.S. Air Force was founded in 1947.

Air Force Inns selects eight finalists for Innkeeper Award

Eight U.S. Air Force installations were selected as finalists for the Air Force Innkeeper Award.

Luke’s CDC wins best in Air Force

For many parents, finding quality child care can be challenging but those at Luke Air Force Base can be certain their children are receiving the greatest care. Luke’s Child Development Center was awarded the Air Force's best Child Development Program of the Year for 2016.

'Voice' winner launching AF tour

Sundance Head, the winner of "The Voice" season 11 in December 2016, will perform at 10 U.S. Air Force installations. The free concerts are part of an Air Force Services Activity initiative to bring quality entertainment to Airmen and families.

Concrete partnership showcased during airfield construction

Usually the Misawa Air Base community hears the roaring of the F-16 Fighting Falcons, but since early May, the sounds of jack hammers and construction machines fill the air as a makeover occurs on the flight line.The 35th Civil Engineer Squadron and the 35th Security Forces Squadron flex their

AF men’s volleyball team wins second Armed Forces championship in three years

The All-Air Force men's volleyball team beat Army and Navy decisively, finished 5-0 in its pool and didn't lose a set

Athlete in Focus: 2nd Lt. Joshua Cramer

Bowling has been a big part of 2nd Lt. Joshua Cramer's life since he was 5 years old.

Thunderbolt receives Air Force award for Small Business outreach

The Air Force Small Business Program awarded Luke Thunderbolt, Mary Peetz, the 2016 Small Business Specialist Award for her excellent work advocating small businesses for the warfighter.

Security forces attend Army air assault training

96th Security Forces members experience Army's air assult course

Air Force women’s volleyball team captures Armed Forces championship

The All-Air Force women's volleyball team bounced back from a loss in the opening match to claim the crown by winning five straight matches.

Air Force tees up golf survey

Calling all golfers! The Air Force Services Activity wants to know how it can improve Air Force installation courses.Course managers will soon send invitations to participate in a survey that seeks feedback from golfers who have hit the links at an installation course in the last 12 months. Course

Air Force bowlers roll to victory in Armed Forces tournament

Capt. Danielle Crowder and Staff Sgt. James McTaggart struck gold at the Armed Forces Bowling Championship May 5-7 in Camp Pendleton, California.Crowder, area defense counsel with the Air Force Legal Operations Agency at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, won the women’s division title over U.S.

Air Force bowling centers offering Kids Bowl Free program

Nationwide program offers coupons to children ages 15 and younger for two free games of bowling per day.

Air Force selects 2017 triathlon team

The Air Force recently selected the 2017 Air Force Triathlon Team that will represent the service at the 2017 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship June 7-11 at Naval Base Ventura County, California.If nominated at the championship, members will advance to compete at the Conseil International du Sport

Summer reading program inspires kids to build, explore creativity

The theme for this year's program incorporates STEM, or science, technology, engineering, art and math.

Deployed defenders honor fallen brothers and sisters-in-arms

While tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converged on Washington, D.C., during the week of May 15 for 2017 National Police Week, the military members of the 386th and 387th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadrons hosted their own planned events in Southwest Asia in

Airmen put readiness, resiliency to test in wrestling competition

Three Airmen competed in the U.S. Greco-Roman World Team Trials in Las Vegas.

Feeding Al Udeid Air Base: No easy task

Don’t look down: Engineers go to great heights to fix infrastructure, airfield

2017 Police Week underway

Annual Police Week activities kick off here.

Offutt contracting specialists prepare for contingency operations

If the 55th Wing is ever called upon to deploy to a ‘bare base’ location, the 55th Contracting Squadron will be ready to answer the call.More than 22 enlisted contracting specialists participated in an exercise May 8 – 12 designed to improve contingency contracting capabilities for the buildup of an

Housing managers, project owners gather for workshop

Housing managers and project owners from U.S. Air Force installations worldwide gathered in San Antonio for a weeklong workshop sharing best practices in housing privatization.

AFCEC uses technology transfer agreements to provide STEM materials to local schools

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center has been working with Florida's Gulf County and Bay County school districts to advance science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, programs and equipment for their students.Through educational partnership agreements, or EPAs, with each district, AFCEC

New program delivers emergency-ready masks to Airmen

Talk to any Air Force emergency manager and he or she will probably tell you a clean and serviceable M50 mask is the most important piece of equipment Airmen can have in a war-time environment. Now, thanks to a small joint service team in Albany, Georgia, that equipment will have more reliability,

USAFA cadet develops potential life-saving material

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet First Class Hayley Weir and Dr. Ryan Burke, assistant professor with the USAF Academy's Department of Military & Strategic Studies, visited the Air Force Civil Engineer Center recently to present the results of Weir's capstone project that could greatly benefit the Air