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Space commanders address operations, importance at AFA

DoD News — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 14:48:26 GMT

Several of the Air Force’s space commanders spoke on a panel about the significance of Air Force space operations and its undeniable importance to national defense during the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 19, 2017.

Operator recognized for exceptional service with aircrew

Lori A. Bultman — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 17:15:00 GMT

Tech. Sgt. Nathan, 25th Intelligence Squadron direct support operator, along with his fellow aircrew members were recently selected as the recipients of the Air Force Association's 2017 Lt. Gen. William H. Tunner Award..

50 years of the CMSAF celebrated

Staff Sgt. Megan Friedl — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 21:42:28 GMT

The 50th anniversary of the chief master sergeant of the Air Force was celebrated during the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 20, 2017.

CMSAF discusses leadership, dedication, innovation at AFA

Tech. Sgt. Dan DeCook — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 19:11:00 GMT

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright laid out his philosophy of developing Airmen as leaders during the Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 20, 2017.

Long range strike operations in Libya

Staff Sgt. Megan Friedl — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 17:32:00 GMT

Brig. Gen. John Nichols, 509th Bomb Wing commander, along with aircrew directly involved with the Libya Raid, discussed their actions during the raid, long range strike operations and the B-2 Spirit during a panel at the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 19, 2017.

AETC commander discusses Continuum of Learning, force development at AFA

Capt. Beau Downey — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 14:30:00 GMT

Learning. It's a mentality as much as it is an activity. In Air Education and Training Command, learning is being looked at whole-sale, to meet the demands of a modern force and to meet the needs of tomorrow's fight.

Innovation and flexibility crucial to basing for attack

Tech. Sgt. Natalie Stanley — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 22:57:00 GMT

Experts underscored the Air Force’s ability to project power against advanced enemy capabilities during a panel at the Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 19, 2017.

Goldfein delivers Air Force update

Staff Sgt. Megan Friedl — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 22:47:00 GMT

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein provided an update to his three focus areas during his remarks at the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Sept. 19, 2017.

Nuclear deterrence critical to national defense

2nd Lt. Nikita Thorpe — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 21:48:00 GMT

The Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence, Lt. Gen. Jack Weinstein, spoke on a panel about the importance of U.S. nuclear deterrence, and its foundational importance to national defense, at the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 19, 2017.

Breaking the gender barrier

Antoinette Smith — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 21:01:00 GMT

A panel of female leaders discussed breaking gender barriers throughout their careers during the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 19, 2017.

Nuclear modernization critical to nation’s defense

2nd Lt. Nikita Thorpe — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 15:41:36 GMT

Senior leaders emphasized the need for modernization in the nuclear force at the Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 18, 2017.

Crushing ISIS: Air power operations in a complex battle space

Staff Sgt. Megan Friedl — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 14:59:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command, discussed the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria during the 2017 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 18, 2017.

AETC Airmen honored at AFA

Capt. Beau Downey — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 13:26:00 GMT

Five Air Education and Training Command Airmen, and one AETC unit, were honored for their

Invisible wounds: Finding a voice

Tech. Sgt Daniel DeCook — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 22:00:00 GMT

Air Force leadership and wounded warriors came together to speak out on invisible wounds during a panel discussion at this year’s Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 18, 2017.

AMC crew earns humanitarian award

Senior Master Sgt. April Lapetoda — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 21:30:00 GMT

An aircrew from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, was recognized at the Air Force

AFMC commander: Agility, innovation to fuel future of AF logistics

Monica D. Morales — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 21:25:00 GMT

The future of Air Force logistics will find Airmen tapping into a secure digital network of archived additive manufacturing specifications, allowing for the 3D-printed creation of a weapons system component whenever and wherever needed. This agile manufacturing approach is just one way Air Force Materiel Command is working to advance Air Force logistics, said Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski, AFMC Commander at the 2017 Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 18, 2017.

SecAF outlines Air Force priorities during speech

Tech. Sgt. Natalie Stanley — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 21:11:00 GMT

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson discussed the state of the Air Force during the Air Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 18, 2017.

Family Support Panel focuses on connecting people, living Air Force life

Brooke Brzozowske — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 20:17:00 GMT

Air Force subject matter experts on total force family support met during the 2017 Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sep. 18, 2017.

Airmen receive Gen. Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award during AFA

Staff Sgt. Rusty Frank — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 15:36:00 GMT

Process improvements don’t always save the Air Force money, but when they lead to cost saving ideas, senior leaders recognize it. That’s exactly what happened when Larry O. Spencer, Air Force Association president, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright presented the Gen. Larry O. Spencer Award to Master Sgt. Andrew Kehl, from the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron out of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, during a ceremony at National Harbor, Sept. 18, 2017.

Air Force announces yearlong review, update of science and technology strategy

DoD News — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 15:06:00 GMT

Speaking at the Air Force Association's annual Air, Space and Cyber conference today, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced the Air Force will conduct a 12-month Science and Technology review to update its research priorities and strategy.