Dec. 20, 2019 Space Force: Air Force Reservists to continue to support space operations The Space Force will initially be comprised of active-component members and civilian personnel who are conducting and supporting space operations today as part of Air Force Space Command. The secretary of defense, with advice from key Defense Department stakeholders, will work with Congress if
Dec. 18, 2019 Hill fighter wings receive final F-35A Lightning II HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Hill’s fighter wings received their final F-35A Lightning II Dec. 17. The delivery brings the total number of aircraft at Hill to 78.“This is a great milestone,” said Col. Steven Behmer, 388th Fighter Wing commander. “It marks the end of the beginning for us. Since
Dec. 16, 2019 Employee Assistance Program has new phone number, website The Air Force Employee Assistance Program, EAP, has a new phone number and website. EAP is a professional service that provides information, consultation, problem-solving counseling, resource identification and support to all Air Force civilian employees and their immediate family members.
Dec. 13, 2019 Command issues guidance regarding deployments, exercises for AGRs Air Force Reserve senior leaders have clarified guidance for Reserve Citizen Airmen filling an Active Guard Reserve billet tasked to deploy or participate in a military exercise.
Dec. 12, 2019 Changes to VA-guaranteed home loans to take effect soon Beginning January 1, 2020, the VA Funding Fee will increase for some Veterans, however, the effective 'cap' on VA no-down payment loans will be eliminated, according to the Veterans Affairs website.
Dec. 11, 2019 Air Force Reservist assists in Life-Saving Care Aboard a Commercial Flight On December 2, an Air Force Reserve technical sergeant was in the right place at the right time when a fellow passenger on a civilian flight suffered an in-flight emergency.Tech. Sgt. Donny, a Pararescue specialist, with 304th Rescue Squadron in Portland, was traveling from Portland to Phoenix when
Dec. 9, 2019 2020 Air Force Marathon registration opens Jan. 1 with New Year’s resolution special WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – If you plan to ring in the new year with resolutions of becoming a healthier you, what a better way to stick to that commitment than to sign up for the 24th Annual Air Force Marathon. Registration opens at midnight Jan. 1 offering the lowest prices of the year
Dec. 5, 2019 A little down-home hospitality On November 15, 2019, 301st Fighter Wing Commander Col. Mitch Hanson along with several members of wing leadership toured American Hat Company in Bowie, Texas. They were hosted by 301 FW Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Honorary Commander Mr. Keith Mundee who is also the president of American Hat Co.
Nov. 27, 2019 Holiday Season Holiday greeting message from Air Force leadership to Airmen and their families.
Nov. 19, 2019 Team Fort Worth builds food packages for veterans in need Reserve Citizen Airmen assigned to the 301st Fighter Wing, Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas came together on November 5, 2019 for a charitable cause – giving back to veterans. The National Basketball Association’s Dallas Mavericks hosted an annual charity-driven program coined