July 13, 2017 DOD launches retirement system comparison calculator ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- The Department of Defense officially launched the Blended Retirement System comparison calculator Tuesday, providing BRS opt-in eligible service members their first opportunity for an individualized comparison of retirement systems. The comprehensive tool, in
July 11, 2017 Pilot lauded by Big Brothers Big Sisters of DE Capt. Matthew Roy, 326th Airlift Squadron C-17 Globmeaster III pilot, was presented the 2017 Big Brother Hero Award, a Big Brothers Big Sisters of Delaware award, from Cub Scout Troop No. 5, May 23, 2017, in Harrington, Delaware.
July 10, 2017 Defenders deescalate situation downrange, prevent potential catastrophe KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - A lot of people have seen the exciting world of combat arms training or the cute, but capable, military working dogs, but most are not familiar with the rough—and sometimes intense—duties of Air Force Defenders in Afghanistan. These Airmen stand watch for more than
July 6, 2017 Afghan Air Force delivers first operational airdrop On June 28, 2017, the Afghan Air Force conducted their first operational aerial resupply to Afghan National Defense Security Forces ground troops. The crew delivered four bundles of supplies totaling 800 pounds from an AAF Cessna 208 to the Afghan Border Police at one of their forward operating
July 2, 2017 Roads, seas and skies: The joint transportation of a multimodal stage The United States military has a presence in forward operating locations around the globe. Twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year, Airmen, sailors, soldiers and Marines are in the fight, delivering hope, saving lives and providing protection to those who need it most. What may be lesser known,
June 30, 2017 Operation Silver Galaxy participants train for future deployments The 433rd Airlift Wing hosted the 1st Calvary Division, 1st Air Combat Brigade, 615th Aviation Support Battalion out of Ft. Hood, Texas in support of Operation Silver Galaxy, a training exercise June 20-25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.
June 29, 2017 Dover reservists graduate specialized “Raven” security forces training Two Air Force Reservists from the 512th Airlift Wing graduated from the three-week specialized Phoenix Raven training Monday, at the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. Senior Airmen Johnathan Heisler and Jerome Scurry, both assigned to the 512th
June 27, 2017 Dover AFB wins CDCC Large Employer of the Year The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce recognized Dover AFB as Delaware’s large employer of the year at the CDCC Awards for Excellence Dinner June 22, 2017.
June 26, 2017 Mobility Airmen ingenuity quickly reopens Rota airfield Airmen assigned to the 725th Air Mobility Squadron quickly and safely responded to a C-5 Galaxy landing incident May 23 at Naval Station Rota, Spain, assuring minimal disruption to the airfield’s operations in support of Rapid Global Mobility.