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March 21, 2019
World War II laborer champions ‘Rosie the Riveter’ legacy at Pentagon, Capitol Hill

When it comes to symbolizing the influx of women in the workforce and the wave of patriotism and feminism that surge sparked during World War II, few American icons are more recognizable than “Rosie the Riveter.”Artist J. Howard Miller’s 1942 poster, featuring a bandanna-donning, blue-collared woman
Nov. 21, 2018
SG increasing lethality at Wings

The Surgeon General’s Office of the Air Force Reserve Command here is revitalizing the medical waiver adjudication process from the top down. They recently tested a new process where wing commanders have the authority to allow members to continue serving, in a full or limited range, while his or her
Oct. 3, 2018
Air Force to finalize review process for non-deployable Airmen

The Air Force is finalizing details on how it will implement Department of Defense Instruction 1332.45, Retention Determination for Non-Deployable Service Members.
Jan. 2, 2018
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.
Dec. 28, 2017
Blended Military Retirement System to take effect Jan. 1

One of the most wide-reaching and significant changes to military pay and benefits over the last 70 years goes into effect Jan. 1 with the implementation of the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System, known as BRS.
Dec. 11, 2017
Air Force Entertainer of the Year announced

Senior Airman Marcus Ward is the 2017 Air Force Entertainer of the Year.
Oct. 12, 2017
A/TA honors air mobility pioneer

The Airlift/Tanker Association honored Sir Alan Cobham as their 28th Hall of Fame inductee Oct. 5, 2017, as they held an unveiling ceremony of his bust now located in Scott Air Force Base’s Walk of Fame area.
June 14, 2017
AFRL’s Advanced Power Technology Office efficiently ‘lifts’ C-5 maintainers

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Transforming the way the Air Force uses energy is a key focus of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Advanced Power Technology Office as it seeks to enable the use of alternative energy and energy efficient technologies. A new, hybrid electric and battery
March 4, 2017
A gut reaction: Team Dover Airman stops robbery in progress

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar—For members of the U.S. armed forces, the core values of each service function as a set of principles meant to guide their actions and behavior both on and off duty. Having embraced those same values for much of his life, Tech. Sgt. Matthew Lothrop, an air transportation
Jan. 20, 2017
AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.