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Oct 2018
Around the Air Force: High year of tenure / Voting Assistance Program
On this look Around the Air Force new limits are coming for high year of tenure and Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson issues new guidance for the Voting Assistance Program. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Marqus Williams.
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USairforce
-16 Jul
DYK: Aircraft have lifespans! Like humans, they require check-ups in the form of maintenance inspections to prolong their ability to fly. These "checks" prevent in-flight system failures which ultimately protects aircrew and passengers. Learn more from the 86th Maintenance Squadron at Ramstein Air Base, Germany on what it takes to correct issues so aircraft can stay airborne.
U.S. Air Force
USairforce
-16 Jul
WATCH: United States Air Force pilots talk about the importance of Exercise Saber Strike 18 as they refuel over the Baltic Sea on June 18, 2018. Saber Strike 18 is a long-standing training exercise designed to enhance interoperability between the U.S. and our allies. The training focused on improving land and air operational capabilities between the U.S. and our NATO allies. (U.S. Air National Guard video by: Master Sgt. Wolfram M. Stumpf)
U.S. Air Force
USairforce
-14 Jul
Check out some shots from yesterday&
#39;s
All-Star Armed Services Classic Championship softball game in Washington, D.C. This event, part of MLB’s All-Star Week, pays tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces. Washington Nationals U.S. Army
U.S. Air Force
USairforce
-13 Jul
Air Force and U.S. Army coed softball teams render military honors during the playing of the National Anthem during the All-Star Armed Services Classic Championship softball game, Washington, D.C., July 13, 2018. This event, part of MLB’s All-Star Week, pays tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces. Washington Nationals
U.S. Air Force
USairforce
-13 Jul
Great way to lead by example!
U.S. Air Force
USairforce
-12 Jul
The United States Air Force is facing a pilot shortage. To help solve the challenge, the Aircrew Crisis Task Force was recently created to provide strategic direction and actionable recommendations to senior leaders on how to solve the aircrew manning crisis. FULL STORY:
https://go.usa.gov/xUb3z
U.S. Air Force
USairforce
-11 Jul
Your United States Air Force news: ✓ A B-52 crew assists in a search and rescue operation off the coast of Guam ✓ An Afghan pilot class graduates in the Czech Republic ✓ The Air Force is using innovative approaches to training pilots to make the process faster and more efficient
U.S. Air Force
USairforce
-10 Jul
Now that’s how weathermen work! Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters fly weather reconnaissance missions into Tropical Storm Chris and Tropical Storm Beryl.
http://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1569944/hurricane-hunters-fly-tropical-storms-beryl-chris/
U.S. Air Force
USairforce
-09 Jul
The F-22 Raptor&
#39;s
combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. The F-22 cannot be matched by any known or projected fighter aircraft. Maintaining these aircraft can involve a bit of a learning curve. Airmen at KadenaAirBase use past technology to help learn how to work with the undefeated Raptor. FULL STORY:
http://www.kadena.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1567295/hard-to-raptor-head-around/
U.S. Air Force
USairforce
-08 Jul
Check out this edition of week in photos.
http://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1568396/af-week-in-photos/
U.S. Air Force
USairforce
-06 Jul
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce
-06 Jul
The B-52 Stratofortress has sniper pods that provide improved long-range target detection/identification and continuous stabilize surveillance for all missions, including close air support of ground forces. Air Force Global Strike Command crew members on a B-52 were able to spot a historic Pacific Island style canoe so that the U.S. Coast Guard could rescue the six passengers!
U.S. Air Force
USairforce
-05 Jul
For the past 60 years, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA, has continually helped us maintain a technological edge against our advarsaries. Together with the Air Force Research Laboratory - AFRL, a fusion of ideas is leading to newly highlighted innovations.
U.S. Air Force
USairforce
-04 Jul
SOUND ON! Celebrate freedom with the sound of freedom! Happy Independence Day!
U.S. Air Force
@usairforce
-16 Jan
#ICYM
what's happening
#AroundtheAirForce
: Space Flag 19-1,
#AirForce
Pitch Day, and Alaska
@AirNatlGuard
rescue mi…
https://t.co/XMD9Ex058l
U.S. Air Force
@usairforce
-15 Jan
An
#AirForce
B-2 Spirit bomber takes off from
@JointBasePHH
, Jan. 14, 2019. Bomber aircraft regularly rotate throug…
https://t.co/VFh0VRJLN4
U.S. Air Force
@usairforce
-15 Jan
#America
's ambassadors in blue!
@AFThunderbirds
https://t.co/V4yB65pnSH
U.S. Air Force
@usairforce
-15 Jan
Calling all
#Airmen
! The
#AirForce
seeks game changing innovations through the inaugural Vice Chief of Staff Challe…
https://t.co/jLBsAs5pvA
U.S. Air Force
@usairforce
-15 Jan
RT
@GenDaveGoldfein
: Today I had the chance to sit at the controls of our next training jet & meet with the dedicated team building the T-X…
U.S. Air Force
@usairforce
-15 Jan
Airfield management
#Airmen
are on the flight line every day upkeeping all runways, taxiways, aprons and infields t…
https://t.co/hldtrFFmie
U.S. Air Force
@usairforce
-15 Jan
CORRECTION: Col. Joe Jackson, a USAF Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Saturday. Jackson's amazing story includ…
https://t.co/3QRZdCoywd
U.S. Air Force
@usairforce
-15 Jan
RT
@AirmanMagazine
: The
@usairforce
is accelerating the acquisitions process, getting new capabilities into our warfighters' hands faster.…
U.S. Air Force
@usairforce
-15 Jan
Aerial porter
#Airmen
use Tunner 60K Loaders to ensure these mission essential necessities make it to their final d…
https://t.co/JJQGKp3DE2
U.S. Air Force
@usairforce
-15 Jan
Defenders who have donned the blue beret understand what is asked of them. Specifically, the training they must com…
https://t.co/roTOT3Erkq
U.S. Air Force
@usairforce
-15 Jan
#NorthCarolina
@AirNatlGuard
#Airmen
install and validate satellite communications during Operation Deep Freeze in…
https://t.co/4qp1QGx4Kg
U.S. Air Force
@usairforce
-14 Jan
.
@ScottAFB
recently finished the first phase, transitioning to Cloud Hosted Enterprise Services. “We’re driving the…
https://t.co/oXS86OsyFX
U.S. Air Force
@usairforce
-14 Jan
The aftermath of
#HurricaneMichael
is still being felt
@TeamTyndall
, but the recovery would be impossible without t…
https://t.co/tzrinNBan4
U.S. Air Force
@usairforce
-14 Jan
As the sole blood transshipment center in
@CENTCOM
, this center
@grandslamwing
wouldn't be able to operate without…
https://t.co/UB0B9hSJci
U.S. Air Force
@usairforce
-14 Jan
RT
@SecAFOfficial
: Saddened by the loss of Medal of Honor recipient Col. Joe Jackson, his amazing story of humility, courage & airmanship w…
U.S. Air Force
@usairforce
-14 Jan
Col. Joe Jackson, a USAF Medal of Honor recipient, passed away Sunday. Jackson's amazing story includes flying a C-…
https://t.co/3TGm2nsO2k
U.S. Air Force
@usairforce
-14 Jan
Beneath the skies
#Maintenance
#Airmen
are dedicated to the same mission: making sure the aircraft & everything on…
https://t.co/xmHDH2OeTk
U.S. Air Force
@usairforce
-14 Jan
The new Innovation Office at the
#AirForce
's Installation and Mission Support Center has three main goals: foster g…
https://t.co/NWpRpbSciO
U.S. Air Force
@usairforce
-14 Jan
Bombers and
#Airmen
deployed from
@Whiteman_AFB
integrated their capabilities with regional partners
@JointBasePHH
…
https://t.co/e7DrFVW62x
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