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    Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced the Air Force will rescind, review and rewrite the more than 1,300 Air Force Instructions over the next 24 months in order to allow greater flexibility and mission focus.
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U.S. Air Force
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.
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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)
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-14 Jul
Check out some shots from yesterday'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
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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
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-13 Jul
Great way to lead by example!
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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
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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
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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/
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-09 Jul
The F-22 Raptor'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/
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-08 Jul
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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!
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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.
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-04 Jul
SOUND ON! Celebrate freedom with the sound of freedom! Happy Independence Day!
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-16 Oct
Now this is what #resilience looks like! With the support of #TotalForce #Airmen around the #AirForce,… https://t.co/oiLqSFcH0W
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-16 Oct
RT @HQUSAFEPA: We are aware of a Ukrainian Su-27UB fighter aircraft that crashed in the Khmelnytskyi region during Clear Sky 2018 today inv…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-16 Oct
Phase two of @TeamTyndall recovery efforts has begun. #Airmen & dependents will have limited access to the base to… https://t.co/AVQQZf4RQP
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-16 Oct
This is the @USAF_ACC Crisis Action Team in action! Hundreds of #Airmen are working 24/7 to get @TeamTyndall the fo… https://t.co/NR2NBOWMAA
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-16 Oct
RT @TeamTyndall: Crews are working throughout Tyndall to clear roads, safe down powered lines and inspect buildings so Team Tyndall may ret…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-16 Oct
Recovery efforts are currently underway at @TeamTyndall. This map will provide real-time information as facility as… https://t.co/E0ohjEOtJE
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-16 Oct
Visitors from the sky! For the first time in 51 years, @RamsteinAirBase #parajumpers dropped in on Chièvres Air Bas… https://t.co/LCptd76A0a
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-16 Oct
RT @Oriana0214: TONIGHT FROM MATTIS: "Right now the initial review yesterday by @SecAFOfficial, coming on 48 hours due by Air Combat Comman…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-15 Oct
RT @USAF_ACC: F-22 #Raptors stationed at @TeamTyndall that were evacuated to @WrightPattAFB ahead of #HurricaneMichael arrived at @JBLEnews…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-15 Oct
After #HurricaneMichael, Airmen from @Travis60AMW's 821st Contingency Response Group received the call and headed o… https://t.co/s9dOR5Mpz3
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-15 Oct
RT @TeamEglin: cont. President @realDonaldTrump drops in @TeamEglin on his way to see #HurricaneMichael damage. The President met w/ #Flori…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-15 Oct
RT @TeamEglin: President @realDonaldTrump drops in @TeamEglin on his way to see #HurricaneMichael damage. The President met w/ #Florida lea…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-15 Oct
RT @AirMobilityCmd: .@usairforce Mobility Airmen from @Travis60AMW, @DyessAFBase & @JBLM_PAO joined #TotalForce @MacDill_AFB efforts, bring…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-15 Oct
Relief efforts are underway & morale is high @TeamTyndall. They’re determined to recover w/ the support of their ne… https://t.co/AweN969NKP
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-15 Oct
Relief efforts are well underway @TeamTyndall after #HurricaneMicheal. Total Force #Airmen are working hard with ou… https://t.co/n4rsJ724RT
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-15 Oct
RT @AETCommand: NCOs interested in becoming Enlisted RPA pilots have until Oct. 31 to submit applications to fill training slots for FY'19…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-15 Oct
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-14 Oct
Check out the latest version of #WIP! https://t.co/YodA0xgyDx https://t.co/GGwFYSbSoh
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-14 Oct
A message from @SecAFOfficial, @GenDaveGoldfein & CMSAF Wright following their visit @TeamTyndall.… https://t.co/mkpcvSbkWE