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The most recent edition of the Afterburner is the one at the top of the left-hand column below. The Afterburner is produced twice a year when funding permits, and is mailed via U.S. Postal Service to those without Internet access.  An announcement and link to the online version of the Afterburner is emailed to those people with a myPay email address on file with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service.  (Click here to self-subscribe to the electronic version if you do not have a myPay account.)

The Air Force has partnered with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in this effort to save postage costs.  People with a myPay account have been removed from the hard-copy mailing list. Instead, using the email address they have listed in myPay, they will receive an email notification with a link to the latest Afterburner.

Retirees and annuitants can keep their email address updated by logging into myPay at https://mypay.dfas.mil/mypay.aspx. Once logged in, click on "Email Address" and review/edit the "Personal Email address" block. When finished, click "Accept/Submit" button.

If you do not have a myPay account:

To opt out of receiving a hard copy, please send:
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via email to afpc.retiree@us.af.mil.  Also list if you need to be subscribed to the electronic edition or if you have already self-subscribed using the link above.  

Whereas the printed version is sent (when funding is available) only to selected retired Air Force members and surviving spouses eligible to receive pay and compensation, anyone with computer and Internet access may read or subscribe to the Afterburnerelectronic version online. 

(Note:  There were no funds for publishing/mailing hard-copy editions of the Afterburner in 2007 and 2008. Before then, the last hard-copy edition was published in August 2006.)

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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-27 Nov
The newest Air Force Podcast recently dropped. Listen to a small snippet of CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright talk with Staff Sgt. New about resiliency. Listen to the entire podcast on Youtube: https://go.usa.gov/xpnAD or Subscribe to The Air Force Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-air-force-podcast/id1264107694?mt=2
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-26 Nov
Our mantra, "Always ready!" It's the spirit we fly by! #B2Tuesday
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-25 Nov
Need some motivation to get your week started off right? Listen as CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright weighs in...
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-25 Nov
The U.S. Air Force Academy gives its cadets some unique opportunities. Ride along one of this opportunities.
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-22 Nov
A United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an F-22 Raptor over northern Iraq, Nov. 6, 2019. U.S. Central Command operations deter adversaries and demonstrate support for allies and partners in the region. (Video by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-22 Nov
Although the Silver Star is the third-highest military medal, it's not given often. Today, TSgt Cody Smith was the 49th Special Tactics Airman to receive this medal since Sept. 11th, 2001. Read more of TSgt Smith's amazing story: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2024815/special-tactics-airman-battled-through-injuries-awarded-silver-star/fbclid/IwAR2LZWwx1VHdTnQe39rIEBOuJS_0JvMQBBGt7I-E6zsxxn-Lx9387yu43Bc/ Cannon Air Force Base Air Force Special Operations Command United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-21 Nov
Tune in as our Air Force musicians along with other military musicians are awarded the National Medal of Arts.
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-08 Mar
RT @AETCommand: Learning Professionals across the @usairforce can now register for the #AirForce Learning Professionals Consortium. The eve…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-08 Mar
Esther McGowin Blake 🛩️ Blake was the first woman in the U.S. Air Force, enlisting on the first minute of the fir… https://t.co/kUI5jYlWzq
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-08 Mar
RT @cmsaf_official: It’s true though. Have a fantastic Monday, folks! https://t.co/q2cgZvmaTX
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-08 Mar
#ICYMI Department of the Air Force PT tests were pushed to July. Updates to scoring and physical components are ahe… https://t.co/Gn7fIr0JF6
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-08 Mar
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-08 Mar
RT @GenCQBrownJr: Thank you to @MEaglen for the recent discussion on how the @USAirForce is #acceleratingchange. https://t.co/Ycx8dLWUwS
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-08 Mar
Hang in there. Spring is around the corner. Icing in any of its forms can add weight to the aircraft, decrease th… https://t.co/U3NA0pqFiM
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@usairforce-08 Mar
RT @USAFCENT: It’s important for U.S. AFCENT to work with effective, capable partners to advance the security and stability in the region.…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-07 Mar
.@179AW members recently deployed in support of Operation Spartan Shield. OSS is a @USAFCENT joint forces operation… https://t.co/qeJnOgPT1l
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-07 Mar
#Airmen and #Guardians! Don't forget to register for the Department of the Air Force's virtual Women’s Air and Spac… https://t.co/fHrRzsi4rC
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-07 Mar
Medical professionals administer the Moderna #COVID19Vaccine at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Kadena AB continues to admi… https://t.co/SWw70MsNwf
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@usairforce-07 Mar
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@usairforce-07 Mar
#AccelerateChange or Lose Action Order B: Bureaucracy. Learn more about the Action Orders here:… https://t.co/On0LRHOOf5
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-06 Mar
RT @AFSpecOpsCmd: Special Tactics operators from the 24th SOW participated in a personnel recovery training mission during #EmeraldWarrior…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-06 Mar
RT @cmsaf_official: It is my honor to be a part of this incredible event at the @AFmuseum. To see an exhibit celebrating the accomplishment…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-06 Mar
Check out the latest Air Force Week in Photos! Which is your favorite? See more the đź”—: https://t.co/EJKDIKhaE7 https://t.co/iQXfYWBA0w
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-06 Mar
.@KadenaAirBase Airmen train with a #CV22Osprey during exercise Gryphon Jet 21 @374AirliftWing. Gryphon Jet exercis… https://t.co/vhR2nGmjMM
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-06 Mar
#DYK On Sept. 26, 2005, the first all-female C-130 Hercules crew flew in combat. They were assigned to the 737th Ex… https://t.co/0F9vT7bgDz
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-06 Mar
As part of @AETCommand's efforts to #AccelerateChange, Airmen and Guardians can access the “myLearning” digital pla… https://t.co/mAaG4pK8vi
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-05 Mar
RT @GenCQBrownJr: During a recent visit to @DMAFB, a member of the staff knew I liked Spider-Man, so he placed one on a document used durin…