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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:
  • Your full name, status (retired rank/surviving spouse)
  • Mailing address
  • The last four digits of your Social Security number
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-16 Jun
RT @SecAFOfficial: A/SecAF Roth, @USAirForce Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. (@GenCQBrownJr) & @SpaceForceDoD Chief of Space Operations G…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-16 Jun
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-15 Jun
RT @HQ_AFMC: Are you ready to #FlyAFM at this year's @AFmarathon?! Lace up your running shoes to kick-off the @usairforce 75th Birthday yea…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-15 Jun
.@DyessAFBase #Airmen tested out the new Two-Piece Undergarment Universal Integrative Ensemble protective suit to a… https://t.co/zid66FUb4w
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-15 Jun
#ICYMI: #AirForce uniform updates; these include immediate wear of the tactical OCP duty hat and updates to duty un… https://t.co/CRkZJwjj1f
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-15 Jun
.@HQUSAFEAFAF #Airmen are participating in Exercise African Lion 21. This is @USAfricaCommand's largest annual join… https://t.co/cugb24dAJ0
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-15 Jun
RT @USAFCENT: #ICYMI Check out the @386thAEW supporting the #ResponsibleExit of U.S. forces from #Afghanistan. https://t.co/I7T814lOrp
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-14 Jun
As part of the AIM HIGH Flight Academy, students flew on a KC-135 during a routine refueling mission. This program… https://t.co/em8KGDqfwK
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-14 Jun
RT @AETCommand: Developing & fostering strategic partnerships helps improve interoperability between our nations! Check it out how the @97A…
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@usairforce-14 Jun
RT @NORADCommand: NORAD needs to present credible, reliable, and globally integrated deterrence to protect Canada and the United States. #W…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-14 Jun
Special Tactics operators participated in @AirMobilityCmd's Mobility Guardian 21 at Volk Field, Wisconsin. The team… https://t.co/28vQ4yuNcI
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-14 Jun
Happy Birthday @USArmy! For 246 years, Soldiers with the U.S. Army have safeguarded our country from enemies forei… https://t.co/hTdJOpngQI
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-13 Jun
RT @AETCommand: The @DoDEA approved Maxwell Elementary Middle School @MaxwellAFB as the first site for a four-year pilot program to open en…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-13 Jun
#Airmen and B-52 Stratofortress aircraft operating out of Morón Air Base, Spain, are demonstrating U.S. commitment… https://t.co/mVoSP7Rv9O
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-13 Jun
The #AirForce Service Center launched a new website to serve as a single point of information for #Airmen,… https://t.co/k8VrbtpoP7
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-13 Jun
RT @AFmuseum: Check out this view of the McDonnell XH-20 Little Henry, Bensen X-25A Gyrocopter and the American Helicopter Co. XH-26 Jet Je…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-13 Jun
.@AirNatlGuard #Airmen helped build Cherokee #veterans homes in Oklahoma as part of the @DeptofDefense's Innovative… https://t.co/9i0p5CgLER
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-12 Jun
.@POTUS to #Airmen during his visit to @RAFMildenhall: "You’re the best of our country. Less than 1% of Americans… https://t.co/VlmUkvizpY
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-12 Jun
RT @HQ_AFMC: High energy lasers kill one target at a time, & high powered microwaves can kill groups or swarms, which is one reason that TH…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-12 Jun
Check out the latest #AirForce Week in Photos! Which one is your favorite? See the rest at https://t.co/PUTukgX3Qe https://t.co/bWyy06fZ3k