Day on the Job: EOD techs

Explosive ordnance disposal technicians deployed to Afghanistan perform counter-improvised explosive device operations in harsh conditions daily. Equipment and supplies are an essential element to this mission and without the modular supply depot here at the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer

New under secretary of the Air Force is sworn in during formal ceremony at the Pentagon

Under Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning was sworn in by Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley during a formal ceremony May 31, 2013, at the Pentagon here. In his duties, Fanning will be responsible for the efficient and effective management of Air Force resources and serve as the senior

Leaders urge care in changing commanders' UCMJ responsibilities

Commanders must be a part of any solution to the crisis of sexual assault in the military, service leaders told the Senate Armed Services Committee today.Commanders are responsible not only for the health and welfare of those in their commands, but also for good order and discipline, they

Sexual assault is a 'cancer,' Welsh says

The Air Force chief of staff testified in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee along with the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and service chiefs from the Army, Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard on pending legislation regarding sexual assaults in the military June 4.Gen. Mark A. Welsh

Critical days of summer: steps to stay safe

433rd WPS welcomes home, honors fallen wingmen

Airmen from the 433rd Weapons Squadron held a heritage hallway dedication May, 23 at the U.S. Air Force Weapons School for two recently repatriated Airmen who were missing in action following their service in the Vietnam War.Citing the need to honor their fallen comrades, the 433rd WPS invited past

Tips on financing college education

Defense Department officials encourage parents and students to consider various strategies for financing college education, the director of the Pentagon's office of family policy and children and youth said.In a recent interview with American Forces Press Service and the Pentagon Channel, Barbara

Families to join Airmen in Southwest Asia

Fifteen Airmen assigned to U.S. Air Forces Central Command, the Combined Air and Space Operations Center, and the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing are taking advantage of a two-year accompanied tour opportunity -- and numbers continue to grow. In the next few years a total of 60 families will be in

Obama: Nation pours resources into mental health care for vets

The Veterans Affairs Department is improving access for veterans to mental health services, President Barack Obama said today in remarks that opened the National Conference on Mental Health.Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are hosting the conference at the White House as part of the

AF appoints first female chief scientist

The Air Force appointed the service's first female chief scientist to lead the way in the technology and science fields. Dr. Mica Endsley assumed her new duties and responsibilities as the 34th chief scientist June 3 in support of Air Force senior leaders and Airmen across the service."Having served