Exchange to transition to rip-stop airman battle uniform

As the Air Force transitions from the airman battle uniform, or ABU, to the rip-stop airman battle uniform, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will no longer be able to order the ABU once the Defense Logistics Agency's stock is depleted. "While the ABUs will still be authorized for wear, they

RED HORSE airborne prepares, executes JFEX

One by one, Airmen assigned to the 820th RED HORSE Airborne Flight lined up to board a C-130 Hercules on the flightline here May 31.For the past week their sole focus had been preparing for this moment. Their countless hours training and preparing the cargo pallets with Soldiers, assigned to the

Government Travel Charge Card rules to live by

Sequestration has taken effect, the Air Force and the Department of Defense have taken steps to control the use of appropriated funds. Even so, service members and DOD civilians will still need to travel. During a TDY or permanent change of station, Airmen traveling on orders will use the Government

Weapons School Class 13A Graduates

The U.S. Air Force Weapons School traces its roots to the Aircraft Gunnery School established in 1949 at Las Vegas Air Force Base, Nev. This organization brought together a cadre of World War II veterans dedicated to the fundamental goal of teaching the next generation of pilots their combat-tested

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