SecAF: Sequestration hits AF readiness, modernization

Sequestration has hit the Air Force particularly hard, impacting its force structure, readiness and modernization, senior Air Force leaders said here today.Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley and Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, the chief of staff, said Congress must provide a solid budget number so the

AF provides special counsel to sexual assault survivors

Often, when survivors of sexual assault are "put on the witness stand, they can feel like they're being attacked," said Capt. Dustin Kouba, a special victims counsel attorney. "I feel like I'm almost defending them ... I'm like their big brother."The Air Force is taking the lead on providing special

Honorary commander program bridges gap between base, local community

Community leaders in the Las Vegas valley have an opportunity to get involved with the Nellis and Creech Air Force Bases' communities by becoming an honorary commander.The installation honorary commander program, which boasts approximately 100 participants, was established to promote public

82 Nellis Tech. Sgts. receive promotion selection

Nellis Air Force Base welcomed 82 new master sergeants after the newest selectees were announced May 23.Air Force officials selected 3,841of 20,528 eligible technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant for a selection rate of 18.71percent.The following Nellis Tech. Sgts. have been selected

Permanent Change of Station Child Care Program expands eligibility

The Permanent Change of Station Child Care Program here has changed its eligibility requirements to include members who are retiring from the military as well as those who are receiving a medical discharge. The PCS Child Care Program provides a voucher for 20 hours of free child care per child to

Ribbon cutting marks completion of F-35 simulator facility

AF leaders remind force to be safe this summer

With Memorial Day kicking off this year's Critical Days of Summer Safety campaign, Air Force senior leaders have asked Airmen to be as intense about safety as they are about accomplishing the mission.Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Mark Welsh, and the Chief Master

Hagel emphasizes summer safety in message to Department

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel urged service members, civilian employees and their families May 23 to enjoy the upcoming summer, but to do so safely.In a message to all Defense Department activities, Hagel emphasized the need to make good decisions during a time of year that resulted in more than 80

Airmen submit innovative ideas by the thousands

More than 8,000 money-saving ideas have cascaded into the Pentagon from across the Air Force this month. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry Spencer launched the Airmen Powered by Innovation Challenge May 1, challenging uniformed and civilian Airmen to find places to save money across the

Air Force leaders send Memorial Day message

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III send the following Memorial Day message to Airmen of the U.S. Air Force and their families:Memorial Day provides an opportunity to reflect upon the sacrifices of our nation's uniformed service members,