John Gavel, an Air Force Lieutenant Colonel on the permanent disability retirement list, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of February 9, 2023.
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The Air Force’s and Space Force’s highest-ranking officers issued grim warnings to Congress Jan. 12, telling a House subcommittee that failing to approve a new spending plan for the current fiscal year would directly harm readiness, inhibit modernization and diminish the services’ capacity to confront emerging security threats. […]
Merritt Island Mustangs quarterback/kicker Brady Denaburg receives a full scholarship offer to play football at the United States Air Force Academy. […]
The Air Force announced Aug. 5 it is in the final phases of transitioning to a new force generation model to balance today’s combatant commander needs while building high-end readiness for the future. […]
Frank Kendall won confirmation from the Senate on July 26 to be the 26th Secretary of the Air Force, placing an official with decades-long service in defense issues in the top civilian job at a time when the department is navigating new global challenges and wide-reaching modernization efforts. […]
The Air Force will provide Airmen five physical fitness assessment alternatives—three for the cardio portion and sit-up components and two for the push-up component of the physical fitness assessment beginning in early 2022. […]
The Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of the Air Force signed an agreement on June 15 aimed at eliminating red tape while protecting public safety during commercial space activities at ranges operated by the U.S. Space Force. […]
With a couple of notable exceptions, House and Senate lawmakers on a pair of influential committees expressed general agreement June 16 and 17 with the Air and Space Forces’ strategic priorities and budget choices as well as the services’ plans for confronting modern-day challenges and threats. […]
Master Sgt. Jason Cangemi, Guardian Angel Combat Arms Non-Commission Officer in Charge, 306th Rescue Squadron, was named one of the Tenth Air Force Outstanding Airmen of the Year. […]
Department of the Air Force officials announced a $3,750 military tuition assistance cap per fiscal year that will go into effect for college courses beginning Oct. 1. […]
When Dalton McIntire was a freshman in high school, he spent a lot of time lifting weights in his school’s gym. For him, it was a way to increase stamina, strengthen his workout routine, and further build on his abilities on the baseball field. […]
September is National Preparedness Month, an annual outreach program sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency that educates and empowers Americans to prepare for and respond to natural and man-made disasters like flooding, active shooter incidents and terrorist attacks. […]
