Aug. 18, 2014 US, Poland train for humanitarian missions to Iraq Partnering with U.S. Air Force Airmen deployed to Powidz Air Base, Poland, loadmasters from both nations began training together, Aug. 11, to sharpen the skills necessary for Polish airmen to conduct humanitarian missions to Iraq. "We want to be on the same page," said Polish Sierż (Sgt.) Hieronim
Aug. 11, 2014 Greece partners with US for bilateral training Nearly 20 U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft from the 480th Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, deployed Souda Bay, Greece, for bilateral training with the Hellenic air force Aug. 11-23, 2014. The Hellenic air force is Greece's air force, and the flying training
Aug. 11, 2014 USecAF holds all call at Spangdahlem The Under Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning recently visited Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, and held an all call, which he kicked off by complimenting Airmen on their attention to detail."Your base looks amazing," Fanning said. "Clearly that shows a lot of pride in what you do, and I
Aug. 8, 2014 Veterans helping veterans: VFW visits Spangdahlem Representatives from the Veterans of Foreign Wars met with Airmen during a familiarization tour of Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Aug. 7.The VFW is a group of veterans that fights for rights and entitlements for uniformed service members. The organization was formed 115 years ago when veterans were
July 31, 2014 Enlisted evaluation, promotion changes In a letter to U.S. Air Force Airmen from Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, Air Force Chief of Staff, and Chief Master Sgt. James A. Cody, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.Fellow Airmen,Two months ago we sent you a note to introduce the Airman Comprehensive Assessment. It was the first of many steps
July 31, 2014 New Air Force Strategy Document: Strategic agility is our future Editor's Note: for the updated Air Force Strategy document, released July 30, 2014, please go here: http://airman.dodlive.mil/files/2014/07/AF_30_Year_Strategy_2.pdf ---- As the Air Force prepares for new challenges and opportunities of the coming decades, it faces sobering 21st-century realities:
July 23, 2014 Wanted: Airmen selfie videos Do you have a unique story about the path that led you to the Air Force? Are you proud of your job and how it impacts the bigger Air Force mission? Do you work in an exceptional unit? If so, the Air Force wants to hear from you!The 2014 American Airman Video Contest, which began July 1, is open to