May 24, 2012 493rd EFS flies to protect Iceland's air sovereignty The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron is conducting Icelandic air policing missions here until June 7.The squadron, which is made up of U.S. Air Force and other North Atlantic Treaty Organization personnel, is a specialized team prepared to ensure Iceland's air sovereignty."In this NATO mission,
May 23, 2012 Air Force vice chief nominated to be next USAFE commander Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta announced May 11 that the president has nominated Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Phil Breedlove to be the next U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander.If confirmed by the Senate, Breedlove will replace Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, who the president nominated to become
May 16, 2012 Super Saber Performer Name: Senior Airman Diana Geeter Unit: 703rd Munitions Support Squadron Duty title: Communications security accountantHometown: Memphis, Tenn.Years in Service: Four yearsWhy joined: I joined to become an Airman and make a difference in myself and others. Family: My family is important to me, and I
May 15, 2012 DOS rollback manages AF end strength The Air Force will conduct an enlisted date-of-separation rollback in late September as it continues to meet congressionally mandated end strength and budgetary requirements.This is the second DOS rollback program in fiscal year 2012, and the intent is to accelerate the separation date for members
May 11, 2012 Welsh nominated as next CSAF Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta announced May 10 that the president has nominated Gen. Mark A. Welsh III to be the next chief of staff of the Air Force, succeeding Gen. Norton Schwartz, who has served in the position since August 2008."I'm tremendously honored and deeply humbled by the nomination