Articles By: Air Force News Agency
Defense Secretary Comments on Tanker Competition, Other Issues
SOUTHWEST ASIA: The recently released request for proposals for the Air Force's next-generation tanker aircraft was fair, the Defense secretary said here March 11, and he expressed disappointment that Northrop-Grumman has withdrawn from the competition for the $35 billion contract.
Secretary Robert M....
March 15th, 2010 | Air Force News | Read More
New process available for selecting retirement option
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas: Officers and enlisted Airmen reaching 15 years of active-duty service will have new procedures in place beginning April 1 to accept enrollment in the Redux retirement plan.
Airmen will receive an electronic notification of their eligibility for the High-3 Choice retirement...
March 15th, 2010 | Defense & Security News | Read More
Maintainers remove 26-year-old engine
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan: The first KC-135R Stratotanker F108-100 engine delivered to the Air Force 26 years ago in the United States made its last flight March 1here.
When KC1-35R tanker engines were originally purchased from CFM International, it marked the first time in history military officials...
March 15th, 2010 | Air Force News | Read More
USAF Academy Graduates First UAV ‘Pilots’
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo: Four junior and 20 sophomore U.S. Air Force Academy cadets received the first unmanned aerial systems-remotely piloted aircraft wings awarded in the school's 55-year history during a function at the Dean's Heritage House Feb. 25, here.
Lt. Gen. Mike Gould, the Academy...
March 12th, 2010 | Air Force News | Read More
Solar array to ‘dim’ Luke AFB electric bill
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz.: Members of the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron here are exploring ways to reduce the multi million dollar electric bill and go 'green' with plans to build one of the largest solar arrays in the Air Force by December 2011 at Luke Air Force Base.
2nd Lt. Christopher Warshaw, the...
March 12th, 2010 | Air Force News | Read More
MC-12W Liberty Airmen Watch Over Afghanistan
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan: Airmen in the 4th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron are "looking for trouble," using the MC-12W Liberty to bring tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or ISR, to ground commanders in Afghanistan.
"We bring a unique capability to the fight," said Lt....
March 12th, 2010 | Air Force News | Read More
Airmen to train Iraqi air force college students
SOUTHWEST ASIA: Airmen will teach the first Iraqi air force college pilot-training course beginning in March with Iraq's new T-6A trainer.
The tandem-cockpit aircraft, that began arriving in Tikrit, Iraq, Dec. 16, is the platform Iraqi airmen will use to transform the college into a cornerstone of Iraqi...
March 10th, 2010 | Air Force News | Read More
US, Pakistan air forces conduct air refueling information exchange
ISLAMABAD:Pilots and aircrews from the U.S. and Pakistan air forces participated in a joint aerial refueling information exchange as part of an on-going effort to enhance cooperation and develop the air refueling capabilities of both nations in early March at Pakistan air force base Chaklala.
Pilots...
March 10th, 2010 | Air Force News | Read More
US Air Forces in Europe Leader Discusses Future Challenges
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany: The U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander recognized the contributions of 86th Airlift Wing Airmen to the U.S. military, as well as to all of Europe during his visit here March 2.
Though a frequent customer of many of the services the wing provides due to his residency here,...
March 8th, 2010 | Defense & Security News | Read More
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