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Nov. 17, 2023
New Mexico tribal leaders visit Kirtland

New Mexico tribal leaders and members visit Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 15, 2023. During the visit, they met with 58th Special Operations Wing and the 351st Special Warfare Training Squadron leadership and team members. The tribal leaders and members were able to watch a combat search and
Nov. 16, 2023
U.S. Air Force upgrading eye protection for aircrew

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s (AFLCMC) Human Systems Division is in the process of upgrading protective eyewear for aircrew operating various U.S. Air Force aircraft around the world.
Nov. 15, 2023
Fight the Flu

Cold and flu season is here again. According to the World Health Organization, there are around a billion cases of seasonal influenza annually. Symptoms typically present 1-4 days after infection and usually last about a week. According to the American Lung Association, influenza is a highly
Nov. 15, 2023
DAF expanding childcare subletting app to all child development centers

Kinderspot was the top idea at the 2020 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo. AFIMSC initially awarded the project $333,000 and secured additional funding for development through a price-matching Small Business Innovation Research contract.
Nov. 14, 2023
58th Special Operations Wing visits Volcano Vista High School

The 58th Special Operations Wing conducted a static display to educate students about the missions the 512 RQS and 58 SOW execute at Volcano Vista High School, N.M., Nov. 9, 2023.
Nov. 14, 2023
Department of the Air Force reimburses spouse-owned small business costs accrued during PCS, PCA

The Department of the Air Force is now reimbursing service members up to $1,000 to re-establish spouse-owned small businesses during a permanent change of station or assignment on or after Dec. 23, 2022.
Nov. 9, 2023
Service, Sacrifice and Perspective

Today veterans make up 5.6% of the total civilian labor force. After 23 years of faithful service, Nicole Shepard, a retired U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sergeant and current 377th Air Base Wing resident advocate, has joined that percentage and now continuously strives to convey to others the
Nov. 9, 2023
Developing the Next Generation of Air Force Special Warfare Cadet Programs

Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) continues to refine its academic year and summer programs to help AFROTC and USAFA cadets prepare to be Special Tactics Officers (STOs), Tactical Air Control Party Officers (TACPOs), and Combat Rescue Officers (CROs).
Nov. 7, 2023
The Life Coach Program: motivating and supporting AiTs

The Integrated Resilience Office introduced the Life Coach Program, an initiative focused on enhancing the well-being and performance of Airmen in Training here.
Nov. 6, 2023
WWII airpower legend receives honorary promotion to Colonel

At 100 years old, World War II and Korean War airpower legend U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James H. Harvey III., one of the nation’s first African American fighter pilots with the famed Tuskegee Airmen, received an honorary promotion to the rank of colonel.