WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 17 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: Leaders of the 88th Air Base Wing recently devised a new strategic plan that thoroughly defines the command's mission and vision statements, values, characteristics and traits, and lines of effort. Each area has explicit guidance on how to effectively deliver war-winning capabilities through agile installation and mission support. "Maximize mission effectiveness" is the second of four re  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth travelled recently to bases in Ohio, Utah, Nevada and California to review programs, meet Airmen and Guardians, receive updates from assorted commanders and senior officials, and engage with three members of Congress on their own turf. And while all of that did in fact take place during a four-day swing to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Hill AFB, Nellis AFB, Creech AF  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: Leadership from the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and the National Air and Space Intelligence Center, along with the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Chiefs Group and First Sergeants came together April 5th at the Wright-Patterson Club to thank the 88th Medical Group for their continued efforts administering the COVID-19 vaccine. The leadership teams and organizations prov  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release on April 14, 2021: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations: Air Force Brig. Gen. David N. Miller Jr. has been nominated to the grade of major general. Miller is currently serving as the assistant deputy chief of space operations for operations, cyber and nuclear, U.S. Space Force, Pentagon, Washington, D.C. Air Force Col. John R. Andru  more

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Maryland, April 17 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: Diversity and inclusion are warfighting and innovation imperatives. A drumbeat that spotlights diverse thinking and contributions of diverse Americans to air and space power is a critical component to demonstrating that the Department of the Air Force values its diversity to achieve mission success. One of those innovators to contribute to mission success is Dr. Guion S. "Guy" Bluford. A quiet boy who dre  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 16 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth travelled recently to bases in Ohio, Utah, Nevada and California to review programs, meet Airmen and Guardians, receive updates from assorted commanders and senior officials, and engage with three members of Congress on their own turf. And while all of that did in fact take place during a four-day swing to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Hill AFB, Nellis AFB, Creech AF  more

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan, April 17 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: The first week of April marked the beginning of National Public Health Week, a time to highlight all of the work done by public health professionals whose work is important in maintaining our health standards and quality of life, at Yokota Air Base. While the primary focus of National Public Health Week is to promote the discussion of health awareness, education, and mindfulness, the public health flight  more