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May 2, 2025
Space Warfighter Heritage: GPS improved for public use, safety

We might all take for granted the common availability of the Global Positioning System (GPS) in our daily lives. Everyone with a smart phone can safely and easily navigate to a new coffee shop or even take a cross-country road trip. Hikers and others tramping around the outdoors can navigate to a
May 2, 2025
AETC teams among DAF's top safety performers for 2024

Department of the Air Force Chief of Safety Maj. Gen. Sean Choquette released the recipients for the fiscal year 2024 Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff Safety Awards, as well as the Air and Space Forces Chief of Safety Awards.
May 2, 2025
Around the Air Force: Training Drone Skills, Cardiac Screening for Recruits, Historic Refueling Mission

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the U.S. Air Force launches an initiative to equip every Airman with basic drone operational training, the ERASE program decreases service members' risk of sudden cardiac arrest, and Air Mobility Command makes history with a commercial air refueling mission.
May 1, 2025
Airmen conduct two-day Mid-Air Collision Avoidance Roadshow

Airmen from across Herk Nation conducted a two-day Mid-Air Collision Avoidance (MACA) roadshow, aiming to train aviators to recognize, avoid and mitigate potential hazards, at local airports in three states, April 25–26, 2025. At each location, the service members met with local air traffic
May 1, 2025
Air Logistics Complex earns top industry certifications for quality, safety

The Ogden Air Logistics Complex recently achieved AS9100 and AS9110 certifications, demonstrating its commitment to aerospace excellence and adherence to rigorous industry standards for safe and reliable aircraft maintenance, manufacturing, and modification. AS9110 ensures high-quality aircraft
May 1, 2025
Landing zone safety course to boosts readiness

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska –Landing Zone Safety Officer training took center stage last week on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson as personnel from across the installation took part in a multi-day course designed to certify them in the critical task of securing and preparing improvised
May 1, 2025
It’s time to get ‘tick smart’ about Lyme Disease

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Spring is one of the most important times of year to become “tick smart” by learning about the risks ticks pose and how to avoid tick bites.
May 1, 2025
Ground testing begins for Collaborative Combat Aircraft

The Department of the Air Force has begun ground testing for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, marking a major milestone in its effort to integrate autonomous systems into the future force.
April 30, 2025
Doctrine Paragon: Col. John Boyd's perspective, impact on flight

This month, the LeMay Center highlights the Airman’s perspective, as demonstrated by Col John Boyd’s determination to maintain control of the air.
April 30, 2025
BASE ADVISORY: Mosquito spraying at Maxwell

Maxwell Air Force Base-Gunter Annex will begin its mosquito control program May 1, 2025. Spraying on Maxwell AFB will take place between 6 and 7 a.m., while spraying on Gunter Annex will be conducted between 6 and 7 p.m. Spraying will be conducted as required during the summer months. It is

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