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  • U.S. flags are on display along Larcher Blvd. at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, June 11, 2021. Members of the Air Force Sergeants Association Chapter 652 place flags in recognition of Flag Day, which is a celebration of the history of the American flag and a time to remember proper etiquette for its display on June 14. Flag Day recognizes the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States 238 years ago on June 14, 1777, by the Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Flag Day

  • Air Force coins official Maintenance Duty Uniform, adds immediate wear of tactical OCP caps

    Air Force commanders of units with aircraft maintenance, industrial and other labor intensive Air Force Specialty Codes will have the option to authorize wear of a standardized, maintenance duty uniform, also referred to as coveralls, which may be worn on a day-to-day basis upon publication of the updated AFI 36-2903 anticipated for August 2021.
  • The Air Force revises Air Force Instruction 36-2903 to address differences in hair density and texture June 25, 2021. When hair is secured behind the head, the hair may extend six inches to the left and to the right and six inches protruding from the point where the hair is gathered. The 12-inch total width must allow for proper wear of headgear. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

    Air Force readdresses women’s hair standard after feedback

    The change addresses feedback received since the previous guidance was originally published. Specifically, women voiced concerns over difficulty related to securing hair in a manner that does not extend beyond the head.
  • Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 445th Security Forces Squadron fire in the prone position during the May 2, 2021 unit training assembly. The bi-annual requirement began with classroom instruction, followed by range qualification. The combat arms training helps security forces Airmen maintain readiness. The combat arms training helps security forces Airmen maintain readiness.

    445th SFS conducts combat arms training

    Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 445th Security Forces Squadron fire in the prone position during the May 2, 2021 unit training assembly. The bi-annual requirement began with classroom instruction, followed by range qualification. The combat arms training helps security forces Airmen maintain readiness. The combat arms training helps security forces
  • Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Alichia Long (left) assists Capt. Adam Fannin, 445th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, on the application of a tourniquet on a training dummy during Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training at Burke County High School here June 8, 2021. TCCC is developed by the Department of Defense’s Defense Health Agency Joint Trauma System to teach evidence-based, life-saving techniques and strategies for providing the best trauma care on the battlefield.

    445 AW medical personnel participate in training prior to medical IRT

    Medical personnel from the 445th Airlift Wing were among more than 160 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines who arrived in Georgia for the 2021 East Central Georgia Medical Innovative Readiness Training event with a mission to provide no-cost health services June 10-17, 2021.
  • Maj. Gen. Bryan Radliff addressed the crowd for the first time as the Commander, Tenth Air Force.

    Radliff takes the reins

    Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, Chief of the Air Force Reserve and Commander, Air Force Reserve Command, transferred command of the Tenth Air Force from Maj. Gen. Brian Borgen to Maj. Gen. Bryan Radliff in a change of command ceremony in the Naval Operations Support Center on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 4, 2021.
  • Tech. Sgt. Jacob McCorkle, 445th Security Forces Squadron, signs in via the new kiosk located in the hallway by the personnel office, building 4014. Customers seeking services from the 445th Force Support Squadron are greeted by a new, digital sign in system.

    445 FSS customer service goes digital with kiosk

    Customers seeking services from the 445th Force Support Squadron are greeted by a new, digital sign in system. Featuring a user-friendly interface, the kiosk adds customers to the queue for each office located within FSS.
  • The 445th Airlift Wing held its first Flight Commander’s Edge workshop May 3-5, 2021 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to develop and support tomorrow’s leaders.

    445th AW hosts Flight Commander’s Edge

    The 445th Airlift Wing held its first Flight Commander’s Edge workshop May 3-5, 2021 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to develop and support tomorrow’s leaders.
  • Earlier this year, the Air Force Aid Society rolled out a new logo. This new logo represents an homage to a rich heritage strongly rooted in our connection to the U.S. Air Force, and a nod to our exciting future directions as the official charity serving and supporting a diverse, evolving Total Force. This is especially meaningful as we celebrate 75 years of Helping Airmen this year. The design choices represented in our new AFAS logo were purposeful and carry much symbolism and meaning. We’ve created this informative anatomy infographic to share the deeper meaning and connections within

    Air Force Aid Society assistance now available to Reservists in all statuses

    The Air Force Aid Society is now providing emergency assistance to all Airmen and Guardians, regardless of duty status. Before the change in policy took effect on May 6, only Reservists or Guardsmen on an active-duty status were eligible for AFAS emergency assistance.
  • AFNet Teams: how to connect

    AFNet Teams to replace CVR Teams

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – After more than a year of providing Teams support via the Commercial Virtual Remote environment to facilitate collaborative telework during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Defense will discontinue the digital tool starting June 15.The Air Force will switch exclusively to AFNet Teams for remote work
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