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Long-time MIA pilot's remains found, laid to rest
December 17, 2013 — Exactly 45 years after an Air Force pilot disappeared over Laos, his family finally had their chance... MORE

Senate confirms James as next secretary of the Air Force
December 13, 2013 — Deborah Lee James will be the next secretary of the Air Force, according to a Senate confirmation... MORE

Deborah Lee James answers a question posed to her during a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee Sept. 19, 2013, in Washington, D.C. James will be the next secretary of the Air Force, according to a Senate confirmation vote Dec 13. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jim Varhegyi)

Budget, manning cuts further limit base tax preparation center
December 12, 2013 — Due to current budget and manning cuts, the 2014 JBA Tax Center here will no longer be able to offer... MORE

AF announces additional force management programs to reduce force size
December 12, 2013 — Air Force leaders announced force management programs Dec. 11 designed to reduce the force by... MORE

POTUS returns from Africa
December 11, 2013 — MORE

Col. Bill Knight, 11th Wing/Joint Base Andrews commander, and his wife Susan, wait to greet President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama Dec. 11, 2013. The President and first lady, along with former President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush, were returning to the states after attending memorial services for former South African President, Dr. Nelson Mandela. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lindsey A. Porter)

2014 First Sergeant of the Year nominations sought
December 6, 2013 — Air Force officials are soliciting nominations for the 2014 First Sergeant of the Year award.The... MORE

DoD/TSA partner to provide military TSA Precheck at 100 Airports
December 6, 2013 — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard, as well as reservists and National Guard... MORE

Welsh: Air Force performs vital national security missions
December 6, 2013 — The Air Force mission that calls for it to dominate the air, transport troops and materiel and... MORE

Inaccurate records can damage promotion chances
December 6, 2013 — If your records meet a board tomorrow, would they accurately illustrate your suitability for... MORE

Airman goes above and beyond
December 5, 2013 — Airman 1st Class Christopher Brown, 811th Operation Support Squadron host aviation resource manager,... MORE

Airman 1st Class Christopher Brown, 811th Operation Support Squadron/Host Aviation Resource manager, is this week’s Warrior of the Week. Brown was recognized as Warrior of the Week because of his outstanding professionalism and customer focus. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jovan Berry, poses for a portrait.

How a Lifetime of Training Saved a Life

“You better not die; the kids would be so mad.” It’s a surreal scene. The smell of a small, old bathroom, the endless noise of security forces over the radio. A man, blue in the face, face down on the floor in a dire medical situation. And a...

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Lessons in leadership for new supervisors

I had the honor of serving as class mentor for Airman Leadership School Class 25-Foxtrot, and I was guest speaker at their graduation on Aug. 28, 2025. Watching these dedicated Airmen complete their first level of professional military education was...