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Dec. 13, 2017
Service members, families, to observe “worldwide caution”

86th Airlift Wing leadership encourages military members and government civilians to stay vigilant while going about their business or taking leisure.Following a Dec. 6, declaration from the U.S. Department of State concerning “worldwide caution,” the 86th AW’s anti-terrorism representatives said
Dec. 11, 2017
Santa’s on his way: 66th Operation Christmas Drop launches at Andersen AFB

The 66th iteration of Operation Christmas Drop took to the sky Dec. 11 as military leaders ceremoniously pushed the first pallet of donated toys, food, supplies and educational materials into a C-130J Super Hercules.
Dec. 8, 2017
Ribbon-cutting celebrates opening of Pacific Regional Training Center

The largest troop-built construction project in the Pacific since the Vietnam conflict came to a close this month, with the completion of the Pacific Regional Training Center on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
Dec. 8, 2017
Hill F-35A maintainers passing the Pacific TSP test

Five weeks into the first F-35A Pacific Theater Security Package deployment the 34th Aircraft Maintenance Unit team is at full stride.Maintainers in the Pacific location and in Utah, home of the 34th AMU under the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings are coming together to make the first TSP a success and
Dec. 6, 2017
Upgrades to missile detection radar earns civilian recognition

The award is Hoying’s most recent of many for his role in addressing key capability upgrades. His team hardened radars to survive electromagnetic pulses, protected sites against cyberattack and consolidated multiple sustainment contracts, saving the government $50 million. Solid State Module
Dec. 6, 2017
U.S. Air Force completes delivery of 24 F-16s to Indonesia

After nearly five years, the Ogden Air Logistics Complex completed regeneration work on the last six Block-25 F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft for the Government of Indonesia.
Dec. 6, 2017
Air Force Marathon to feature MQ-9 Reaper

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB – The MQ-9 Reaper has been selected as the featured aircraft for the 2018 Air Force Marathon. Built by General Atomics Aviation Systems Inc., the Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely-piloted aircraft that is employed primarily against
Dec. 5, 2017
USAF Airmen, bombers complete bilateral training in Australia

Two U.S. Air Force B-1B bombers conducted a continuous bomber presence (CBP) mission on return to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, from Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Amberley, Australia, Dec. 3.
Dec. 4, 2017
Evolution of the Airman Safety App

The evolution of the Air Force Safety Center’s Airman Safety App reached an important milestone with recent software updates on Dec. 1.This simple web-based tool, provides a streamlined process for all Airmen, their families and anyone accessing the base to report safety issues as they encounter
Dec. 1, 2017
Air Force travelers reminded of flat rate per diem policy (update)

Some Air Force travelers may not be aware of a flat rate per diem policy established a few years ago that focused on extended temporary duty travel.Congress instituted the flat rate in November 2014. The new policy reduced per diem from 100 percent to 75 percent for TDYs from 31 to 180 days and to

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