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Aug. 21, 2024
Political activity Dos and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DoD employees

We can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process but with this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees on acceptable behavior.
Aug. 16, 2024
Air Force Chief of Staff visits Team Robins

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin visited Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 13, 2024, to speak with Airmen and receive mission updates on both legacy platforms and new missions being established at the installation.
Aug. 12, 2024
919th SOW faces, overcomes adversity in readiness exercise

Citizen Air Commandos took to the air, traversed the ground and braved rough water during a readiness exercise on the Emerald Coast Aug. 5-9, 2024.
Aug. 4, 2024
AFSOC demonstrates ACE with historic highway landing

In a historic first, Air Force Special Operations Command successfully landed an AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship on Highway 63 in Bono, Arkansas, on August 4, 2024. This operation was part of a broader exercise, Emerald Warrior Field Training Exercise II, designed to showcase AFSOC’s Agile Combat
Aug. 3, 2024
Wing announces August promotions

The following 919th Special Operations Wing enlisted Citizen Air Commandos were promoted in the month of August:Master SergeantTressel, Levi W.Webber, Aleighsha M.Technical SergeantBrowning, Gavin M.Desantis, David J.Gandy, Tanner J.Gouveia, Steven S.Grasso, Benjamin J.Hoffman, Dalton R.Hunter,
Aug. 1, 2024
CSAF’s Integrating Risk and Readiness campaign kicks off

The U.S. Air Force kicks off the Risk and Readiness Campaign on August 1, stemming from the need to drive understanding that to win in our future fight, we must better prepare all Airmen to make risk-informed decisions, and to subsequently drive improved decision making at all levels. Active duty
July 29, 2024
Air Force to expand childcare for DOD families north of Eglin

The Air Force plans to build a new child development center in Crestview, Florida, in response to growing needs in the military community north of the Eglin Test and Training Range.
July 27, 2024
AFSOC bids farewell to Command Executive Director

Air Commandos throughout Air Force Special Operations Command bid farewell to Mr. Donald Plater, AFSOC executive director, July 26 here, as he prepares to retire. Plater, a member of the Senior Executive Service, served more than five years with the command and possesses a combined 51 years of
July 26, 2024
Total Force Integration: AFR aircrew executes live-fire training in Alaska on Active Duty AC-130J gunship

The 5th Special Operations Squadron deployed a reserve gunship crew operating the AC-130J Ghostrider weapons system with support from active duty maintenance specialists to Alaska to simulate real life logistical challenges and hone in on their training requirements in an unfamiliar environment.
July 22, 2024
Reserve Policy Committee Meets, Focuses on Great Power Competition

How Great Power Competition (GPC) is impacting the Reserve Component was at the forefront of the discussion when the Air Reserve Forces Policy Committee (ARFPC) met for its mid-year Full Conference Forum here in June. “This is your opportunity to speak up, make your voices heard and determine what