By Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Oct. 1 was the first day Airmen were authorized to wear the Operational Camouflage Pattern Uniform across the Air Force, but how do Airmen know what local policies may be in effect during this transitional time? In accordance with Air Force Instruction 36-2903, “Dress and Appearance,” as of Oct. 1, […]
October 4, 2018 ×
Story and photo by Sgt. Jennifer Amo
715th Public Affairs Detachment
Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark T. Esper visited the 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) and troops from Allied and partner nations at exercise Saber Junction 18 in Hohenfels Training Area, Sept. 22. Hohenfels Training Area is home of the Joint Multinational Readiness Center underneath the 7th Army Training […]
September 27, 2018 ×
Story and graphic courtesy of
KMC Fire Emergency & Services
Today’s home fires burn faster than ever. In a typical home fire, you may have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Knowing how to use that time wisely takes planning and practice. KMC Fire and Emergency Services is teaming […]
September 27, 2018 ×
Story and photo by
Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
U.S. Air Forces in Europe —
Air Forces Africa
In the years since the release of the U.S. military’s newest fighter aircraft, the F-35 Lightning II has provided pilots unprecedented levels of survivability, lethality, and situational awareness, allowing warfighters to engage and win in hostile environments. A group of general officers representing the U.S. and each of the seven […]
September 20, 2018 ×
Secretary of the Air Force
Public Affairs
A year ago, Air Force leadership directed a 24-month review of every Air Force directive publication, and today they announced the elimination of more than 226 publications and almost 4,795 compliance items. In the letter delivered to Airmen, Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, Chief of Staff of the […]
September 20, 2018 ×