Story and photos by
Airman 1st Class
Savannah L. Waters
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
I readjust my shorts for the tenth time as I walk toward the group of people waiting around the van, reading the requirements for appropriate clothing. “Are they too short? It’s too hot outside for pants, but what if I’m the only one wearing shorts? Oh, she’s wearing sweats and […]
July 27, 2017 ×
by Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
The 435th Air Ground Operations Wing has a new commander, Col. Trey “Lou” Rawls. Col. Rawls re-cent-ly answered a few questions on his new position and his past Air Force experiences. Q: What was it like being a test pilot? A: It was an amazing opportunity to continue to bring […]
July 27, 2017 ×
Story and photos by
Senior Airman Devin Boyer
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
Airmen strive to be the best they can be every day while emulating the Air Force core value — excellence in all we do. A group of Airmen from the 86th Dental Squadron did exactly that at the Mudless Mudder July 21 as they crossed the finish line dead last.
July 27, 2017 ×
by Peter Holstein
Air Force Surgeon General
Public Affairs Office
Starting Monday, Airmen undergoing their annual Periodic Health Assessment may notice something new. A Mental Health Assessment will now be part of every annual PHA, to help ensure that Airmen suffering from undiagnosed mental health issues are referred to the necessary care.
July 27, 2017 ×
by Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center
Public Affairs
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — For many Air Force retirees, a club membership is one way to stay connected to the service they love. Air Force Services Activity officials are encouraging retirees to activate their new Air Force Club Member Portal accounts before losing that connection. “Our retiree population […]
July 27, 2017 ×
by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bass
and Airman 1st Class
Timmethy James
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
There are select Airmen who are given great titles: commander, first sergeant, chief. … But there is a relatively unknown title for those who save lives. They are Trusted Care Heroes. “Trusted Care Heroes are all of us,” said Col. Brent Johnson, former 86th Medical Group commander. “The motto is, […]
July 27, 2017 ×
by Senior Master Sgt.
Katherine Grabham
Office of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
WASHINGTON — Air Force officials announced major changes to the Enlisted Professional Military Education program today via an initiative called Enlisted Professional Military Education for the 21st Century, or EPME 21. A major initiative of EPME 21 is that time in service will no longer dictate an Airman’s EPME enrollment. […]
July 27, 2017 ×
by Airman 1st Class D. Blake Browning
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
U.S. service members along with military personnel from 13 partner nations traveled to Bitburg, Germany, between July 10 and 14 to participate in International Jump Week. “The intended goal is to get partner nations on the same page in terms of air dropping parachutists,” said Capt. Christopher Deans, 37th Airlift […]
July 20, 2017 ×