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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Hunter Rhoden, 86th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, peers through a lensatic compass while setting up landing zone marking panels at Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Feb. 13, 2024. A combined team of air traffic controllers, airfield operations officers, radar airfield weather systems technicians and airfield managers earned their landing zone safety officer certification on Feb. 11 – 15, 2024. This special experience identifier allows them to perform the LZSO function in all environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert L. McIlrath)

1 CBCS holds inaugural landing zone safety certification course

A combined team of air traffic controllers, airfield operations officers, radar airfield weather systems technicians and airfield managers earned their landing zone safety officer certification, Feb. 11-15.

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DAF members recognized during BEYA STEM awards

DAF members recognized during BEYA STEM awards

Two Department of the Air Force members received awards during the 2024 Black Engineer of the Year Awards, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics conference held at the Baltimore Convention Center, Maryland, Feb. 15-17. At the 19th Annual Stars and Stripes Dinner Feb. 16, an Air Force Airman and a Space […]

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USAFE-AFAFRICA commander discusses Integrated Air and Missile Defense during Munich Security Conference

USAFE-AFAFRICA commander discusses Integrated Air and Missile Defense during Munich Security Conference

U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command, discussed one of his focus areas, Integrated Air and Missile Defense, during a panel at the Munich Security Conference, Feb. 17. Held every year, the Munich Security Conference is […]

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21st TSC warrant officers gain skills to implement US Army’s data centricity, zero trust plan

21st TSC warrant officers gain skills to implement US Army’s data centricity, zero trust plan

Signal warrant officers from the European theater gathered in Ramstein for the first 21st Theater Sustainment Command-led signal warrant officer professional development session from Feb. 12-13. The WOPD’s focus was to explore methods to implement the U.S. Army’s newest data centricity and zero trust plan slated to be in effect […]

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 435th Contingency Response Squadron, and Royal Air Force airmen assigned to the 90 Signals Unit, communicate via radio at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 9, 2024. The 1st CBCS, alongside RAF personnel, attempted their longest radio connection through a deployable HF radio system, extending their global reach and communication capabilities in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

RAF, USAF strengthen ability to communicate across the world

Royal Air Force Tactical Communicators have joined their U.S. Air Force counterparts in Germany to hone their skills using high frequency communications.

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Army Secretary says astronaut’s Army values inspire others

Army Secretary says astronaut’s Army values inspire others

Army Col. (Dr.) Frank Rubio, an astronaut, orbited Earth for 371 days, setting a U.S. record for the most days in space on a single spaceflight. Rubio “is a stellar example of the Army’s core values and what it means to lead a life of service,” said Army Secretary Christine […]

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and Royal Norwegian Air Force airmen assigned to the Royal Norwegian Medical Corps pose for a photo outside of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 14, 2024. The American and Norwegian aeromedical evacuation teams met to strengthen the relationship between NATO allies.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

Transatlantic knowledge exchange: US, Norwegian Air Forces enhance aeromedical capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and Royal Norwegian Air Force airmen assigned to the Royal Norwegian Medical Corps met to strengthen the relationship between NATO allies.

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Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall leads the panel discussion “Reoptimizing for Great Power Competition: A Senior Leaders Discussion” with Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller Kristyn Jones, performing the duties of the undersecretary of the Air Force, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin and Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman during the Air and Space Forces Association 2024 Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo., Feb. 12, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

Air Force to re-introduce Warrant Officer rank, other major changes

To best optimize itself for great power competition, the Air Force plans to, among other things, bring back warrant officers within the cyber and information technology professions.

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NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Policy, Planning visits 21st TSC

NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Policy, Planning visits 21st TSC

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21 TSC NCO graduates from US Air Force Europe’s Kisling NCO Academy

21 TSC NCO graduates from US Air Force Europe’s Kisling NCO Academy

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