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Source: United States Air Force
Headline: Around the Air Force: EOD Memorial Ceremony / Tyndall Industry Day / Groundbreaking
On this look around the Air Force, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein speaks at the 50th EOD Memorial, Air Force officials discuss rebuilding Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, and Eglin AFB, Florida, starts construction on the Intrepid Spirit Center.
Source: United States Air Force
Headline: Echoes of 1999 rescue ring loud and clear for Goldfein, providing lessons and vision for today
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein has a direct answer when asked what echoes to this day, what continues to influence his thinking and actions even now, 20 years after he found himself on the ground in hostile surroundings, his F-16 in the distance smoldering and destroyed.
Source: United States Air Force
Headline: Operation Restore Paradise enhances readiness through adaptive basing
Airmen deploy frequently, leaving their work centers behind. But what if Airmen stayed and their work centers deployed?
The Air Force has two deployable Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratories called a Rapid Assistance Support for Calibration unit. Mountain Home Air Force Base is trusted with one of the RASCAL units.
Source: United States Air Force
Headline: Hill AFB fighter wings conduct combat exercise
The friendly and enemy forces were made up of F-35 Lightning IIs from Hill AFB, F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 311th Fighter Squadron at Holloman AFB, New Mexico, and 80th FS at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, and a team of contracted aggressor pilots from Draken International, at Nellis AFB, Nevada.
Source: United States Air Force
Headline: CSAF Speaks at 50th EOD Memorial Ceremony
For fifty years, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal community have come together to commemorate those whom have made the ultimate sacrifice. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein led the ceremony, reminding America of the significance of the EOD Memorial and the names etched on the wall where lines of history and heroism intersect. The ceremony took place May 4, at the Kauffman EOD training complex at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
Source: United States Air Force
Headline: Air Force releases proposal request for the Phase 2 Launch Service Procurement Contract
The Space and Missile Systems Center, in partnership with the National Reconnaissance Office, released a request for proposals May 3, for the purpose of competitively awarding firm fixed-price, indefinite-delivery requirements contracts to two domestic launch service providers. These “Launch Service Procurement” contracts are for National Security Space launch service procurements in fiscal year 2020 through 2024 for missions launching through 2027.
Source: United States Air Force
Headline: Around the Air Force: F-35 First Combat Strike/Tyndall Update/Privatized Housing
On this look around the Air Force, U.S. F-35A Lightning II aircraft conduct their first combat strike, rebuilding at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, stops from lack of funding, and the Air Force creates a 24/7 helpline to address housing concerns.
Source: United States Air Force
Headline: Air Force sports seeks male, female softball players
The Air Force is looking for men and women for 2019 Air Force Softball Trial Camps. The men’s camp is at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, and the women’s is at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Both camps are July 25 – Aug. 11.
Source: United States Air Force
Headline: 818th MSAS, Burkinabé Partnership: Restoring Rotary Wing Capability
The 818th Mobility Support Advisory Squadron sent a rotary wing maintenance and operations mobile training team to Burkina Faso, Africa, April 5-20 to train and aid the partner nation in identifying the cause of significant mechanical issues impacting the Burkina Faso air force’s UH-1H helicopter fleet.
Source: United States Air Force
Headline: Senior US military officials tour the Arctic as the region copes with changing climate and shifting security demands
A contingent of senior Air Force leaders and other high-ranking officials are visiting multiple locations across the Arctic April 27-May 3 in an attempt to better understand operational challenges and refine approaches for meeting the changing security dynamics in the region.