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Secretary of the Air Force announces Grand Forks AFB re-designation

Source: United States Air Force

Headline: Secretary of the Air Force announces Grand Forks AFB re-designation

The re-designation, initiated by Gen. Mike Holmes, Air Combat Command commander, aligns Grand Forks AFB’s host wing and the 69th Reconnaissance Group. The 69th RG, which flies the high-altitude, remotely-piloted RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft, has been aligned under the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base, California, since it initiated operations as a tenant at Grand Forks AFB in 2011.

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Around the Air Force: EOD Memorial Ceremony / Tyndall Industry Day / Groundbreaking

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.

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Echoes of 1999 rescue ring loud and clear for Goldfein, providing lessons and vision for today

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.

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CSAF helps honor rescue community

Source: United States Air Force

Headline: CSAF helps honor rescue community

The three-day event brought past and present ‘Jolly Greens’ together to celebrate their heritage, reminisce about past missions and to present the JGA’s final Rescue Mission of the Year award to crews from the 41st Rescue Squadron and 48th RQS.

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Air Force releases proposal request for the Phase 2 Launch Service Procurement Contract

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.

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Around the Air Force: F-35 First Combat Strike/Tyndall Update/Privatized Housing

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.

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Senior US military officials tour the Arctic as the region copes with changing climate and shifting security demands

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.

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SecAF visits Aviano AB

Source: United States Air Force

Headline: SecAF visits Aviano AB

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson visited Aviano Air Base, April 24. Wilson was able to directly see and experience the many missions of the 31st Fighter Wing and how Aviano AB supports warfighters and contributes to the National Defense Strategy.