Ready to receive: B-52s touch down in England
With the sharp screech of rubber meeting asphalt, two B-52 Stratofortress bombers from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, touched down June 2 at Royal Air Force Fairford, England.
Readout of Secretary Carter’s meeting with Indonesian Minister of Defense Ryamizard Ryacudu
Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook provided the following readout:Secretary of Defense Ash Carter met with Indonesian Minister of Defense Ryamizard Ryacudu today in Singapore, on the margins of the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue.The two leaders exchanged views on the regional security environment in Southeast Asia and recent progress in multilateral
AF Week in Photos
This week’s photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Flag Officer Announcements
The Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John M. Richardson announced today the following assignments: Rear Adm. (upper half) Ronald A. Boxall will be assigned as director, Surface Warfare Division, N96, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, District of Columbia. Boxall most recently served as
Readout of Secretary Carter’s Meeting with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook provided the following readout:Secretary of Defense Ash Carter met today with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. The secretary and the prime minister affirmed the long standing security partnership between the United States and Singapore. They discussed a range of issues related to mutual security
Thunderbird F-16 crashes after Academy graduation; pilot unhurt
One of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds crash landed June 2 in a field near Colorado Springs, Colorado, following the U.S. Air Force Academy commencement, which was attended by President Barack Obama.
General Officer Assignments
The chief of staff, Air Force announced the following assignments:Col. Kenneth P. Ekman, who has been selected to the grade of brigadier general, from deputy chief of staff, North American Aerospace Defense Command, U.S. Northern Command, Peterson Air …
Tech Report: Hurricane Hunters
The Hurricane Hunters of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron use high-tech equipment called a “dropsonde” to aid in the forecasting of hurricanes and other tropical storms.
General Officer Announcement
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced today that the president has made the following nomination: Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general, and for assignment as commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific; and commanding general, Fleet Marine Force Pacific. Berger is currently serving as the
Forced distribution driving more promotions for top performers
Results of the first promotion board using the forced distribution process were released May 25, highlighting a close connection between commander recommendations and those selected for promotion.