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Keesler picked as one of five top installations in DOD Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel today announced Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., as one of five of the 2013 recipients of the Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence.The award recognizes the outstanding and innovative efforts of the peop
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Senior enlisted advisers mark Armed Forces Day To mark Armed Forces Day, the services' senior enlisted advisers joined the senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in an inaugural wreath-laying ceremony here at the Tomb of the Unknowns.On a gray afternoon between spells of
The United States Air Force | May 19, 2013 12:02 AM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

NCO attach position applications due June 10 Active duty staff through senior master sergeants interested in attach duty could find themselves on an international affairs team in Argentina, Taiwan, Russia and other countries, but those interested must submit their applications by June 16 to be consi
The United States Air Force | May 18, 2013 8:23 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Active-duty officers sought for attach duty Active duty line of the Air Force captains, majors and lieutenant colonels interested in attach duty could find themselves on an international affairs team in Switzerland, Venezuela, Burma and others, but those interested must submit their applications by
The United States Air Force | May 18, 2013 8:23 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

'Today's Air Force' showcases Airmen providing security, AF athletes at Warrior Games Air Force Television News released a new edition of Today's Air Force on May 17.This week's showfollowsAirmen as they provide security to Afghans who are seeking medical attention and takes viewersalong for a ride with a helicopter pilot
The United States Air Force | May 17, 2013 8:24 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Air Force Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force. View the slideshow.more...
The United States Air Force | May 17, 2013 5:51 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

AF surgeon helps Belizean boy get 'new hand' An Air Force surgeon deployed here performed surgery on a 4-year-old Belizean boy May 2, to improve the usability of the boy's hand.The boy, Isai Carrillo, underwent surgery May 2 to correct syndactyly, otherwise known as hand fusion, in his right hand. T
The United States Air Force | May 17, 2013 3:10 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Obama emphasizes concern about sexual assault in military The crime of sexual assault undermines the trust needed for the U.S. military to do its missions, President Barack Obama said after meeting with his military leaders May 16.Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, the service secretaries, and Army Gen. Martin E. De
The United States Air Force | May 17, 2013 2:01 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Air Force Reserve submits construction plans to Senate The top leaders from the Air Force's active and reserve components went to Capitol Hill May 15 to provide statements and answer questions about their plans for new construction projects in fiscal 2014.Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., chairman, and Sen. Mark Kirk
The United States Air Force | May 16, 2013 8:24 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend

Warrior Games 2013: Air Force wins 11 medals in track and field competition Air Force athletes took home one gold, four silver and six bronze medals in the Warrior Games 2013 Track and Field competition at the Academy's Outdoor Track Stadium May 14.Staff Sgt. Lara Ishikawa took first place in the Women's 100 Meter Open Relay, win
The United States Air Force | May 16, 2013 4:25 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend