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  • Every Monday now blues day for Airmen

    Beginning Sept. 8 , Airmen now will be required to wear a combination of the blues uniform on Mondays. At a recent four-star conference, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz discussed the issue with other senior leaders. "We all agreed that part of our image, culture and professionalism

  • General Schwartz sends out first 'Vector'

    In his first CSAF Vector, the Air Force chief of staff directs his attention to the mission of the Air Force for all Airmen, and outlines a plan for tomorrow's Air Force. "The enduring responsibility of the United States Air Force is to provide strategic deterrence for the nation, and fly, fight and

  • B-1B accident report released

    Release No: 09-08-02A brake metering valve failure caused a B-1B bomber to collide with two aircraft rescue firefighting vehicles on March 7, 2008, according to an Air Combat Command accident investigation board. The board determined the aircraft began to roll forward after engine shutdown at

  • Senior leaders meet to discuss, decide way ahead for force

    Senior Air Force leaders gathered for a strategic summit Aug. 27 at Bolling Air Force Base to discuss the way ahead for the Air Force as a part of the August emphasis on strategic planning. "The summit allows us to identify issues that need senior leader review and decide on matters affecting the

  • 'Today's Air Force' features global vigilance, reach, power

    This edition of "Today's Air Force" highlights how the Air Force safeguards America by providing global vigilance, global reach and global power in the war on terrorism. Also highlighted is an essential type of training: Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape, or SERE training. See how this

  • Museum unveils new Cold War exhibit

    The South Dakota Air and Space Museum officially unveiled its new Cold War display Sept. 1, making it available for public viewing. The display features Cold War-era items including: uniforms, reference material, flags, a piece of the Berlin Wall, insignias and weaponry. "The goal of this new

  • Ellsworth celebrates new 28 MXG headquarters building

    The 28th Bomb Wing held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. for the new 28th Maintenance Group facility here. "The 28th Maintenance Group headquarters building is a physical representation of the commitment of leadership at all levels to the men and women who keep the B-1B in the air. This

  • Senior leaders meet to discuss, decide way ahead for force

    Senior Air Force leaders gathered for a strategic summit Aug. 27 at Bolling Air Force Base to discuss the way ahead for the Air Force as a part of the August emphasis on strategic planning. "The summit allows us to identify issues that need senior leader review and decide on matters affecting the