13 Oct 2020

Department of the Air Force Recognizes Energy Awareness Month

Every October, the Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Awareness Month to promote energy resilience and acknowledge the critical role energy plays in mission assurance. As the battlefield grows increasingly complex, supplying power to our forces safely and reliably remains fundamental to our global mission.

16 Sep 2020

Brown and Bass discuss PT tests, empowering Airmen and leading during pandemic

In addition to the discussion of fitness and testing, the session also touched on issues ranging from the force’s resilience and mental health, to how the Air Force will cope with budget uncertainty this fall and winter, diversity, and how to reshape the service to confront peer adversaries, among others.

17 Aug 2020

CMSgt Bass installed as the Air Force’s 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass formally took the reins Aug. 14 as the Air Force’s 19th Chief Master Sergeant, in the process becoming the first woman and the first person of Asian American descent to be elevated to the service’s highest-ranking enlisted officer.

6 Aug 2020

Brown formally installed as 22nd Air Force Chief of Staff

In remarks following the formal “Change of Responsibility” ceremony in which he took over from retiring Gen. David L. Goldfein, the 21st Chief of Staff, Brown acknowledged an array of people who influenced his life. Among them were his wife, Sharene, and his parents, as well as a list of Air Force colleagues, including Goldfein and other “extraordinary leaders.”

3 Aug 2020

Makos welcome new commander

During a brief change of command ceremony held inside the Sam Johnson Fitness Center, Col. David Castaneda assumed command of the 482nd Fighter Wing from Brig. Gen. David Piffarerio on Aug. 2, 2020.The ceremony was officiated by Maj. Gen. Brian Borgan, Tenth Air Force commander.Castaneda comes to the 482nd FW from U.S. Air Force Headquarters,

21 Jul 2020

Base has 3 new Master Sergeant selects

The Regular Active Duty Air Force promotion system promotes the best-qualified noncommissioned officers and senior noncommissioned officers based on the quality of their records while recognizing each individual Airman’s potential for advancement to the next rank.Out of the 20 eligible Technical Sergeants assigned to the 367th FS at HARB,

19 Jul 2020

Register now for "Pathway to Wings" accessions and rated boards brief Aug. 5

The Pathway to Wings brief, hosted by AFRS Detachment 1, will give participants an overview of Air Force aviation careers, as well information about the different types of service, missions, aircraft and military lifestyle. Current Air Force aviators will be on the call to answer questions.

17 Jul 2020

Diversity and Inclusion update

The Department of the Air Force, on behalf of both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, stood up a special task force June 9, to address the issue of racial, ethnic and other demographic disparities and their impact on the forces.

13 Jul 2020

Homestead ARB holds COVID-19 testing

With the number of positive COVID-19 cases growing across the United States, the 482nd Fighter Wing here, in conjunction with state and Air Force agencies, held a mass testing July 2 at the Sam Johnson Fitness Center.“Similar to our surrounding community, Homestead ARB has experienced COVID-19 cases,” said Col. Adam Meyers, 482nd FW vice commander.

12 Jul 2020

VCSAF’s challenge invites Reserve Citizen Airmen to submit ideas

What’s your idea to save Airmen time?Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Stephen Wilson initiated a challenge to Airmen, including Reservists, to come up with and submit their ideas on how Airmen can improve processes, save time and complete the Air Force mission more effectively.Wilson’s challenge is part of the Air Force’s Airmen Powered by