ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 18 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association issued the following news release: NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., Sept. 17, 2024 The Air & Space Forces Association proudly recognized the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year (OAY) at the Air, Space & Cyber Conference for their exceptional dedication, service, and achievements. AFA began the OAY program in 1956 to honor the exceptional hard work and dedication of the Air Force's enlisted force. The Airmen   more

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, Sept. 19 -- The Defense Threat Reduction Agency issued the following news: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -The U.S. Total Force remains poised at the foremost level of mission readiness through "Safety First, Mission Always." the Defense Threat Reduction Agency - West (DTRA -West), partnered with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Albuquerque District (USACR - Albuquerque) and Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB), New Mexico, to clear the Giant Reusable Air Blast Simulator (GRABS) site of  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. This year's 101 Critical Days of Summer has come to an end. As we shift to the crisp mornings of Autumn, remember to navigate the hazards of both seasons carefully. In some areas of the world, high temperatures linger far past the end of summer and can cause dehydration, sunburns or sunstroke when not prepared. Be vigilant and wear sunscreen, hats,   more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 integrated U.S. Airmen, Guardians, Sailors, Marines, and allies from Australia and the United Kingdom into a combined force to train for a possible conflict in the era of Great Power Competition. The exercise conducted live-fly operations in the eastern Pacific and a simultaneous 24-hour live, virtual, and constructive, or LVC, rolling scenario, tacklin  more