WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Air Force broadens career development opportunities for Airmen through new developmental duties process * The Air Force has transformed its developmental duty process to offer Airmen more flexibility and control over their career while ensuring high-quality personnel fill positions critical to the future of the force. Beginning Oct. 1, 2025, Airmen will have the opportun  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force, VA preserve vital Vietnam, Korean War veteran biospecimens for future study * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - The Department of Air Force transferred more than 178,000 biological samples from Vietnam and Korean War veterans to the Department of Veterans Affairs in August, concluding an 18-year effort to safeguard them for future studies. The samples,  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Hanscom Aero Club acquires new aircraft * The 66th Force Support Squadron Aero Club recently added a new aircraft to its fleet here Sept. 10. The Piper PA 28-181 Archer III will support flight education and pilot training requirements. "The Archer III is a technically advanced aircraft," said Paul Hartigan, 66th Force Support Squadron Community Services Flight chief. "  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Impact of the Potential Government Shutdown on Official Travel * Travelers should take direction from their commands. In the event of a United States Government shutdown, the Defense Travel Management Office will be impacted with the exceptions listed below: * The Defense Travel System will remain operational. Travel can be booked, modified, and cancelled. * The Tr  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * MDS Airman earns recognition for volunteer leadership in the community * HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - A member of the 66th Medical Squadron has been recognized by base officials for her volunteer efforts after leading and coordinating local community and on-base professional events. Senior Airman Ma'Kaila Eckermann, an MDS oral preventive assistant, was recently named  more