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Airmen warned not to use water amid Legionella outbreak at Lajes Field
No U.S. personnel have been sickened by an outbreak of Legionella bacteria at Lajes Field, Portugal, the Air Force said.
Troops involved in Afghanistan evacuation now eligible for medal
Troops involved in 2021′s Operation Allies Refuge and Operation Allies Welcome are eligible for the Armed Forces Service Medal.
By Zamone Perez
A longtime C-130 unit is trying something new: helicopters
"I cannot overstate what a traumatic emotional event this is for people," 908th Airlift Wing commander Col. Craig Drescher said.
Hawaii-based mobility wing gets third commander in five months
In February, the head of the Air Force Expeditionary Center lost confidence in Col. Jason Terry's ability to lead the 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing.
Ramstein rethinks Pride Month events after critics bash ‘Drag Queen Story Time’ for kids
Objections centered on the library gathering but allegedly have led to a blanket ban from local leadership on any drag-related Pride Month event.
Airmen take KC-46 tanker on record-setting ride in the name of sleep and fatigue science
The mission aimed to see how airmen and the jet would fare over a full day in flight.
Guardsman says not being ‘feminine’ cost her a job. The government is fighting her lawsuit.
“I’m not done wearing the uniform. I feel that I have more to do,” said Kristin Kingrey, a technical sergeant and civilian employee in the West Virginia Air National Guard.
Two leaders fired from Dyess aircraft maintenance squadron amid investigation
At least three leaders at Dyess have been fired so far this year.
Senate confirms Van Ovost as US Transportation Command boss
Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost will take over as head of U.S. Transportation Command on Oct. 15.
The Air Force evacuated 124,000 people from Afghanistan, but its work still isn’t done
The U.S. Air Force is pivoting from orchestrating the massive exodus of over 124,000 Afghans and Americans from a country once again under Taliban rule, to a quieter role helping even more people leave on commercial and privately organized flights.
U.S. Defense, State officials will meet with rescue groups to help evacuate Americans, Afghan allies
The Pentagon and State need to work more closely with veterans to help rescue American and Afghan allies, the founder of one rescue effort says.
By Howard Altman