Q&A with Deborah Lee James: How Former Air Force Secretary Turned Setbacks into Success
James on a formula for success, using challenges to grow stronger, and staying true to herself and her goals. Keep Reading
Air Force Crew Receives Medals for ‘Legendary Airmanship’ in 9-Hour Firefight Against ISIS Stronghold in Afghanistan
The skill of the air crew made all the difference for the guys on the ground, explained Air Force Special Tactics Officer Maj. Jeffrey Wright, of the 24th Special Operations Wing, who led the fire support element of the firefight. Keep Reading
Coast Guard: Airman Missing After Falling from C-130
He fell out of the aircraft at 1,500 feet. They say others in the plane saw the airman’s parachute deploy and say he was treading water. Keep Reading
County Readies Emergency Declaration Ahead of ‘Storm Area 51’
With two other alien events planned at the time of the infamous Facebook run, cell phone service will go down with that many people in the area. Keep Reading
From Pentagon Board Room to the Great Outdoors: One Veteran’s Journey to a Cross-Country Ride
Looking at all the different indicators, a moment of clarity came over me. I could solve all of these “problems” by retiring. So, that is why I did. Keep Reading
The Air Force Names a New Boss for ‘Cyber Effects’
The Department of Defense announced Maj. Gen. Mary O’Brien as the next leader for the Air Force’s newly reorganized cyber warfare and intelligence directorate, the Pentagon said in a May 28 release. Keep Reading
Matthew Donovan to Become Acting Air Force Secretary
Donovan is undersecretary to Secretary Heather Wilson, who resigns June 1 to become the president of the University of Texas at El Paso. Keep Reading
‘Terrorism Was Not a Buzzword in 1995’: First Responders Recall Devastation of Oklahoma City Bombing
It’s been 24 years since the three responded to the bombing and none of them have returned to that part of Oklahoma City since. Keep Reading
Air Force Needs Almost $5 Billion to Recover Bases From Hurricane, Flood Damage
The Air Force is asking for $1.2 billion in supplemental funding for fiscal year 2019 and $3.7 billion for fiscal years 2020 and 2021. Congress would need to approve the funding. Keep Reading
HSToday Visiting Editor Brooks to Serve as Mentor to USAF Technology Accelerator Program
Program establishes closer ties to the most innovative early startup companies with commercially viable products that the Air Force finds compelling. Keep Reading
Air Force Launches Pitch Day
Our mission is broad, so Pitch Day is open to all ideas furthering national security in air, space and cyberspace. Our Inaugural Pitch Day will have special emphasis on three areas. Keep Reading
Apple Gives Active U.S. Military and Reservists 10 Percent Discount
The discount program was offered last month, and is applicable to most products, including iPhones, computers, tablets and accessories. Keep Reading
Congress Wavers on Space Force Funding; DoD Finalizing Proposal
And the Defense Department says it is "on final approach" with its Space Force proposal. Keep Reading
Tyndall AFB Leveled by Hurricane Michael as Most Other Installations Avoid Major Damage
The storm struck the Florida installation head on, destroying buildings and potentially leaving the post vacant for weeks, Air Force officials said. Keep Reading
Air Force Hurricane Hunters Inside Eye as Michael Makes Landfall
“We sent the data to the National Hurricane Center and watched it go from a Category 1 to a Category 2 storm while we were fixing the center and it appeared to be intensifying.” Keep Reading
GAO Flags DoD’s Strategic Management Planning Framework in Retrograde and Reset Guidance
GAO continues to believe that its May 2016 recommendation for DOD to develop a strategic policy for retrograde and reset that incorporates key elements of strategic management planning is valid. Keep Reading
GAO: DoD Needs to Reevaluate Fighter Pilot Workforce Requirements
Service officials attributed these gaps to aircraft readiness challenges, reduced training opportunities, and increased attrition of fighter pilots due to career dissatisfaction. Keep Reading
GAO: Military Needs to Take Steps to Address Physician Shortage
While most university-enrolled and scholarship medical students met the minimum academic acceptance criteria, the services and university are not consistently tracking performance data. Keep Reading
GAO: DoD Could Improve Practices for Developing Program Managers
Major defense acquisition programs have been plagued with cost and schedule overruns - initial expectations have been exceeded by $484 million and average overruns are 31 months - so acquisition program managers are essential to keep things on track. Keep Reading