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Aircraft Metals Technology keeps aircraft flying
The Aircraft Metals Technology flight with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron uses welding, milling machines and sheet metal to repair and fabricate aircraft parts in order to avoid having to purchase new parts from the manufacturer. Being able to repair or create new parts on base saves the Air Force time and money and gets the aircraft back in the air.
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10/13
2016
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Strengthening resilience
The DoD Center of Excellence for Psychological Health defines resiliency as "the ability to withstand, recover and/or grow in the face of stressors and changing demands."To enhance Airmen, organizational and community resilience, the U.S. Air Force implemented the Comprehensive Airman Fitness holistic approach. This approach is built upon the
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10/13
2016
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CSAF letter to Airmen
This paper is the second in a series to share my thinking behind three key CSAF focus areas over the next four years. As stated in the first paper, "Revitalizing Squadrons – the Heartbeat of the Air Force", these ideas are neither revolutionary nor a significant vector change. Each align with our Air Force Future Operating Concept and Strategic Master Plan -- our strategic vision documents.
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10/13
2016
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Air Force releases 2016 promotion statistics by AFSC
Air Force officials have released the16E5, 16E6 and 16E7 promotion statistics broken down by Air Force Specialty Code and promotion recommendation. In an effort to provide transparency to Airmen, the data has been posted to the myPers website by five letter-AFSC. AFSCs in which all eligible Airmen received the same promotion recommendation, and
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10/12
2016
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Every smoke alarm has an expiration date: What's yours?
Does your home have a smoke alarm? According to the National Fire Protection Association, the answer is likely yes: NFPA research shows that most American homes have at least one. But do you know how old your smoke alarms are? If you’re like most people, you’re probably not so sure. A recent survey conducted by NFPA revealed that only a small
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10/11
2016
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Hurlburt recognizes Fire Prevention Week
Col. Tom Palenske, commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing, signed a proclamation recognizing Fire Prevention Week at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 5, 2016. Since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which Oct. 9 falls. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)
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10/05
2016
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The last A7 directorate hosts Irish Wake-themed ceremony
To celebrate the memory of the last A7 directorate in the Air Force, the Air Force Special Operations Command A7 staff hosted an informal ceremony here Sept. 30. The AFSOC A7 directorate is part of A4 as of Oct. 3, 2016. “It doesn’t matter who is in charge, it’s about supporting the warfighter … supporting our Air Commandos,” said Col. David Piech,
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10/03
2016
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Enlisted aircrew members make move to pilot seat
From the backseat to the front and from stripes to bars and beyond. That’s the dual Air Force path a few 919th Special Operations Wing officers took to achieve their life-long goal of flight. For former loadmasters, Lt. Col. Michael Black, Capts Kris Williams and Patrick Taylor, 919th Special Operations Group, each Airman’s path to the pilot seat
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10/03
2016
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USAFSOS Language & Culture Center Open House
The United States Air Force Special Operations School Language and Culture Center held its second annual open house for military members and their families here Sept. 30.
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9/30
2016
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AFSOC hosts Popular Mechanics, launches Special Ops mobile app
A reporter from Popular Mechanics embedded with Special Tactics Airmen here Sept. 28-29 to learn about Air Force Special Operations Command’s mission. The goal was to raise awareness about AFSOC to a national audience and to launch the “USAF Special Ops VR” mobile application.
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9/30
2016
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