An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Feature Search

  • Former-AFGSC Airman among AF's 12 best for 2013

    For many Americans, the year 2008 brought the beginning of a new era in the country. Foreclosure signs lined the streets of many neighborhoods. Layoffs became the norm for even the most experienced American workers creating a tough job market for new college graduates with no experience who now

  • Delicate electronics create massive firepower

    The B-2 Spirit is the most feared weapons system on the planet, but it would not be if not for the 509th Maintenance Squadron avionics back shop team.The avionics team works around the clock repairing equipment to ensure the B-2's internal system maintains the capabilities needed to perform

  • B-52 CONECT: A reboot for the Digital Age

    One thing is certain: it's not your father's B-52.The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been the U.S. Air Force's star long-range strategic heavy bomber and premier standoff weapon for more than 50 years. For generations, the B-52, or "the BUFF" as it is affectionately known, has successfully executed

  • The Dirt Boyz are in the trenches

    As dirt is being kicked up into the air, sounds of heavy machinery fills the air as roads are being graded and crushed concrete is being moved.Roads are the main traveling source for any vehicle transportation, but when they are rugged, it makes it difficult to travel and reach the intended

  • 'Mighty Eighth' Independence Day bombing mission

    The only one of its kind among U.S. forces in the United Kingdom at the time, a squadron of light bombers from Eighth Air Force made its World War II debut on July 4, 1942, as the first U.S. Army Air Force unit to bomb targets in Europe.Six crews from the 15th Bombardment Squadron - which was

  • From the Frontlines: Airman 1st Class Nathan McMahon

    Pilots are responsible for operating aircraft to complete their assigned missions, but they cannot get the planes off the ground without all the pieces in place.Airman 1st Class Nathan McMahon, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron journeyman, is one of many Airmen responsible for just

  • The warrior's way

    (Editor's note: This is part one of a three-part series about Armed Forces members involved with mixed martial arts)By day, he's on the flightline turning wrenches on B-2 Spirits, enabling them to maneuver in and out of enemy territory unnoticed when called upon by her leaders. By night, he's on the

  • Providing COMSEC around the globe

    Many service members have gone on deployments to the Middle East. Others have deployed to countries in Africa and South America.For Senior Airman Kenneth Scott, 509th Operations Support Squadron combat crew communications technician, his deployment took him across the Pacific Ocean to Anderson Air

  • Roasting the competition: Whiteman dining facilities named best in Air Force

    It is the pinnacle of Air Force food services, literally the shining proof that a base's dining facilities have beaten out all competition to be named the best. It is the John L. Hennessy Trophy.This year, the 509th Force Support Squadron food services flight nabbed this top honor, beating out other

  • Lincoln on Leadership Part III: Endeavor

    Leadership is the foundation that can define a person. It's one where you will be faced with challenging choices and decisions and one that ultimately will determine if you are wise in your leadership role.The word "leadership" is defined as the action of leading a group of people or an