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  • Air Force announces OTS non-rated selection board 16OT01 results

    A total of 379 men and women from across America have earned an opportunity to become Air Force leaders following their selection for an officer's commission, officials announced today.Air Force Recruiting Service officials considered 604 applications as part of the Officer Training School non-rated

  • Air Force cancels 2016 season of Tops in Blue

    Air Force officials announced on Dec. 21 that Tops in Blue, the service-unique entertainment program, will cancel its 2016 season, allowing an extended review of the program.Over the last year, submissions to the Air Force's Airmen Powered by Innovation program reflected recommendations to cancel

  • Carter expresses regret for loss of 6 US troops in Afghanistan

    Defense Secretary Ash Carter has expressed his deep regret over the loss of six U.S. service members killed in a vehicle bomb attack outside Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 21."We are still learning all of the details, but two other service members and a U.S. contractor were also injured," Carter

  • DOD identifies Air Force casualties

     The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of six airmen who were supporting Operation Freedom's Sentinel.  They died Dec. 21 of wounds suffered when their patrol was attacked by a suicide bomber on a motorcycle near Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan.Killed were:Maj. Adrianna M.

  • Put it out; Smoking cessation has benefits

    In a 2011 survey by the Department of Defense, 16.7 percent of Airmen identified themselves as smokers.Smoking is a habit that can take, up to an average of, 10 years off your life. Why do so many Airmen continue to engage in such a deadly habit? The reason varies from person to person, but no

  • AVD from Incirlik, surrounding area continues

    The authorized voluntary departure of dependents assigned to Incirlik AB or living in the surrounding area, which includes the city of Adana, has been extended to Dec. 30, 2015.The extension was approved by the Department of Defense to continue ensuring the safety and security of dependents.

  • Nominations sought for 2016 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award

    Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2016 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award.There are three categories for award:  Airman, Noncommissioned Officer and Senior NCO.Major Commands and the Air Force District of Washington may each nominate three candidates (one per category) to the

  • AF introduces enlisted Global Hawk pilots

    Air Force officials announced a new initiative Dec. 17 to enhance the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance mission by integrating enlisted remotely piloted aircraft pilots into the force.Air Force officials stated a dynamic threat environment calls for innovative approaches to high-demand

  • Congratulations to IAB's newest chiefs

    Three Incirlik Airmen were selected for promotion to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant Dec. 16, 2015.525 out of 2,521 eligible senior master sergeants were selected Air Force wide with a selection rate of 20.83 percent.Congratulations to: Travis Chadick and John Alsvig from the 39th Security Forces

  • Nominations sought for 2016 Joan Orr spouse award

     Air Force Personnel Center officials will accept nominations for the 2016 Air Force Association Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year Award through Feb. 1, 2016.The award honors significant contributions made by non-military spouses of Air Force military members.The nominee's spouse must be an