HomeNews

News Search

  • Water Survival Training

    Testing the Waters

    Located along the Space Coast, 920th Rescue Wing Airmen are surrounded by water. For aircrew, having the knowledge and skills necessary to survive unanticipated water landings and/or other episodes where rescue may be required is paramount.The responsibility of ensuring aircrew are properly trained and equipped for any water survival situation
  • The Air Force Association 2020 Air, Space and Cyber Conference graphic. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Rosario "Charo" Gutierrez)

    Brown and Bass discuss PT tests, empowering Airmen and leading during pandemic

    In addition to the discussion of fitness and testing, the session also touched on issues ranging from the force’s resilience and mental health, to how the Air Force will cope with budget uncertainty this fall and winter, diversity, and how to reshape the service to confront peer adversaries, among others.
  • LRS Assumption of Command

    Logistics Readiness Squadron Receives New Commander

    *Editors Note: Last names have been omitted for operational security.Maj. Omar took command of the 920th Logistics Readiness Squadron during an Assumption of Command ceremony inside the base theater Sept. 12 on Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.“I will be your biggest advocate,” Omar said, addressing the members of the LRS in the audience. “I will
  • Suicide Awareness Month

    Lack of Red Flags

    Editor’s Note: Last names have been omitted for operational security.The National Institute of Mental Health describes feelings of despair, researching ways to die and social withdrawal as signs that someone is considering suicide. Additional signs listed on their website include extreme mood swings, excessive drug use and feelings of being

  • 2020 Temporary Deferral of Social Security Taxes

    In order to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Presidential Memorandum was issued on August 8, 2020 and guidance followed by Internal Revenue Service on August 28, 2020, to temporarily defer Social Security (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), as seen on the Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) as "FICA-SOC SECURITY")
  • HPCON levels

    Patrick Air Force Base Downgrades to HPCON Bravo

    Due to a two-week downward trend in percentage of positive cases, both in the state and in surrounding counties, Patrick Air Force Base is moving from Health Protection Condition Charlie to HPCON Bravo effective at 12:00 p.m. Sept. 8.Current installation mitigation measures will remain in effect, including base entry control point no touch
  • Senior Master Sgt. Genevieve, 926th Wing, Aug. 31, 2020. Genevieve was one of the project officers that worked to get Operational Camouflage Pattern maternity uniforms back on the shelves in all AAFES stores. The team also partnered with the Air Force Uniform Office and helped redesign the Service Dress maternity uniform.

    Reservist’s maternity issues sparks reform

    For many pregnant women in the military the struggle to easily access maternity uniforms can be an overwhelming process.
  • Guardian Angels Rescue Lost Father and Daughter Near Mt. Hood

    Guardian Angels Rescue Lost Father, Daughter Near Mt. Hood

    On September 3, a 34-year-old male, his seven-year-old daughter, and their dog were rescued after being reported missing for two days in the Mt. Hood wilderness area.At the time of notification, the lost personnel were believed to be in a steep canyon. Clackamas County Sheriffs took the lead and requested assistance from the 304th Rescue Squadron,
  • Graphic shows a cell phone, clipboard, teddy bear, flashlight and battery with the text: National Preparedness Month 2020 Disasters Don't Wait Make Your Plan Today.

    September is National Preparedness Month 

    September is National Preparedness Month, an annual outreach program sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency that educates and empowers Americans to prepare for and respond to natural and man-made disasters like flooding, active shooter incidents and terrorist attacks. 
  • The Air Force Recruiting Service’s Detachment 1 hosts the Virtual Aim High Flight Academy.

    Virtual Aim High Flight Academy targets diversity, inclusion improvement

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – While the COVID-19 pandemic has limited some in-person efforts for Air Force Recruiting Service, technology – like video teleconferencing – has helped bridge the gap and allowed the service to keep performing its mission.For AFRS’s Detachment 1, VTC has allowed young people from around the country to
RSS