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Oct. 10, 2024
World Mental Health Day: Know the warning signs, seek help

World Mental Health Day is celebrated on Oct. 10 of each year to raise awareness around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.
Oct. 7, 2024
Air Force awards soil sampling contract to support Cannon AFB rinsate release response

The Department of the Air Force has awarded a nearly $150,000 contract to sample soil below a fire training pond here for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, as part of an on-going response to a release of about 7,600 gallons of water containing the substances into the lined pond in
Oct. 4, 2024
Expedited mail service offered for overseas Absentee Ballot submissions

Overseas servicemembers can mail their Casted Absentee Ballots to the U.S. for free using Priority Mail Express Military Service now through Dec. 10.
Oct. 1, 2024
Hurlburt Field honors POW/MIA

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing participate in the POW/MIA 24-hour vigil run at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 19, 2024. These members participated in the annual run in remembrance of prisoners of war and those currently missing in action.
Sept. 27, 2024
On sight: MST conducts night fire exercise

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 1st Special Operations Support Squadron Mission Sustainment Team participate in a night range exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 27, 2024. MST conducts regular training to promote Agile Combat Employment (ACE), a proactive and reactive operational scheme
Sept. 25, 2024
Submissions Open for Thunder Dome 2025 Innovation Competition

Are you an Air Commando with an innovative idea that gets after strategic competition but need funding? If so, now is your chance to submit your idea for the opportunity to receive capital. The submission window is now open for AFSOC’s innovation competition known as Thunder Dome. All submissions
Sept. 20, 2024
DAF leaders reaffirm commitment to reoptimization for Great Power Competition

The 2024 Air, Space, and Cyber Conference, hosted by the Air and Space Forces Association, offered DAF senior leaders an opportunity to share their views on modernization and readiness in response to emerging security threats, while reaffirming the DAF’s commitment to reoptimization.
Sept. 17, 2024
USAF Units of Action: Combat Wings, Air Base Wings, Institutional Wings defined

The Department of the Air Force implementation of a new construct that will evolve wings into cohesive Units of Action by separating into Combat Wings, Air Base Wings and Institutional Wings will be a phased approach, starting no later than the summer of 2025.
Sept. 16, 2024
AFSOC commander addresses balancing current and future requirements at AFA

Lt. Gen. Michael Conley, commander Air Force Special Operations Command, shared his outlook on balancing current operational success and future requirements in the face of Great Power Competition during the Air and Space Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference panel here Sept 16.
Sept. 16, 2024
15th SOS inspires future aviators

High school students from the greater Jackson, Mississippi area participate in an inspiration flight on an MC-130J Commando II with the 15th Special Operations Squadron near Jackson, Mississippi, Sept. 13, 2024. The inspiration flight was designed to spark interest in aviation-related careers for