House Armed Services Committee members have forwarded a $610 billion defense policy bill. According to its supporters, the policy will completely fund the military needs while the others criticized it as just another budgeting gimmick that would create more problems than it would solve. The annual defense authorization bill draft was approved by the panel with 60 votes in … [Read more...] about House Armed Services Committee Members Advanced a $610 Billion Defense Policy Bill
Air Force
Pentagon?s New Base Closure Plan has Army and Air Force Based on the Forefront
According to a new study, the Army would be severely impacted by Pentagon?s controversial step to close some of the military bases. According to a recent report sent by the Defense Department on Friday to Congress, the military currently holds 22 percent more than required space with its network of installations. In addition, the report concluded that the Army has 33 percent … [Read more...] about Pentagon?s New Base Closure Plan has Army and Air Force Based on the Forefront
Hurricane Hunters Gather Forecast Data on Record-Breaking Blizzard
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (AFNS) -- January 26, 2016 -- The Hurricane Hunters of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flew a different kind of mission from Keesler Air Force Base Jan. 22 to gather data on the blizzard that hit the Eastern Seaboard. The blizzard began dropping snow on the area early Jan. 22, and was a record-setter for three cities, leaving 29.2 inches … [Read more...] about Hurricane Hunters Gather Forecast Data on Record-Breaking Blizzard
SecAF Makes First Official Visit to Travis
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) -- January 13, 2016 -- Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James visited Travis Air Force Base Jan. 8 to meet with Airmen, discuss her priorities and see firsthand the base's mission and capabilities as the western seaboard's mobility air forces hub. To begin her visit, James received a detailed mission brief from senior base leaders to discuss … [Read more...] about SecAF Makes First Official Visit to Travis
Solar Ready Vets Program to Begin First Class at Hill AFB
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah (AFNS) -- January 11, 2016 -- The Solar Ready Vets program announced by President Barack Obama during a visit to Hill Air Force Base in April 2015 will begin training the first class of 24 veterans transitioning to the civilian workforce. The training, which begins Feb. 1, is being provided by Salt Lake Community College in partnership with the … [Read more...] about Solar Ready Vets Program to Begin First Class at Hill AFB