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  Department of the Air Force
The mission of the Air Force is to deliver sovereign options for the defense of the United States of America and its global interests—to fly and fight in Air, Space, and Cyberspace.
Complex and unpredictable global threats emerge every day and the Air Force is postured to provide options for the defense of the nation by sustaining an agile, adaptable, persistent, lethal, and surge-ready air, space, and cyberspace force.
The Air Force is at a critical juncture—a transition period that will shape the Air Force and our nation’s security for generations to come.
www.defenselink.mil /dbt/priorities_air-force.html   (662 words)

  
  US Air Force - MSN Encarta
The U.S. Air Force is under the control of the United States Department of the Air Force, which is led by the secretary of the air force, a civilian.
The Air Force is overseeing the development of a new airplane, the F-22, to replace the F-15 and F-16.
The air force bases (AFB) under USAFE are Ramstein and Spangdahlem AFB in Germany; İncirlik AFB in Turkey; Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall, in England; and Aviano AFB in Italy.
encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761574015/United_States_Air_Force.html   (1625 words)

  
 United States Department of the Air Force - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Air Force, United States Department of the military department within the U.S. Dept. of Defense (see Defense, United States Department of).
Department of Defense news release (June 29, 2005): general/flag officer announcements.(Air Force Lt. Gen.
NSF Secures New Contract with the U.S. Department of the Air Force; New Handheld Water Purifiers Are Being Tested For Field Use by Military Personnel.
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-AirForce.html   (838 words)

  
 CHairforce   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Secretary Wynne, was sworn in as the 21st secretary of the Air Force on Oct. 3, 2005.
He is the senior uniformed Air Force officer responsible for the organization, training and equipping of 700,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving in the United States and overseas.
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley serves as the personal adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization and progress of the enlisted force.
www.chairforce.com /af101.htm   (1598 words)

  
 Military-Civilian Manpower in the Air Force   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Air Force civilians have supervised and evaluated the performance of Air Force officers through the rank of colonel in a variety of assignments and circumstances.
In the period 1962-64 a comprehensive review of the entire Air Force structure was conducted with the purpose of revalidating and revising, as necessary, guidance to field commanders for determining the proper balance of manpower resources.
The Air Force military-civilian team concept has proved highly successful over the years; each member of each segment of this team effectively contributes his or her part to the successful accomplishment of the total Air Force mission.
www.airpower.maxwell.af.mil /airchronicles/aureview/1966/sep-oct/risher.html   (3852 words)

  
 Air Force Link - Home
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFPN) -- Air Force put an exclamation point on its 2007 regular season renaissance by humbling San Diego State, 55-23, before 34,227 boisterous fans Nov. 17 at the Academy's Falcon Stadium.
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFPN) -- With all the pomp and circumstance the U.S. Air Forces in Europe enlisted corps could muster, some 800 guests witnessed the induction of Gen. William T. Hobbins, USAFE commander, into the Order of the Sword here tonight.
SAN ANTONIO (AFPN) -- This week's edition of "Today's Air Force" highlights the combat alert cell and the Airmen responsible for watching and intercepting any perceived threat; and the Distinguished Flying Cross medal -- a surprised presentation from a father to his son.
www.af.mil   (374 words)

  
 The US Air Force Seal / Podium Plaque
In September 1947 the proposed Air Force seal was exhibited in the office of the new Secretary of the Air Force, and later a panel of about thirty top-ranking Air Force officers reviewed it.
The words "Department of the Air Force" that appear around the upper rim of the Seal were drawn from the words of the National Security Act.
The final drawing of the Department of the Air Force Seal was completed in the Office of the Quartermaster General, Department of the Army, and approved by Harry S. Truman, President of the United States, on 1 November 1947.
www.plaquesandpatches.com /airforce_seal.htm   (1389 words)

  
 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
Poorly distributed air can result in pressure variations in the room; if the pressure-sensing port cannot be located directly across the air flow path, you will need to confirm that the pressure at the sensing port is the same as the pressure across the air path.
Air recirculation must not be used in areas marked "No" due to difficulty in cleaning the air and the potential for build-up of contamination.
Air from isolation rooms should be exhausted directly to the outside of the facility and away from supply air intakes and populated areas.
www.nrctraining.com /air_force.htm   (5671 words)

  
 AFROTC Detachment 675 - University of Oklahoma   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Air Force uses the "whole person" concept which promotes the concept that keeping the mind and body in shape is important to overall mental and physical health.
As an Air Force officer, you may be called upon to perform your duties under all types of conditions.
A look at the minimum Air Force ROTC physical fitness requirements shows that an individual does not need to be an athlete in order to pass either test.
www.ou.edu /rotc/air-force/phys_fit.htm   (690 words)

  
 PROFILE OF SELECTED INDICATORS DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
Air Force's GS-14 and GS-15 grade level participation rate for women was 16.91%, for Blacks was 3.14%, for Hispanics was 2.93%, for Asians/Pacific Islanders was 2.17%.
Air Force's Senior Pay Level participation rate for women was 11.11%, for Blacks was 1.39%, for Hispanics was 0.46%, for Asians/Pacific Islanders was 3.24%, and for American Indians/Alaskan Natives was 0.46%.
Air Force took an average of 449 days to process a complaint from filing to closing.
www.eeoc.gov /federal/fsp2001/agencies/airforcenar.html   (368 words)

  
 Department of the Air Force Priorities
The overall mission of the Air Force (AF) is to develop and use air and space power to defend the United States and protect our national interests.
The AF organizes, trains, and equips force elements that fly through the air, operate on the ground, and traverse space in order to influence enemy and friendly activities.
The concept of expeditionary forces, the long reach of satellites and systems of sensors, a network of airborne and ground-based command and control elements, and mobility, fighter, bomber and attack aircraft integrate to make the vision of Global Vigilance, Reach, and Power a reality.
www.defenselink.mil /dbt/priorities_air_force.html   (473 words)

  
 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
Air Force leaders understood that their strategic vision must meet the national security needs of the nation and meet the national military strategy that depends increasingly on US-based forces for military operations.
The Air Force develops and fields sensors that provide the Joint Force Commander an integrated global and theater picture of the battlespace (air/space/surface) that combines with a command and control and battle management system to enable real-time control and execution of air and space missions.
The United States Air Force is capable and ready to operate in the full spectrum of warfare in the air, space, and information dimensions.
www.fas.org /irp/congress/1997_hr/h970320d.htm   (3740 words)

  
 Department of the Air Force, Peterson Air Force Base, Peterson AFB, Colorado and Local 1867, American Federation of ...
Department of the Air Force, Peterson Air Force Base, Peterson AFB, Colorado and Local 1867, American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO, Case No. 98 FSIP 72 FLRAfsip
The Department of the Air Force, Peterson Air Force Base, Peterson AFB, Colorado (Employer) filed a request for assistance with the Federal Service Impasses Panel to consider a negotiation impasse under section 7119 of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute between it and Local 1867, American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), AFL-CIO (Union).
The Peterson Air Force Base (PAFB) complex consists of facilities at PAFB itself, which is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Falcon Air Force Base, which is approximately 18-20 miles from Colorado Springs; and Cheyenne Mountain, which is approximately 15 miles west of Colorado Springs.
www.flra.gov /fsip/finalact/98fs_072.html   (1991 words)

  
 AFROTC Detachment 675 - University of Oklahoma   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Air Force F-16 pilot and OU graduate displays his Sooner pride after a flyover before the OU v.
Air Force ROTC has a variety of financial incentives that can relieve the expense of earning an education.
Programs are tailored to meet the needs of high school students, current college students, and individuals presently serving on Air Force active duty in the enlisted ranks.
www.ou.edu /rotc/air-force   (393 words)

  
 U.S. Department of the Air Force - United States   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The program’s objective is to improve the quality of housing and life for active military personnel and their families through the use of private sector resources and expertise.
We assist the Air Force in providing oversight to the relationships with all the private sector partners including lenders, lockbox agents, property managers, project owners and developers.
Our portfolio management platform provides the Air Force with strong project and program oversight that protects government financial interests, helps ensure a high quality of life for military families and leverages private sector technology tools to share, analyze and benchmark project performance.
www.us.am.joneslanglasalle.com /en-US/services/casestudies/USAirForce.htm   (375 words)

  
 United States Department of the Air Force — FactMonster.com
The Air Force traces its roots to the founding of the Aeronautical Division of the Army Signal Corps (1907), variously renamed before becoming a separate service under the National Security Act of 1947.
In 1949 the National Security Act Amendments made the Air Force a military department within the newly organized Department of Defense.
The chain of command goes directly from the President to the Secretary of Defense to the Secretary of the Air Force.
www.factmonster.com /cgi-bin/id/A0802895   (215 words)

  
 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Active Duty Air Force officers at Detachment 420 are the Detachment Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Mike McGoffin; the Unit Admissions Officer (UAO), Major Ted Larson; and the Commandant of Cadets, Captain Harry Loughran.
Cadre members strive to incorporate their Air Force experiences into the curriculum of officer training.
The Air Force ROTC program is an excellent opportunity to establish the skills and knowledge one will need to enter a career as an Air Force Officer.
www.d.umn.edu /air/wing.htm   (438 words)

  
 DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE NOMINATION   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Department of the Air Force ADR Program began in January of 1993 when the Secretary of the Air Force issued an Air Force-wide memorandum regarding implementation of the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1990.
It is Air Force policy to voluntarily use ADR to the maximum extent practicable and appropriate to resolve disputes at the earliest stage feasible, by the fastest and least expensive method possible, and at the lowest possible organizational level.
In the vast majority of workplace dispute ADR attempts, Air Force workplace dispute professionals are deemed to be acceptable "neutrals" by the parties.
www.adr.af.mil /afadr/OPMAward/OPMaward.htm   (3820 words)

  
 Department of the Air Force Priorities   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The overall mission of the Air Force (AF) is to deliver sovereign options for the defense of the United States of America and its global interests – to fly and fight in Air, Space, and Cyberspace.
The AF is organized, trained and equipped primarily for prompt and sustained offensive and defensive air operations – Airmen provide air and space power as part of an interoperable and interdependent joint warfighting team.
The Air Force business transformation vision is to create capabilities that provide rapid and predictive operational support and response through situationally-aware Commanders.
www.dod.mil /dbt/priorities_air-force.html   (809 words)

  
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 U.S. Air Force - Privacy Policy
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The United States Air Force Recruiting website is provided as a public service by the United States Air Force Recruiting Service and the Department of the Air Force.
Information presented on the Air Force Recruiting website is considered public information and may be distributed or copied.
www.airforce.com /privacy.php   (585 words)

  
 The Memory Hole > Photos of Military Coffins (Battlefield and Astronaut Fatalities) at Dover Air Force Base
This would include, but not be limited to, caskets arriving, caskets departing, and any funerary rites/rituals being performed.
The Air Force then sent me a CD containing 361 photographs of flag-draped coffins and the services welcoming the deceased soldiers.
Technical notes: The Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Department of the Air Force, sent these photos (on CD-ROM) on 14 April 2004 in response to an unnumbered FOIA request from Russ Kick.
www.thememoryhole.org /war/coffin_photos/dover   (394 words)

  
 Air Force Department >> The Federal Register   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Department of the Air Force proposes to amend a system of records to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
The Department of the Air Force proposes to add a system of records notice to its inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
On January 12, 2007, the United States Air Force signed the ROD for the Establishment and Operation of an Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Strike Capability, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
thefederalregister.com /b.p/agency/Air_Force_Department   (987 words)

  
 Air Force Link - Questions
If you have a general military question, please refer to the Department of Defense Frequently Asked Questions page.
If you have a question which is not addressed here, you may find the answer by contacting an Air Force base near you using the Department of Defense (DOD) Sites page or the Air Force Link Sites page.
If you have a general question or comment about the United States Air Force or Air Force Link which is not addressed here, you may contact us via e-mail.
www.af.mil /questions   (99 words)

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