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April 8, 2024
BLUE: The Call to Change

In this edition of BLUE, we take a look at how the Air Force is changing to meet the challenge of Reoptimizing for Great Power Competition. From how the service is structured to how service members will be trained and deployed, we examine what’s driving change, and how it impacts people.
April 4, 2024
Airman reflects on career journey after immigrating to US

Rhelita Ramos was five years old when her grandmother filed a petition for her family to travel from the Philippines to the United States so they would have a chance for a better education, more secure employment and a brighter future.
March 8, 2024
Wings of Change: McConnell AFB defenders add 1st female Raven

Staff Sgt. Amanda Estores graduated from the Phoenix Raven Qualification Course, taking her place as McConnell AFB’s first female Raven and bringing a new sense of what is possible for Airmen who face adversity based on gender.
Aug. 25, 2023
Reclaiming Freedom: The story of A1C Hamna Zafar

This is the story of Hamna Zafar, how she reclaimed her freedom and became a member of the United States Air Force.
May 12, 2023
Egyptian-born, American-proud

All Airmen sacrifice to serve but not many travel halfway around the world to put service before self like Senior Airman Yosry Zaki.
Jan. 15, 2023
Army paratrooper to Air Force photographer

Justin Connaher, now an Air Force photographer at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, talks about his days as an Army paratrooper at Fort Bragg, North Carolina in 1997.
Dec. 15, 2022
Exchange officer builds trust with partner nation aircrew during Operation Christmas Drop

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Lucas Crouch, Japan Self-Defense Force exchange officer, has worked as a special liaison between U.S. and Japanese air forces during Operation Christmas Drop.
Dec. 10, 2022
Service dog helps Airman fight battles back home

Col. Adam Roberts, 555th RED HORSE commander, practices resiliency each day alongside his best friend and service dog, Porsche.
Nov. 20, 2022
Airman overcomes barriers to reach uncommon heights

Stuebbe, one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year in 2019, will enter the Special Warfare career field after overcoming early challenges in his enlisted career.
Nov. 10, 2022
Indigenous Airman celebrates being among first to receive religious hair accommodation

The U.S. Air Force recently approved a religious accommodation for a security forces Defender regarding his hair length. A decision that could pave the way for more indigenous Airmen to serve.

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