• Air Force selects future aircrew helmet

    The helmet prototype was chosen after Air Combat Command initiated the search for a next-generation helmet to address issues with long-term neck and back injuries, optimize aircraft technology, improve pilot longevity, and provide better fitment to diverse aircrews.

  • Doctors recommend sunscreen for all skin complexions

    Individuals with darker skin complexions, or skin of color, are sometimes less likely to use sunscreens and protect themselves from excessive sunlight, dermatologists say. But the dangers of too much sunlight – from sunspots to skin cancer – are real risks for everyone regardless of skin complexion,

  • The Flying Vikings participate in RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2

    Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces sponsored exercise that provides realistic simulated combat training. Three C-130 Hercules and more than 100 reservists from the 934th Airlift Wing, the Flying Vikings, from Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve Station flew to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson,

  • Rally in the Swamp

    This year’s 22nd Air Force week-long exercise, Rally in the Swamp, was held in Florida to test Reserve Citizen Airmen on agile combat support by challenging them with realistic scenarios that support a full spectrum of operations.

  • Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft

    In 2020, the Federal Trade Commission reported that active-duty servicemembers are three times more likely to have their identity stolen and their funds misappropriated than their civilian counterparts. Further, approximately 14% of servicemember’s stolen identities were misused by someone they knew

  • Welcome home, Global Vikings

    More than 75 Airmen from the 934th Airlift Wing returned home on May 19, from a three-month overseas deployment to the United States European Command area of responsibility in support of Ukraine.

  • Airbags can save your life

    In fiscal year 2021, The Department of the Air Force lost 18 motorcyclists. Inexperience, alcohol and speed were a few of the root causes of those deaths. Additionally, motorcycle riders continue to be overrepresented in fatal traffic crashes, being about 28 times more likely than passenger vehicle