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March 4, 2020
Air Force develops hard-hitting Defender Challenge 2020 drills for Security Forces

The U.S. Air Force Defender Challenge will pit security forces teams against each other in San Antonio May 11-15, 2020.
March 3, 2020
Blueprint Leadership Podcast with CMSAF Wright - Ep 05 feat. Dr. Kevin Basik

Chief Master Sergeant of The Air Force Kaleth O. Wright talks leadership, lessons learned and shared experiences with Dr. Kevin Basik, a Leadership Development Speaker and a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel.
March 3, 2020
Military Housing Privatization Initiative Tenant Bill of Rights signed

Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy, Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly and Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett signed the Military Housing Privatization Initiative Tenant Bill of Rights Feb. 25.
March 3, 2020
DOD makes plans to combat coronavirus

Defense Department civilian and military leaders are working to ensure the department is ready for short- and long-term scenarios, as well as domestic and international situations.
March 3, 2020
METC combat medic training unveils new EMT sim labs

Emergency medical technician, or EMT, training is an integral part of the Department of Combat Medic Training program at the Medical Education and Training Campus, or METC.
March 2, 2020
Gen. Charles Q. Brown nominated to be next Air Force Chief of Staff

If confirmed by the Senate, Gen. Charles Q. Brown would assume one of the two highest positions in the Air Force from Gen. David L. Goldfein, who is retiring June 30 after four years as Chief of Staff. Brown would be the first African-American to serve as a service chief.
March 2, 2020
Air Force pushes tech boundaries at new software development facility

The U.S. Air Force started the new year with a new venture, LevelUP Code Works, composed of Air Force and industry partners embracing a startup culture that values innovation.
March 2, 2020
Air Force selects 1,184 in senior master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts March 3

Air Force officials have selected 1,184 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 15,544 eligible for a selection rate of 7.62 percent in the 20E8 promotion cycle.
March 2, 2020
JBSA training annex to be renamed for fallen MOH recipient; watch live March 4

With Master Sgt. John A. Chapman’s family, friends and fellow Airmen in attendance, the JBSA-Chapman Training Annex name will officially be unveiled during a ceremony March 4, 2020. U.S. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen A. Wilson will be the keynote speaker and the ceremony will be
Feb. 29, 2020
Fallen Special Tactics Airman honored with hometown bridge dedication

Family, teammates and local community members commemorated the life and legacy of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin, a Special Tactics combat controller, with a bridge dedication at the Veterans of Foreign War Post 128, Rochester, Pennsylvania, Feb. 29, 2020.