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Aug. 25, 2017
Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler visits 442d Fighter Wing

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler, in purple, toured the 303d Fighter Squadron Aug. 25, 2017, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Hartzler met with Brig. Gen. Brian K Borgen, the commander of the 442d Fighter Wing, and Brig. Gen. John J. Nichols, the commander of the 509th Bomb Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by
Aug. 22, 2017
Mattis: U.S., Coalition 'Steadfast' With Iraq for ISIS Defeat

The United States and its coalition partners remain unwavering in their commitment to Iraq in defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said while in Baghdad.
Aug. 21, 2017
Whiteman Air Force Base Solar Eclipse

An A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft sits on the flightline during a total solar eclipse August 21, 2017, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. This was the first total eclipse to pass over Whiteman in nearly a century. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bob Jennings/Released)
Aug. 15, 2017
U.S., Chinese Military Leaders Sign Agreement to Increase Communication

The top military leaders of the United States and China signed an agreement in Beijing that they said will improve communication between their militaries and reduce the chances of miscalculations.
Aug. 10, 2017
OIR Spokesman: No Safe Havens Left for ISIS in Syria or Iraq

With 50 percent of Raqqa, Syria, now under the control of Syrian Defense Forces and holding forces in place in Mosul, Iraq, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has no safe haven left in either country, an Operation Inherent Resolve spokesman said.
Aug. 2, 2017
Total Force Airmen can now manage their life insurance online

Airmen no longer need paper forms to manage their Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance, thanks to the new SGLI Online Enrollment System, or SOES.
July 19, 2017
AF announces enlisted PME redesign

Air Force officials announced major changes to the enlisted professional military education program today via an initiative called Enlisted Professional Military Education for the 21st Century, or “EPME 21”.
July 18, 2017
Oklahoma Air National Guardsman participate in five-day close air support training event

More than 50 Airmen from Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve wings participated in a five-day close air support training event at Razorback Range, Fort Chaffee Maneuver Training Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and Hog Military Operating Area, Mansfield, Arkansas, July 10-14, 2017. Tactical
July 17, 2017
Reservists return from deployment

The first rounds of 442d Mission Support Group members have returned from a six-month deployment, while the remaining members are scheduled to return in time for the Unit Effectiveness Inspection in August.
July 9, 2017
AMXS gains new commander

Members of the 442d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron welcomed back Maj. James Chevalier as their new commander during the assumption-of-command ceremony here July 8.

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