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Aug. 14, 2020
CMSgt Bass installed as the Air Force’s 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass formally took the reins Aug. 14 as the Air Force’s 19th Chief Master Sergeant, in the process becoming the first woman and the first person of Asian American descent to be elevated to the service’s highest-ranking enlisted officer.
Aug. 10, 2020
Brown formally installed as 22nd Air Force Chief of Staff

In remarks following the formal “Change of Responsibility” ceremony in which he took over from retiring Gen. David L. Goldfein, the 21st Chief of Staff, Brown acknowledged an array of people who influenced his life. Among them were his wife, Sharene, and his parents, as well as a list of Air Force
July 30, 2020
513th ACG August enlisted promotions

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Promotions from the 513th Air Control Group enlisted ranks are:MASTER SERGEANTHarry Sharpton, 513th Maintenance SquadronSTAFF SERGEANTAustin Walington, 513th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronSENIOR AIRMANAshleigh Bashor, 513th Maintenance SquadronMelissa Beggs, 513th
July 30, 2020
507th ARW August enlisted promotions

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Promotions from the 507th Air Refueling Wing enlisted ranks are:MASTER SERGEANTHarry Sharpton, 513th Maintenance SquadronTECHNICAL SERGEANTBenjamin Pannell, 507th Maintenance SquadronSTAFF SERGEANTRichard Keane, 507th Maintenance SquadronJames Morgan, 72nd Aerial Port
July 28, 2020
NASCAR, Driver Salute New Air Force Reservist

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- When LaToya Freeman got a call July 22 saying her name was going to be painted on Jimmie Johnson’s car as part of NASCAR Salutes for the Super Start Batteries 400 race at the Kansas Speedway, she was in disbelief.Freeman, who recently enlisted in the Air Force Reserve but has
July 14, 2020
Air Force building more inclusive culture through Dress and Appearance updates

The changes, as outlined in an Air Force Guidance Memorandum dated July 1, 2020, include the removal of subjective language and other rules that may have been creating unintentional or unfair barriers for Air and Space Force uniformed members.
July 11, 2020
507th ARW July enlisted promotions

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Promotions from the 507th Air Refueling Wing enlisted ranks are:SENIOR MASTER SERGEANTBrian Green, 513th Maintenance SquadronJames Jenkins, 507th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronMichael Russel 730 Air Mobility training SquadronMASTER SERGEANTJacob Hempstead, 507th Civil
July 7, 2020
Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey helps civilians voice their opinions

The FEVS is a government-wide, Office of Personnel Management administered annual survey that Air Force civilian employees have been participating in since 2006. The approximately 100-question survey takes 20-to-30 minutes to complete and is anonymous. The survey includes questions about employees’
June 24, 2020
Total Force Recruiting starts at the squadron

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma – While Air Force Recruiting Service has a large presence at events like NASCAR races, the Indianapolis 500 and other high-profile happenings, recruiting truly starts at the squadron level.One team tackles the coordination of highly-visible national events at the headquarters
June 15, 2020
Air Force Recruiting Service classic association with Reserve now operational

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Air Force Recruiting Service continues to forge ahead with Total Force recruiting. The order to form a classic associate partnership with AFRS and Air Force Reserve Recruiting Service is now signed and published with an effective date of June 14, 2020. The