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Air Force News Wire

MacDill AFB soldier attacked by 4 men

MacDill AFB soldier attacked by 4 men
TAMPA, Fla. — A 24-year-old soldier assigned to U.S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base was beaten up by four men while walking — and the brutal attack was caught on video. TAMPA, Fla. — A 24-year-old soldier assigned to U.S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base was beaten up by four men while walking — and the brutal attack was caught on video. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:41:49 -0400 News
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Allen: Summit to focus on Afghanistan security

Allen: Summit to focus on Afghanistan security
The vision for an enduring U.S. presence in Afghanistan will move forward in coming days during a NATO summit, said Gen. John Allen, commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan. The vision for an enduring U.S. presence in Afghanistan will move forward in coming days during a NATO summit, said Gen. John Allen, commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan. Wed, 16 May 2012 18:41:56 -0400 Staff writer News
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Lackland, Keesler compete for TACP, ALO school

Lackland, Keesler compete for TACP, ALO school
The Air Force is looking for a new home for its tactical air control party and air liaison officer training, and the service has narrowed the choices to two bases in the South. The Air Force is looking for a new home for its tactical air control party and air liaison officer training, and the service has narrowed the choices to two bases in the South. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:18:17 -0400 Staff writer News
16 min 49 sec ago

Schwartz stands behind U.S. nuclear deterrent

Schwartz stands behind U.S. nuclear deterrent
The Air Force’s top officer on Wednesday criticized a report conducted by an influential retired general that recommends the U.S. reduce its nuclear stockpile. The Air Force’s top officer on Wednesday criticized a report conducted by an influential retired general that recommends the U.S. reduce its nuclear stockpile. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:18:16 -0400 Staff writer
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U.S., Pakistan near deal to reopen supply lines

U.S., Pakistan near deal to reopen supply lines
WASHINGTON — The United States and Pakistan on Wednesday raced to conclude a deal to reopen key supply routes for the Afghanistan war before next week’s NATO summit, with Washington hopeful of an imminent deal but Islamabad insisting that the U.S. pay more to repair relations and end the blockade. WASHINGTON — The United States and Pakistan on Wednesday raced to conclude a deal to reopen key supply routes for the Afghanistan war before next week’s NATO summit, with Washington hopeful of an imminent deal but Islamabad insisting that the U.S. pay more to repair relations and end the blockade. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:59:10 -0400 The Associated Press
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Master sergeant list to be released Thursday

Master sergeant list to be released Thursday
The Air Force on Thursday will release the names of 5,464 airmen selected for promotion to master sergeant. The Air Force on Thursday will release the names of 5,464 airmen selected for promotion to master sergeant. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:18:51 -0400 Careers and Education
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Can I join the US Air Force?

If you are interested in joining the US Air Force, the following information will hopefully be helpful. But remember, sometimes the information will change with little or no warning, and so your best bet is to get in touch with an Air Force recruiter since their information is always up-to-date! Read more »

Basic Training

Basic Training in the Air Force is similar to the other branches of service. The Air Force wants you to learn the "right way" to do things - their way. During basic you can expect a lot of exercise, learning, and stress, but you will also (hopefully) graduate with new found skills, discipline, and mental toughness. Read more »