by Staff Sgt. Sanjay Allen Air Component Coordination Element-Iraq Public Affairs BAGHDAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Iraq -- The Air Force handed over the Kirkuk sector of airspace, 15,000 feet and above, to the Iraq Civil Aviation Authority Sept. 1. The Kirkuk…

WASHINGTON A Brooklyn, N.Y., grand jury returned an indictment today against two former executives of Asiana Airlines, Inc. (Asiana) for participating in a conspiracy to fix economy class airfares paid by passengers for travel from the United States to the…

Funding included for rural hospitals, workforce, veterans and telehealth More than $32 million in FY 2010 funds has been awarded to increase access to health care for Americans living in rural areas. The funds reach across seven programs administered by…

by Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service ABOARD A U.S. AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT (AFNS) -- The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said he is "appalled" by the breach of security represented by the WikiLeaks case. Navy Adm. Mike…

by 1st Lt. J.D. Griffin U.S. Air Forces in Europe Public Affairs RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) -- Ongoing U.S. Transportation Command surge operations into Afghanistan are being supported by U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen, who are helping push…

by Bob Fehringer U.S. Transportation Command SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AFNS) -- When your unit is surrounded by an enemy hitting you with small-arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades, and mortar rounds are screaming in and you're running low on…

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) -- Department of Defense officials have announced the loss of a fifth Airman from an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter which crashed in southeastern Afghanistan June 9. Capt. David Wisniewski, 31, an HH-60G Pave Hawk…

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations July 2, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials. Air Operations in Afghanistan Close-Air Support Lashkar…

by Tech. Sgt. Amaani Lyle Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- In a signed memorandum of agreement, Air Force and Navy officials partnered to maximize commonality, eliminate redundant effort and increase interoperability between the Broad Area…

The U.S. Census Bureau today released July 1, 2009, population estimates for each of the nation's incorporated places, including cities, boroughs and villages and minor civil divisions, such as towns and townships. The new estimates are not 2010 Census population…

SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations June 20, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials. Air Operations in Afghanistan Musa Qaleh Air…

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- Next time clients need a will, power of attorney or just have a legal question, they can visit the new Air Force Legal Assistance website at https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil. The website is designed for active-duty…