'Today's Air Force' visits AF Honor Guard

On Oct. 12, Air Force Television News released a new edition of "Today's Air Force" featuring the U. s. Air Force Honor Guard.This edition of TAF highlights what the Air Force is doing for Energy Action Month, Staff Sgt. Chris Pyles introduces viewers to an Airman with a secret identity and Staff

AF leaders encourage energy savings in latest 'Letter to Airmen'

Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy issued a tri-signature "Letter to Airmen" on Sept. 28.As part of Energy Action Month this October, the Air Force's top three leaders

AFDW command chief meets with Airmen, shares perspective

Chaplains provide support and comfort for families

From the first phone call to a grieving family to get to know their lost loved one, to the carefully chosen words spoken at a graveside service, the chaplains at Arlington National Cemetery are tasked with some of the most difficult duties at the cemetery. Led by Senior Chaplains from the Air Force,

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team wraps up southern California tour

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team wrapped up a three-day tour during a final performance at the Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers NFL football game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., Sept. 16. During the Drill Team's tour of southern California, they performed in Hollywood,

AFDW Commander Offers Initial Impressions and Appreciation

Having been in command at AFDW for just over a month, I've had the privilege of meeting many of you and seeing you in action. I've watched with pride as you execute missions vital to our Air Force and National Capital Region with precision and professionalism. I see why "AFDW Rocks!"The proud men

Former Honor Guard Airman becomes 'pin up' girl for charity

Military members often help their local communities with volunteer work, but one Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Airman is aiding her favorite charities as a pin-up model.Staff Sgt. Destiny English, a 99th Medical Operation Squadron mental health flight technician, is using her off-duty time to take

Team Andrews ceremonial guardsmen respond to car crash, help save lives

Their job that day was to provide final honors on behalf of a grateful nation for a retired master sergeant who had come to the end of his life journey in West Virginia.While on their journey home from the funeral, however, six-members of the Andrews Base Honor Guard used their skills to preserve

101 faces of Air Force Week New York features USAF Honor Guardsmen

New York City was this year's stage for one of the Air Force's grandest outreach programs, Air Force Week. The three-day showcase took place in locations throughout the city's five boroughs and included flyovers, interactive displays, Air Force band performances, meet and greets, a movie screening

Drill Team members reflect on where they came from during AF Week

The Ambassadors in Blue for the United States Air Force Recruiting Services performed during the Air Force Week events Aug. 19 at Pier 86, New York, N.Y. The ceremonial unit, otherwise known as the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team, tours worldwide to demonstrate the commitment to service and