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17 Mar 2017
Mattis: Social Media Misconduct by DoD Personnel Won’t be Tolerated
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said the purported actions of civilian and military personnel on social media websites represent egregious violations of the fundamental values that are upheld at the Department of Defense.
28 Jun 2016
Complex connection between social media, suicide, prevention
As social media continues to grow in popularity, mental health specialists across the country are
21 Jun 2016
Hurlburt youth offer service, repairs to base
More than 60 volunteers with the Special Operations Youth group wrapped up their final day of
23 Mar 2016
Young Air Commando wins national photography contest
A young Air Commando from the youth center, here, won the 2015 Image Makers national photography
2 Dec 2015
Club of the Month: Photography Club develops from negatives
Over the years, technology has greatly changed the photography world. Gone are the days of

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17 Jan 2019
Keesler AFB instructor overcomes challenges to become educator of the year
Sometimes it is the most challenging times in our lives that can lead us a in a completely different direction. It is when we are at our darkest hour and the path forward is unclear, all we can do is keep putting one foot forward and hope things get better.
23 Dec 2018
Ukrainian Airmen serve USAF to give back
Each Airman makes the decision to join the U.S. Air Force for their own reasons. For some it is the benefits or travel. For others, it might be because they want to serve their country. But for a select few Airmen, joining was a chance to give back to the country that gave them new prospects in life, and a place to call home.
19 Dec 2018
LaFlamme brothers: Identical twins, identical Air Force careers
Growing up, they were known around their small town as “the twins.” Their mother dressed them in matching outfits as infants, and they participated in the same school activities. Although they gained their own identity as they got older, they now have the same job and wear the same uniform.
19 Dec 2018
Defender delivers baby at gate
Most installation entry controllers expect to come into work and perform their usual duties to defend the base from unwelcomed visitors. Occasionally, something interesting happens and they respond accordingly. Then, there’s the unexpected.
12 Dec 2018
Deployed Airmen discover spiritual fortitude
Leaving for or returning from a deployment can challenge the resiliency of Airmen. They have to say goodbye to their families and friends and be a part from them for a considerable amount time. Then, when they return, they could have undergone times of great stress during their deployment.

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18 Dec 2018
Pursuing a healthy dialogue and stigmatizing rape culture
As service members, we receive a number of mandatory sexual harassment and assault awareness briefings each year. These briefings address an array of topics, but I would like service members to be given the opportunity to gain a better understanding of what constitutes rape culture.
10 Dec 2018
Overcoming holiday blues
The holiday season is upon us once again, and it is often a busy season. It is filled with shopping, gifts, festivities, joyous music, holiday parties, decorations, and many opportunities to be with family, friends, and coworkers as we close out the old year and welcome the New Year.
7 Nov 2018
The time we saved a life
As Airmen, we are constantly preparing to be ready for the worst days of our lives. We live by a fit to fight ethos and maintain readiness for the most extreme of emergency situations. Though, sometimes we realize we aren’t just prepared to fight for our lives and remember that we are trained to fight for every free life in the United States.
12 Sep 2018
Preventing suicide - starting with myself
There is rarely a day that passes when I do not think of ending my own life. Some days, my depression is an overwhelming weight to bear and it takes nearly everything I have just to push the thoughts away and get on with my routine.
12 Sep 2018
Lessons from failure
Thirty-two. Thirty-three. Thirty-four. Thirty-five -- time’s up. Somewhere in Texas a senior airman

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USairforce-09 Jul

What's your favorite jet on display here at the museum? Feel free to share your photos here! #avgeek

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USairforce-09 Jul

Can you guess which cockpit is photographed here? The answer will be posted on Friday. #avgeek #airhistory #aviation

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USairforce-09 Jul

In commemoration of the Centennial of World War I, here is an entry from Capt Edward V. Rickenbacker's diary from on this day in 1918. Click here for more on this diary--> http://bit.ly/2HUDGTz and here for other #WWI featured artifacts--> http://bit.ly/2yGUbl3 We moved in great shape. The entire group was out in 3 hours but the plane we are now at…Gee it’s terrible. Had my first trip over the lines today in the SPAD and not quite as well pleased with same as I expected to be.

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USairforce-08 Jul

Check out info on the Boeing Bird of Prey and feel free to share photos from your visit. http://bit.ly/2MK4ffN The Boeing Company

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USairforce-08 Jul

In commemoration of the Centennial of World War I, here is an entry from Capt Edward V. Rickenbacker's diary from on this day in 1918. Click here for more on this diary--> http://bit.ly/2HUDGTz and here for other #WWI featured artifacts--> http://bit.ly/2yGUbl3 Was out on patrol this morning. Met 6 enemy planes. Had a combat without results. Have the SPAD in shape now and expect to go out tomorrow with a patrol. Just received news that we are moving tomorrow. Certainly we are leaving the finest home we have yet had.

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USairforce-07 Jul

Are you visiting the museum today and what is your favorite gallery? Feel free to share your photos here! #avgeek #aviation #airhistory

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USairforce-07 Jul

In commemoration of the Centennial of World War I, here is an entry from Capt Edward V. Rickenbacker's diary from on this day in 1918. Click here for more on this diary--> http://bit.ly/2HUDGTz and here for other #WWI featured artifacts--> http://bit.ly/2yGUbl3 Lt. Meissner and Lt. Coolidge brought down an enemy plane today. Lt. [William W.] Chalmers has failed to return. Up to a late hour.

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USairforce-06 Jul

Are you visiting the museum today? Feel free to share your photos here! #avgeek #aviation #airhistory

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USairforce-06 Jul

This is the cockpit of the Fairchild C-119J Flying Boxcar on display in the fourth building. Congrats to all who guessed correctly! --> http://bit.ly/2LAQuzH

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USairforce-06 Jul

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USairforce-05 Jul

Are you visiting the museum today? Feel free to share your photos here! #avgeek #airhistory #F22

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USairforce-05 Jul

In commemoration of the Centennial of World War I, here is an entry from Capt Edward V. Rickenbacker's diary from on this day in 1918. Click here for more on this diary--> http://bit.ly/2HUDGTz and here for other #WWI featured artifacts--> http://bit.ly/2yGUbl3 Arranged for a 230 [horsepower] SPAD which I will fly out tomorrow. Had a trial trip today. It certainly is a most wonderful Buss.

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USairforce-04 Jul

Happy Independence Day and thank you to all of our service members, past and present! If you are at the museum today, be sure to share your photos here. #IndependenceDay

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USairforce-04 Jul

In commemoration of the Centennial of World War I, here is an entry from Capt Edward V. Rickenbacker's diary from on this day in 1918. Click here for more on this diary--> http://bit.ly/2HUDGTz and here for other #WWI featured artifacts--> http://bit.ly/2yGUbl3 Big day. We left for Paris. Most of the boys had a big time. I spent a peaceful afternoon and returning then went to bed.

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USairforce-03 Jul

Interview with Vincent J. "Bill" Purple-WWII B-17 Pilot from his visit to see the Memphis Belle. For the full interview visit our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/t4TOv_QsjPQ

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USairforce-03 Jul

Check out this 360 view near the Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptor. View more 360 views at the link: http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Virtual-Tour/

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USairforce-03 Jul

Check out this 360 view near the Republic F-84E Thunderjet in the Korean War Gallery. Restoration Specialist Chad Vanhook painted the Four Queens artwork and most recently he painted the right side of the Memphis Belle nose art. Check out more 360 views here: http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Virtual-Tour/

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USairforce-03 Jul

In commemoration of the Centennial of World War I, here is an entry from Capt Edward V. Rickenbacker's diary from on this day in 1918. Click here for more on this diary--> http://bit.ly/2HUDGTz and here for other #WWI featured artifacts--> http://bit.ly/2yGUbl3 The 27th Squadron lost 2 more today. One of my hometown – [Lt. Walter B.] Wanamaker was his name. I must call on his family when returning home.

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USairforce-02 Jul

Independence Day is fast approaching, and we would love to hear how the museum has influenced you or your family members over the years. Please share comments about how the museum motivated you to join the Air Force, pursue an engineering career, support the military or any other ways your visits have inspired you.

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@AFPAA-06 Apr

Coffee Cup Salute: Air Force Recruiting Service: Coffee Cup Salute: Air Force Recruiting ServiceThe US Air For... https://t.co/wFvifhI1lT

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@AFPAA-06 Apr

Kannadiga boy enters Australian Airforce: This international educational township has a reason to celebrate an... https://t.co/p9d6j7ydtq

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@AFPAA-06 Apr

Airforce HQ in Negros soon: The Philippine Air Force will soon set up its regional tactical operation group ... https://t.co/22QoezyzNz

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@AFPAA-06 Apr

Airforce flying Tassie pollies to Canberra: The air force is flying Tasmanian federal politicians to Canberra ... https://t.co/t0O7VB27PO

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@AFPAA-06 Apr

Air Force announces two key promotions at Wright-Patterson: WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE — Maj. Gen. Willia... https://t.co/Orft7CXpYQ

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@AFPAA-08 Apr

RT @DeptofDefense: President #Obama: "Tomorrow, the entire federal government will be open for business" #shutdown #noshutdown

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@AFPAA-10 Apr

All #MilBlog peeps: Note that @usairforce is the new official handle of USAF. We're moving away from @AFPAA and @US_Air_Force. Plz RT

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@AFPAA-10 Apr

RT @YouServed Can't be at #MilBlog? Watch online at www.youserved.com/livestream

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@AFPAA-10 Apr

"Doonesbury" creator Garry Trudeau is at #MilBlog Conference! Awesome. If you don't know, he's a huge mil supporter http://ow.ly/1wOZa

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@AFPAA-09 Apr

Looking forward to talking to the MilBlog folks at the Pentagon Open House today. Come say hi! I'll be at the conference tmrw too.

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@AFPAA-08 Apr

We've posted our first High Def video-America's Airmen In Today's Fight-on AF BlueTube. Thanks to 2nd Combat Camera! http://ow.ly/1waXZ

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@AFPAA-08 Apr

Congrats to SMSgt Temple, whose blog http://afghanistanmylasttour.com/ won a MilBloggie award in the USAF category! His blog is great!

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@AFPAA-06 Apr

Are you a songwriter or musician? Enter the Air Force original song competition at MyAirForceLife.com http://ow.ly/1v83O

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@AFPAA-31 Mar

Air Force News: Social media sites soon will be open on the Air Force Network http://ow.ly/1t5yE

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@AFPAA-30 Mar

Solid work from our CG Friends! RT @uscoastguard: Check out Coast Guard Soc Med hub for latest from CGHQ http://uscg.mil/socialmedia #uscg

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@AFPAA-30 Mar

Interested in Air Force History? Visit the new Website http://www.airforcehistory.af.mil/ and read more here http://ow.ly/1sMxj

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@AFPAA-30 Mar

Thx for sharing! RT @web2x: Case study on eliminating fear of social media at @usairforce http://bit.ly/aRKLHi @GregJarboe #SESNY #fb

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@AFPAA-29 Mar

New on Air Force Live Blog: "Airmen set bar for cyber journalism during trek through Afghanistan" http://ow.ly/1shDC

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@AFPAA-29 Mar

If you missed last week's DoD Live, BrigGen Boera discusses NATO and Afghan Air Corps being key to security http://ow.ly/1sfwt

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@AFPAA-26 Mar

RT @usafpressdesk: Listen Monday to the DoDLive Bloggers Roundtable on AFs 1st bio mass fuel demo flight http://tobtr.com/s/977811

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