/tags/air-force Air Force en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-11-01/military-medical-providers-increase-trust-care-at-whiteman-air-force-base Military medical providers serve alongside the patients they treat on a daily basis. It’s a unique way to practice medicine, and it can come with unique challenges. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-11-01/military-medical-providers-increase-trust-care-at-whiteman-air-force-base Anna Spidel /government-politics-issues/2023-07-14/scott-air-force-base-says-goodbye-to-its-commander-and-welcomes-his-successor A part of regular military rotations, Col. Chris Robinson will leave the Metro East base for a Pentagon job. Col. Jordan Poole, who previously led a Texas base, will take over Scott. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:39:41 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-07-14/scott-air-force-base-says-goodbye-to-its-commander-and-welcomes-his-successor Will Bauer /economy-business/2023-05-30/the-military-wants-to-contract-with-more-small-businesses-but-the-process-can-be-overwhelming Smaller companies can offer more unique solutions to problems the military faces, but they can struggle to break into a defense industry that can be frustrating to navigate. Tue, 30 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-05-30/the-military-wants-to-contract-with-more-small-businesses-but-the-process-can-be-overwhelming Eric Schmid /government-politics-issues/2022-10-28/to-prepare-for-new-international-threats-the-air-force-is-readying-pilots-for-the-unexpected The Air Force is revamping the way it trains pilots so they can better respond to potential challenges from countries like China and Russia. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:20:15 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-10-28/to-prepare-for-new-international-threats-the-air-force-is-readying-pilots-for-the-unexpected Carson Frame /2022-10-07/photos-scott-air-force-base-serves-as-national-hub-for-c21-transport-medical-evacuation The jet is a retrofitted military-use version of the Learjet 35A Business aircraft. It transports high-ranking officials on a moment’s notice as well as providing aeromedical evacuation operations. Fri, 07 Oct 2022 20:48:05 GMT /2022-10-07/photos-scott-air-force-base-serves-as-national-hub-for-c21-transport-medical-evacuation Brian Munoz /economy-business/2022-07-07/why-a-plan-to-cut-1-100-person-unit-at-scott-afb-would-be-detrimental-to-the-metro-east The Air Force is looking to modernize its force, and shedding some of its “legacy platforms” such as part of the C-40 fleet is part of that plan. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 17:42:35 GMT /economy-business/2022-07-07/why-a-plan-to-cut-1-100-person-unit-at-scott-afb-would-be-detrimental-to-the-metro-east Kelsey Landis /health-science-environment/2022-07-01/military-medical-personnel-are-bringing-free-services-to-southern-missouri Army, Air Force and reserve members will be providing free medical, dental and vision care in Ava, Eminence and Houston through July 8. Fri, 01 Jul 2022 10:06:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-07-01/military-medical-personnel-are-bringing-free-services-to-southern-missouri Jonathan Ahl /government-politics-issues/2022-05-06/with-space-force-the-u-s-military-expects-future-wars-wont-always-be-on-earth The newest military service branch is responsible for protecting satellites and other objects in space, which it expects will be critical parts of future wars. Fri, 06 May 2022 13:39:01 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-05-06/with-space-force-the-u-s-military-expects-future-wars-wont-always-be-on-earth Eric Schmid /government-politics-issues/2022-03-24/military-families-often-have-to-move-every-few-years-critics-say-its-disruptive-and-unnecessary Constant and sometimes sudden moves can disrupt military families' finances and cause challenges with their children’s schools and medical care. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:50:55 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-03-24/military-families-often-have-to-move-every-few-years-critics-say-its-disruptive-and-unnecessary Eric Schmid /economy-business/2016-09-13/boeing-unveils-prototype-to-train-next-generation-of-air-force-pilots Boeing unveiled a fighter jet model at the company's St. Louis factory today in its bid to replace the U.S. Air Force's aging pilot trainer aircraft.… Tue, 13 Sep 2016 22:48:44 GMT /economy-business/2016-09-13/boeing-unveils-prototype-to-train-next-generation-of-air-force-pilots Eli Chen