The U.S. Air Force Defender Challenge pits "the best of the best" defenders in head-to-head team competition focusing on the craft and tools of their trade… weapons and tactics. Pulling off an event of this size takes a significant amount of effort. Here is James Truitt with more.

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On this look Around the Air Force, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen David Goldfein gives an Air Force update, two new Security Force’s weapons are demonstrated at Defender Challenge, and the first all Air Force Y-90 cancer treatment is conducted.

Hosted by SSgt Braden Anderson

On this look Around the Air Force, CMSAF Kaleth Wright addresses education concerns, a contract is awarded the first portion of the MH-139 contract, and Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 70th annual Arthur S. Flemming Award. Hosted by A1C Angelo Rosario.

On this look Around the Air Force, the Operational Camouflage Pattern is authorized for wear, Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing assist in Exercise Ample Strike, and Undergraduate Pilot Training students can choose the U-2S airframe on their dream sheets. Hosted by A1C Angelo Rosario.

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OCP

https://www.afpc.af.mil/Portals/70/documents/06_CAREER%20MANAGEMENT/02_Dress%20and%20Appearance/Official%20OCP%20Uniform%20Guidance%202018.pdf?ver=2018-08-15-123136-873

Ample Strike

https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1649662/mcchord-afb-represents-usaf-in-ample-strike-nato-days/

U-2 FACT

https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1649960/a-matter-of-fact-growing-the-u-2-pilot-selection-process-with-first-ever-program/

On this look Around the Air Force, the Air Force is finalizing details on how to determine retention for non-deployable Airmen, October is Energy Action Month, and the Air Force expands use of express licensing. Hosted by A1C Angelo Rosario.

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NON-DEPLOYABLE REVIEW

https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1653064/air-force-to-finalize-review-process-for-non-deployable-airmen/

http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/133245p.pdf?ver=2018-08-01-080044-667

ENERGY ACTION MONTH

https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1651448/protect-the-power-to-enhance-readiness-and-resilience-during-energy-action-month/

TECH

https://www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1651677/air-force-expands-use-of-express-licensing/

JORDAN

https://www.aetc.af.mil/News/Article/1651809/jordanian-officer-aces-aircraft-fuel-systems-course/

On this look Around the Air Force, Hurricane Michael hits the Tyndall AFB and the Florida panhandle, SECAF Heather Wilson testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee Subcommittee, and the window to opt into the Blended Retirement System will close soon. Hosted by A1C Marqus Williams.

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https://www.c-span.org/video/?452549-1/air-force-leadership-testifies-readiness-management

https://www.tyndall.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1658839/official-update-from-the-325th-fighter-wing/

On this look Around the Air Force Airmen from around the country help Tyndall AFB recover from Hurricane Michael and the SECAF, CSAF, and CMSAF tour the damaged base. Hosted by A1C Marqus Williams.

On this look Around the Air Force a California Air National Guardsman is remembered following a fatal crash, CMSAF Kaleth Wright shares words of encouragement for Tyndall AFB, and Airmen impacted by Hurricane Michael can apply for grants with the Air Force Aid Society. Hosted by A1C Marqus Williams.

On this look Around the Air Force new limits are coming for High Year of Tenure and SECAF Wilson issues new guidance for the Voting Assistance Program. Hosted by A1C Marqus Williams

On this look Around the Air Force, Tyndall Airmen are making progress in recovery efforts, the Pilot Instructor Next program trains with virtual reality, and the Commander’s Edge Program improves leadership skills.