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U.S. Air Force Bioenvironmental Engineering, 36th Medical Group, and 36th Civil Environmental Squadron, inspect water drainage with Guam Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Water and Fuels Systems Maintenance and Infrastructure, during a sanitation survey inspection at Northwest Field, Andersen
Attendees and dogs pose for a group photo commemorating the Boonie Dog support agreement signing at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 24, 2025. This ceremony was the first Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) with Andersen AFB and the Guam Department of Agriculture. (U.S. Air Force photo by
U.S. Air Force Airman Basic Wyatt Noya, 36th Logistics Readiness Squadron, provides maintenance to the MOPP gear to ensure it is ready to be issued. Making sure the gear has no deficiencies increases the safety for future airmen that wear them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Maye)
Pacific Air Forces leadership paid their respects to the service of fellow allies at the annual Australian and New Zealand Army Corps Day Civic Service at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii, on April 25, 2025.
Brig. Gen. Alan Matney, Reserve assistant to the U.S. Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, joined Pulaali’i Pula, Governor of American Samoa, Dr. Josh Green, Governor of Hawaii, and other dignitaries in commemorating the 125th American Samoa Flag Day celebration in Pago Pago, American Samoa, April
U.S. Air Force Airman Senior Airman Jacob Gomez, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, performs an inspection on a HGU 55P helmet before the aircrew takes off for a Bomber Task Force mission at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 21, 2025. The Bomber Task Force missions
Seventh Air Force is set to extend its “Super Squadron” test for a second phase in October 2025 after recently receiving approval by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force. The extension will establish a second super squadron here, with 31 assigned F-16 Fighting Falcons. The aircraft and approximately
U.S. Airmen conduct aerial refueling operations off the east coast of the Republic of Korea, April 23, 2025. FF25-1 involved U.S. and ROK units from across the Pacific theater. Operating across such a vast area was made feasible and more effective by aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff
State of Hawaiʻi representatives and DoD personnel look out the back of a C-17 Globemaster III, from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, during a mission off the coast of the state of Hawaiʻi, April 17, 2025. The flight showcased the importance of the Air Force and Space Force mission in Hawaiʻi and its
A B-1B Lancer assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, lands at Misawa Air Base, Japan, during Bomber Task Force 25-2, April 18, 2025. Bomber missions provide opportunities to train and operate with allies and partners in joint and coalition exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma
A Bomber Task Force deployment of U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft, Airmen and support equipment from the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, arrived at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 15, 2025, to support Pacific Air Forces’ training efforts with Allies, partners, and
Two U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancers and two F-16 Fighting Falcons joined two Republic of Korea Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs and KF-16s for combined training in airspace over western ROK, followed by a low pass over the Osan Air Base flightline, April 15.
The Meteorological and Oceanographic Convergence Conference gathered to underscore the importance of weather, geographic, and oceanic intelligence efforts on military operations in the Indo-Pacific at Joint Base Pearl-Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, Apr. 7-11, 2025.
Cope Thunder - Philippines 25-1, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise, is scheduled to begin April 7 with primary flight operations over Luzon, Philippines, and is scheduled to run through April 18.
The Pacific Integrated Air and Missile Defense Center (PIC) hosted and facilitated the 2025 SYNERGY ARC Concept Development Conference at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, Apr. 1-3, 2025.
Airmen from the United States, Thailand, and Singapore, concluded Cope Tiger 25 with a ceremony signifying the end of the 31st iteration of the long-standing trilateral exercise Mar. 28, 2025.
The U.S. Air Force 77th Fighter Squadron ‘Gamblers’ have flown countless missions supporting numerous conflicts and exercises around the world for 107 years, making them one of the most storied flying units still operating. Today, they’re bringing that knowledge and lethality to the Pacific theater
The United States Air Force participated in the 2025 Avalon Australian International Airshow during the last week of March, reinforcing the longstanding alliance between the two nations and offering members of the public the opportunity to enjoy aerial displays and engage with service members during
U.S. and Australian forces demonstrated their combined focus on cooperation, warfighting effectiveness and lethality in the Indo-Pacific space domain during the Avalon International Airshow and Trade Days, March 25 - 30, 2025.
Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, reinforced U.S. and New Zealand defense ties during a visit to Christchurch, New Zealand, in support of Operation Deep Freeze, Mar. 10, 2025
Command Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, recently met with key senior enlisted leaders in the Philippines to advance enlisted force development and reinforce the growing military partnership between the United States and the Philippines.
U.S. Pacific Air Forces A4S Security Forces Division of Pacific Air Forces Directorate of Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection conducted Pacific Defender 25-2, an exercise intended to build partnerships throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
Standing before a global gathering of airpower leaders at the 2025 Avalon International Airshow Symposium, Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces Deputy Commander, reflected on this significant opportunity for air chiefs and senior leaders from over 30 nations to come together, strengthen the
Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing (FW), alongside joint partners, executed Beverly Sunrise 25-03, a full-spectrum readiness exercise designed to strengthen operational capabilities, enhance Mission Ready Airmen (MRA) proficiency, and reinforce the wing’s ability to project combat airpower in
Cope Tiger 25 officially launched the first aircraft from the U.S. Air Force, Royal Thai Air Force and the Republic of Singapore Air Force, marking the start of flying operations for the exercise, Mar. 17, 2025.
Flying a C-130J Super Hercules through freezing black, early-morning skies, the 40th Airlift Squadron airdrops U.S. Army 11th Airborne Division paratroopers in desolate, snow-ridden landscapes near Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 22, 2025. This partnership during the Joint Pacific
The U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force aircraft conducted a bilateral training flight over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea on Mar. 6, 2025.
One maintainer's leadership during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 25-02, an annual Arctic deployment training exercise, proved that credible training allows NCOs to lead at higher levels of responsibility. This training fosters an ability to troubleshoot unexpected aircraft
Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, reinforced PACAF’s focus on warfighting effectiveness, lethality, and readiness during the Air & Space Force Association’s Warfare Symposium, March 4, 2025.
Gen. Kevin Schneider, commander of Pacific Air Forces and Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool Pacific Air Forces command chief, recently visited Antarctica and Christchurch, New Zealand recently, where they toured U.S. Air Force units with Joint Task Force-Support Forces Antarctica (JTF-SFA).
A civilian contractor was rescued from a myocardial infarction (a type of heart attack) while participating in United States military supported Operation Deep Freeze at McMurdo Station (MCM), Antarctica, Feb. 13, 2025.
Team Misawa supported members of the 34th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron as they performed hot pit refueling maneuvers during a Bomber Task Force 25-1 mission at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 20-27, 2025.
Pacific Paladin, a professional development course for senior noncommissioned officers in the Pacific, incorporated its first-ever Agile Combat Employment field training exercise during its latest quarterly iteration, Feb. 24-28, 2025.
Every year, three nations gather for exercise Cope North as trilateral allies, sharpening their warrior ethos, developing their interoperable warfighting capabilities, and strengthening their longstanding partnership.
Exercise Cope North 25 concluded for the year at Andersen Air Force Base, Feb. 21, 2025. Cope North is an annual trilateral exercise conducted by U.S. Air Forces, the Japan Self-Defense Force, and the Royal Australian Air Force.
Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers participated in planned bilateral training with Republic of Korea Air Force, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps fighter aircraft in training airspace above South Korea, Feb. 20.
Distinguished visitors from Cope North 2025 are shown around a B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron to help learn about the Bomber Task Force 25-1 mission as part of an immersion day tour at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 12, 2025
Cope North 25 continues its trilateral aerial exercise at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 19, 2025.
The Washington Air National Guard hosted Pacific Air Forces and Royal Malaysian Air Force senior leaders for the seventh annual Airman-to-Airman Talks at Camp Murray, Washington, February 11-13.The talks are an Air Force specific part of the bilateral defense talks that take place annually between
Airmen of the 434th Air Refueling Wing deployed to participate in Cope North 2025, a joint field-training exercise focused on strengthening the capabilities of partner nations through integrated operations and training to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Airmen and a B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D, returned to Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, to support Aero India 2025, a five-day air and trade show.
Trilateral partners from the Japan Air Self Defense Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and U.S. Air Force fly together in exercise Cope North 2025, conducting air re-fueling integration training with F-35A Lightning II’s and KC-135 Stratotankers, Feb. 10, 2025.
Aero India 2025, India’s largest airshow and aviation exhibition has officially begun and will last until 14 February at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru, India.
Trilateral allies and partners from Australia, Japan and the U.S. conduct collaborative interoperability training for the success of air and space operations in the Indo-Pacific, Feb. 7, 2025.
The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific’s recent community outreach tour to Maui was about more than just sharing music with residents; it was an integral part of the Pacific Air Forces’ mission to strengthen community bonds across the Indo-Pacific region.
The 317th Airlift Wing participated in the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 25-02 annual Arctic deployment training exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 16-25th, 2025.
Pacific Air Forces officially stood up its Cyber Operations and Warfighting Communications Directorate, known as “A6”, on Jan. 31, 2025. The new directorate consolidates and synchronizes PACAF’s approach to cyber operations, communications, and data strategies, while serving as an advisor to the
Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, visited the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines on Jan. 28, 2025.
The U.S. Air Force 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron has deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1 Jan. 27, 2025.
Air forces from around the world are arriving in Guam to participate in Cope North 2025, scheduled for Feb. 3-21, 2025.
Beverly Herd 25-2, the 51st Fighter Wing’s regularly occurring large force exercise, begins Jan. 26 and is scheduled to run through Jan. 31.The wing will incorporate agile combat employment operations, conducting flight operations at Kunsan Air Base and utilizing the base as a forward deployed
Beverly Pack 25-1 kicks off at Kunsan AB.
F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 35th Fighter and 80th Fighter Squadrons, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, arrived at Gwangju Air Base to support Agile Combat Employment operations for exercise Beverly Pack 25-1, Jan. 13.
Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, relieved Col. Julie Sposito Salceies, 613th Air Operations Center commander, due to loss of confidence in her ability to command the organization.
Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing made history during Exercise Beverly Pack 25-1 by executing their first Agile Combat Employment (ACE) movement, deploying to a simulated forward location at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 12-16.
A Bomber Task Force deployment of multiple U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer aircraft, Airmen, and support equipment from the 34th Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 15, 2025.
As of 2024, 8th Air Force’s B-1 Lancers, B-2 Spirits and B-52 Stratofortresses have integrated with 23 percent of the world’s military as part of Bomber Task Force (BTF) missions and operations.
Fighter aircraft from Japan & the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of U.S. bombers operating in the Indo-Pacific, Jan. 15, 2025.
HANOI, Vietnam --The U.S. Department of Defense participated in the Vietnam Defense Expo 2024 at Gia Lam Airport, Hanoi, Vietnam Dec.19-22, 2024.
Much has already been written about Operation BOLO, one notable example being Historian Howard Halvorsen’s 2011 article. However, not much if at all has been provided from the perspective of Gen William W. Momyer, who was the Seventh Air Force commander in Vietnam at the time the mission was
Operation Christmas Drop 2024 concluded Dec. 14, marking 73 years of delivering aid to some of the most isolated communities in the world.
The Pacific Air Forces command chief augmentee journeyed across Australia to recognize the contributions, address challenges, and reinforce PACAF’s commitment to quality of life and readiness for all Air Force members stationed there Dec. 9-14, 2024.
This mission builds upon the foundation of previous Air Mobility Command endurance operations, demonstrating the value of C-130Hs in the USINDOPACOM theater and reinforcing the Cowboy Guard’s role as the sword and shield of Wyoming and the nation.While the mission showcased the Wyoming Air Guard’s
Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron fly to meet Republic of Korea Air Force aircraft and practice live munitions drops at Pilsung Range, ROK, Dec. 16, 2024. U.S. and ROK forces regularly train together to support peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula
More than 60 students from across the Korean peninsula walked across the base theater stage to receive graduation certificates during Kunsan’s first-ever Joint Force College Graduation ceremony, Dec.13, 2024. The ceremony, organized by the 8th Force Support Squadron, Kunsan Top 3 organization,
Five nations took to the skies together as U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self Defense Force, Republic of Korea Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, and Royal Australian Air Force aircrews executed a multinational “interfly” mission to culminate Operation Christmas Drop 2024, at Andersen Air Force Base,
Whether they’re under the glow of floodlights cutting through the Pacific night, or bathing in the rays of the tropical Guam sun, maintainers from the U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force are working side by side as part of Operation Christmas Drop 2024 to ensure C-130Js delivering bundles
High above the Pacific, Santa’s grey sleighs roared to life Dec. 8 as C-130 Hercules aircrews from five allied nations began dropping humanitarian-like aid bundles as part of Operation Christmas Drop 2024. The annual mission, now in its 73rd year, brings together aircrews from the United States,
U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron landed at Clark Air Base, Philippines on Dec. 6, 2024.
Service members and volunteers from different corners of the Pacific theater gathered in Hangar 5 to pack boxes with supplies, including canned goods, clothing, school items, toys and more Dec. 7.
The Operation Christmas Drop 2024 logo is displayed on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 4, 2024. Conducted annually from Andersen, OCD delivers supplies and gifts to more than 58 remote islands in the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of
Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, discusses the Inter-Pacific Air Forces Academy with Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Wiener, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Diego Yoshisaki, Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs senior
The U.S. Air Force and Philippine Air Force integrated USAF F-16 Fighting Falcons and PAF FA-50s to conduct training over the Philippine Sea, Nov. 26, 2024. The USAF is committed to conducting bilateral training with the PAF, demonstrating interoperability and enhancing security architecture within
In a historic visit, Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, traveled to Vietnam for delivery of five T6-C training aircraft to the Vietnamese Air Defence Air Force November 18-21, 2024.Schneider landed in the first T6-C aircraft before providing remarks at the formal acquisition
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, smiles after filling out a Combined Federal Campaign pledge form at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Nov. 18, 2024. Standing with her is Master Sgt. Christian Walls, CFC representative for PACAF headquarters. CFC is the
Enlisted leaders from air forces across the Indo-Pacific region gathered for the Inter-Pacific Air Forces Academy training at the Binnicker Professional Military Education Center on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii from Nov. 11 - 22, 2024.
U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Carla Riner, Air National Guard advisor to the Pacific Air Forces Director of Air and Cyberspace Operations, led a Department of Defense delegation at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for an Aceh Tsunami Museum special exhibit honoring US disaster relief after the 2004
The U.S. Air Force, Allies and partner nations are making final preparations for Operation Christmas Drop 2024. This annual humanitarian activity brings essential supplies to remote communities in the Pacific starting Dec. 4 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.Operation Christmas Drop displays the
General Kevin Schneider, commander of Pacific Air Forces, attended a ceremony here Nov. 20, 2024, marking the historic delivery of the first five T-6C Texan II aircraft to the Vietnam Air Defence Air Force.
Republic of Korea Air Force Brig. Gen. Yeon Ju Ryou, ROKAF Chief of the Military Police Agency, visited the Pacific Air Forces to meet with leaders and Airmen from the Security Forces Division to strengthen collaboration with U.S. Air Force security forces, Nov. 13, 2024.
General Kevin Schneider, commander of Pacific Air Forces, is embarking on a visit to Vietnam this week, marking the first visit of a sitting PACAF commander since 2017.Schneider's visit follows the successful execution of August’s Pacific Partnership – Pacific Angel 2024 event, reinforcing the
Royal Australian Air Force Air Vice-Marshal Carl Newman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, met with Kuhio Lewis, the Chief Executive Officer from the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA), for talks on developing relationships and fostering cultural understanding between the military and
The Pacific Integrated Air and Missile Defense Center hosted its second annual Multilateral Subject Matter Expert Exchange and Defense Design Workshop on 21 thru 26, October 2024, at Fort Bliss located in El Paso, Texas. This groundbreaking event, supported by the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense
The 25th Fighter Squadron at Osan Air Base will begin a phased withdrawal of its 24 A-10 aircraft starting January 2025.
Nestled within the natural “punch bowl” of an extinct volcanic crater and watched over by the figure of Lady Columbia, military veterans were honored and celebrated for their courage, dedication, and enduring legacy of service during a Veterans Day Ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the
In an era defined by rapid technology advancements and with a worldwide platform saturated with Great Power Competition, the Distributed Mission Operations Center on Kirtland Air Force Base, hosted its Virtual Flag: Coalition exercise, Oct. 21 - Nov. 4.
Fighter aircraft from the U.S., Japan, and the Republic of Korea conducted a trilateral escort flight of a U.S. bomber operating in the Indo-Pacific, Nov. 3, 2024.Two U.S. F-16 from the 36th Fighter Squadron, 51st Fighter Wing flew with four Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2s from the 8th Air Wing
Freedom Flag 24-1is a combined ROK and U.S. air force large force exercise which trains mission commanders and aircrew to fly, fight and win in complex scenarios with robust surface-to-air and air-to-air threats.
The U.S. and Republic of Korea ai forces conducted large scale aerial maneuvers as part of Freedom Flag 24-1, Oct. 31, 2024. During the training, four U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons flew in formation with four ROK F-16s, conducting a planned show-of-force mission.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, delivered a keynote address at the TechNet Indo-Pacific 2024 Convention at the Hawai’i Convention Center, Oct. 23, 2024.
Airmen from Pacific Air Forces Headquarters recently developed a new capability to improve Agile Combat Employment operations across the Indo-Pacific Area of Responsibility.
Kunsan Air Base hosted its first “cross-servicing” demonstration to showcase interoperability between U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force personnel on October 18, 2024.The purpose of cross-servicing training is to equip the U.S. and ROK Air Forces with the capability to receive each
A U.S. Pacific Air Forces delegation led by Col. Richard Ganske, PACAF A5S Campaign Plans Division chief, attended the Bali Air and Space Forum and the Bali Airshow in Indonesia, Sept. 16-18, 2024.
U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific region are working to transition from numerous bilateral exercises with partners and allies in the region to more multilateral engagements, Space Force Brig. Gen. Anthony J. Mastalir said.
From Oct. 10-11, 2024, the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division conducted an airfield seizure exercise as part of the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 25-01. The operation involved six C-17 Globemaster IIIs from the 15th Wing, 62nd Airlift Wing and the 3rd Wing, which airlifted U.S. Army
CSAF and CMSAF traveled across the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility to engage key allies and partners.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi visited Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, October 17, 2024.During their visit they met with Airmen and joint force partners to discuss the strategic importance of the Arctic mission, as well as
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi prepares to fly a drone at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 17, 2024. Flosi visited the 51st Fighter Wing to engage with Airmen, families and support facilities, promoting innovative approaches to enhancing quality of life and mission
U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin met with Republic of Korea Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Lee, Youngsu at the ROKAF Headquarters in Gyeryongdae, Oct. 17, as part of a weeklong visit to the region.The Air Chiefs discussed the current strategic environment and ways their two services
U.S. Pacific Air Forces and the Sri Lanka Air Force concluded their 7th annual Airman-to-Airman Talks on Sept. 12, 2024, at the Sri Lanka Defense Headquarters in Colombo. The three-day talks were co-chaired by Air Vice Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, SLAF's Director General of Planning, and Brig Gen
U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi are participating in an international Air Force Forum hosted by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force in Tokyo Oct. 14-16.
On Oct. 13, 2024, Gen. David Allvin, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and Chief Master Sgt. David Flosi, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, visited Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, as part of a week-long trip to the Indo-Pacific Region.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi, meet Airman First Class Victor Cox, 647th Force Support Squadron force management technician, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Oct. 11, 2024. Cox was recognized for superior performance during
Over 300 planners from seven nations, four services, and across multiple commands, came together last week for a Combined Mid-Planning Conference co-sponsored by Headquarters Air Force and United States Transportation Command, Sept 30-Oct 4 at Scott AFB, Illinois.
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp was celebrated by Airmen, Marines, Soldiers, and Sailors in joyful farewells last week as he prepares to relinquish command of U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force. Rupp was inducted into the Pacific Air Forces Order of the Sword on Oct. 4, becoming the
The 10th annual Pacific Air Command Weapons and Tactics Conference once again brought together an international, multi-lateral gathering of experts to address finding new solutions for adversary deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region at PACAF Headquarters, Sept. 23-27, 2024.
Over 200 participants gathered in Tinian and Saipan over a period of two days last week for an Industry Day event hosted by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command and organized and supported by Pacific Air Forces.
Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, led a delegation of U.S. Airmen to meet with Indian Air Force counterparts during the 25th Executive Steering Group Meeting at Indian Air Head Quarters, Vayu Bhavan, New Delhi, India, Sept. 24-26.
The phrase ‘We Go Together!’ is a chant that can be often heard during gatherings of U.S. and Republic of Korea military forces and symbolizes the ironclad bonds formed since the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty in 1953.
The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia traveled to the Sendai region of Japan on a mission to honor the victims and survivors of the earthquake and tsunami disaster that occurred on March 11, 2011, bringing with them the same spirit of hope and solidarity that first united them with the
Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 integrated U.S. Airmen, Guardians, Sailors, Marines, and allies from Australia and the United Kingdom into a combined force to train for a possible conflict in the era of Great Power Competition. The exercise conducted live-fly operations in the eastern Pacific and a
The annual Far East Tactics Analysis Team conference, which brings together defense operations and intelligence representatives from six countries, was held at Yokota Air Base, Japan, September 9-13. The event was hosted by the U.S. Fifth Air Force Intelligence Division, and for the first time
As the curtain closed today on the 2024 Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference, one theme resonated throughout the event – Pacific Air Forces total commitment to maintaining a decisive advantage in the Indo-Pacific region amidst growing global threats.
The commander of Pacific Air Force shared his priorities with a large live and online audience during a keynote address at the Air and Space Forces Association’s annual Air, Space & Cyber Conference here today.
Tarang Shakti 24, India’s largest multinational exercise involving 10 participating nations and 18 observers, lived up to its namesake from Aug. 29 to Sept. 14, 2024, at Jodhpur Air Force Station, Rajasthan, India.
Pacific Air Forces hosted the Japan America Air Force Goodwill Association (JAAGA) for a roundtable discussion focused on building stronger strategic partnerships.
More than 180 Airmen assigned to the 110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and three B-2 Spirit stealth bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base arrived last month at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia to conduct Joint and multilateral Bomber Task Force missions across the Indo-Pacific
Pacific Air Forces is set to highlight Indo-Pacific Strategy at the Air, Space & Cyber Conference, which kicks off tomorrow at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. This year's theme, "Achieving Decisive Advantage in an Age of Growing Threats," focuses on innovation and readiness in
Airmen with the 819th RED HORSE Squadron here deployed as the 513th Expeditionary RED HORSE Squadron to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, and designed a new excavation technique for Air Force civil engineers that will save 162,000 tons of material, $7.4 million, and nearly 5,000 hours of labor.
For the first time ever, a B-2 Spirit from the 110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, launched from Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley in Australia and rendezvoused with Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Lightning IIs as part of ongoing Bomber Task Force operations in the Indo-Pacific region.
An aircraft piloted by forest green suited aviators fueled its legacy of fierceness and fire - we call it the A-10 Thunderbolt II. They are recognized for their unique mission; providing close air support to those on the ground, which emboldens a shared iconic mindset for those a part of the 25th
Pacific Air Force units arrived for Tarang Shakti 24 Phase II at Jodhpur Air Force Station, India, Aug. 30, 2024. The exercise, which was broken into two phases to allow for optimum participation from 10 nations and 18 observing nations, is the largest multinational exercise India has held.
U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force and Papua New Guinea Defence Force personnel culminated three days of aeromedical evacuation training and subject matter expert exchanges with a field training exercise during Pacific Angel 24-1 at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, August 28, 2024.
A four-ship of F-15C Eagles departed Kadena Air Base as part of a large-scale divestment plan to modernize the base’s capabilities, Aug. 24, 2024.
The U.S. Air Force in conjunction with the Royal Australian Air Force French Air Force and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force kicked off Pacific Angel 24-1 at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, August 24, 2024.
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 110th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron completed a hot pit event with the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber during a Bomber Task Force mission, Aug. 21, 2024.
Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, highlighted the critical importance of readiness as a guest panelist for the Air Force Sergeant Association’s Readiness panel at the AFSA’s 2024 International Convention and Professional Development Symposium in Houston, Texas, Aug.
QUANG NGAI, Vietnam– USNS City of Bismarck and U.S. Air Force personnel arrived in Quang Ngai, Vietnam on August 19, marking the beginning of the Vietnam mission stop for Pacific Partnership 2024-2 (PP24-2) and Pacific Angel 2024-3 (PA24-3).
A Bomber Task Force deployment of U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, Airmen and support equipment from the 509th Bomb Wing and 131st BW, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, has began at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, Aug. 16, 2024.
Red Flag-Alaska 24-3, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise, is scheduled to begin Aug. 15, with primary flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex and is scheduled to run through Aug. 30. Red Flag-Alaska is designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat
The Air Force is refining its approach to safety as an integral part of daily operations to maintain safety standards and a ready force to enhance warfighting advantage and advance theater posture.
Dr. Stephen Arionus, Pacific Air Forces historian, provides a history tour for members of the National Security Innovation Network at the PACAF headquarters at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Aug. 7, 2024. NSIN is teaming up with PACAF and the 613th Air Operations Center to accelerate the
U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptors assigned to the 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron conducted hot pit refuels alongside Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 75th Squadron at RAAF Base Curtin, Australia.
Pacific Air Forces celebrated its 80th anniversary with a ceremony today at the Headquarters’ Courtyard of Heroes, honoring the command's airpower legacy in the Indo-Pacific theater.
Airmen participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2024 in Australia concluded operations today, marking the end of the largest iteration of the Royal Australian Air Force’s biennial capstone exercise.
Beginning in 2022, the U.S. Air Force began embedding Airmen into Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail units through the Military Personnel Exchange Program in preparation of replacing the aging E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System.
The Air Force Wargaming Institute created a new wargame titled, “Air Force Wargame Indo-Pacific.”
Interoperability is defined as the ability of military groups to operate in conjunction with each other. When it comes to putting together a 22 day exercise with 20 participating nations, over 140 aircraft, and upwards of 4000 personnel a lot of international teamwork comes into play.
In a rare deployment to Alaska's airspace, two B-52 Stratofortresses took part in the Arctic Defender exercise.
Fifth United States-Republic of Korea (ROK) Tabletop Academy held July 8 - 19.
In an unforgettable event, the Exercise Pitch Black 2024 Open Day at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Australia, brought together military forces from across the globe, July 20.
Lenderman shared her “Triple L” values of Listen, Love, and Lift Up with approximately 65 girls
With the soft light of dawn illuminating the vast Northern Territory of Australia, the gentle rustle of eucalyptus leaves in the warm breeze, and the distant calls of kookaburras breaking the calm silence, another morning at Exercise Pitch Black 24 begins.
Starting this summer, the 36th Fighter Squadron at Osan Air Base will gain nine F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base.
Event marks the first official change of command ceremony for the unit, which was activated as a USSF field component under U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific and assigned to the U.S. Forces Korea sub-unified command in December 2022.
Exercise Pitch Black 2024, the largest iteration of the Royal Australian Air Force's premiere biennial flying exercise, officially opened on July 12 in Darwin, Australia.
Exercise showcased the cohesiveness and adaptability of approximately 50 U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps EOD technicians.
An estimated 500 personnel from the U.S., Canada, Germany, Italy, Spain and France kicked off exercise.
Airmen from the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron returned to Ellsworth Air Force Base June 25, 2024, following the successful completion of Bomber Task Force 24-6 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. This mission, conducted with Allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific, achieved significant milestones
The United States will participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2024 largely based at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin and Base Tindal, Australia, July 12 – Aug. 2, 2024.This year’s exercise will be the largest in the exercise’s 43-year history, with 20 participating nations, over 140 aircraft, and
Arctic Defender, a German Air Forces-led exercise, is scheduled to begin July 8 with primary flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex and is scheduled to run through July 18.
Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, presents the guidon to Col. Julie Sposito Salceies, 613th Air Operations Center incoming commander, on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 26, 2024. The 613th Air Operations Center provides command and control of air and space
Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, visited Andersen Air Force Base to observe the Forward Edge’s mission sets and goals.
The Security Forces Division of Pacific Air Forces Directorate of Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, hosted Pacific Defender 2024, a security forces subject matter expert exchange event, on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 10 - 14.
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - The Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing concluded the latest iteration of its ongoing fighter exercise, Sentry Aloha 24-2, June 12 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.This two-week National Guard Bureau training event brought together more than 1,000
Pacific Air Forces released the results of its investigation into a tactical vehicle accident where two Airmen were significantly injured on Tinian, Feb. 17, 2023.Two Airmen were traveling to a training location when their SRTV-SXV Tactical Vehicle departed the road and rolled over near North Field,
Senior noncommissioned officers from across Pacific Air Forces gathered for Pacific Paladin, a leadership training event, on Monday, June 10, 2024, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, PACAF command chief, hosted this iteration of the event, which aims to equip
In a move aimed at bolstering bilateral cooperation, the U.S. Air Force 613th Air Operations Center has signed an agreement with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Defense Command at Pacific Air Forces Headquarters, Jun. 12.This agreement seeks to strengthen ties between the two air forces at
Pacific Air Forces Airmen were honored as PACAF's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year in the Courtyard of Heroes at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 11.Gen. Kevin Schneider, PACAF commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen McCool, PACAF command chief, invited numbered air force commanders,
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 51st Operations Support Squadron, 607th Materiel Maintenance Squadron, and U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry ROK/U.S. Combined Division, set up a helicopter landing zone during a joint
Sripriya Ranganathan, Charge d’Affaires of India to the United States, visited Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska during Red Flag-Alaska 24-2 June 3, 2024. During her visit, she visited the Indian Air Forces participating in Red Flag-Alaska, and received briefings on the exercise. Red Flag-Alaska serves
The Republic of Singapore Air Forces 425th Fighter Squadron is participating in Red Flag-Alaska 24-2. Interoperability is key component to Agile Combat Employment and enhancing our alliances and partnerships. RF-A exercises are focused on improving the combat readiness of U.S. and international
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer joined Republic of Korea Air Force F-15Ks Slam Eagles for live munitions and close air support training at the Pilsung Range, Republic of Korea, in an event designed to enhance the interoperability, lethality, and readiness of U.S. and ROK air forces.
PEARL HARBOR – U.S. Indo-Pacific Command joint forces, along with allied and partner forces, are scheduled to participate in exercise Valiant Shield (VS) 2024, June 7-18, on Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, and at sea around the Mariana Island Range Complex.
As part of the fourth-annual Pacific Air Forces Spark Tank event, six innovative ideas were funded with $1.5 million, a significant increase from previous years.
Defenders from Security Forces Squadrons across the Pacific Air Force and service members from allied nations put their physical training, unit pride, and individual tenacity to the test in an endeavor to be hailed champion of the 7th Annual Advanced Combat Skills Assessment Competition.
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, receives fuel from a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker during a routine Bomber Task Force mission over the South China Sea, May 31, 2024. BTF missions provide
Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir, U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific commander, participated in the Australian Space Summit at the International Convention Center in Sydney, Australia, May 27-28.
Personnel from the Pacific Air Forces Safety Directorate co-hosted the annual Indo-Pacific Safety Air Forces Exchange alongside their counterparts from the Royal New Zealand Air Force in Auckland, New Zealand from May 20-24.
Red Flag-Alaska 24-2, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise, is scheduled to begin May 30, with primary flight operations over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex and is scheduled to run through June 14. Red Flag-Alaska is designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat
As monsoon season draws near Kunsan Air Base, the 8th Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight has begun preparing the Wolf Pack for the inclement weather ahead.The monsoon season occurs when there is a shift in winds, causing heavy rainfall and severe weather.
Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen McCool, PACAF command chief, visited the 8th Fighter Wing, May 22.During the visit, the command team engaged with 8th FW leadership and Airmen across the unit, furthering their scope of the Wolf Pack’s daily
Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen McCool, PACAF command chief, visited multiple units and members at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 23, 2024.
Lt. Col. James Galyon, 51st Fighter Wing chaplain, center, provides an Osan Air Base Chapel orientation to Lori Schneider, second from right, and Chris McCool, left, Pacific Air Forces command team spouses, during a visit to the Republic of Korea, May 21, 2024. The chapel, newly opened in February,
B-1 Lancers assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of a routine Bomber Task Force deployment, 23 May.
Leadership from the 33rd Fighter Wing, Joint Program Office, and Lockheed Martin Corporation gathered here to celebrate the facility’s significant milestone as the 1,000th F-35 pilot to be outfitted received his flight helmet and survival gear May 22.
The Wolf Pack’s innovation team, Wolfwerx, recently facilitated the presentation of numerous groundbreaking ideas aimed at enhancing various work centers at Kunsan Air Base, May 20, 2024.Wolfwerx provides the opportunity for base personnel to present their forward-thinking ideas to the base
U.S. Air Force tactical air control party specialists assigned to Detachment 1, 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron, conduct a Tactical Combat Casualty Care - Tier 2 training exercise.
Approximately 200 Airmen from the 694th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group participated in an Ability to Survive and Operate rodeo at Osan Air Base, April 26, 2024.
Pacific Air Forces’ leaders and subject matter experts, alongside the Oregon National Guard State Partnership Team, hosted their counterparts from the Bangladesh Air Force at the PACAF headquarters on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii May 14 – 17, 2024 for an Airman-to-Airman Talk engagement.
Ally and partner nations gathered in New Zealand for the annual Indo-Pacific Command and Pacific Air Forces C-130 and Fighter Logistics and Safety Symposium, or LASS, May 13 through 17, 2024.
18th Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force conducted bilateral exercise Southern Beach at Naha Air Base and Kadena Air Base, May 13-17, 2024. Southern Beach is held annually in an effort to enhance interoperability between U.S. Forces and host nation partners.
The 35th Fighter Wing conducted the first ever trilateral Combat Ammunition Production Exercise (CAPEX) with munitions specialists from Pacific Air Forces, Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), May 6-9, 2024.
The 8th Fighter Wing Command Post serves as the nerve center of the base, overseeing flight schedules, responding to emergencies, and ensuring smooth and reliable communication.Command post ensures the base is well-informed and prepared, disseminating vital messages and activating emergency systems.
Air University welcomed Gen. Hiroaki Uchikura, Koku-Jieitai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) Chief of Staff, during the 2024 International Honor Roll event, at Maxwell Air Force Base, April 17-20, 2024.
OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Pacific Air Forces released the results of its investigation into an F-16C aircraft mishap that occurred near Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, on May 6, 2023.오산공군기지, 대한민국 -- 태평양 공군은 2023년 5월 6일 대한민국 오산 공군기지 인근에서 발생한 F-16C 항공기 사고에 대한 조사 결과를 발표했슴.
As threats around the world continue to evolve, Airmen must be ready to face the challenges that follow. At Readiness Challenge civil engineers and services from around the world compete against each other in the ultimate challenge of readiness to prepare for the future fight.
Bilateral exercises such as Cope Thunder 24-1 underscore the importance of allied and partner nations coming together to enhance interoperability between participating forces. One key aspect of this collaboration is ensuring secure communications are established to reduce barriers to sharing
The 8th Fighter Wing welcomed four F-22 Raptors assigned to 19th and 199th Expeditionary Fighter Squadrons, Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam, Hawaii, May 13.
On May 8th and 9th U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing landed on a flightline at Andersen Air Force Base. The event occurred during a Trans-Pacific flight route to Royal Australian Air Force
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron respond to a simulated fire during Beverly Herd 24-1 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 13, 2024. 51st CES firefighters protect the 51st Fighter Wing mission by ensuring the safety of personnel, equipment and facilities.
Pacific Air Forces hosted members from the Royal Thai Air Force for the Mutual Cooperation Program, May 7 through 10.
The 51st Fighter Wing took charge as the lead wing in Red Flag-Alaska 24-1 hosted at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, from April 18 - May 3, 2024.
U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman met with Guardians as well as government and military officials during a visit to Osan Air Base and Seoul May 5-7, 2024.
Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and his wife, Jennifer, paid a visit to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii to visit Guardians and meet with key players in the support and operation of space assets in the Indo-Pacific theater, May 3, 2024.
The readiness experts of the Wolf Pack are no strangers to exercises, and their battle rhythm continued during Beverly Pack 24-1, a readinessexercise designed to hone mission-ready capabilities, May 6-10.
The Pacific Air Force’s Pacific Integrated Air & Missile Defense Center, with support from the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and the Philippine Air Force facilitated an inaugural multilateral and joint service subject matter expert exchange in preparation for Balikatan 24 at Clark
Exercise scenarios for Agile Reaper 24-1 formally ended at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 16, 2024, after operating in the Pacific theater with four spokes connected to the 3rd Air Expeditionary Wing, making it the largest, most combat-representative wing-led exercise of its time.
Personnel and aircraft assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing participated in the Korea Flying Training 2024 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 11-26, 2024.
The U.S.–Philippine Alliance, complemented by our various relationships and partnerships in the region, reinforces a regional structure that has been instrumental in maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific for decades.
A 15th Maintenance Group member speaks to Royal Australian Air Force Corporal William Mason, No. 36th Squadron avionics technician, RAAF Corporal Mitch Heazlewood, No. 36th Squadron aircraft technician, on Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, May 1, 2024. Royal Australian Air Force members had
Members assigned to the 374th Security Forces Squadron completed heavy weapons training at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, April 24. The heavy weapons training, or Fuji Firing, is a semi-annual event where defenders travel to CATC to complete mandatory qualification training on
This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the U.S. Space Force outlines a vision for space superiority, Combat Support Training Ranges get improvements for warfighters, and the Air Force works with the Army on a large-scale military modernization experiment.
Seventh Air Force is set to extend its “Super Squadron” test for a second phase in October 2025 after recently receiving approval by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force.
Airmen from Hill Air Force Base joined community veterans, students, and faculty for a military parade celebrating the children of military families as part of the school’s Month of the Military Child events.
Airmen and their families gathered at the 122nd Fighter Wing in Fort Wayne for a creative event celebrating the Month of the Military Child.
The 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing recently concluded its first no-notice Combat Readiness Exercise across various locations throughout the United States in the first quarter of 2025.
The Nebraska National Guard Air Base in Lincoln, hosted its annual Open Hangar event April 17, drawing over 300 high school students interested in exploring potential careers.
Department of the Air Force senior leaders from across the IT and acquisitions community emphasized the importance of investing in critical infrastructure and information systems across Air and Space Force installations.
The key to always being ready is preparation–words that embody the missions carried out by the 445th Logistics Readiness Squadron.
Air Force Office of Special Investigations warn current and former DoD employees on how to avoid scammers.
Airmen assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron participated in a dynamic air exercise called Turbo Weasel at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.
The Idaho Air National Guard held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of a new Medical Training Facility on Gowen Field, for the 124th Fighter Wing.
The Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2025 mission concluded two weeks of intensive medical collaboration between U.S. military personnel and their Guyanese counterparts.
The Department of the Air Force selected Wyoming Air National Guard Base in Cheyenne as the next location to host C-130Js.
Airmen of the Wyoming Air National Guard’s 187th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron played a critical role in the first successful evacuation of a patient in cardiac arrest from McMurdo Station, Antarctica.
In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the CMSAF and CMSSF testify in Congress on military quality of life, CSO Gen. Chance Saltzman gives insights into a new International Partnership Strategy, and USAFE-AFAFRICA holds its largest air-to-air WSEP exercise.
Project Convergence Capstone 5 is a large-scale military modernization experiment for the future of warfare. It focuses on the continued integration of joint and multi-national layered air and missile defense systems.
The 134th Air Refueling Wing at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base conducted a four-day Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise and Combat Readiness Exercise
Air Combat Command is leading efforts to overhaul how the U.S. Air Force does aircraft maintenance and fleet management this spring.
This initiative, inspired by a visit to Arizona State University's cutting-edge Dreamscape Learn facility, aims to propel AETC's training into the 21st century and equip Airmen to thrive in future conflicts.
In this week’s look Around the Air Force, Special Operations Command accepts the first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II, the 48O aeromedical physician designation addresses a critical shortage of flight surgeons, and the announcement of candidate locations to build deployable combat wings.
The Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force testified before the House Committee on Appropriations, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Subcommittee.
Joined by his family and members of AFSOC, retired Lt. Col. Bill Buice watched as the first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II arrived at Hurlburt Field. That moment brought back a wave of memories during his time piloting the Skyraider in the Vietnam War 60 years ago.
The Department of Defense announced a Deferred Resignation Program and Voluntary Early Retirement Authority for civilian employees
The DoD offered guidance for reinstatement of service members involuntarily discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
The DoD is offering a path back to service for military personnel who voluntarily separated or left to avoid the COVID-19 vaccination mandate.
U.S. Pararescuemen and French paratroopers conducted a three-day parachuting exercise in Djibouti, strengthening their partnership and demonstrating NATO interoperability.
The Skyraider II officially joins the Air Force Special Operations Command fleet with the delivery of the first missionized aircraft on April 3, 2025.
Airmen and Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Airmen attempted to earn the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge testing's coveted gold, silver or bronze proficiency badge March 24-28.
At Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, Senior Airman Yasmin Freckleton is proving that resilience is a way of life for the Air Force.
Airmen from the United States, Thailand and Singapore, concluded exercise Cope Tiger 25 with a ceremony Mar. 28.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, Dr. Troy Meink testifies before a Senate committee regarding nomination to be Air Force secretary; aircrew members can take the annual Aircrew Engagement Survey; and Red Flag 25-2 provides realistic, high-end training for Airmen and partner nations.
Summary: Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin presents five new additions to the CSAF Leadership Library.
The Department of the Air Force released updated guidance on Implementation of Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.
the Department of the Air Force released the memorandum Implementation of Additional Guidance for Executive Order 14183, ‘Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness.
Fighting Falcon undergoing changes to fly autonomously. Aircraft simulations occurring at rapid speeds to provide massive data to improve autonomy.
the Department of the Air Force released the memorandum Department of the Air Force Civilian Workforce Hiring Freeze Guidance rescinding and replacing the previously provided memorandum Department of the Air Force Hiring Freeze.
Beneath the sleek lines of the F-35A Lightning II, Airmen move with careful precision, sealing seams and smoothing surfaces to restore one of the aircraft’s most powerful features, its stealth.
The U.S. Air Force has identified the first five Regular Air Force candidate locations to build a Deployable Combat Wing Unit Type Code and is scheduling site surveys to begin in the coming weeks.
Air Education and Training Command officials brought together experts and leaders to discuss the future of training and development within the Air Force during the command’s annual Force Development Summit
Air Force oversight for risk assessment of pregnant aircrew is being raised to the Major Command level based on feedback from medical professionals across the service.
AETC launched a data literacy initiative to upskill its workforce. This initiative includes mandatory training, personalized learning pathways, and new performance elements focused on data skills to improve decision-making and maintain a competitive edge.
Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, reflected on the symposium's significant opportunity for air chiefs and senior leaders from over 30 nations to come together.
Airmen from the Ohio Air National Guard’s 178th Wing, in collaboration with units from the New York and Mississippi Air National Guard, recently concluded Exercise Advanced Wrath.
In this week’s look Around the Air Force, C-17 microvane technology saves money and fuel for aircraft, Total Force Shared Service offers flexibility to active-duty pilots interested in the Reserve or Guard and SPAFORGEN ensures Guardians are ready for the high-end fight.
PACAF A4S Security Forces Division conducted Pacific Defender 25-2, an exercise intended to build partnerships throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
Dr. Troy E. Meink appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his nomination to be the next SecAF.
Camp Simba, strategically located near the Kenyan naval base in Manda Bay, exemplifies the flourishing U.S.-Kenyan partnership, strengthened by Kenya's designation as a major non-NATO ally in 2024.
The 56th Fighter Wing flew the final F-16 Fighting Falcon flight out of Luke Air Force Base delivering it to the 16th Weapons Squadron at Nellis AFB.
The 105th Airlift Wing is playing a fundamental role in a modernization initiative that will save the Air Force over $14 million annually.
The 11th ATF alongside the 11th Combat Air Base Squadron supported the 51st FW and the 36th FS’ F-16 Fighting Falcon. Their mission was twofold: to provide C2 and base operating support-integration.
The Air Force Aircrew Crisis Task Force is inviting all aircrew members to take the annual Aircrew Engagement Survey.
The TRICARE Online Patient Portal will no longer be available April 1.To retain health records, download them from the TOL Patient Portal before April 1.
Senior leaders from the U.S. Air Force Reserve and the Royal Auxiliary Air Force met March 17-19 to strengthen an enduring partnership.
The Department of the Air Force announced today the contract award for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development of the Next Generation Air Dominance Platform.
Statement by CSAF Allvin on the NGAD Contract Award.
In this week’s look Around the Air Force, X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle successfully landed, a new pilot concierge cell helps with transitions from active duty to Reserve, and CSAF Allvin consolidates two of the service’s largest preventative, readiness and resiliency programs.
U.S. Air Force Maj. Nichole Ayers, NASA astronaut, successfully completed her next mission: space.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remarked on the value of the Air Force and Space Force in both deterring and engaging in future military conflicts while speaking at the Department of the Air Force Summit.
The 13th CABS executed rapid runway repair operations in support of Bamboo Eagle 25-1, providing realistic timing and information to operations planners in the execution of ACE maneuvers.
DAF guidance on Return to In-Person Work for the purpose of creating a more capable and lethal force.
Airborne is an annual large-scale exercise that integrates air and ground forces from the U.S. and Japan.
The Wargaming Institute hosted more than 280 participants, assembled from multiple combatant commands, the Air and Naval War Colleges, the Department of State, policy experts from across the government and think tanks.
Four U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers and aircrews completed a deployment as part of Bomber Task Force 25-2.
The event highlighted the capability of U.S. and ROK forces to seamlessly integrate air, ground and maritime operations, reinforcing their enhanced combined defense posture.
The Department of the Air Force provided guidance March 19 for military members and civilian employees who are presently on TDY, traveling on PCS orders, or scheduled to begin such travel for A1-sponsored training.
The 109th Airlift Wing executed 79 missions using its ski-equipped LC-130 Hercules aircraft, transporting personnel, cargo and fuel to key research sites across the continent.
WOTS graduated 30 warrant officers, sending technical experts and advisors into the force to support the cyber and IT career fields.
Department of Defense specified that exemptions for the DoD-wide hiring freeze may be provided only for mission-critical positions that contribute to our warfighting readiness.
The DAF announced its validation plan in response to the Restoring America’s Fighting Force Task Force established in January 2025.
The Department of the Air Force announced effective immediately, administrative leave, travel, and transportation reimbursement for elective abortion will cease.
In this week’s look Around the Air Force, CSAF Gen. David Allvin describes his strategy for defending the homeland and meeting the nation’s security priorities, CSO Gen. Chance Saltzman outlines the USSF’s path to ensure space superiority, and enrollment opens for a new Health Care FSA benefit.
This milestone signifies activation or establishment of the DAF’s newest direct reporting unit headquarters, two intermediate medical readiness commands and six of seven medical wings.
The Department of the Air Force Office of Special Trial Counsel releases its first year in review.
Senior uniformed officers from the Air Force and Space Force told a Senate subcommittee March 12 that each service is focused on readiness but that budget shortfalls and determined adversaries are continuing sources for concern.
U.S. military general officers and senior enlisted advisors headlined a senior leader panel during the 32nd annual National Character and Leadership Symposium at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Feb. 21.
Cecily Odom takes the helm as senior advisor at the Enterprise IT Programming and Financial Management office.
Air Force and Space Force senior leaders took to the stage at the recent Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium March 3-5, outlining their vision for the future of warfare.
The Department of Defense released the memorandum Interim Guidance for Executive Order 14222, “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Cost Efficiency Initiative."
The DoD released guidance for DoD civilian employees on OPM's "What Did You Do Last Week" email.
The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman Corporation completed a full-scale qualification static fire test of the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile stage-one solid rocket motor March 6, at Northrop Grumman's facility in Promontory, Utah.
In this week’s look Around the Air Force, AFSOC has a new airframe, the Skyraider II, that can provide close air support and reconnaissance, the last F-16 training squadron at Luke AFB transitions to the F-35A Lightning II, and a professional development course for SNCOs in the Pacific runs its
Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, reinforced PACAF’s focus on warfighting effectiveness, lethality, and readiness during the Air & Space Force Association’s Warfare Symposium.
CMSSF Jon Bentivegna and CMSAF David Flosi discussed key challenges and strategies to prepare enlisted personnel for future conflicts.
U.S. Air Force leaders discussed force modernization and strategic planning, emphasizing the priorities for future capabilities, deterrence and joint force integration during a panel at the Air and Space Force Association Warfare Symposium.
Senior leaders discuss Global Integration, during the Air and Space Force Association Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colorado, March 4
The Air Force is aligning with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's priorities, says Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, while saving taxpayer dollars and redirecting them into combat readiness.
The Department of Defense released the memorandum Additional Guidance for Executive Order 14183, “Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness.
Service members can sign up for the new Health Care Flexible Spending Account putting money in pretax earnings into an account which can be spent on qualifying health care expenses.
While confronting volatile adversaries abroad but with new leadership at home, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin described his strategy for defending the homeland.
The U.S. Air Force announced the designation of two Mission Design Series within its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program today: the YFQ-42A (General Atomics) and the YFQ-44A (Anduril).
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum to all Defense Department civilian employees directing them to prepare five bullet points detailing their work accomplishments from the prior week.
The Department of the Air Force released the memorandum Department of the Air Force Hiring Freeze pursuant to Secretary of Defense Memorandum “Immediate Civilian Hiring Freeze for Alignment with National Defense Priorities.”
The DAF began implementing the Deferred Resignation Program.
In this week’s look Around the Air Force, BTF missions demonstrate force projected capabilities, an unarmed Minuteman III launch ensures a credible and effective deterrent, and WEPTAC offers the opportunity to develop, refine and validate tactics, techniques and procedures for Air Combat Operations.
The Department of the Air Force selected Hurlburt Field, Florida, as the preferred and final location to host the 711 Special Operations Squadron and 919 Special Operations Maintenance Group.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed his priorities of strengthening the military by cutting fiscal fraud, waste and abuse at DOD while also finding ways to refocus the department's budget.
Airmen and Soldiers from the Kentucky National Guard evacuated 296 residents from two housing complexes surrounded by floodwaters in Martin County, Kentucky, on Feb. 17.
BE 25-1 kicks off focusing on ACE with joint and allied forces, the USAF Test Pilot School collaborates with Stanford University for AI driven systems that will define future warfighting capabilities, and AETC deploys a ground-breaking app to retool how aircrews assess risk prior to every flight.
Approximately 800 joint personnel, including Guardsman, Reservists, locally based active-duty partners from the 15th Wing, Sailors and Marines and nearly 30 aircraft from six states participated together in exercise Sentry Aloha 25-1.
The 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron is embracing a new Radio Frequency Identification system to revolutionize inventory management for individual protective equipment and material management.
The Department of the Air Force’s Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management is enhancing its approach to delivering the DAF BATTLE NETWORK with the adoption of an Integrated Product Team construct.
A joint team of AFGSC Airmen and Vandenberg SFB Guardians launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a single telemetered joint test assembly re-entry vehicle from Vandenberg SFB.
The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center recently wrapped up Bamboo Eagle 25-1, concluding a series of coordinated operations that involved more than 10,000 personnel from multiple Air Force major commands, joint services and allied air forces.
Maintainers from the 421st Fighter Generation Squadron are gaining valuable training and experience while they are deployed to provide F-35A Lightning II sorties for Bamboo Eagle 25-1.
Pilots from the 388th Fighter Wing’s 421st Fighter Squadron, flying the F-35A Lightning II in Bamboo Eagle 25-1, are gaining vital experience with every sortie.
Special Warfare TACP teams from the 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing enabled critical C2 and sensing capabilities for exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1 across America and islands in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 10-14.
On Jan 17., Senior Airman Sebastian d’Alton assisted in the life saving measures of a skier by applying a tourniquet and packing the skiers wound until a helicopter arrived to airlift the skier to a local hospital.
Airmen from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings at Hill Air Force Base deployed to Naval Air Station North Island over the weekend with a number of F-35A Lightning as part of Bamboo Eagle 25-1.
The upcoming 25E6 promotion testing cycle was scheduled to begin on Feb. 15 and conclude on April 15, however, the testing cycle has been delayed and will now begin on March 3 and conclude on May 1.
Crew chiefs and Airmen keep the mission going at RAF Lakenheath.
Four C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron revved engines in preparation for a routine, yet convincing, demonstration of world-class agility, Feb. 6.
The training included airdrop operations in cold weather conditions utilizing the 352nd SOW’s MC-130J Commando II.
This historic collaboration marks the school’s first major engagement with academia in recent memory and is part of a broader effort to prepare future military test leaders for the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, data-driven systems, and autonomous technologies.
The DAF released guidance dealing with the evaluation of Family Days.
The 805th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Shadow Operations Center – Nellis, or ShOC-N, executed its bi-annual capstone event at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
The DAF released a memo providing guidance on the use of telework and remote work.
The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center kicked off Bamboo Eagle 25-1—a combined exercise featuring the U.S. Air Force alongside the joint force and allied forces.
During the first week of training called Zero Week, Air Force basic military training introduces trainees to "Airmindedness," a fundamental lesson showcasing the rich heritage and achievements that have shaped today's Air Force.
Exercise Sentry South-Southern Strike, a joint military partnership, strengthened contingency response operations, joint coordination, and combat employment skills during a two-week training event.
The exercise replicated challenges in the Indo-Pacific theater, preparing units for potential island-hopping missions and decentralized command structures necessary for modern conflict environments.
DAF leaders announced the finalists of the 2025 Spark Tank competition made up of premier innovation ideas by Airmen and Guardians seeking sponsorship to bring their concepts to life.
Memorandum on Revocation of Officer Source of Commission Applicant Pool Goals.
Department of the Air Force releases the memorandum DAF Initial Return to In-Person Work Data for the DoD Implementation Plan.
Staff Sgt. Christopher Rickenbach, a 355th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, was awarded the Red Cross Certificate of Merit for administering life-saving actions.
Memorandum on Limited Facilities-Based Exemption for Return to In-Person Work in compliance with Secretary of Defense Memorandum Initial Department of Defense Implementation Guidance, Return to In-Person Work.
The multi-day exercise played a part in the broader Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) directed operation Agile Spartan 25.1.
The 908th Flying Training Wing supported a robotics competition at Maxwell Air Force Base, showcasing a MH-139A Grey Wolf aircraft and providing interactive education to high school students about STEM applications and career opportunities.
Wing exercises are a necessary and recurring requirement in Korea, where continuous robust readiness is vital to deterring aggression and maintaining stability in the region.
Airman 1st Class Garrett Holloway, 378th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron dedicated assistant crew chief, works tirelessly to ensure his F-16 is ready for daily training missions alongside coalition forces during exercise Spears of Victory.
B-1B Lancers assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron participated in support of Bomber Task Force 25-1, at Andersen Air force Base, Guam, Feb. 4. BTF missions demonstrate lethality and interoperability in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
The 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron exercised rapid aircraft regeneration and employment procedures on the F-35 Lightning II at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
The 35th Civil Engineering Squadron Office of Emergency Management conducted bilateral chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear small team operations training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force
The DAF released guidance on defending women from gender ideology extremism and restoring biological truth to the federal government.
The Department of the Air Force released a memorandum Supplemental Guidance - Initial Return to In-Person Work Implementation Plan.
The DAF released guidance on reestablishing travel for Non-Covered Assisted Reproductive Technology.
The 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the Traffic Management Office are preparing cargo shipments for the upcoming Cope North 25 exercise in Guam, a multinational training event that enhances interoperability and regional security in the Indo-Pacific.
The Department of the Air Force released a memorandum on Initial Return to In-Person Work Implementation Plan.
Airmen attended a Tactical Leadership Course in efforts to push the Mission-Ready Airman concept, equipping Airmen from various career fields to train in a multitude of skills necessary for Agile Combat Employment.
This structural change increases the ability for commanders to focus on their mission and enables the creation of an Air Force "Unit of Action" capable of deploying as a cohesively trained and highly effective team of warrior Airmen.
The Department Level Exercise series, part of the DAF’s Reoptimization for GPC, is the integration of several disparate major command exercises, intended to synchronize and evolve operations to deter competitor aggression where able, and to defeat threats to national security when necessary.
This effort aims to enhance security and logistical capabilities as border enforcement agencies manage evolving challenges to protect the sovereignty of the U.S.
The guidance provides clarity on and reaffirming the Department of the Air Force’s commitment to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination.
The United Operational Test Team conducted the first ever dual, external release of a GBU-54 Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition from an F-35.
The Department of Air Force updated a medical guidance memorandum, Jan. 24, 2025, to offer healthcare providers additional guidance when evaluating Airmen and Guardians for a Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) diagnosis.
The memorandum provides guidance on travel for Non-Covered Reproductive Health Care Service.
The memorandum provides guidance on "Remove Travel for Non-Covered Reproductive Health Care Services” in accordance with Executive Order, Enforcing the Hyde Amendment, removing Joint Travel Regulations.
CSAF Allvin released a video explaining why our service is reviewing certain policies and standards to ensure they are easy to understand, easy to comply with, and easy to enforce across our entire Air Force. Today, he is following through on his promise to swiftly distribute updates.
CSAF Gen. David Allvin explains policy updates on duty identifier tabs.
Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. John DeGoes explains policy updates on shaving waivers.
The next iteration of digital safety reporting is here with the release of the new SAFEREP App.
As Belgium prepares to transition from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the F-35A Lightning II, the nation is focused on ensuring its pilots and maintainers are fully equipped to operate and sustain the fifth-generation aircraft effectively.
Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command, U.S. Transportation Command is supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement removal flights by providing military airlift.
U.S. Northern Command is working together with the Department of Homeland Security to augment U.S. Customs and Border Protection along the southern border with additional military forces.
Secretary Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th Secretary of Defense.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin releases a statement on Faithfully Implementing Executive Orders.
The guidance outlines normal hiring actions and onboarding may continue under an exemption given by the Office of Personnel Management to the Department of Defense.
The guidance effectively ends regular telework and remote work arrangements.
The Secretary of Defense released guidance on the Presidential Memorandum, Return to In-Person Work.
In this week’s look Around the Air Force, visitor access to military bases and some federal installations will be required to present Real ID credentials, microvane drag technology will modernize the C-17 Globemaster III fleet, and updates for the T-7A Red Hawk training aircraft.
The Air Force selected 52 active-duty majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel.
The U.S. Air Force has released three doctrine publications to emphasize reoptimizing for Great Power Competition efforts: Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-0, Operations; AFDP 3-0.1, Command and Control; and AFDP 5-0, Planning.
U.S. Northern Command and Alaska Air National Guard Airmen worked with the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to secure the Southern border of the United States.
The Department of the Air Force released a memorandum, Jan. 22, directing the department to remove all outward facing media of DEIA offices.
Two F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft equipped with the Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivability System arrived at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, marking the delivery of the first F-15E Strike Eagles integrated with one of the world’s most advanced electronic warfare suites.
The DAF released a memo on the disestablishment of DAF BAWG.
CMSAF Flosi visited Homestead Air Reserve Base to discuss how the Air Force is reoptimizing for Great Power Competition and the importance of national security objectives.
In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the Selective Retention Bonus List was released in an effort to retain highly skilled enlisted personnel, a recent missile intercept experiment in Guam, and JROTC cadets receive scholarships to a private pilot training program.
Frank Kendall departed the Pentagon for the last time as the 26th secretary of the Air Force.
The 316th Civil Engineer Squadron was responsible for clearing the snow and ice from the airfield the day before the state funeral procession for former President Jimmy Carter was scheduled to arrive, ensuring the flight could land safely..
Three C-130 Hercules traveled to Channel Islands Air National Guard Base in California to assist the state’s firefighting apparatus.
A framework to adjust aspects of the T-7A Red Hawk acquisition approach to meet AETC's operational needs and deliver a platform that is safe, suitable, and sustainable to replace the aging fleet of T-38C Talon has been agreed upon.
National Guard Bureau senior leaders visited guardsmen supporting firefighting efforts in Southern California.
SECAF Kendall offers his vision for the security challenges the Air Force and Space Force could face in 2050 and what is needed to properly respond.
Joint Base Andrews played a pivotal role in enabling Special Air Mission 39 during the State Funeral of former President Jimmy Carter, Jan. 2-9, 2025, despite a historic winter storm just days before.
More than 1,850 Guard members from California, Nevada and Wyoming are activated in assisting air and ground firefighting efforts in California.
After winning a silver medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics, Airman Alvarez made her way to the 737th Training Group to complete 7.5 weeks of BMT.
In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the Installation Infrastructure Action Plan helps bases adapt to challenges of GPC, Defense Health Agency is upgrading prescription refill system, and the DAF expands medical waiver considerations.
AETC has partnered with the University of North Dakota Aerospace Foundation to test a new Initial Pilot Training model that enables students to earn essential certifications such as a private pilot’s license, instrument rating, and multi-engine rating.
The U. S. Air Force released the Fiscal Year 2025 Selective Retention Bonus list, effective Dec. 16, 2024. The FY25 SRB program consists of 89 Air Force specialty codes, reflecting the Air Force’s ongoing commitment to retaining highly skilled enlisted personnel.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, we look back at three significant stories from 2024: SECAF highlights key accomplishments and emphasizes GPC, the Air Force realigns to maintain future competitiveness, and the DoD launches a new online housing feedback system to improve quality of life.
The 86th Flying Training Squadron's T-1A Jayhawk made its final departure from Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
Lt. Gen. John DeGoes discusses transformative leadership and how it is rooted in purposeful communication, adaptability, and a commitment to the Air Force core values.
This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
During the workshop, Air Force medical leaders celebrated 75 years of the AFMS community, discussed operational medical priorities and how the AFMC transition will enhance the ability of warfighters to deploy at a moment’s notice and provide optimized health care delivery and support.
Personnel at the Air Force Accessions Center demonstrated their ability to adapt quickly to evolving accession requirements, resulting in dozens of highly qualified cadets being notified of a pilot career field selection.
The Department of the Air Force is aligning Headquarters Cyberspace Capabilities Center at Scott Air Force Base as a Field Operating Agency to the Office of the DAF chief information officer.
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