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AIR DOMINANCE CENTER, Georgia – The 3rd Wing from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, set the standards for command-and-control (C2) support and intelligence integration during the 2023 iteration of William Tell, the Air Force’s historic air-to-air weapons meet, held at Savannah Air National
Hurricane Maria, a category five storm, struck Puerto Rico in 2017, displacing residents from their homes and disconnected towns from crucial resources.“We spent months without water and months without power,” said Senior Airman Stephanie Hawthorne, 647th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility
The U.S. Air Force’s ability to rapidly generate airpower at a moment’s notice was put to the test at Kadena Air Base, when the 18th Wing conducted a no-notice agile combat employment exercise Sept. 22, 2023.Airmen from the 18th Wing partnered with deployed Airmen from Seymour Johnson Air Force
Air Force Aviation Inspiration and Mentors (AIM) and a sponsoring AIM wing visited youth at Johnson Youth Center in Juneau, Alaska, from Sept. 5 to 7 during an Alaska-based recruiting zone blitz.
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- The 36th Civil Engineer Squadron is participating in a week-long Prime BEEF program on Andersen Air Force Base, Sept. 19, 2023.The Prime BEEF, Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force, program focuses on their core competencies as civil engineers in deployment scenarios,
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force performed their first hot-pit refuel for their F-35A Lightning II, Aug. 28, 2023 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
Airman 1st Class Nyamsi Ael, 15th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, utilizes a thread repair tool on wind-shield level for a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 31, 2023. The 15th MXS metals technology Airmen are trained to manipulate metal
Medical units from across the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) teamed up with Medical Service, Royal Brunei Air Force during exercise Pacific Angel 23-3 a joint and combined regional humanitarian assistance and disaster relief engagement led by PACAF at Rimba Air Force Base, Brunei on Sept, 11-15.
With limited infrastructure and supplies, residents on a remote Pacific island faced extreme challenges when category 4 typhoon Mawar struck Guam for eight relentless hours, on May 24, 2023. In the face of insurmountable obstacles, the 734th Air Mobility Squadron EAGLES stepped up to provide
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) is on the forefront of Pacific Air Force’s priorities as leaders continue building a culture where Airmen can be themselves, share their ideas, and accomplish the mission like never before.
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - - Members from the 15th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron are in the early stages of using a commercial satellite system to improve connectivity to prepare for deployments requiring agile combat employment.
At the request of the government of the Philippines, the 505th Training Squadron located at Hurlburt Field, Florida, sent a team of U.S. Air Force Air Operations Center Formal Training Unit instructors to Villamor Air Base, Philippines, from Aug. 10-19. The instructors trained twenty-eight members
Computers, radios, and seeing the big picture. Communications for our Airmen to complete their mission is an important aspect of any exercise or real-world deployment.
The phrase “Exercise! Exercise! Exercise!” is synonymous with Wolf Pack for many who have served with the readiness-focused wing.
Pacific Angel 23-3 Brunei wrapped up in Rimba Air Force Base, Sept.15, after 4 days of multiple search and rescue and Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Response training operations.
Over 100 Airmen from the United States Air Force joined forces with the Royal Brunei Air Force (RBAirF) in support of Pacific Angel 23-3 Brunei. The joint efforts between the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) and the RBAirF has not only expanded their capabilities but also reinforced the importance of
After a 19-year hiatus, the William Tell air-to-air competition is underway in Savannah, Georgia, where U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Nahom gave a keynote address to more than 100 competitors Sept. 12.
More than 300 Airmen from a cross section of jobs across the Air Force Reserve Command arrived Sept. 7-10 in the Indo-Pacific region for the 22nd Air Force led exercise Rally in the Pacific 2023.
Members of the Royal Brunei Air Force assigned to the RBAirF 31st Rescue Squadron performs static line jump from HC130-J Combat King II assigned to the 920th Rescue Wing at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, during exercise Pacific Angel 23-3, Rimba Air Force Base, Brunei, Sept. 12, 2023. Pac-Angel
The Washington and Oregon Air National Guard along with the Royal Thai Air Force visited Nong Phluang Yai primary school in Korat, Royal Kingdom of Thailand, Sept. 13.
The first Enduring Partners Engagement commenced Sept. 11 with an opening ceremony officiated by Royal Thai Air Force Group Capt. Nat Kamintra, Enduring Partners Exercise director, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Gent Welsh, Washington Air National Guard commander.The Department of Defense National
The United States Air Force and the Royal Malaysian Air Force will conduct exercise Cope Taufan 2023 in Malaysia, Sept. 18-29, 2023. The exercise aims to improve U.S. and Malaysian readiness whilst demonstrating U.S. capability to project forces strategically with an emphasis on interoperability,
During a senior-leader panel at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 13, Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, spoke on the multiple capabilities Airmen leverage to uphold a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Five C-130H3 Hercules aircraft departed Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., Sept. 8, to participate in the 22nd Air Force led exercise Rally in the Pacific, in which Reserve Airmen will operate in and around the islands of Hawaii and Guam throughout September 2023.
The Distributed Mission Operations Center located at Kirtland Air Force Base, hosted its joint Virtual Flag exercise Aug. 25-29, 2023.
U.S. President Joe Biden observed the 22nd anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks with a remembrance ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Sept. 11, 2023.
Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, released “PACAF Strategy 2030: Evolving Airpower” during a briefing at the Air and Space Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 11.In lockstep with the 2022 National Defense Strategy, PACAF Strategy 2030 provides Airmen with
Royal Australian Air Force Air Vice-Marshal Carl Newman, Pacific Air Forces Australian deputy commander, recently visited Japan to meet with commands in the region including 18th Wing, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and the 336th Fighter Generation Squadron to gain a deeper understanding of their
The United States will deploy U.S. Air Force Search and Rescue and Aeromedical personnel as part of Pacific Angel 23-3 a joint and combined regional humanitarian assistance and disaster relief engagement led by Pacific Air Forces at the Rimba Air Base in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. The engagement
More than 300 Airmen from across the Air Force Reserve Command will operate in and around the islands of Hawaii and Guam during the 22nd Air Force led exercise Rally in the Pacific, Sept. 7-23, 2023.
Units from the United States and the Kingdom of Thailand will participate in the first ever Enduring Partners Engagement Sept. 11-21, 2023, at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand.
PACAF Airmen participated in the Commando Warrior program with the goal to enhance capability and interoperability in a deployed environment. The participating Airmen were divided into three squads: urban, dismounted and mounted each having their own mission. While the training event was simulated,
Airmen from Davis-Monthan and other participating bases across the U.S. participated in Exercise Cope Thunder 23-2 in the Philippines, July 7-20, 2023.
While deliberation did not take place inside a courtroom, a panel of Air Force experts recently took a hard look at the “cases” for 36 Airmen across major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and Headquarters Air Force.It was not a jury of “12 Angry Men” but rather an Air Force
Royal Australian Air Force Air-Vice Marshal Carl Newman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, met with Yokota Airmen Aug. 28-29.
A delegation of senior leaders from Pacific Air Forces and the Oregon National Guard attended Airmen-to-Airmen Talks (A2AT) hosted by the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) at their Air Headquarters in the Dhaka Cantonment, Bangladesh early August 2023. The event was co-chaired by U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen.
The Elmendorf Professional Military Education Center at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is modernizing its instruction with a focus on agile combat employment to generate Airmen capable of leading within the Indo-Pacific region and other contested environments.The PME Center’s instructors
Humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations are imperative to places around the world prone to natural or man-made disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, and conflict. Strong relationships, combined readiness, and shared values all contribute to the ability to effectively save lives
The 14th biennial, multinational exercise Pacific Airlift Rally came to an end with a closing ceremony at Clark Air Base on Aug. 18.
U.S. Forces and the Japan Self-Defense Forces conducted a bilateral bomber exercise over the Sea of Japan on August 30, 2023, demonstrating the enduring deterrence options readily available to the U.S.-Japan Alliance.
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing returned after the completion of a five-month runway reconstruction project, Aug. 30, 2023.
Republic of Korea Army Soldiers Cpl. Jung Yoon Pil, Staff Sgt. Kim Hyung Seop, and Sgt. Lee Do Yoon, 51st Infantry Division Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Support Unit members, respond to a CBRN threat during a combined forces training at Osan Air Base, ROK, Aug. 24, 2023. This
Better leaders up and down the chain, commissioned and non-commissioned; that’s what the Air and Space Force will get when Airmen and Guardians are sent to the Ranger Assessment Course (RAC). As a commander and supervisor, wouldn’t you want those kinds of highly motivated, trained and dedicated
The Pacific Air Forces-directed exercise, Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 23-3, which had units and aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Marine Corps participating, concluded Aug. 25, 2023.
(VMGR) 152 practices aggressive refueling strategies over the Joint Pacific-Alaska Range Complex during Red Flag-Alaska 23-3.
Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska – After two weeks of hard work, countless take-offs and around the clock maintenance, Red Flag-Alaska 23-3 has come to a close. The exercise ran from August 14-25 with events taking place at Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. This
U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer allies and partners traveled to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to participate in the 2023 Indo-Pacific Unity Allies and Partners Engineer Summit consisting of a Silver Flag Training Exercise, August 7-11, 2023, and Key Leader Engagement, August 9-11, 2023.
U.S. Air Force Maj. Samantha Harvey, 51st Operational Support Squadron chief of weapons and tactics, poses for a photo as a part of Women’s Equality Day at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 17, 2023. Harvey ensures pilots assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing receive the plans, materials and
8th Security Forces Squadron and 8th Communications Squadron Airmen participated in an opposition force training scenario during Beverly Pack 23-2, Aug. 22.
The 18th Security Forces Squadron military working dog unit conducted search during detection training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2023. These highly trained K-9s are used in patrol, drug and explosive detection, and other specialized functions to support the 18th Wings mission and secure
Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, joined leaders from across Japan in Tokyo, Aug. 17 - 18, to discuss military quality of life issues, the global security environment, and increasing threats throughout the Pacific.The two-day conference included command team and
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – Airmen with the 36th Operations Support Squadron participated in a landing zone safety officer (LZSO) training course alongside the 36th Contingency Response Squadron at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 14 - 18, 2023.
Leaders from the 374th Maintenance Group at Yokota Air Base, Japan, visited Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base, Philippines, to conduct a subject matter expert exchange with their Philippine Air Force counterparts July 22–29.
Airmen assigned to the 535th Airlift Squadron load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III in support of Maui wildfire recovery at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, August 19, 2023. Airmen and Soldiers from the 535th AS and 524th Division Sustainment Support Battalion delivered equipment and
Yokota Airmen have returned from Pacific Airlift Rally 23, a multinational, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief exercise involving the U.S., Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, and Malaysia Air Forces at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Aug. 14-18.
Red Flag-Alaska provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint, coalition and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. This exercise reinforces the United States’ commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
Airmen of the 8th Fighter Wing don individual protective equipment in accordance with Mission Oriented Protective Posture levels during Beverly Pack 23-2 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 23, 2023. Routine training events are vital to maintaining a properly postured force. (U.S. Air Force
Red Flag-Alaska serves as an ideal platform for international engagement and the exercise has a long history of including allies and partners. This enables all involved to exchange tactics, techniques and procedures while improving interoperability.
Air Force Civil Engineers have yet again answered the call to deliver engineer support capability by standing up the 356th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Group at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
A professional enhancement seminar for newer company grade officers, typically second or first lieutenants, who are readying to become flight commanders was held at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 16-18, 2023.
A group of 934th Civil Engineering Squadron Airmen recently traveled to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, for a two-month mission to upgrade the electrical system at a site known as Camp Mad Bull. The training that they received was invaluable.
Throughout the first week of RED FLAG-Alaska 23-3, 20 units based out of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Eielson Air Force Base have trained alongside each other. During this particular iteration of the exercise, a B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, also took
The Fact-Lite helped successfully complete Northern Edge 23-2.
U.S. service members worked alongside the Japan Self-Defense Forces and other Allies and partners to enhance Agile Combat Employment (ACE) capabilities from varying locations in the Indo-Pacific region including Tsuiki Air Base and Iwo To, Japan during Northern Edge 23-2 (NE 23-2), July 2 to 21,
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 356th Fighter Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 168th Air Refueling Squadron over the Joint Pacific-Alaska Range Complex during Red Flag-Alaska 23-3, Aug. 15, 2023. This exercise provides
The 8th Fighter Wing, also known as the Wolf Pack, celebrates 75 years of service and excellence.
Members of the Yokota community gathered at the enlisted club to celebrate the 374th Airlift Wing’s birthday, Aug. 16.
The Alaska Range is seen from a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 133rd Aerial Refueling Squadron, Pease Air Force Base, NH, during RED FLAG-Alaska 23-3, Aug. 15, 2023. This exercise reinforces the United States’ continued commitment to the region as a Pacific nation, leader and power. (U.S. Air Force
An U.S. Army High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs) is loaded onto a C-17 Globemaster III during an exercise at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, August 1, 2023. Airmen from the 535th Airlift Squadron, 735th Airlift Air Mobility Squadron and 48th Aerial Port Squadron worked
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 318th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, awaits refueling from a KC-46 Pegasus over Joint Pacific-Alaska Range Complex during Red Flag-Alaska 23-3, Aug. 14, 2023. This exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces
Strong multinational coalitions and cohesive working relationships are the foundation of mission success.
Exercise Red Flag-Alaska 23-3 kicked off on Aug. 14, bringing together military forces from the United States, Australia, and other partner nations for two weeks of intensive and realistic aircraft flight training. Taking place over the sprawling expanse of the Joint Pacific-Alaska Range Complex,
The Republic of Korea Air Force 162nd Fighter Squadron hosted the U.S. Air Force 80th FS for a U.S.-ROK Buddy Squadron training event Aug. 7-9.The Buddy Squadron event was a series of training scenarios and flight missions that allowed pilots from both countries to share and sharpen air-to-air and
Service members from the 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, and 336th Fighter Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, discussed operations, performed pre-flight preparations and departed Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2023. By operating out of
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, and Mrs. Charlotte Rupp, visited Misawa Air base, Japan, Aug 6-9, 2023. During this tour, the Rupps met with Airmen around the wing to discuss some of the quality-of-life enhancements around the base, such as the gym
Brig. Gen. Thomas W. Harrell, Air Force Medical Readiness Agency commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Charles G. Wortman, chief of enlisted forces for AFMRA, visited 8th Fighter Wing leaders and Airmen, August 3-4.
U.S. Air Force Defenders from the 51st Security Forces Squadron were chosen to represent the 51st Fighter Wing and compete in the 2023 Advanced Combat Skills Assessment at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
Deployment of these units is to promote interoperability of regional military, interagency and civilian emergency response, and disaster management experts.
A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron retrieves pararescuemen and patients from the water during open water rescue training off the shores of Okinawa, Japan, July 20, 2023. Working with HC-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 79th RQS from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base,
The 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron towing crews returned F-15C Eagles and F-35A Lightning IIs to their parking spots at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 8, 2023. During Typhoon Khanun, the aircraft were temporarily housed in hangars to prevent damages caused by powerful winds.
Exercise goal is coalition building and promoting airlift interoperability to support regional multinational responses to real-world HA/DR scenarios.
The purpose of A2ATs is to facilitate discussions between the U.S. and other countries in the region to share best practices and building stronger relationships through collaboration and planning.
The surface-to-air and air-to-air simulated combat exercise returns this week.
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings and French Air and Space Force airmen arrived in Palau in support of Northern Edge 23-2 (NE 23-2).
The U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) executed agile operations and force generation training across the Northern Territory, Western Australia and the Indian Ocean during Talisman Sabre 2023.
As the second longest runway in North America that operates year-round even in subarctic conditions, Eielson Air Force Base’s 14,507 feet long runway requires regular maintenance to ensure mission-readiness at all times.
The Lead, Develop, Care leadership workshop took place July 25 through 28, 2023, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, in order to equip non-commissioned officers, company grade officers, and civilians to be better leaders in the Air Force.
The dedicated crew chief and load competition to feature both U.S. Air Force installations in Alaska – Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and Eielson Air Force Base – took place on JBER, July 28, 2023.
The 35th Fighter Generation Squadron participated in a U.S.-ROK Buddy Squadron event, July 24-28.
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 673rd Security Forces Squadron participate in riot-control training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 27, 2023. During this training, Airmen learned indicators of crowd behaviors, how to identify crowd leaders, and the different types of crowds.
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing, taxis down an Alternate Landing Surface (ALS) at Osan AB, Republic of Korea, Aug. 1, 2023. With an ALS, the 51st FW maintains operational continuity, allowing jets to take off and land safely despite potential runway issues.
The Cyber Collaboration and Exchange Program brought a Soldier to the Air Force unit for a week while sending a PACAF Airman to the Army’s signal unit.
Talisman Sabre is a biennial large-scale military exercise between Australia and the United States.
U.S. Air Force Defenders assigned to the 51st Security Forces Squadron, scan an area where simulated opposition forces engaged in a firefight during a routine training event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 1, 2023. Defenders executed operations in modified Mission Oriented Protective
Continuing a tradition that dates back more than 20 years, U.S. Air Force Airmen trained alongside Republic of Korea Air Force counterparts during a U.S.-ROK buddy squadron event, July 24-28.During the week-long exercise, Airmen from the 35th Fighter Squadron and 35th Fighter Generation Squadron,
Yokota medics were put to the test July 18-19, to practice aeromedical evacuation and massive casualty response in cooperation with the U.K., Canada, New Zealand, and Japan in support of Mobility Guardian 2023 operations and an internal readiness exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan.
Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, participated in an immersion tour to evaluate the lives of Airmen stationed at Yokota Air Base, the premier airlift hub in the Indo-Pacific region, on July 24, 2023.
The United States Seventh Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force conducted a combined live-fire training event off the west coast of the ROK July 28, 2023.
The Wolf Pack welcomed Chief Master Sgt. Jeremiah W. Ross, 7th Air Force command chief, for his first immersion tour, July 25, 2023. Ross chose Kunsan AB as his first base immersion to build a foundational understanding of the installation’s battle rhythm and determine how he could best advise the
Members of the Research Institute for Indo-Pacific Affairs try on aircrew flight equipment during a visit to Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 18, 2023. Goals of RIIPA include contributing to the stability, peace and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region and strengthening community values
Following the wake of Typhoon Mawar, members from 556th, 560th and 567th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron Engineer (RED HORSE) from the 622nd Civil Engineer Group, under Air Force Reserve Command, assigned to Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Marietta Georgia, sent more than a
For over a decade, the U.S. Air Force and the United Kingdom Royal Air Force have been partnering together to enhance crew training, technology development, maintenance, and aircrew co-manning. This year marks the first time a RAF flight lieutenant was integrated into the RC-135 Rivet Joint program.
Japan Air Self-Defense Force cadets visited Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 20 and 25, 2023, for Japanese Observer Exchange Program visits. During the visits, JASDF cadets received an 18th Wing mission briefing, had discussions with U.S. Air Force Airmen and visited static displays of the F-35A
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - - The 15th Medical Group laboratory recently earned a perfect score on their civilian accreditation from the College of American Pathologists.
This year honors 70 years of the Korean War Armistice Agreement and the anniversary of the United States-Republic of Korea alliance that has played an indispensable role in promoting democracy, peace and economic prosperity while maintaining a combined defensive posture to preserve ROK sovereignty
Yokota Air Base saw over 400 additional military members on the ground in July, with multiple concurrent exercises taking place in the Indo-Pacific region. A team of Airmen from the 374th Force Support Squadron stepped in, coordinating and executing the bed down of incoming forces at Yokota.
The 623rd Air Control Squadron successfully moved Tactical Operations Center-Lite equipment on two HH-60G Pave Hawks from Kadena Air Base to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, July 18, 2023. This movement was ground-breaking on three fronts that encompass Agile Combat Employment concepts.
The U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force kicked off Talisman Sabre 2023 with the first integrated flying missions July 23, 2023.
In this video, the 8th Force Support Squadron Military Personnel Flight's role in the Wolf Pack mission is highlighted. The 8th MPF provides personnel support to two flying wings and four major commands, servicing military, retirees, and dependents. Services provided include support with DEERS,
The 23rd Bomb Squadron’s world-famous “Bomber Barons” returned home from their most recent Bomber Task Force deployment to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 24.The contingent, composed of approximately 280 Airmen and four B-52H Stratofortresses, logged hundreds of flight hours from dozens of
Air Mobility Command concluded Mobility Guardian 23, the largest iteration of the Air Force’s premier multinational mobility exercise to date on July 21, 2023.The debut of the exercise in the Indo-Pacific saw 70 mobility aircraft with more than 3,000 service members from Australia, Canada, France,
Units participating in this year's large-scale military exercise with Australia have demonstrated a key logistical capability critical for enabling U.S. and partner forces to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific.
U.S. service members integrated with Japan Self-Defense Forces, French air and space forces and other Allies and Partners to enhance Agile Combat Employment (ACE) capabilities from dispersed locations during Northern Edge 23-2, July 2-21, 2023.
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Civil Engineer Group from Kadena Air Base and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) members assigned to the Western Air Civil Engineer group operated side-by-side during a live-fire and rapid airfield damage repair team exercise at Draughon Range near Misawa
In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Republic of Korea (ROK) and U.S. alliance, U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 51st Fighter Wing, and 607th Air Support Operations Group, Osan Air Base, ROK, were cordially invited to participate in a celebratory baseball game on June 30, 2023. The game not
History is being made during exercise Northern Edge 23-2 as the Utah Air National Guard’s 151st Air Refueling Wing, working with the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Test Center, sent their modified KC-135 Stratotanker to Kadena Air Base, Japan, for use in the Western Pacific.
All three Air Force bombers arrived to Joint Base Elemendorf-Richardson, Alaska for joint missions July 18-19.
U.S. Air Force Capt. James Bradford, 909th Air Refueling Squadron aircraft commander, performs pre-flight checks in a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 19, 2023. Kadena’s aerial refueling capabilities extend airborne training time and combat radius, ensuring U.S. and allied nation
To enhance military readiness and strengthen partnerships, the United States Air Force and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command are currently conducting two major exercises in the Pacific theater: Mobility Guardian 23 and Northern Edge 23-2.
Airmen assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, supported units with air mobility operations during Northern Edge 23-2, at Kadena Air Base and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, July 2–21.
Stakeholders from over 45 organizations and across multiple services traveled to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 16-18, 2023, to participate in the first ever Pacific Air Forces Engineer Theater Posture Summit.
More than 15,000 U.S. and Allied forces are participating in various exercises across the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility to enhance readiness and interoperability.
A joint vision statement was signed by heads of the Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, and the United States Air Force, setting out their mutual intent to work collaboratively on the development of their countries’ Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft.
The 18th Wing teamed up with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force in a week-long bilateral training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan.
The ongoing race against adversaries and competitors who possess advanced space capabilities and questionable intentions further emphasizes the need to reinforce norms of behavior in space.
Whether training at home or supporting Bomber Task Force operations abroad, Airmen aboard 5th Bomb Wing B-52H Stratofortresses carry sensitive communication codes that are vital to mission accomplishment.
To those outside the flightline observing Bomber Task Force missions from the ground, the procedures appear simple. The aircraft take off, the aircraft return for landing a few hours later, and then they do it again.
Maj. Gen. John Klein, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Courtney Freeman, USAFEC command chief, visited Yokota Air Base as part of Mobility Guardian 2023 and met 374th Airlift Wing leadership to gain a site picture of MG23 operations at Yokota from the host-wing
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing, 374th Airlift Wing, 4th Fighter Wing and the 354th Fighter Wing, 366th Fighter Wing and 35th Fighter Wing recently partnered with Japan Self-Defense Forces to enhance Agile Combat Employment (ACE) capabilities from dispersed locations during Northern
U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jerry Dunn, 374th AW command chief, greeted U.S. Army General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2023.
A mobile training team led by U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 36th Tactical Advisory Squadron conducted comprehensive airfield operations training for the Falintil - Forcas de Defesa de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL) air component Airmen in Baucau and Dili, Timor-Leste, June 19-30, 2023.
The 820th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., have deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to expand Agile Combat Employment capabilities as part of a “Set the Theater” effort.
Airman 1st Class Timothy McDonald and Airman 1st Class Jordan Scotland, 69th Bomb Squadron aircraft armament systems technicians, prepare their equipment to unload a B-52H Stratofortress at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 11, 2023. The Airmen were sent to JBER to maintain the B-52s
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – Guardsmen from the 154th Communications Squadron provided critical support to the Guam National Guard’s Joint Task Force from May 27 - June 16 in response to a typhoon that struck the island.Following Typhoon Mawar’s impact, Master Sgt. Neil Fujinaga, Staff
A three-day conference for the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center took place at the Arctic Warrior Event Center on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson June 27 through 29, 2023.This training center, the first of its kind capable of joint- and multinational-force training, is expected to begin
Air Mobility Command (AMC) kicked off Mobility Guardian 2023 (MG23) at a sprint, rapidly setting the stage for deployment and mobilization. Now, as Airmen and Allied forces move into their next phase of employment, they are set to demonstrate Maximum Sustained Tempo and Combined Joint Force mission
A distress signal off the coast of Rota, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, on July 10 summoned the collective rescue efforts of French, Canadian and U.S. Forces participating in Mobility Guardian 23, in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard and other civilian and military rescue forces,
U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles and Japan Air Self Defense Force F-2s fly in formation over the Sea of Japan, July 12, 2023. Conducting joint training enhances the lethality and readiness of U.S. forces and its ability to project superior airpower to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by
8th Fighter Wing and Republic of Korea Air Force 38th Fighter Group security forces conducted an integrated friendly forces training event as a part of Beverly Sentinel 23-2 at Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea, July 11.8th Security Forces Squadron and 38th FG defenders exercised scenarios focused on
U.S. Air Force tactical air control party specialists with Detachment 1, 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron, conduct mountaineering training at Sunshine Ridge, Alaska, June 30, 2023. The 3rd ASOS special warfare Airmen utilize Alaska’s varied and austere terrain to hone their mountaineering skills
8th Civil Engineer Squadron and 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron Airmen trained together on water purification tactics during Beverly Sentinel 23-2, July 11.
B-52 Stratofortresses assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, landed at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 5.This Bomber Task Force mission demonstrates the credibility of U.S. forces to address a global security environment that is more diverse
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. D’Angelo Seabron, 36th Airlift Squadron aircraft loadmaster, communicates with pilots during a flight aboard a C-130J Super Hercules en-route to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 10, 2023. Aircrew remain in constant communication during a flight, ensuring
U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, watches as a C-130J Super Hercules is offloaded during exercise Northern Edge 23-2 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, 7 July, 2023. This exercise provides the opportunity for U.S. military personnel to sharpen their skills and to practice
French, Canadian, and U.S. Forces, with local responders, successfully conducted a search and rescue operation to save the operator and passengers of a distressed vessel off the coast of Rota, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, on July 10.
Airmen and B-1B Lancers from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas landed at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 10, in support of Pacific Air Forces’ Bomber Task Force—or BTF—missions.
Members of the 673d Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight recently responded to a potential unexploded ordnance at Dutch Harbor, Alaska, June 30, 2023.
Members of the 86th AES conduct monthly training with the 93rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron in a KC-135 Stratotanker to maintain familiarity with the aircraft.
Airman 1st Class Michael Moses, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron engines apprentice, left, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Elizabeth Luke, 909th Air Refueling Squadron aircraft commander, connect hydraulic latches to the main landing gear door at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2023. Kadena is committed
Senior Airman Nikolaus Riley, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation operator, steers a vehicle in support of bi-lateral operations at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 7, 2023. Kadena regularly hosts visiting joint, allied and partner forces to conduct missions to enhance our
Four fighter jets assigned to the 355th Fighter Squadron launched out of Eielson Air Base, Alaska, and flew for ten hours joining allied forces in the air for a simulated combat training mission over the Indo-Pacific region.
Sixteen U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Airmen graduated from Airman Leadership School July 6. This graduation celebrated not only the accomplishments of the students but also the first time ROK Air Force Airmen have participated in this professional military education course alongside U.S.
The 374th Maintenance Group hosted the first edition of its ‘Maintainer for a Day’ program by inviting four Airmen to shadow crew chiefs for a day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 12.
Innovation across the U.S. Air Force can involve anything from work processes to physical assets and often include policy updates to long-standing Air Force regulations. For Airmen, Air Force innovation and the respective unit offices which support the innovation efforts, known as Spark Cells,
MANILA – (July 5, 2023) Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 23, a semiannual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts, is scheduled to take place in the Philippines from July 6-21.Philippine and U.S.
On June 23, 2023, Mr. Shingo Mimura, Governor of Aomori Prefecture and 35th Fighter Wing honorary commander, was welcomed to Misawa Air Base by 35th Fighter Wing and 3rd Air Wing leadership, marking his 20th year of service as governor.
Three Airmen from the 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) helped prepare, sustain and recover Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, from Typhoon Mawar May 22 to June 5, 2023.
Exercise Mobility Guardian 2023, Air Mobility Command’s largest full-spectrum readiness exercise in the command’s history, is scheduled to begin July 5, 2023, in the Indo-Pacific region.This year’s MG23 reflects an evolution from the exercise’s previous three, U.S.-based iterations, and aims to
The remains of U.S. Air Force pilot Col. Ernest Leo De Soto, who went missing during the Vietnam War, have finally come home.
15th Wing leadership poses with a group of Congressional Staff Delegates during a tour of the 15th Wing at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 28, 2023. The tour provided the STAFFDELs with a comprehensive understanding of the installation’s mission and capabilities it provides in order to
Retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. John Wayne Troxell, who served as senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, speaks to 15th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment Airmen during a tour of 15th Wing at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 27, 2023.
Cope Thunder 23-2, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise, is scheduled to take place July 2 through 21, with primary flight operations over Clark Air Base, Mactan Air Base, and other airfields within the Philippines.
An Air Force F-35A Lightning II with the 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, arrives at Kadena Air Base, June 30, 2023. Kadena regularly hosts visiting joint, allied and partner forces to conduct missions to enhance operational readiness to defend Japan and ensure a free and open
The 18th Component Maintenance Squadron Airmen assigned to the engine test facility have one mission — to provide top-notch engines and repairs for Kadena Air Base and its pilots.
Kunsan Air Base Airmen trained with Indonesian Air Force (IDAF) members during Cope West 23, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, bilateral, tactical exercise, highlighting 74 years of U.S.-Indonesian diplomatic relations, June 13 through 23.
Japanese and Americans line the street, shoulder-to-shoulder, during American Day showcasing the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023.- American Day is one of the largest cross-cultural festivals in the area and it made a return after being on hiatus due to
June 27 marks the 100th anniversary of the first air-to-air refueling test performed by U.S. Army Air Service Lts. Virgil Hine and Frank W. Seifert,who transferred gasoline through a hose between two DH-4Bs
Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and Shizuoka City residents attended the annual U.S.-Japan Joint Memorial Service to honor the victims of the Shizuoka air raids during World War II, and to commemorate the selfless actions of Fukumatsu Itoh held at Mt. Shizuhata,
IELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- The 51st Munitions Squadron (MUNS) is an integral part of the 51st Fighter Wing and accompany their fighter squadrons wherever they go. Red Flag Alaska 23-2 (RF-A 23-2) is no exception.The storage, maintenance and distribution of munitions used by aircraft and ground
U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II's from the 25th Fighter Squadron took off during Red Flag Alaska 23-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 9, 2023. Red Flag Alaska provides pilots with the opportunity to train in a geographically diverse location with mission partners from around the globe.
U.S. and Republic of Korea troops grab equipment to clean a memorial sculpture at Osan Air Base, ROK, June 22, 2023. U.S. and ROK troops teamed up to clean two memorials on base in honor of the 73rd anniversary of the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)
Company grade officers assigned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam attend a leadership development course at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 21, 2023. This training was designed to showcase leadership through the lead, develop and care model focusing on the areas of leader development,
United States service members will participate in Northern Edge 2023-2, a joint field training exercise at various locations in the Pacific region from July 2-21, 2023.
Two Japanese Language Enabled Airman Program Scholars worked alongside U.S. Air Force airfield experts to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific through the exchange of skills with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force partners during Exercise Cope North 2023 (CN23), which
Kunsan Air Base Airmen trained with U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, Japan Self Defense Force and Republic of Korea Air Force service members during RED FLAG-Alaska 23-2, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored annual exercise designed to enhance readiness in a simulated combat environment, June 12 through 23.
The Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS), a Japanese regional augmentation system to the U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS) is sparking interest across the space enterprise. Rahm Emanuel, the U.S. Ambassador to Japan, recently visited the Kamakura, Japan site of the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System
The 374th Security Forces Squadron conducted an arming and use-of-force training June 12, using the “Street Smarts” Virtual Reality training system, a tool designed to augment military security forces readiness and provide augmentee training to all Airmen that have completed their First Term Airmen
The 673d Civil Engineer Group conducted a three-day bivouac at Camp Mad Bull at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 12-14, 2023.To train multi-capable Airmen, members of 673d CEG employed field training and construction techniques as part of their Air Force Force Generation and Ready
The Department of the Air Force and 354th Fighter Wing are asking community members for input to determine if there is interest in establishing a local environmental restoration advisory board.
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HAWAII - - Before the Department of Defense’s “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy was repealed, many airmen had to conceal specific aspects of who they were while serving their country.
Sometimes what feels like a small piece of the puzzle can play a huge role in the success of a mission.That can be especially true for non-destructive inspection Airmen such as U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Lara, 8th Maintenance Squadron NDI craftsman, whose job really begins after an aircraft
The 3rd Wing hosted an activation ceremony for the 90th and 525th Fighter Generation Squadrons, and the deactivation of the 3rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 15.This ceremony put into place the Combat Oriented Maintenance Organization, a new
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) command chief, visited Osan and Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea for an immersion tour June 9-16, 2023.
Anthony Cruz Munoz, Pacific Air Forces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility chief, speaks to airmen during a DEIA focus group on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 20, 2023. Cruz was hired as the chief of PACAF’s DEIA after the position was created in early 2022 to advise leadership
Alongside the joint force, U.S. Airmen continue to push the envelope in terms of integration opportunities and seamless combat support to frontline warfighters, as Pacific Air Forces recently hosted a Combat Support Rehearsal of Concept symposium May 31 – June 2.
U.S. Forces and the Japan Self-Defense Forces conducted a bilateral aviation integration exercise on June 16, 2023, demonstrating the enduring deterrence options readily available to the U.S.-Japan Alliance.
The Yokota African American Heritage Association hosted a Juneteenth Gala at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 17, 2023. Juneteenth is a celebration of the events of June 19, 1865, when the people of Galveston, Texas, were notified of their freedom by presidential decree, and the day was officially
Juneteenth is a federal holiday celebrated on June 19th to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, on June 17th, 2021, President Joe Biden officially signed Juneteenth into law as a federal holiday.
Just south of Fort Stockton, Texas, is one of the largest private armed forces training centers in the country, the Nine Mile Training Center --an expansive terrain offering privacy from prying eyes and the perfect opportunity to unleash the MQ-9 Reaper, remotely piloted aircraft.
Department of the Air Force leaders congregated for CORONA South 2023 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, June 12-15. Members in attendance included the Secretary of the Air Force, Air Force Chief of Staff, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, and approximately 90 general officers representing
Capt. Sung Woo Suh, 80th Fighter Generation Squadron Director of Operations and Master Sgt. Carleton Kennedy, 80th FGS production supervisor, both stationed at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, saved an infant, father and dog from drowning and hypothermia June 3, 2023 at Chena Lake Recreation
U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force enlisted leaders from Yokota Air Base, Japan, gathered at Fifth Air Force headquarters to conduct a round-table discussion about increasing tensions in the Indo-Pacific, June 12, 2023. The discussion was led by U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Shawn
More than 200 Airmen and four B-52 Stratofortresses assigned to the 23rd Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam June 14 in order to conduct Bomber Task Force—or BTF—missions.
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, Pacific Air Forces command chief, speaks with the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 9, 2023. During his visit, Wolfe toured different facilities, recognized Airmen for excellent performance and
A group of six civic leaders toured RF-A to see firsthand of the joint and multilateral exercised to provide realistic training essential to the continued development and improvement of combined and joint interoperability in a simulated combat environment.
Pacific Air Forces hosted members of the Mongolian Armed Forces Air Force Command at the PACAF headquarters building on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, as part of a mutual exchange known as Airman-to-Airman Talks (A2AT) from May 22-26.
Lt. Col. Horace Meek Hickam Elementary School, with students representing all branches within the Department of Defense, recently opened a resiliency room and garden for their students on May 31, 2023.
Service members share their life experiences during a “Don’t ask, don’t tell” discussion panel at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 9, 2023. The policy was repealed on Sept. 20, 2011, allowing airmen to serve regardless of their sexual orientation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan
Assistance to reduce potential impacts in the event of a government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians, and their families is available through various means.
The DAF will also implement administrative reforms for individuals who apply to have their discharge statuses upgraded in the future.
These multi-classification labs will collect operational theater data — ranging from logistics to cyber — and share it with the DoD enterprise, providing central hubs for digital integration among federal entities, industry, coalition partners and American citizenry.
This year's theme, "Respect, Recruit, Retain and Ready," aimed to empower all Airmen and Guardians, emphasizing the need for inclusive leadership, trust and belonging amid an evolving battlefield.
From her early aspirations in aerospace engineering to confronting policies that once barred women from combat-coded fighter aircraft roles, Leavitt's resolve knew no bounds.
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass returned to Goodfellow Air Force Base to join service members in celebrating the 30th anniversary of Goodfellow being the home of the 17th Training Wing.
The SAF Diversity and Inclusion office showcased a pivotal presence at the AFA’s 2023 Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor.
The U.S. Air Force’s ability to rapidly generate airpower at a moment’s notice was put to the test at Kadena Air Base, when the 18th Wing conducted a no-notice agile combat employment exercise Sept. 22.
The Emerging Technologies Integrated Test Force is the lead element tasked with testing and evaluating the technology for future national defense applications.
Aircrew operating across 20 different rotor, tilt-wing, and fixed-wing aircraft will receive new body armor carrier systems as part of an effort to update and replace older models.
Executive Order 14095, "Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers," directs the DoD to improve the affordability of childcare on military installations.
AFWERX and BETA Technologies, an electric aerospace company, broke ground on the first electric aircraft charging station on a military installation at Duke Field Sept. 19.
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.
Melissa Dalton was nominated as under secretary of the Air Force by President Joe Biden Sept. 21.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, leaders talk about how the department is changing in light of great power competition in their keynote speeches at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
The Defense Department is providing resources that will feature useful information for veterans who may have been impacted by the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.
The U.S. Air Force accepted the first of five T-7A Red Hawks from the Boeing Co. highlighting a new advanced training system developed to replace the aging T-38 Talon.
The Air Force published a letter to Airmen detailing updates to the enlisted force development model. The model reflects the new Enlisted Airmanship Continuum, a series of changes aiming to provide new development opportunities to Airmen.
Forces in support of Operation Noble Defender, an operation supporting the NORAD and USNORTHCOM Homeland Defense Campaign plan, demonstrated their ability to operate in the dynamic Arctic region including unfavorable weather and the austere environment.
At the request of the Philippine government, 505th Training Squadron sent instructors to train 28 members of the Philippine Air Force’s 300th Air Intelligence and Security Wing and 5th Fighter Wing at Villamor Air Base, Philippines, Aug. 10-19.
Pacific Angel 23-3 Brunei wrapped up at Rimba Air Force Base, Sept.15, after four days of multiple search and rescue and Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Response training operations.
The Department of the Air Force’s top officials provided a series of keynote speeches and panel discussions at the Air and Space Forces Association 2023 Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 11-13.
At the Department of the Air Force's Coaching site, members can explore how to find and become a professional coach.
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall announced the Air Task Force as the next step in the Air Force’s Force Generation model during the Air and Space Forces Association’s 2023 Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
The documents elaborate on the principles and operationalization of mission command.
The Multi-Capable Airman training framework provides a consolidated training and educational approach for Airmen to conduct a wide range of military operations.
The DAF commemorates the 76th anniversary of the Air Force and the fourth anniversary of the Space Force with a non-denomination worship service that included the participation of members of several faiths at the Washington National Cathedral Sept. 10.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, Enlisted Professional Military Education courses have new uniform and fitness requirements, Creech AFB Airmen work with Marines in California, and a new proving ground for automated flight has its first successful test.
Department of the Air Force leaders and their spouses discussed changes and challenges that have impacted military families during a panel at the Air and Space Forces Association’s 2023 Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 13.
The Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2023 were recognized and honored during the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference Sept. 9-13.
Three MAJCOM commanders participated in a panel titled, “Ready to Compete, Fight, and Win in the Indo-Pacific" Sept. 13 at AFA.
Beginning in academic year 2025-2026, more top-rated Air Force officers will be vectored and designated to Air University in-residence Intermediate Developmental Education and Senior Developmental Education.
AFWERX showcased the innovation from Spark Cells around the world at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Sept. 11-13. The aisle of four booth spaces at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center was called "Spark Street" where hundreds of
The Department of the Air Force selected 103rd Airlift Wing, 120th Airlift Wing, 133rd Airlift Wing, and 182nd Airlift Wing, as the preferred locations to receive C-130J Super Hercules to replace aging C-130Hs, pending the outcome of environmental assessments.
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass discusses Air Force culture, goals and vision during her 'Airmen of the Future' keynote speech at the 2023 Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space, and Cyber Conference.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. said in a Sept. 12 speech to an influential audience that the service must continue to change to meet the challenges of today’s complex security environment.
Gen. David W. Allvin told a Senate committee Tuesday that, if confirmed as the next Air Force Chief of Staff, he will press hard to follow through on modernizing and reshaping the service to meet current and emerging threats.
U.S. Air Force and Royal Air Force leaders committed to future collaboration on Agile Combat Employment as they signed a Combined Vision Statement Sept. 12, 2023.
Lt. Gen. John Healy and three other senior Air Force officers discussed the importance of leading and empowering Airmen and sustaining a combat-ready Air Force.
Robinson shared his message to the force about why building an innate warrior mindset within Airmen and Guardians is critical for peer-to-peer competition in the context of the National Defense Strategy.
In lockstep with the 2022 National Defense Strategy, PACAF Strategy 2030 provides Airmen with strategic priorities to defend the homeland, deter aggression, and reinforce allies and partners in the complex and ever-changing Indo-Pacific strategic environment.
Using the acquisition and fielding of the Air Force’s newest bomber as a backdrop, Gen. Duke Z. Richardson emphasized the critical role the organization maintains in outpacing and deterring the People’s Republic of China in a high-profile address.
The defense community will never forget those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said during a ceremony marking the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attack.
Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall presented a detailed tutorial Sept. 11 for why the Air Force and Space Force must modernize and adapt quickly to ensure the nation’s security and interests are protected.
After suffering a catastrophic failure at the Common Air Route Surveillance Radar in Battle Mountain, a team of experts was formed to develop a strategy for its reconstruction and reintegration into the National Airspace System.
Soldiers, Airmen and Guardians from multiple units participated in Exercise Mountain Medic 23, designed to simulate the evacuation and treatment of injured personnel in a joint-service austere battle zone.
Brown visited with members of the 90th Missile Wing to engage with and hear from Airmen and to have an in-depth immersion of the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM weapon system.
CSAF issued a warning about a growing threat to national security – the recruitment and exploitation of current and former Air Force members by the PLA.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, selected servicemembers can take the DoD gender relations survey anonymously, Special Leave Accrual changes and the Air Force is aligning promotion boards for officers to evaluation closeout dates.
Since the summer of 2018, 1,089 AFJROTC cadets have pursued their dream of becoming a pilot, with 861, or 79%, succeeding.
The SLR-P offers a compact, "wallet-sized" innovation poised to launch and recover the MQ-9A at strategic theater locations situated in some of the most rugged, remote outposts in Europe.
Seventy Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 433rd Medical Group spent 19 days undergoing rigorous and realistic training at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio and Fort McCoy, Wisconsin as part of Patriot Medic 23.
A new tool called the Security Enterprise Communication and User Reporting Environment, or SECURE, aims to streamline operations, reduce data isolation and redundancy, and optimize resource usage across the security enterprise.
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass recently discussed current and future challenges for Airmen while speaking with Joint Base Andrews personnel.
During the two-day visit, four AFW2 ambassadors and program team members gave briefings to various squadrons, allowing the volunteers to share their personal testimonies.
BATDOK is a smartphone application for mobile medical documentation that replaces pen and paper records.
The Type 1 crew began their 32-day training in the classroom together, the pilots and flight engineers separated at the 10-day mark to focus on their specific job training.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, new doctrine is released on mission command, a blended wing aircraft is in development that could save money on fuel, and improvements are coming for dormitories and child development centers. (Hosted by Senior Airman Saomy Sabournin)
Help is readily available, and professionals can help you and/or your family cope with things such as work stress, relationship problems, legal issues and substance abuse concerns.
Shadow Operations Center-Nellis, also known as the U.S. Air Force’s ABMS Battle Lab, recently experimented with joint partners that helped evolve a new joint airspace management and joint fires capability.
Oklo Inc. will site, design, construct, own and operate a micro-reactor facility licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
DAF celebrated the 75th Anniversary of Air and Space heritage in September 2022 and commissioned the art to help tell the stories of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Fifteen Airmen, 15 Soldiers and one Guardian tested their limits during a Ranger Assessment Course, the Air Forces’ version of the Army’s Small Unit Ranger Tactics, or SURT.
More than 20 industry partners attended the first in-person AFWERX Collider event in over three years to solve warfighter problems at Fed Supernova in Austin, Texas.
A bilateral military musical collaboration, the historic concert will serve as an opportunity to display public support for the people of Ukraine, recognize their resilience and heroism and reaffirm the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine.
U.S. Air Forces Central successfully concluded Operation Agile Spartan 23.2 Aug. 26, showcasing the power of collective military efforts and a proactive approach to combat readiness.
The revised provisions of section 701 U.S.C. title 10 reduced the maximum amount of accrued leave that may be retained by a service member at the end of the FY from 120 days to 90 days.
The AFW2 team, including program managers and ambassadors, visited Airmen from the 5th SFS and the 91st SFG. They shared stories from their careers and how they came to be a part of the AFW2 Roadshow team.
First Lt. Tara DeGeorge will compete in the 2023 Ironman World Championship taking place in Finland.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, retraining for career Airmen evolves, a demonstration program aims to keep rated aviators in service and artificial intelligence paired with Earth’s magnetic field may guide navigators in the future. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jazmin Granger)
AFWERX has launched IGNITE, a platform where defense users can search for and easily interact with thousands of small businesses that have secured previous Department of the Air Force Small Business Innovation Research or Small Business Technology Transfer awards.
Pacific Air Force Airmen returned from Pacific Airlift Rally 23, a multinational, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise involving the U.S., Philippines, Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia air forces at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Aug. 14-18.
The three-day event focused on understanding the strategic competition, the role of service members in building the Force of the Future, professional development, networking and insights from senior service leaders.
The Air Force announced the 2024 promotion board schedule Aug. 22, which marks the transition to align most promotion boards with their associated evaluation closeout dates.
The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is upgrading quality-of-life infrastructure through its multi-layered construction.
Almost 2,000 aerospace representatives and defense officials recently gathered near Tinker Air Force Base at the Reed Center at Delta Hotels for the 17th annual Tinker and the Primes conference.
U.S. Air Force Airmen from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, teamed up with members of the Bulgarian air force during field training exercise Thracian Summer 2023, Aug. 7-17.
The 8th EAMS coordinated airlift operations with the HM-15 DET IIA to expedite the transport of troops-in-contact ground support equipment for a U.S. Army unit in the U.S. Central Command theater of operations.
The 7th Maintenance Group recently fielded its first-ever wireless communication system during a B-1B Lancer launch, becoming the first B-1B unit to receive and utilize the headsets.
Lt. Col. Daphne Jackson, 377th Air Base Wing Staff judge advocate, shares her story and passion for diversity, inclusion and minority recruitment.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, families can set aside up to $5,000 yearly to help with dependent care, the Brandon Act streamlines mental health care requests, and two-piece female flight suits released for issue.
The seventh annual Spark Tank event has launched with a call for innovative Airmen and Guardian idea submissions ahead of the Sept. 4 deadline.
In a memo to DoD senior leaders, SecDef Austin noted that while the military service academies are dominant in many domains, they have far more work to do to halt sexual assault and harassment.
The Nevada ANG will support wildland firefighting operations in several western states. So far this fire year, 85 fires have burned 546,988 acres in 12 states.
The Air Force recently released two documents on mission command Aug. 16.
The Department of the Air Force selected JetZero for the next phase of a blended wing body prototype aircraft project Aug. 16.
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall hosted an award ceremony at the Pentagon for recipients of the 2021 and 2022 Harold Brown Award, Aug. 8.
The DAF opened a public comment period regarding updates to the background and methodology for SoMF scorecards for spouse licensure portability and dependent education surrounding department bases.
Eligible regular Air Force aviators now have the chance to apply for the FY23 Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Program.
The Ohio Air National Guard’s 178th Wing hosted an iteration of the Vulcan Guard space exercise, bringing together U.S. Space Command, the Brazilian military and all seven National Guard states conducting space operations.
This BTF initiative was designed to bolster USEUCOM’s overarching security mandates across the European continent while also affording aircrews the opportunity to acclimate themselves to the intricacies of joint and coalition operations in foreign locations.
The Air Force is continuing to improve its talent management programs to further develop and retain Airmen.
The Talent Management Innovation Challenge encourages DoD military and civilian employees at all levels to submit promising talent management ideas with potential to make an impact across the Department in recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse force.
Minot AFB's innovation cell, Atomic Spark, delivered an innovative solution that will be beneficial to Airmen during extreme cold weather.
Students from For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology came to Beale Air Force Base, Calif., Aug. 3, to be a part of FIRST robotics founder and Chief of Space Operations civic leader, U.S. Space Force, Dean Kamen’s, high altitude flight in a U-2 Dragon Lady and to witness first-hand
Rohatasch is the first clinical nurse to assume command of the ANG Office of the Air Surgeon and brings nearly four decades of medical experience to the position.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, Tyndall AFB starts a new chapter as F-35 fighter aircraft arrive, new rules for foreign language pay, and the Air Force puts together a team to make it easier to access mental health, wellness and other programs.
U.S. and Israeli air force service members discussed areas of cooperative opportunities and postured for the future during this year’s iteration of the Air Senior National Representatives forum in Tel Aviv.
The National Defense Authorization Act of 2023 directed the DAF chief scientist to assemble an independent panel of experts and conduct a review of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering’s Microelectronics Quantifiable Assurance efforts.
More than 200 Guard Airmen attended the 2023 Air National Guard Enlisted Leadership Symposium in Alexandria, Virginia Aug. 2-4.
The staff sergeant promotion list will be available on the Air Force Personnel Center public website Aug. 10 at 8 a.m. CDT. Airmen will also be able to access their score notices on the virtual Military Personnel Flight via the AFPC Secure page.
Red Flag 23-3 has come to a close for more than 2,000 U.S. Air Force, Space Force, Marine Corps, Navy and Air National Guard that ran from July 17 to August 4.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. provided the opening keynote address for Life Cycle Industry Days July 31.
Roundtable discussion on the legacy of the Berlin Airlift, moderated by Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and Dr. Ed Goldstein from SAF/PA.
The Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, or DCFSA, initiative provides accounts that allow eligible service members to set aside up to $5,000 per household in pre-tax earnings for qualified dependent care expenses.
The Brandon Act is intended to help identify and get care for mental health concerns by making it easier to access – and required of leaders to take seriously – mental health support by referencing “The Brandon Act” when they need a referral to mental health services.
Chief Bass presents four new additions to the CMSAF Leadership Library: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There, War Without Rules, Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment and The TechTank Podcast
Tradewinds 23, a two-week multinational exercise supporting the security of the Caribbean and Central America involved 21 nations and more than 1,500 people from all branches of the U.S. military, civilians and law enforcement across the partner nations.
AFCEC has a significant role in climate change initiatives intended to enhance resiliency at Air Force installations by addressing the risks severe weather poses to infrastructure, operational capabilities and readiness as outlined in the DAF Climate Campaign Plan.
The Women’s Initiative Team and members of the 461st OSS are leading the effort to get new Advanced Aircrew Combat Uniform to female Airmen at Robins Air Force Base.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, VCSAF Gen. David Allvin is nominated to be the 23rd CSAF, three country’s Air Forces agree to develop the Wedgetail early warning and control aircraft, and Air Force vice commanders become deputy commanders.
The Okaloosa darter is a two-inch, perch-like fish unique and critical to the balance of six clear stream systems within Eglin and draining into two Choctawhatchee Bay bayous in Walton and Okaloosa counties in northwest Florida.
The Okaloosa darter, a two-inch perch-like fish found only in the streams at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, was removed from the federal list of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.
Talisman Sabre is a biennial large-scale military exercise between Australia and the United States that started in 2005. This is the 10th and largest iteration of the exercise with more than 30,000 personnel from 13 countries participating.
Test units executed the flight in the Eglin Test and Training Complex. The flight builds upon four years of partnership that began with the Skyborg Vanguard and the Autonomous Aircraft Experimentation (AAx) programs.
Airman 1st Class Theja R. Ranasingha Randhunu Mudhiyanselage, a finance customer service specialist with the 78th Comptroller Squadron, shared her story on why becoming an American Airman became her calling.
The 492nd Special Operations Wing is slated to become a power projection wing with all of AFSOC’s mission capabilities.
Tyndall Air Force Base transitioned from an air dominance training mission to a fighter wing with the touchdown of three F-35A Lightning IIs Aug. 1.
Known as one of the largest airshows in the world, EAA AirVenture Oshkosh included over 650,000 attendees and 10,000 aircraft.
Due to additional support by Congress, the Air Force gained more funding for overseas PCSs.
Kristyn Jones, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, performing the duties of Under Secretary of the Air Force, visited Pocono Raceway to participate in the AFRS mission at the NASCAR Cup Series Race July 23.
The KC-46A aircraft will be operated by the 6th and 9th Air Refueling Squadrons for the active component and the 70th and 79th Air Refueling Squadrons for the Air Force Reserve Command.
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. presents five new additions to the CSAF Leadership Library.
The Fortify the Force Initiative Team, championed by the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, had volunteers from myriad functional communities working to promote holistic wellness and address resiliency barriers since early 2022.
Silver Flag is one of the first Air Force exercise programs to align with the new AFFORGEN deployment model. Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, hosted the Air Force’s first Silver Flag course for its Airmen in the AFFORGEN deployment cycle earlier this year.
The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center established combat support training ranges across the enterprise with a security forces-focused proof of concept exercise at the Silver Flag site on Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, July 17-28.
The 76th Commodity Maintenance Group’s new foundry can sand cast aluminum parts up to 120 pounds, providing another avenue for sourcing aircraft parts not easily obtained through traditional contracting methods.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, funding for PCS moves and bonus programs is restored, the DoJ reinforces new Federal protections for military members and their spouses, and a cutting-edge effort from the Air Force is taking applications for a fellowship program.
Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin, a command pilot with joint planning and strategy expertise, has been nominated as the Air Force’s 23rd Chief of Staff, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III announced July 26.
The event recognized the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and their impact of ensuring Airmen as well as other service members can serve to their full potential.
Department of the Air Force has updated its Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus policy to prioritize those critical career fields, programs and positions that require foreign language proficiency to perform their missions.
Kendall visited F.E. Warren to connect with Airmen of the 90th Missile Wing and hear about the quality of life there, speak with city leaders about local challenges and successes in the community, and to learn about the intercontinental ballistic missile mission and modernization efforts.
The forum focused on aligning with the National Defense Strategy to prioritize agile and responsive logistics and sustainment, while directly supporting DAF Operational Imperatives on resilient basing and readiness to deploy and fight.
Utah Air National Guard’s 151st Air Refueling Wing, working with the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Test Center, sent their modified KC-135 Stratotanker to Kadena Air Base for use in the Western Pacific during Northern Edge 23-2.
U.S. service members integrated with Japan Self-Defense Forces, French air and space forces and other allies and partners to enhance Agile Combat Employment capabilities from dispersed locations during Northern Edge 23-2, July 2-21.
An idea to deliver multi-capable equipment for agile combat employment operations won the 2023 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo July 21 in San Antonio.
The debut of the exercise in the Indo-Pacific saw 70 mobility aircraft with more than 3,000 service members from Australia, Canada, France, Japan, New Zealand, the U.K. and the U.S. surge across an exercise area spanning 13 million square miles.
The 12th Airborne Command and Control Squadron flew its last Joint STARS flight as KOMODO 1 at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, on July 12.
International military students attending the 2023-2024 Air Command and Staff College class spent July 9-13 in the nation’s capital to develop a deeper understanding of the U.S federal government and U.S. military.
Floodwaters caused historic and catastrophic devastation throughout Vermont for two days beginning July 10. Montpelier was battered by a record-setting 5.28 inches of rainfall. Vermont National Guard was activated to assess the damage.
Air Force Materiel Command logisticians have worked behind the scenes on Exercise Mobility Guardian 23 since Fall 2022 and are critical to the successful planning and execution of Air Mobility Command’s largest, and arguably most challenging, exercise in years.
Effective Aug. 1, the Air Force will change duty titles from vice commander to deputy commander to better align terminology with its sister services.In accordance with direction from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., the Air Force issued a memo communicating updated guidance for Air Force
Headquarters Ninth Air Force, U.S. Air Forces Central, formalized a partnership with George Mason University for joint research, rapid capability development, warfighter training and education to support command mission readiness.
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass visited the 501st Combat Support Wing July 11-13.
RIAT is heralded as the largest airshow in the world, typically attracting more than 150,000 spectators over the course of a weekend.
The U.S. Air Force brought over 12 aircraft and 100 Airmen to participate in the Royal International Air Tattoo at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, United Kingdom, July 14-16.
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited RAF Lakenheath July 13, to meet with 48th Fighter Wing Airmen and get a better look at the mission.
The program is looking for Airmen and Guardians from all occupations who are obsessed with tech, have a curiosity to tinker and want to solve problems.
The Air Force Research Laboratory, hosted an Airlift Challenge competition in January 2023. This online competition is helping to advance state-of-the-art planning algorithms for executing airlift operations for the United States Air Force.
The Justice Department announced July 14 that it has issued a letter to all state licensing authorities about new employment-related federal protections for military families.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, the Berlin airlift was the first major challenge for a new Air Force 75 years ago, deployments are changing as the service moves to a new model and Air Expeditionary Wings get new staffing. (Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Vernon Young)
As the voice of the Air Force’s enlisted corps, Bass travels worldwide visiting Air Force installations and ensuring the voices of the enlisted force are heard.
Bomber Task Force missions demonstrates the credibility of U.S. forces to address global security environments that are more diverse and uncertain than ever before.
The Climate Campaign Plan is the implementation portion of the Climate Action Plan and breaks down the strategy through specific and measurable objectives and key results.
Rescue crews from the Alaska Air and Army National Guard navigated across 1,850 miles, saving 10 people in four civil search and rescue missions and one medical evacuation mission June 30-July 4.
Higher-than-projected personnel costs are driving a shortfall in FY23 military personnel appropriation. This will have temporary consequences for PCSs, SRBs, and aviation bonuses.
Innovation across the Air Force can involve anything from work processes to physical assets and often include policy updates to long-standing Air Force regulations. For Airmen, Air Force innovation and Spark Cells, should be nothing new.
Earlier this year, leaders from three organizations began planning a potential air refueling exercise involving the Washington ANG’s 141st ARW, the Oregon National Guard’s 142nd FW and a Royal Thai Air Force fighter group. The idea went from thought to paper to practical concept and now likely
Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Reedy and Maj. Kyle Konkolics received the Distinguished Flying Cross for their heroic role in a rescue mission of an American hostage in Africa in October 2020. This is their Story of Service.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, AMC honored 100 years of air refueling with flyovers across the U.S., special duty pay changes for some career fields, and AFRL is working with the Space Force for a new way to gauge fitness. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jazmin Granger)
The exercise, which lasted about a week and was supported by various U.S. Pacific Air Forces units, marked the first time U.S. Air Force B-52s landed on and operated from Indonesian soil.
Exercise Mobility Guardian 2023, Air Mobility Command’s largest full-spectrum readiness exercise in the command’s history, began July 5 in the Indo-Pacific region.
Exercise Jolly Vihar is aimed to enhance the U.S. and Hungarian forces’ ability to conduct integrated combat search and rescue scenarios and perform maintenance operations.
Personnel from the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, or USAFSAM, are facilitating a six-month education and training course for international students.
SkillBridge is offering a new Air Force Junior ROTC internship to retiring DAF members.
U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. hosted the Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff Lt. Gen. Viorel Pană for an official counterpart visit recognizing Romania as a valued NATO ally.
PTSD is a physical and mental reaction to a situation or event that was perceived as dangerous, according to behavioral health experts.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, NATO’s largest air exercise ever, a strategic action plan incorporating women, peace and security concepts across the department, and digital experts learn about artificial intelligence solutions.
Maj. Bryce Turner, a test pilot from the 416th Flight Test Squadron has become the first Air Force pilot to fly the T-7A Red Hawk during a test flight at the Boeing aircraft delivery center in St. Louis, Missouri.
AFWERX and the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Information Directorate have installed an Uncrewed Aircraft System Traffic Management, or UTM, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.
Air Mobility Command organized a meet-and-greet event in Page, Arizona, where Air Force representatives and local Navajo veterans and community members met.
The group obtained an acoustic imager to identify leaks in compressed air, gas and vacuum systems.
The U.S. Air Force is transitioning away from the expeditionary Air Force model of force presentation to the Air Force Force Generation model after more than 20 years of contingency operations.
Kunsan AB Airmen trained with U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, JASDF and Republic of Korea air force service members during exercise Red Flag-Alaska 23-2, a PACAF-sponsored annual exercise designed to enhance readiness in a simulated combat environment, June 12 — 23.
The decision to host the F-16 mission at Gowen Field ANGB came after assessing the area’s ability to facilitate the mission and infrastructure capacity, while accounting for community support, environmental factors and cost.
As part of the new Air Force Force Generation, or AFFORGEN, deployment model, presenting forces via the AEW A-Staff structure will increase a wing’s capacity to plan, coordinate and communicate vertically and horizontally to meet commander’s intent.
The Department of the Air Force selected Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, as the preferred location to receive the next active-duty F-35A Lightning II mission.
June 26 marks the 75th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift.
More than 150 tankers from 26 Total Force installations are scheduled to participate in the flyovers including KC-135 Stratotankers, KC-10 Extenders and KC-46 Pegasus aircraft to honor 100 years of aerial refueling excellence.
AD 23 integrates U.S. and allied airpower to defend shared values while leveraging and strengthening vital partnerships to deter aggression worldwide.
The wing launched three search missions 900 miles out over the North Atlantic from their base on the eastern tip of Long Island June 19-21 at the request of the U.S. Coast Guard.
The Air Force has completed its annual review of special duty assignment pay for enlisted members using a new board process to ensure appropriate distribution based off the SDAP definition.
In this week’s look around the Air Force, fifth-generation fighter jets share software, managing the skies after a disaster and the Air Force Reserve offers retirement counseling services. (Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Eric Mann)