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  • Mac and Gudger: Defending Tyndall

    Staff Sgt. Dailan Gudger, 325th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, has a responsibility to protect and defend Tyndall with his canine partner by his side. Together they sniff out explosives, narcotics and chase after the occasional bad guy.

  • Operation Air Force builds future leaders

    Throughout the summer of 2022, 36 U.S. Air Force Academy cadets visited Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, for a peek into the operational Air Force. Operation Air Force is a required program that provides cadets an opportunity to explore Air Force bases and find what interests them before receiving

  • 4th FW takes on Red Flag as lead wing

    Approximately 350 Airmen and 16 F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing recently traveled from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina to Nellis AFB, Nevada, to take part in Exercise Red Flag 22-3 as a lead wing.

  • Red Tails conduct joint air integration exercise

    The 332d Air Expeditionary Wing conducted a joint air integration exercise alongside partner nation Joint Terminal Attack Controllers at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. During this training exercise U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and partner nation combat controllers coordinated with F-15E

  • Inspiring Youth

    Over the course of two weeks Airmen from across the 355th Wing mentored children in the Arizona Youth Impact Program (YIP) summer camp. The Youth Impact Program is an innovative program that partners leaders from the U.S. military with leaders from universities across the United States to improve

  • New technologies drive Tyndall’s Installation of the Future rebuild

    The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Natural Disaster Recovery Division has been at the forefront of implementing new technologies to reshape Tyndall Air Force Base into a model of adaptability, efficiency and sustainability for the Department of the Air Force and Department of Defense. Established

  • 325th Maintenance Squadron armament; making fighter jets lethal

    The 325th Maintenance Squadron armament flight supports the 325th Fighter Wing’s mission of training and projecting unrivaled combat power no matter the struggles they may face. The armament flight at Tyndall Air Force Base is responsible for ensuring weapons systems are operationally ready by

  • 325th Maintenance Squadron fabrication; saves lives, resources

    The 325th Maintenance Squadron employs a multi-faceted approach to executing the mission of aircraft maintenance by bringing back shops to work together as a cohesive team. This is accomplished by the fabrication flight; an overarching effort encompassing nondestructive inspections (NDI),

  • Historic highway landing advances Agile Combat Employment

    The Air National Guard, Air Force Special Operations Command and Air Force Reserves landed, took off and performed integrated combat turns on a closed 9,000-foot section of Michigan highway M-28 during exercise Northern Agility 22-1.

  • 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Train in Agile Combat Employment

    The 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron defenders assigned to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, tested their competence as multi-capable Airmen by putting into action the Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment model during Accurate Test 22, an exercise at Thumrait Air Base, Oman. Prior to their AT22

  • Air Combat Command teams with William & Mary for e-internship program

    Before the conclusion of the 2022 spring semester, undergraduates from William & Mary presented individual research projects on United States security interests to the Air Combat Command International Affairs team here. The e-internship program between ACC/IA and William & Mary began in 2012, and

  • 30-year-old team shares last flight

    The last three U.S. Army E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System aircrew members participated in a final flight with the U.S. Air Force at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 22, 2022.

  • MQ-9A ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT RELEASED

    An Air Combat Command abbreviated accident investigation board completed its examination of an MQ-9A that crashed June 20, 2021, in an undisclosed location in Afghanistan.

  • ACC revitalizes EMS Operations

    Air Combat Command Information Warfare division, or ACC/A326K, is focusing in on EMSO as one of its major lines of effort in order to emphasize the importance of gaining and maintaining the EMS superiority necessary to compete with adversaries that have advanced spectrum awareness. The IW division

  • Northern Agility 22-1 Begins in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

    Airmen from the 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, kick off Northern Agility 22-1, a total-force Agile Combat Employment exercise led by the Michigan Air National Guard. The exercise will showcase A-10 Thunderbolt II, Air Force Special Operations Command MC-12W, C-145A, C-146A

  • 386th EMDG hosts joint coalition tactical combat casualty care course

    The 386th Expeditionary Medical Group hosted a joint coalition tactical combat casualty care all service members course. TCCC was designed to lessen combat deaths by providing trauma stabilization techniques for the wounded to survive long enough to receive life-saving treatment at a medical

  • Nellis trains total force with Iron Flag-Nellis 22-2

    Have you ever wondered where the training missions at Nellis like Green Flag or Red Flag get their munitions from? Or maybe how Airmen train with live munitions to become better at their craft? What about how munitions units prepare for deployments? Well, look no further than the 57th Wing Munitions

  • ACC Command Chief David Wade retires

    After thirty years serving in the United States Air Force, Command Chief of Air Combat Command, David Wade, had his retirement ceremony on June 24, 2022, Chief Wade will retire Nov. 1, 2022. Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of ACC officiated the ceremony and presented Chief Wade with the Legion of Merit,

  • First Global Hawk Block-30s transition to civilian partners

    Airmen of the 319th Reconnaissance Wing divested five RQ-4 Block 30s by transferring them across the runway to civilian partners at Grand Sky June 6-10, 2022. The 319th RW will divest a total of 20 Global Hawks, and they should be transferred to Northrop Grumman at Grand Sky to be outfitted with

  • Under the Helmet

    The U.S. Air Force 355th Civil Engineer Squadron leadership team participated in the Under the Helmet event on the fire training grounds at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 17, 2022. The purpose of this event was to give leadership a live-in experience of what 355th CES Airmen have to

  • ACC works to maintain air superiority

    Among a wide range of responsibilities, Maj. Gen. Scott Jobe, director of Air Combat Command’s plans, programs and requirements directorate, oversees the identification of necessary CAF requirements that keeps the warfighter relevant in a high-end fight. As the Department of Defense and the U.S. Air

  • Airbags can save your life

    In fiscal year 2021, The Department of the Air Force lost 18 motorcyclists. Inexperience, alcohol and speed were a few of the root causes of those deaths. Additionally, motorcycle riders continue to be overrepresented in fatal traffic crashes, being about 28 times more likely than passenger vehicle

  • Air Force selects future aircrew helmet

    The Air Force selected LIFT Airborne Technologies in April to continue with prototype development of a new helmet for Air Force fixed-wing aircrew. Air Combat Command initiated the search for a next-generation helmet to address issues with long-term neck and back injuries, optimize aircraft

  • 1st Fighter Wing activates 27th and 94th Fighter Generation Squadrons

    The 1st Fighter Wing hosted a joint assumption of command ceremony to activate the 27th and 94th Fighter Generation Squadrons June 16 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. As part of the Combat Oriented Maintenance Organization initiative, the activation of the FGS units embodies the Air Force’s

  • ACC invites AF leaders to first AI and Machine-Learning workshop

    Air Combat Command hosted its first Air Force Major Command Artificial Intelligence and Machine-Learning (AFMAM-22) Workshop 24-26 May 2022. Lt. Gen. Russell L. Mack, deputy commander of ACC, kicked the event off with his keynote speech addressing the current state of AI/ML, how to pursue the

  • Meet the man in charge of ACC’s medical care

    With one year on the job, Brig. Gen. Robert Bogart, Air Combat Command surgeon general, has led the charge in ACC’s efforts in mitigating the coronavirus threat, while taking on the responsibility of the physical and mental healthcare of ACC warfighters.

  • OHWS keeps pilots healthy, in air

    Taking a proactive approach to pilot wellness versus a reactive response to injury is proving to be vital in maintaining operational readiness for the 23rd Fighter Group pilots at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia.

  • UAE and U.S. Force’s join in semi-annual HAWKEX

    The United Arab Emirates Air Warfare Center and the U.S. Air Forces Central Air Warfare Center partnered together to conduct the Hawk Exercise or HAWKEX, May 16 – 20 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. HAWKEX is a semi-annual combined-joint simulation exercise conducted to increase

  • Tyndall rebuild is gearing up for simultaneous dynamic improvements 

    The Tyndall rebuild effort is gaining momentum with a series of new military construction (MILCON) awards. Since April, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded seven new contracts, nudging the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Natural Disaster Recovery Division closer to the midpoint of the

  • Brig. Gen. Lopez takes command of the 380th AEW

    Brig. Gen. David “Shotgun” Lopez assumed command from Brig. Gen. Andy “Spoo” Clark, the previous commander of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, June 7, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Assuming this role, Lopez will be responsible for the Airmen and assets of 10 unique squadrons as well as

  • Homecoming

    Family and friends greet redeploying members assigned to the 355th Wing and 563rd Rescue Group on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 7, 2022. After an overseas deployment supporting the Air Force mission, these members returned home to their families.

  • DMOC brings next generation C2 to life

    The 705th Combat Training Squadron recently executed a virtual Tactical Operations Center – Light experiment in their Distributed Mission Operations Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. The experiment was designed to provide an initial assessment of the functions and manning required to

  • 25th ATKG pilots help students take flight

    Students from Crestwood High School and the Sumter Career and Technology Center completed a drone pilot certification program with mentorship from 25th Attack Group pilots, May 31. Students who completed the inaugural program and successfully passed a Federal Aviation Administration exam were

  • D-Day codename "Operation Overlord"

    In the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, still long before the Sun began its rise, the thunderous drone of over a thousand Allied aircraft taking to the skies awakened residents near the several aerodromes in England. The aircraft represented the first phase of "Operation Overlord," the Allied

  • 513th EWS Change of Command

    The 513th Electronic Warfare Squadron (513 EWS) held its Change of Command on Friday, 3 June.  The outgoing commander, U.S. Navy CDR Chris "Carbomb" Tabert passed the squadron guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Darren "Decoy" Woodside in a ceremony at the Air Force Armament Museum.  

  • PJ Completes USMC Winter Mountain Leaders Course

    A pararescueman from DM’s own Guardian Angel Formal Training Unit, 68th Rescue Squadron, completed the U.S. Marine Corps’ Winter Mountain Leaders Course at the U.S. Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California, April 15, 2022. The course is designed to train U.S. and

  • ShOC-N battle lab hosts distributed command and control event

    The 805th Combat Training Squadron’s Shadow Operations Center – Nellis, or ShOC-N, is the U.S. Air Force’s premier battle lab supporting the development, advancement, and maturation of key technologies and capabilities designed to compress the kill-chain for joint and coalition warfighters..

  • Moody, AERONet enhances partner nations’ airpower

    In an effort to support national strategic priorities by building partnerships and coalition interoperability, Air Combat Command enlisted Team Moody to work closely with military members from Colombia, Nigeria, Thailand, and Tunisia to demonstrate the capabilities of Airborne Extensible Relay

  • The Synthetic Environment: New Mindset and Mission for the 29 TSS

    The Air Force and the Warfighter are approaching a revolution in military affairs where the synthetic environment will become more of a foundation to readiness than live-fly sorties. The data to support that claim is readily apparent and is the driving force behind the Chief of Staff’s Operational

  • 378th medical partnerships sustain life and mission

    The biggest player in this specific exercise was the 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron, who responded to a simulated mass casualty incident. As one of the first groups out of the bunkers, their job is to find those who were injured before finding cover.

  • The 422 TES C2 Division takes Command and Control to new heights

    Warfighters assigned to the Command and Control Division of the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron made history by demonstrating true on-the-move Command and Control, or C2, capabilities during Black Flag 22-1 on the Nevada Test and Training Range here at Nellis Air Force Base.

  • A legacy of innovation: HQ CCC honors four AF teams at Scott AFB

    A tile induction ceremony honoring the 67th Cyberspace Wing and 688th Cyberspace Wing’s contributions toward Air Force cyberspace and communication capabilities was hosted May 19, 2022, at the Air Force Cyberspace and Communications Heritage Center. Two key milestones in cyberspace and

  • 4th SFS hosts National Police Week

    Members of the 4th Security Forces Squadron hosted several activities in celebration of National Police Week at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina from May 16 to May 20, 2022.

  • Bushwhacker 22-03 sets the standard

    During exercise Bushwhacker 22-03, A-Staff was evaluated on techniques and tactics for future Air Combat Command certification as a Lead Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 9-13, 2022.

  • Training required for motorcyclists

    After Florida’s brief winter, Tyndall heads into a new season and members may be interested in purchasing and riding a motorcycle. Before rushing to the open road, Airmen and Guardians should keep in mind there are annual training requirements prior to operating a motorcycle.

  • Checkered Flag: All Gas, No Brakes

    Team Tyndall is still going strong during #CheckeredFlag 22-2 and the 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s petroleum, oil, and lubricants Airmen are all gas, no breaks.

  • Here comes the bang

    The 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group hosts a Weapons System Evaluation Program almost monthly at Tyndall Air Force Base. The 325th Munitions Squadron prepares all the munitions for each of these exercises, which usually involve one or two units. WSEP-East 22.08, held May 9-20, 2022, pushed the unit to

  • AFCP connects Moody, greater Valdosta

    “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This African proverb describes the symbiotic relationship between Moody and the surrounding community. The Air Force Community Partnership Program fosters that relationship and further seeks to find solutions and shared

  • Team Tyndall ramps up for aircraft exercises

    Checkered Flag is a large-force aerial exercise held at Tyndall which fosters readiness and interoperability through the incorporation of 4th- and 5th-generation aircraft during air-to-air combat training. The 22-2 iteration of the exercise was held May 9-20, 2022. The 53rd Weapons Evaluation

  • Record contract awarded for F-35 facilities at Tyndall AFB

    The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Natural Disaster Recovery Division, part of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center enterprise, is leading the rebuild, partnering with USACE to support the 325th Fighter Wing and its F-35 Program Integration Office to deliver the strategic vision

  • A Bulldog Returns Home

    After nearly 80 years, 1st Lt. Newell F. Mills’ whereabouts were no longer a mystery. Finally, this Wingman, son, brother and friend is able to rest in peace.

  • Forecasting for the fight

    The 325th OSS weather forecasters worked alongside Air National Guard personnel during Sentry Savannah 22-1, held May 2-13, 2022, at the Air Dominance Center in Savannah, Georgia. The article covers their responsibilities and experiences during the event.

  • 68th RQS Hosts the Combat Leader Course

    The 68th Rescue Squadron hosted the Combat Leader Course for Combat Rescue Officers and Pararescuemen from across the U.S. Air Force at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 25-29, 2022.

  • MARE; DM is Always Prepared

    Major Accident Response Exercises are held quarterly at DM and incorporated into the 355th Wing's readiness training. These exercises are also scheduled before air shows and the annual Heritage Flight Training Course, so personnel are primed for any base emergency.

  • Tyndall moves full speed ahead for Checkered Flag exercise

    The airspace and roadways surrounding Tyndall Air Force Base are busy as the installation moves full speed ahead into Checkered Flag 22-2, May 9-20, 2022. Checkered Flag is one of the Department of Defense’s largest air-to-air exercises, designed to test and improve air combat capabilities and

  • Air Force Unveils New Airpower Ad in Theaters

    The U.S. Air Force plans to unveil their latest commercial titled “Own the Sky” in theaters during moviegoers’ long-awaited release of Top Gun: Maverick. The heart-pounding, adrenaline inducing ad gives the audience a sense of what it might feel like to be on the receiving end of the Air Force’s

  • Air advisors engage Peruvian Air Force, rekindle training mission

    The Airmen of the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron impact to U.S. Southern Command’s mission is evident as it strives to continuously achieve USSOUTHCOM regional objectives of building capacity by working with partner nations to enhance regional security that safeguards the U.S. and its

  • 319th SFS tests small UAS capabilities, seeks innovation

    As technological capabilities of America’s adversaries increase, the Air Force is constantly seeking new and innovative ways to defend its assets.With this in mind, several members from the 319 Security Forces Squadron attended a small unmanned aircraft system flight training course April 26-29 at

  • 332d ECES firefighters perform live-fire flashover training

    A flashover is the near-simultaneous transition from a growing fire to the ignition of all exposed combustible material and off-gasses in an enclosed area. All contents, including smoke, combust almost instantaneously engulfing the entire space in flames. The 332d Expeditionary Civil Engineer

  • Hurlburt squadron supports largest U.S. Africa Command exercise

    Airmen from the 505th Combat Training Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida, supported the command post exercise African Lion 22, the “premiere joint multi-national exercise in the AFRICOM area of responsibility,” according to U.S. Army Maj. James Guglielmi, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force,

  • Australian, New Zealand JTACs train at Moody

    Members of the Royal Australian Air Force, Australian Army and New Zealand Army recently spent time training here at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. In order to effectively build communication and strengthen mission success, both ally nations sent Joint Terminal Attack Controller teams to train with

  • A family affair: Mother, children reunite on deployment

    When the time came for the state of Georgia to deploy Air National Guard members to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, a mother and two of her children were called upon to serve--brother and sister–were sent to Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, while their mother was sent to an

  • Air Force ROTC cadets participate in field training day at SJAFB

    Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University participated in a day of field training at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, April 21, 2022, giving cadets hands-on experience led by U.S. Air Force service members who

  • Shooters roll’em home

    Airmen from the 55th Fighter Squadron and Fighter Generation Squadron returned home after a six-month long deployment to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia in late April 2022.

  • Readiness and resiliency through fitness

    Airmen often set personal goals while on deployment. Some work toward furthering their education, while others learn to play an instrument or reach financial goals. Many Airmen assigned to the 332d Air Expeditionary Wing set personal fitness goals to improve their Physical Fitness Assessment scores,

  • FY21 DAF Safety Awards Announced

    The Department of the Air Force recently released the fiscal year 2021 annual safety awards. These awards provide organizations, teams, and individuals the opportunity to be recognized for their hard work, enhanced performance, accomplishments, and feats in safety. Air Combat Command's 93d Air

  • AFRL technology makes new weapon for sinking ships a reality

    The Air Force Research Laboratory and Eglin’s Integrated Test Team demonstrated a new low-cost, air-delivered capability for defeating maritime threats April 28, 2022, that successfully destroyed a full-scale stationary surface vessel in the Gulf of Mexico. The test succeeded through a collaborative

  • Air, earth, water, but especially fire

    The 355th Wing is continually enhancing the partnership between Davis-Monthan and the local community, but especially when it comes to fighting fire. DM benefits greatly through community partnership with veteran civilian firefighters and departments from neighboring communities.

  • The first RED HORSE training squadron is up and ready to run

    The 823d Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers, Detachment 1, inactivated and the 801st RED HORSE Training Squadron was activated during a ceremony at Tyndall Air Force Base, April 26. This is the Air Force’s first RED HORSE training squadron and their mission is