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  • Refining ACE concepts; 432d AMXS conducts Bamboo Eagle training exercise

    To home in on Creech Air Force Base’s ability to practice Agile Combat Employment, the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dispatched a small team to the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake in California to replicate a deployed contingency location alongside multiple MQ-9 Reapers.

  • ACC exercises push readiness boundaries, enhance lethality

    The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center completed Air Combat Command’s latest round of high-end readiness exercises - Red Flag, Agile Flag, and Bamboo Eagle - from January through February 2025. The exercises took place throughout the western U.S. and eastern Pacific.

  • Robins 461st ACW, 78th SFS show up in force for Red Flag 25-1

    Forty members from the 461st Air Control Wing and 13 members from the 78th Security Forces Squadron at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, recently participated in Red Flag 25-1, a two-week advanced aerial combat training exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 14 to Feb. 8, 2025.

  • Air Force Concludes WEPTAC 2025

    The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center hosted the Weapons and Tactics Conference (WEPTAC) recently at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

  • New app helps leaders ensure Airman, Guardian financial readiness

    The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center recently unveiled a groundbreaking app that puts real-time financial data in leaders’ hands to help Airmen, Guardians and their families maintain financial readiness. The AFIMSC Financial Management Directorate leveraged existing pilot efforts at

  • KC-135 fuels Agile Combat Employment for Operation Agile Spartan 25.1

    The Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) launched Operation Agile Spartan 25.1, Jan. 26, 2025, across the Arabian Peninsula to evaluate the U.S. Air Force’s ability to react and respond to regional threats as a unified coalition force. As part of the exercise, the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing

  • AFCEC Commander Visits D-M

    The commander of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center visited Davis-Monthan, Ariz., on Feb. 12, 2025.

  • 380th ECES Airmen conduct RADR training

    Members from the 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron recently conducted a Rapid Airfield Damage Repair exercise to enhance their ability to restore airfield functionality following an attack or natural disaster.

  • A flyover to honor a fallen leader

    A former 55th Operations Group Deputy Commander, Lt. Col. Michael “Happy” Edmondson, U.S. Air Force retired, spent most of his career supporting the mission of Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance. After his service, he continued to support the United States as a civilian contractor for the

  • Air Force Staff Talks 2024: Strengthening Bonds for a Secure Future

    The 2024 Air Force Staff Talks (AFST), held December 10–11 at Base Aérea Militar No. 1 in Santa Lucía, State of Mexico, marked a major step forward in the partnership between the United States and Mexican Air Forces. Over two days, military leaders from both nations, including Maj. Gen. Michael A.

  • Bamboo Eagle strengthens 388th Fighter Wing pilots

    Pilots from the 388th Fighter Wing’s 421st Fighter Squadron, flying the F-35A Lightning II in Bamboo Eagle 25-1, are gaining vital experience with every sortie.Bamboo Eagle, a U.S. Air Force Warfare Center exercise, stretches force elements and command-and-control structures to several “hub and

  • Mosaic Lightning 25-01

    Airmen from multiple squadrons across Davis-Monthan took part in Mosaic Lightning 25-01, which tested the wing's readiness by simulating a late-notice deployment to an austere environment.

  • McConnell fuels the fight in Bamboo Eagle 25-1

    Team McConnell is fueling the fight across the Western United States and Eastern Pacific Ocean, as part of exercise BAMBOO EAGLE 25-1.Multiple aircrews and maintainers from McConnell are basing out of the western U.S., delivering critical air refueling capabilities to empower Agile Combat Employment

  • F-22 Raptor Demo Team names new pilot to soar into 2025 air show season

    Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, certified the new F-22 Demonstration Team Pilot ahead of the 2025 air show season during a certification flight on January 24, 2025, Langley Air Force Base, VA.Capt. Nick “Laz” Le Tourneau, 27th Fighter Squadron will be replacing Maj. Samuel “RaZZ”

  • E-11A Memorial Flight: Honoring the Fallen Five Years Later

    U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY– Five years after the tragic crash of an E-11A aircraft and the loss of its two pilots in Afghanistan, the 430th Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron continues to honor the crew’s enduring legacy.

  • Guard members take the lead on first sortie

    Nebraska Air National Guard’s 170th Group launches their first weekend drill period sortie since their 238th Reconnaissance Squadron was redesignated Oct. 18, 2024. The flight was staffed with mostly guard members on Feb. 2, 2025, which was a result of the 238th’s new dual mission requirement.

  • Joint Base Langley-Eustis Executes Combat Readiness Exercise

    Joint Base Langley-Eustis personnel conducted a Combat Readiness Exercise from Jan. 17 to Jan. 31, the culminating element of the biannual Air Combat Command’s Combat Readiness Inspection (CRI). In partnership with the 192d Wing, the CRI aimed to assess the readiness of Airmen from both the 633d Air

  • 379th ECES executes Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever RADR exercise

    The 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron executed the Ninth Air Force’s largest-ever no-notice Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery exercise, setting a benchmark across the branch. The multi-day RADR exercise played a part in the broader Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) directed operation Agile

  • Hot-Pit refueling certification expands 380th AEW advantages

    The 380th Air Expeditionary Wing successfully completed an intraservice hot-pit refueling certification, enhancing joint operational readiness and sustaining the force’s ability to rapidly project power — a critical component of the U.S. military’s integrated deterrence framework.

  • DM Airman awarded Red Cross Certificate of Merit for saving a life

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Rickenbach, a firefighter assigned to the 355th Civil Engineer Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, was awarded the Red Cross Certificate of Merit for administering life-saving actions, in Oro Valley, Arizona, Feb. 4, 2025.

  • Offutt develops future leaders

    Offutt Air Force Base held a Flight Commander Development course from Jan 21-24 at the 557th Weather Wing conference room.

  • Hydro Heroes: Powering the mission with WFSM

    Not all heroes wear capes. A team of Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron enable the success of their wing mission by responding to urgent base infrastructure needs and ensuring it all remains reliable 24/7.

  • AFCENT leads Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment model

    U.S. Air Forces Central launched Operation Agile Spartan 2025.1, January 26, across the Arabian Peninsula to evaluate the U.S. Air Force’s ability to react and respond to threats as a unified Coalition force from dispersed locations throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

  • DAF Safety Announces Next Generation Safety Reporting

    The next iteration of digital safety reporting is here with the release of the new SAFEREP App. SAFEREP is the Department of the Air Force’s only completely digital safety reporting tool supporting all disciplines and areas around base, with dedicated reporting features for workplace, traffic,

  • ACC hosts C2 Summit to enhance integration

    Military leaders from across the world gathered at the Command and Control (C2) Summit, held here Jan. 13-14, to discuss how the Air Force works with joint and allied partners to improve C2 capabilities.

  • Beale defenders train on autonomous targets at the range

    The smell of smoke and the deafening sound of bullets filled the air as Airmen directed the rounds of M249 light machine guns at human-like, robotic targets, one after another. When hit, these mannequin-like targets slump over, giving positive indication of a lethal shot.The 9th Security Forces

  • Modernization: Dilemmas for Adversaries

    When Gen. Ken Wilsbach took command of Air Combat Command last February, he made it clear that ACC would prioritize creating dilemmas for adversaries.

  • A resilient future in the making

    Rebuilding an installation while continuing daily operations is no simple undertaking. Still, with the help of assisting agencies, members of Tyndall Air Force Base have met the challenge head-on, with 2024 being a big milestone year. However, with the excitement of a new year, installation

  • CMSAF: Combat Ready

    Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David A. Flosi details the importance of training and maintaining a combat ready posture within the Air Force. With the threats the force is faced with today and in the future, he suggests that a holistic approach to building 21st century warfighters puts the

  • Nurse turned firefighter makes impact while deployed

    Puerto Rico-born U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alfredo Garcia, 378th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, set on a journey to join the U.S. Air Force at the age of 23 and did not let his determination be wavered even though he did not speak any English prior to starting his journey.

  • Building resilience: How MFLC support keeps Airmen mission-ready

    Life in the military presents unique challenges, from the stress of deployment to family separations, placing significant pressure on Airmen and their families. Military and Family Life Counselors (MFLCs) work to resolve these challenges by providing crucial support to these Airmen and their

  • DAF Safety announces updated guidance for maintenance NDAs

    As part of an ongoing effort to address aviation maintenance-related mishaps and provide authorized Air Force maintainers with privileged safety briefings, the Air Force Safety Center announced an update to how Privileged Safety Information training, also known as safety privilege training, and

  • AFIMSC releases 2024 year-in-review video

    The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center released its annual recap video on January 6. In 2024, the focus was on boosting combat support, Airmen's readiness, and improving power-projection platforms to align with the Air Force's reoptimization priorities in the Great Power Competition.

  • Red Flag 25-1 Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence

    Red Flag 25-1 takes flight at Nellis Air Force Base uniting U.S. forces with allies from the Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force in a combined exercise to enhance combat readiness and strengthen partnerships.

  • Preparing for the Unexpected: An Airman's Mission to Strengthen Readiness

    Under the relentless sun, Airmen moved methodically, applying tourniquets, making radio calls, and scanning the ground for simulated unexploded ordnance. Between practicing bunker dives and coordinating their efforts, their sweat-streaked faces reflected the intensity of the training. Nearby, a

  • AFTAC hosts scouts for merit badge event

    On a sunny Saturday morning here on Florida’s Space Coast, 91 Scouts and Trailblazers descended on Patrick SFB to earn the Nuclear Science Merit Badge with the help of members of the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC). The annual event, hosted by members of AFTAC’s Radiochemistry Lab,

  • ACC’s AMIC awarded prestigious DoD acquisition award

    The Air Combat Command Acquisition Management and Integration Center, located at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, received the Department of Defense 2024 David Packard Excellence in Acquisition Award, which recognizes organizations, groups, and teams who have demonstrated exemplary innovation

  • A Welcomed FTEC Upgrade

    The 20th Fighter Wing is leading the charge in modernizing training for first-term Airmen, enhancing the First Term Enlisted Course with technological and course material updates.The updates include an entirely new portion of the course focused on deployment readiness, including the new Air Force

  • 20th SFS hits the ground running in first-ever Sentinel Seed exercise

    The roar of helicopter blades cuts through the biting December air as U.S. Air Force 20th Security Forces Squadron Defenders touched down at the Poinsett Electronic Combat Range in Sumter. Their mission: to establish a robust defense of a contingency location during the first-ever multi-day Sentinel

  • 2nd Lt. Eric Wills leads the way on and off the rugby field

    As a part of the Team Tyndall community, it's not uncommon to encounter leaders who embody the values of teamwork, resilience and camaraderie. Drawing from his experiences in competitive rugby, 2nd Lt. Eric Wills, 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic management operations officer in charge,

  • AFCENT AWC aids multinational exercise

    U.S. Air Forces Central’s Air Warfare Center just completed one of the most comprehensive multinational military training events in the region with the support of the host nation’s own AWC—the Advanced Tactical Leadership Course.This annual seven-week program is not just another military exercise –

  • Bridging the Gap: ANPs at Creech AFB Improve Squadron Medical Readiness

    The new Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner career field has grown significantly and improved squadron medical readiness by bridging the gap between medical services and squadrons around the Air Force since it started in 2019. At Creech Air Force Base, there are two ANPs, and this is how they have

  • Team Moody demonstrates mission capability to ACC command team

    Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Dave Wolfe, ACC command chief, visited Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Dec. 2-3, 2024, to engage with Flying Tiger and Spartan Airmen from the 23rd Wing and 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing, recognizing their dedication and

  • Air Combat Command team visits Robins AFB

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, Chief Master Sgt. Dave Wolfe, ACC command chief, and their spouses, Cindy Wilsbach and Dr. Doniel Wolfe, visited Robins Air Force Base Dec. 2, 2024, to highlight the base's important role in supporting ACC objectives and national

  • COMACC, Command Chief immerse into AFTAC mission

    For the first time since taking charge of Air Combat Command in February, ACC’s top general and enlisted leader traveled to Florida to visit the Air Force Technical Applications Center Dec. 5. Gen. Ken Wilsbach, ACC commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Dave Wolfe, ACC command chief, toured the

  • ZeroEyes technology helps detect potential firearm threats

    The rebuild of Tyndall Air Force Base has set a precedent for innovation with state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology being implemented across the installation. ZeroEyes, an artificial intelligence system that detects potential firearm threats, is among some of the latest

  • ACC leaders visit command’s sole C2 wing

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, ACC command chief, visited the 505th Command and Control Wing, Nov. 14. Wilsbach and Wolfe were accompanied by their spouses, Mrs. Cindy Wilsbach and Dr. Doniel Wolfe.

  • 386th ECES conducts joint rapid airfield damage recovery exercise

    The 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron recently conducted a joint rapid airfield damage recovery training exercise with U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 25, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 8, 2024.Rapid airfield damage recovery

  • 380th executes high-intensity mass casualty exercise

    In a demonstration of preparedness and rapid response capabilities, the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing recently conducted a large-scale Mass Casualty (MasCal) exercise, engaging personnel across multiple units in a simulated emergency scenario. The exercise – the first of its kind in nearly two

  • True North specialists certify in BLAST method, assist Airmen with trauma

    Thirteen licensed clinical social workers from Moody Air Force Base received advanced training in Bi-lateral Analysis and Stimulation Treatment (BLAST), in Valdosta and Moody AFB, Georgia, August to October 2024, becoming the first military installation to receive this certification. The BLAST

  • Moody AFB honors Medal of Honor recipient in Douglas

    Airmen assigned to Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, participated in a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for the Cadet Park and Maj. Charles J. Loring Jr. Memorial at the 63rd Army Air Force Flight Training Base in Douglas, Georgia, Nov. 22, 2024. The World War II Flight Training Base committee,

  • Speaking for the Mission

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roland Phelps, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing Host Nation Coordination Cell cryptologic language analyst, bridges communication gaps between U.S. and partner nations. Phelps dedicated two years to technical training, mastering Arabic to serve as a translator for the Air