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  • Fighter Wing trains for contingency operations

    Gunfighters practiced their wartime skills during a Phase II Focused training exercise, Dec. 4 - 8, 2017, here.The Phase II Focused exercise is aimed toward giving individual units the chance to tailor contingency training to best fit their needs.

  • Answering a higher calling

    For some children growing up, they either know what they want to be or don’t. For Lt. Col. Ismael Rodriguez, 366th Fighter Wing wing chaplain, he knew what he wanted to do and wasn’t going to let anything stop him.

  • Hill F-35A maintainers passing the Pacific TSP test

    Five weeks into the first F-35A Pacific Theater Security Package deployment the 34th Aircraft Maintenance Unit team is at full stride.Maintainers in the Pacific location and in Utah, home of the 34th AMU under the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings are coming together to make the first TSP a success and

  • ACC Command Chief speaks to Tyndall Airmen

    The command chief of Air Combat Command spoke to Tyndall Airmen about the greatest impacts coming in the near future and answer questions druing an enlisted all-call Dec. 7, 2017.

  • Pilots ‘surge’ through exercise

    Pilots from the 23d Fighter Group were recently put to the test during a Phase 1, Phase 2 exercise, Dec. 4-7, here. During the week-long exercise, A-10C Thunderbolt II pilots flew around-the-clock surge operations to demonstrate the 23d Wing’s ability to rapidly deploy at a moments notice to meet

  • Shaw adapts, overcomes during basing exercise

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing participated in an adaptive basing exercise at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range near Wedgefield, South Carolina, Dec. 4–7.The exercise, which derived from the directive of Gen. Mike Holmes, commander, Air Combat Command, provided an opportunity to

  • Tiger Team inspects for success

    Airmen from various aircraft maintenance units (AMU) participated in an exercise that tested their ability to accurately and efficiently generate 16 aircraft from Moody’s fleet of A-10C Thunderbolt II’s to rapidly deploy to meet the needs of combatant commanders, Dec. 4-7, here.As part of Moody’s

  • Three-Airman shop keeps fuel pumping

    Tucked away in a corner of Holloman AFB is a small shop that keeps trucks moving, aircraft flying and mission critical equipment running around base. The 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron refueling maintenance shop consists of three Airmen that are responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the

  • AFTAC Airmen selected for Air Force STEM awards

    The winners of the 2017 Air Force Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Awards were recently announced and the Air Force Technical Applications Center had an exceptional presence among the winners. Of the fourteen packages Air Combat Command submitted for this year’s awards, seven winners

  • 723d AMXS unfolds maintenance readiness

    Moody’s Phase 1, Phase 2 exercise tested the 23d Wing’s ability to prepare, deploy and execute their mission at a moment’s notice. The 723d AMXS was tasked with folding HH-60s in preparation for transport in a larger aircraft and unfolding them once they arrive at their final destination. During

  • Air Power at Pearl Harbor

    When Japanese Naval aircraft attacked Pearl Harbor on the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, they also attacked U.S. Army Air Forces flying fields and facilities as well.    Only a handful of U.S. pilots got airborne to fight back. The most famous were two young pilots named Welch and Taylor. At Wheeler

  • Newest F-22 demo pilot certifies at Shaw

    It’s a warm, sunny day and the flightline at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina is inexplicably quiet. An F-22 Raptor sits idly on the concrete in front of Hangar 1200, its twin vertical stabilizers and larger frame making it stick out like a sore thumb among the base’s many F-16 Fighting

  • Upgrades to missile detection radar earns civilian recognition

    The award is Hoying’s most recent of many for his role in addressing key capability upgrades. His team hardened radars to survive electromagnetic pulses, protected sites against cyberattack and consolidated multiple sustainment contracts, saving the government $50 million. Solid State Module

  • Shaw pilots host sister services

    Pilots assigned to Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina hosted U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps and took to the skies to duel each other, Dec. 1.

  • Double take: Brothers’ bond extends far beyond twin upbringing

    It is well known that twins share a unique bond that transcends other sibling relationships. It’s common for twins to live, work and recreate within close proximity to each other throughout their lives.But for one pair of Air Force twins, they’ve taken that commonality several steps further.Staff

  • Nomination window open for 2018 AF innovation award

    Application packages for the 2018 General Larry O. Spencer Innovation Award, based on contributions occurring between April 1, 2017 and March 31, 2018, are due to the Air Force’s Personnel Center by April 20, 2018.

  • Scholarships for military children opens Dec. 15

    The holiday season is a busy time of year, with enough deadlines, preparations and celebrations to tax even the most organized among us. That’s why the Defense Commissary Agency is informing its patrons now that the Fisher House Foundation’s Scholarships for Military Children program will begin

  • Motivating Sheepdogs: Army colonel shares knowledge

    Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Dave Grossman recently visited team Creech to discuss living a life of sacrifice and coping with the effects of combat, Nov. 13 to 14, 2017. Grossman, a former U.S. Military Academy West Point Psychology professor and the director of the Warrior Science Group, has

  • AFTAC civilian, Army Reservist selected for promotion to brigadier general

    A member of the Air Force Technical Applications Center here was recently promoted Nov. 1 to brigadier general in the U.S. Army.Brig. Gen. Donald B. Absher, a civilian physical scientist for AFTAC’s Materials Technology Directorate, was selected for promotion in the Army Reserve, where he has served

  • Airman enjoys being student, mastering Chinese culture, language

    Learning a new language can provide direct access to new literatures, new perspectives and new cultures. It can foster an understanding of the interrelation of language and human nature. It can also improve the knowledge of one’s own language; increasing native vocabulary skills. The benefits of

  • Airman lunges for knockout debut

    Drenched in sweat from delivering continuous blows to a punching bag, the athlete shrugs off the physical strain of a three-hour training session, feeling both exhausted and accomplished. A Florida native, Tech. Sgt. Andre Penn, 20th Civil Engineer Squadron unaccompanied housing manager from Shaw

  • Raqqah liberated: Combat RPAs in the fight

    U.S. forces, coalition partners and Syrian Democratic Forces liberated Raqqah, Syria from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria’s control in early October. ISIS used the city as its capital for terrorist operations since January 2014. Combat remotely piloted aircraft such as the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9

  • Evolution of the Airman Safety App

    The evolution of the Air Force Safety Center’s Airman Safety App reached an important milestone with recent software updates on Dec. 1.This simple web-based tool, provides a streamlined process for all Airmen, their families and anyone accessing the base to report safety issues as they encounter

  • CSAF impressed by Team Beale’s initiative, lead on CSAF focus areas

    The Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General David L. Goldfein, recently met with members of Team Beale to receive a first-hand look of the continual progression made to maintain and supply readiness to our air and space superiority Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 2017, at Beale Air Force Base,

  • Air Force travelers reminded of flat rate per diem policy (update)

    Some Air Force travelers may not be aware of a flat rate per diem policy established a few years ago that focused on extended temporary duty travel.Congress instituted the flat rate in November 2014. The new policy reduced per diem from 100 percent to 75 percent for TDYs from 31 to 180 days and to

  • Black Sheep log first Viper flight

    The 8th Fighter Squadron logged their first official two-ship formation flight here Nov. 27 and first four-ship formation flight Nov. 29, 2017. The 8th FS, also known as the Black Sheep, was deactivated here May 13, 2011, and recently reactivated, six years later, Aug. 4, 2017. Since its

  • AFTAC civilian returns to duty after Hurricane Maria relief efforts

    “They have no power, no running water, limited transportation, little food, and the damage is unimaginable.”Those are the words of Claudette Wells, an acquisition program manager for the Air Force Technical Applications Center here, speaking about the citizens of St. Croix, a U.S. territory. Wells

  • JBLE Airmen place as Alpha Warriors

    Two U.S. Air Force Airmen from Joint Base Langley-Eustis competed and placed in the Air Force Alpha Warrior Final Battle fitness competition in San Antonio Nov. 11, 2017.

  • LT brings tech expertise to surveillance program

    Stocklin, who was recently named Air Force Life Cycle Management company grade officer of the quarter, is 25 years old. He also works with users, providing a bridge between Airmen who operate surveillance systems, contractors building the system and combatant commanders charged with homeland

  • Hope after havoc

    Garcia-Gonzalez, a 49th Wing chaplain’s assistant, supported the humanitarian relief mission by going to different towns in Puerto Rico. They provided meals and water to those in need while also providing spiritual support to the local community with medical translations.

  • 82nd ATRS clears the way

    Watching fighter aircraft zoom across the sky often conjures thoughts of strength, air superiority and sheer supremacy. For others, images of pilots, maintainers and the flightline provide that source of inspiration. What many may not realize is the importance of what happens behind-the-scenes and

  • Airman brings Reaper, ISR capabilities closer together

    Among the exceptional Airmen of the 25th Air Force are many inspirational leaders, motivators and innovators. Staff Sgt. Nick, noncommissioned officer in charge of Distributed Mission Site Flight Operations, 526th Intelligence Squadron, is one of those unique Airmen.

  • AF selects 472 in chief, 17E9 promotion cycle; list to post Dec. 7

    The Air Force Chief Evaluation Board has selected 472 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,142 eligible for a selection rate of 22.04 percent. The chief master sergeant promotion list will be available on the Air Force Portal and myPers Dec. 7 at 8 a.m. CST. Airmen

  • Deployable landing system gives pilots global reach

    Airmen with the 46th Test Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, worked for several months to learn the setup process and basic maintenance of the D-ILS system. Their efforts will help standardize the setup checklists all air traffic control systems Airmen will use assembling D-ILS units around

  • Eagle Eyes enables Airmen to ensure security

    The safety and security of each installation falls on the observations of the Airmen, civilians and retirees who occupy it. The Eagle Eyes program is an anti-terrorism initiative that relies on the awareness of base occupants and connects them to the proper authorities.

  • Air Force Storyteller’s: Moody warriors triumph challenges

    Everyone has a story. But not everyone decides to tell theirs. Fortunately, five of Moody’s own chose to share their lives most defining moments as part of the Air Force’s Storyteller’s initiative.In a series of candidly open interviews, these individuals highlighted their trials and tribulations

  • Pilot exemplifies Total Force Integration

    As part of a Total Force Integration initiative, an Air Force Reserve Citizen Airman attended attended the Weapons Instructor Course (WIC) to deploy with his former active-duty squadron.Captivated by the close-air support and combat-search and rescue missions of the A-10C Thunderbolt II, U.S. Air

  • MQ-1B ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION RELEASED

    A mechanical failure of the left tail clamp and/or tail clamp bolts caused an MQ-1B to crash Nov. 8, 2015 in the U.S. Central Command Area of responsibility, according to an Air Combat Command Abbreviated Accident Investigation Board report released today.The MQ-1B was assigned to the 432nd Wing at

  • Wild Weasels train for next fight

    As Air Force pilots navigate hostile skies at break-neck speeds overseas, they must rely on their past experiences and home station training to fight opposing forces and survive.

  • Building resiliency with right tools

    U.S. Air Force Airmen and their families are impacted by situations throughout their lives in different ways and must use the skills they have to care for themselves and others around them.

  • Hill’s F-35A and airmen mastering first Pacific deployment

    More than 300 men and women of the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings and 12 F-35As are conducting business for the next six months on the subtropical Japanese island of Okinawa during a deployment known as a Theater Security Package.Their business is to fly the F-35A, integrate with Kadena Air Base’s

  • Future of ISR is Airmen

    Brig. Gen. James Cluff, vice commander, 25th Air Force, along with Brig. Gen. Peter Lambert, director of intelligence, Air Combat Command, discussed the future of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance during a panel discussion Nov. 15 at the annual Armed Forces Communications and Electronics

  • Families of fallen recognized at ‘Thanks for Giving’ event

    Imagine preparing the table for a Thanksgiving meal—the centerpiece is perfectly situated, crystal glassware is sparkling and the coordinating colors are something out of a magazine. But as you begin arranging each place setting, your heart drops— you’ve just remembered one chair will be empty this

  • Shooters launch first Rapid Ready Weasel exercise

    On a cold autumn morning, F-16CM Fighting Falcon maintainers scramble to put on gas masks and look over their wingmen for potential leaks in mission oriented protective posture gear, which could compromise the clothing’s ability to deter the effects of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear

  • Alaskan Raptors visit Tyndall Raptor Country

    Airmen from the 3rd Wing and F-22 Raptors from the 525th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, joined Raptors from Tyndall to train for Checkered Flag 18-1 and Combat Archer 17-03 from Nov. 6-17, 2017.

  • New process improves vehicle maintenance turnaround time

    The vehicle management flight of the 55th Logistics Readiness Squadron recently received the 55th Wing Innovator award for creating a process that dramatically decreased the amount of time it takes to return vehicles turned in for maintenance back to customers.

  • AFTAC names lab after ‘giant’ of nuclear forensics

    The Air Force Technical Applications Center dedicated its research laboratory in Colorado after a pioneer of gas analysis techniques at a ceremony held Oct. 24, 2017.Formerly known as Operating Location GT, the Harkins Laboratory Complex was officially named after Michael Harkins, a nuclear engineer

  • Defying odds: An Airman’s focused journey

    It is 5 a.m. and the sun has yet to rise on a chilly morning where all that can be heard are the crickets chirping at the Main Fitness Center at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. Inside, however, the clacking and grunts of those pushing their bodies to their limits fills the room as Staff Sgt.

  • Veterans, Airmen congregate during Safeside Reunion

    Vietnam and Desert Storm veterans came together to bond with the new generation of Safeside members. The three-day event consisted of a memorial service for fallen Safeside members, a current capabilities demonstration and a golf tournament.

  • Gunfighters complete first F-35 transport

    An F-35A Lightning II belonging to Luke AFB, Airzona, was moved for repairs after being grounded here for the past year. The aircraft was moved to the F-35 Depot at Hill AFB, Utah, with the help of the 366th Equipment Maintenance Squadron crash and recovery team.

  • AFPC offers follow-on option to Airmen taking short tours

    Airmen selected for a dependent-restricted short tour for their second or later assignments can voluntarily apply to participate in the Follow-On assignment program, providing them greater flexibility in the assignment process and greater stability for their families.

  • 79th FS ‘Tigers’ roar in Raptor Country

    As the second week of Checkered Flag 18-1 and concurrently running Weapon Systems Evaluation Program exercises continue, Airmen from the 79th Fighter Squadron from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, sustain the high tempo while bringing further dynamics to the large-scale exercises.

  • Thunderbolts light up the sky during Checkered Flag 18-1

    The 366th Fighter Wing “Gunfighters” from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, deployed assets to participate in the large-scale aerial exercise Checkered Flag 18-1 and Combat Archer, a Weapons System Evaluation Program at Tyndall Air Force Base Nov. 6 to 17. The 366th FW sent approximately 240

  • 131st FS Eagles soar into Tyndall

    The 104th Fighter Wing, 131st Fighter Squadron from Barnes Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts, deployed nearly 200 members and seven aircraft to participate in Checkered Flag 18-1 and the concurrently running Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP) Combat Archer at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla.

  • Air Force diabetes prevention program shows promising results

    With 1 in 3 Americans at risk for diabetes, researchers and health professionals at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center in San Antonio, found it critical to implement and test the Group Lifestyle Balance program. The GLB program is a diabetes prevention program that was originally developed

  • 20th LRS Airmen ensure Weasel readiness

    The sun slowly rises over a quiet segment of flightline at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. Sun shades, used to house F-16CM Fighting Falcons, seem especially lonely without the usual buzz of busy maintainers working hard underneath.

  • ‘Gamblers’ support Operation Freedom’s Sentinel

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and supporting units, deployed in October to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.

  • Airmen receive Quilts of Valor

    Five 20th Fighter Wing Airmen received handmade quilts from approximately 25 Quilts of Valor Foundation volunteers, at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Nov. 9.

  • Re-designated 23d Maintenance Squadron continues legacy

    Approximately 800 Airmen from the 23d Component and Equipment Maintenance Squadrons merged to become the 23d Maintenance Squadron, Air Combat Command’s second largest maintenance squadron, during a re-designation ceremony, Nov. 9, here. As these Airmen stood in formation behind unfurled guidons,

  • Hawks Fly Solo

    The 6th Attack Squadron is the first formal training unit to implement solo flights for MQ-9 Reaper crews during initial training.

  • 1970's era alert system being replaced

    Offutt will soon be one of the first bases to replace a legacy Klaxon alert system that has been used here since the early 1970’s.The system plays a vital role in notifying Offutt alert aircrews who must be ready to respond to worldwide threats at a moments notice.“It’s an alert system that when

  • Keep safety in mind in seasonal, holiday plans

    Temperature changes, shorter daylight hours, increased travel and emotional overload are hallmarks of the fall, winter and holiday seasons that safety officials say result in preventable mishaps.“It’s as simple as taking the same safety practices and procedures we use on duty and applying them to

  • 336th EFS sets tone for new phase of OIR

    The first F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron arrived at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia late last month, kicking off a unique new phase of Operation Inherent Resolve.

  • Rising BMI rates may affect individual health, mission

    The national average for obese body mass index based off of data collected from 2011 to 2014 is estimated at 36.5 percent compared to 30.5 percent between 1999 and 2000, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

  • Checkered Flag 18-1 begins

    As the last of Tyndall’s partners arrived for Checkered Flag 18-1, the two-week exercise officially began and will last until Nov. 17, 2017.

  • Vigilant Shield 18

    Six Airmen from the 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron participated in Vigilant Shield 18, a joint exercise simulating rapid deployment missions, at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., from November 1 to 9, 2017.

  • Innovation at the cyber level

    Following a Department of Defense directive, the Air Force is transitioning to a Microsoft Windows 10 secure host baseline. This transition will provide a shared baseline for Air Force cyber operators to manage, resulting in lower information technology costs and streamlining of the IT operating

  • Angel Thunder: Augmenting CSAR Readiness via Evolution

    Exercise ANGEL THUNDER, a personnel recovery exercise focusing on Combat Search and Rescue, began operations out of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 4.The 2-week-long exercise will join personnel from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines as well as personnel from Canada, France,

  • Korean War veterans reunite for one last hoorah

    A reunion is held for this association every year at different bases around the states.This year, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina had the privilege to host the final official reunion for the group, Oct. 26-28, 2017.

  • HAFB EOD conducts joint range clearance

    Airmen from the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit, and EOD representatives from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., and Fort Bliss, Texas performed a range clearance operation Oct. 30-31, 2017, on the Red Rio Range, north of Holloman AFB, N.M.

  • NEWS RELEASE: F-16D THUNDERBIRD ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION RELEASED

    Excess airspeed and insufficient stopping distance on a wet runway resulted in an F-16D being overturned and destroyed upon landing at Dayton International Airport, Ohio, June 23, 2017, according to an Accident Investigation Board report released today. The pilot sustained injuries and the

  • RPA commanders visit newest Airmen

    Col. Julian Cheater, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, and select squadron commanders visited the United States Air Force graduating class of Basic Military Training Oct. 20, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. Leaders of the premier MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper combat wing

  • 347th Rescue Group initiates new medical, survival training

    Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialists and Independent Duty Medical Technicians recently partnered to innovate a more realistic training experience for 23d Wing aircrew.The training is designed to merge many smaller courses into one three-day course that seamlessly ties together

  • EOD conducts joint range clearance

    Airmen from the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit, EOD Airmen from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., and EOD soldiers from Fort Bliss, Texas performed a range clearance operation Oct. 30-31, 2017, on the Red Rio Range, north of Holloman AFB, N.M.“We conduct range

  • From aggressor to unmatched 5th gen aerial breacher

    Air-to-air combat is fast paced and requires the right aircraft and a well-trained pilot. The pilot needs to have a fast reaction speed and the know-how to make the right decisions at the right time, which is why the some 71st Fighter Training Squadron T-38 pilots are selected to fly the very

  • Pilot takes familial flight path

    On a windy desert flightline, history nearly repeats itself, and the son of an F-16 pilot receives a glimpse of his father’s past life.

  • Med group commander battles breast cancer with the help of Tricare

    “I knew my life was going to change, I knew I was not in control, and that’s what scared me the most.” These are the thoughts that ran through Col. Theresa Medina’s mind as she was notified that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Fifteen minutes after finding out she landed a position as a

  • Helos galore: 424th ABS hosts 10th CAB in support of Atlantic Resolve

    Airmen from the 424th Air Base Squadron, a geographically separated unit of Ramstein’s 86th Airlift Wing, supported a rotation of a U.S. Army Combat Aviation Brigade on Chièvres Air Base, Belgium, Oct. 20, 2017, and supported throughout the duration of Operation Atlantic Resolve at Powidz Air Base,

  • 480th ISRW institutes Combat Readiness Sustainment Program

    The 480th ISRW implemented a Combat Readiness Sustainment Program to give signals intelligence crews the opportunity to step away from their mission to increase their tradecraft and stay current with Air Force operational training,

  • USAF's first electronic attack fighter pilots

    Training is underway for two Air Force pilots from the 390th Electronic Combat Squadron, a geographically separated unit of Mountain Home Air Force Base, working out of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash. 1st Lts. Kevin Martin and Jonathan Wright will train to become the first electronic attack

  • Thank you for asking

    “Is she okay?” “Wait, did that guy have a black eye?” “Who did you pick a fight with?” “Someone must have checked on them already?” “I don’t want to embarrass them.” These are just a few of the many questions people may have asked themselves during Holloman’s Black Eye Campaign on Oct. 24, 2017.

  • Pediatric Nurse speaks up, exemplifies Trusted Care

    Trusted Care is a core component of Air Force medicine. There are nine principles, one of which is speaking up.This is a critical principle, as exemplified by attending pediatric nurse practitioner, Capt. Kelsey Pilcher, in the case of two newborns recently brought into her care.

  • F-16C Accident investigation Released

    Improper assembly of the main engine control caused a F-16C to be destroyed upon impacting the ground southwest of Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 5, 2017, according to an Accident Investigation Board report released today.The pilot safely ejected and did not sustain any injuries. The aircraft,