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  • 319th SFS improves combat readiness, strengthens joint force relationship

    319th Security Forces Squadron Defenders exercised combat readiness and Air Base Ground Defense capabilities on Nov. 23, 2023, by utilizing the shooting range at the Minnesota Army National Guard Camp Ripley training center, demonstrating the enduring advantage the joint force provides.

  • SECAF visits Airmen, Guardians, sees AFFORGEN in action

    During his visit with the first Air Forces Central Airmen to deploy under the new AFFORGEN model, Kendall learned about how Airmen and Guardians are delivering capabilities, developing critical relationships with allies and partners and supporting the enduring defense initiatives throughout the

  • Emergency at 580 feet

    Staff Sgt. Samuel McLean, 20th Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Control watch supervisor, was handling a single U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon on approach to Shaw Air Force Base with radar approach control when a phone call leads him to assist a Cessna 550 Citation II civilian pilot who

  • FARP tryouts test mental, physical strength

    The 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron forward area refueling point team held a tryout event at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Dec. 6, 2023.FARP generally happens in austere locations and under the cover of night that provides fuel from a tanker directly to a receiver aircraft.

  • 75th FS, 75th FGS return from deployment

    Members assigned to the 75th Fighter Squadron and 75th Fighter Generation Squadron returned Dec. 8, 2023, to Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, from a deployment to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates.

  • Training the next generation of Air Traffic Controllers

    From organizing and expediting ground to air traffic, to issuing instructions and monitoring aircraft in air space over the ocean off the continental United States, the U.S. Air Force’s Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower and Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) Airmen are trained to the highest of standards

  • Restoring an F-35A Lightning II: A collaborative endeavor

    F-35 maintenance experts here are taking on a seemingly impossible task – stitching two mishap damaged aircraft together to a fully operational F-35A Lightning II. Led by the F-35 Joint Program Office, the project requires a “dream team” from the JPO, the 388th Fighter Wing, the Ogden Air Logistics

  • 'If I can do it, you can do it'

    Every week, thousands of family members and friends show up to watch their loved ones graduate U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training. In July 2015, a proud father, along with his wife and youngest son, went to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, to watch his eldest son graduate from BMT. But

  • The ‘Chiefs’ bring the Raytheon Award home to SJAFB

    The 335th Fighter Squadron, known as the ‘Chiefs,’ have received the coveted award for 2022. It is the first Raytheon Trophy awarded to an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter squadron in Air Combat Command history. Their exceptional show of force on the world stage, as well as the success of training

  • 55th Wing test Pluto app around the world

    The 55th Wing Project BOCKSCAR office and other members from Team Offutt participate in a test trial of the new Pluto application Nov. 13-17, 2023, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.

  • Bold Tigers return home

    Airmen from the 391st Fighter Squadron and Fighter Generation Squadron, also known as the “Bold Tigers”, returned from deployment to the Indo-Pacific theater Nov. 2023.

  • CSAR trains to safeguard evolving threats

    The 347th Rescue Group participated in readiness exercise Mosaic Tiger 24-1 from Nov. 13-17, 2023. The exercise was designed to hone the 23rd Wing’s ability to generate sorties while under simulated attack, which always has the potential for a downed aircraft and a hurt or captured pilot.

  • Hill AFB fighter wings deploy Airmen, F-35As to Japan

    This week, Active duty and Reserve Airmen from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings here deployed the F-35A Lightning II to Kadena Air Base, Japan, as part of an effort to assure allies and deter threats to stability in the Pacific region. 

  • Air Force, Coast Guard partner for rescue exercise

    The 347th Operations Support Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, partnered with the U.S. Coast Guard Station Mayport, Florida, Nov. 17, 2023, for a simulated water rescue of a downed pilot during exercise Mosaic Tiger 24-1.

  • RPP application process open through Dec. 9

    Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted Airmen who are interested in becoming rated officers can apply for the Spring 2024 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program now through Dec. 9, 2023.

  • AFMARS Celebrates 75th Anniversary

    The U.S. Air Force Military Auxiliary Radio System hosted a celebration recognizing the 75th anniversary of the program on Nov. 6.

  • Beale AFB pilots new Multi-Capable Airman course

    The intent of the course is to develop Airmen who are proficient in their primary AFSC by equipping them with expeditionary skills and training which they can employ in deployed environments or on home station if needed.

  • WWII airpower legend receives honorary promotion to Colonel

    At 100 years old, World War II and Korean War airpower legend U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James H. Harvey III., one of the nation’s first African American fighter pilots with the famed Tuskegee Airmen, received an honorary promotion to the rank of colonel.

  • 563rd RQG Salutes SEAC #4

    SEAC Colón-López embarks on his fini flight over the Ohio River, in Louisville, Kentucky, September 6, 2023, with support of the 563rd Rescue Squadron.

  • AFCEA Tidewater hosts annual STEM mixer

    The Tidewater Chapter of the Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association International hosted their annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics mixer Oct. 19, at the Bayview Commonwealth Center on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia.

  • Shaw AFB leads the way with MCA course

    The MCA course provided 20th FW Airmen of various ranks from career fields such as maintenance, civil engineering and administrative services, a thorough training in support of the ACE model.

  • 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing activates two detachments at Robins AFB

    The evolution of missions continues at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, with the activations of the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing, Detachment 1 and 87th Electronic Warfare Squadron, Detachment 1. It happened Oct. 25, inside the Century of Flight building at the Museum of Aviation.

  • SOUTHCOM supports local Honduran students

    The 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander, Maj. Gen. Evan Pettus, joined top representatives from the Honduras Ministry of Education to inaugurate the expansion of a school dining facility in Comayagua, Honduras. A contribution of $25,000 was donated for the purchase of construction

  • Dad’s workshop prepares Tyndall members for fatherhood

    U.S. Air Force Airmen must maintain and undergo vigorous training to remain capable of projecting combat airpower around the globe. But what training do these combat ready airmen receive when becoming a brand-new parent? With this experience in mind, Tyndall’s Family Advocacy Program formed “Dads:

  • Motorcycle Deaths are on the Rise, but why?

    Calling all Airmen, Guardians, supervisors, and family members to call a “knock it off” for motorcycle riders. This is not to keep them from riding, but to urge them to wear their riding gear every time they ride, keep to the speed limit, and avoid drinking and riding.

  • 52nd CBCS beta tests new Air Force tactical communications kits

    The 52nd Combat Communications Squadron at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is playing an important role in shaping the Air Force’s future. The unit is beta testing two new deployable tactical communications kits, the Agile Communications Package and the Fly-Away Communications Terminal. The 52d

  • Det 4 provides a data analysis capability for ACC units

    Air Combat Command's Detachment 4 supports commanders and warfighters across ACC's Numbered Air Forces, Air Operations Centers, Wings, and levels below the Wing to deliver decision dominance through data analytics. Det 4's mission is to execute operational analysis by transforming data into decision

  • 16th AF, San Antonio industry partners join to combat cyber threats

    The Department of Defense doesn’t limit Cyber Awareness to one month; they focus on securing the nation daily, with the help of intelligence community partners. During October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, 16th Air Force members joined with local San Antonio industry partners to discuss securing

  • The Sunset of the KC-10: A Farewell to an Aerial Refueling Legend

    In a ceremony on October 4th, 2023, history was made as the KC-10 aerial refueling aircraft, assigned to the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS), was officially deactivated. The event marked the end of an era in military aviation and highlighted the changing landscape of air power in

  • Don’t be a target: How to identify adversarial propaganda

    Strategic competitors, adversaries and proxies use information to gain an advantage over the U.S. joint force. Adversarial disinformation campaigns and influence operations are “gray zone” activities that use technology and tactics to disguise themselves, making it challenging to identify the source

  • Information Operations creates global reach

    Integrated deterrence starts at the lowest level and at 16th Air Force’s (AFCYBER) 67th Cyberspace Wing A39, the Information Operations team is making a global impact at their level.

  • 99th MDG: Preparing Air Force Medical Personnel for Evolving Demands

    The 99th MDG’s Currency Training Program was created to provide U.S. Air Force medical personnel with the training and skill set needed to provide adequate and efficient care down range. Training they would not otherwise receive due to the emphasis on out-patient care at their home station.

  • Tyndall celebrates the opening of four new fire facilities

    Team Tyndall celebrated the construction of four fire facilities, Sept. 27, 2023, at Tyndall Air Force Base. The four new facilities are the first buildings to be completed and officially transferred from contractors to the U.S. Air Force since the base was devastated by Hurricane Michael almost

  • 388th and 419th FW airman return to Hill following Middle East deployment

    Pilots, maintainers, and support personnel from the U.S. Air Force’s 388th Fighter Wing and U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 419th Fighter Wing have returned to Hill Air Force Base after completing their deployment of the F-35A Lightning II to U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility (AOR) throughout

  • 82nd ATRS rescues aerial targets

    The 82nd ATRS watercraft section manages three Missile Retriever boats that are equipped with cranes and trained divers specializing in locating and recovering aerial targets which have landed in the water.

  • Leadership Lessons From My Deathbed

    On August 15, 2022, I asked to relinquish command after only 15 months in the seat. My commander, having watched my health rapidly decline over the past few months, to include losing large chunks of my hair, agreed. Less than 24 hours later, I had a suspected cardiac event in the middle of my own

  • Edwards AFB Hosts Hypersonic Weapon Familiarization Training

    Operational crews from B-1 Lancer, B-2 Spirit, B-52 Stratofortress, and F-15E Strike Eagle units across Air Force Global Strike Command and Air Combat Command participated in hypersonic weapon familiarization training at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Sept. 28.

  • Air Force pioneering innovative geothermal energy solutions

    Seeking to fortify defense infrastructure, the Department of the Air Force has signed agreements for groundbreaking geothermal energy prototype facilities at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, and Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. When operational, the new facilities will deliver continuous clean

  • Building the Future: Tyndall Academy

    Education serves as a cornerstone for societal progress, offering individuals the knowledge and skills to navigate life's challenges. Yet, for military families, this fundamental right often intertwines with unique and formidable obstacles. Knowing these challenges, Tyndall Academy and Bay District

  • 388th Fighter Wing awarded for William Tell performance

    The 388th Fighter Wing was recognized with the “Major Richard I. Bong Fighter Integration Trophy” after participating in the Air Force’s first William Tell Air-to-Air Weapons Competition in 19 years, on Sept. 11-15, at the Air Dominance Center in Savannah, Georgia.

  • First ever Lead Wing Command and Control Course taught at Dyess

    The 7th Bomb Wing leadership teams across Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, were taught their first Lead Wing Command and Control Course by the 705th Training Squadron from Sept. 19-22, 2023. The course is designed to prepare individuals qualified to become A-staff for operations in support of an Air

  • Generate Airpower, Check: Kadena ACEs no-notice exercise

    Airmen from the 18th Wing partnered with deployed Airmen from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, and Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, to launch multiple F-15C/D Eagles, F-15E Strike Eagles and F-35A Lightning IIs during a a no-notice agile combat

  • Tiger wins Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award

    Staff Sgt. Samantha Furtaw, 391st Fighter Generation Squadron weapons expediter, was recently awarded the Lance P. Sijan Leadership award from Air Combat Command. Her recognition serves as a resounding testament to the enduring values of diligence, resilience, and unwavering dedication.

  • U.S. facilitates Philippine Air Force AOC, ISR training

    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

  • Around ACC Happy Birthday Air Force

    The 18th of September marks 76 years since the National Security Act of 1947 established the Air Force as a separate military branch.  Since its inception, the Air Force has been characterized by innovation and the continuous pursuit of excellence by our Airmen.

  • SecAF announces Air Task Force model

    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.

  • AFIMSC announces 2023 I-WEPTAC topics

    The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has announced its 2023 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference topics, and four Mission Area Working Groups are well on their way to finding solutions to the Department of the Air Force’s biggest agile combat support

  • AF Week in Photos

    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.

  • 82nd ATRS facilities near completion

    With construction nearing completion, the 82nd Aerial Target Squadron prepares to take ownership of their new large and small boat facilities. The facilities sustained significant damage following the impact of Hurricane Michael in 2018 and are a part of the Department of Defense’s largest rebuild

  • DOD Honors Prisoners of War, Those Missing in Action

    National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the third Friday in September, honors U.S. service members who were prisoners of war and those still missing in action from every conflict since, and including, World War II.

  • US, UAE conduct joint professional development course

    Military personnel from the U.S. Air Force and the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces conducted a joint professional development course, at Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE, Aug. 24, 2023, strengthening interoperability and reinforcing the partnership between the two nations.

  • JBLE Airman strengthens partnership with Ukraine

    On Feb. 12, 2022, Senior Airman Kostiantyn Khymchenko’s life took an unexpected turn when he received a phone call. One of four Airmen in Air Combat Command who spoke Ukrainian, Khymchenko was the first to say yes to a deployment to native home under attack. Khymchenko was named one of the 12

  • Virtual Flag integrates warfighters for joint operations in INDOPACOM AOR

    The Distributed Mission Operations Center located at Kirtland Air Force Base, hosted its joint Virtual Flag exercise Aug. 25-29, 2023. The 705th Combat Training Squadron employs a number of U.S. Air Force, joint, and coalition simulators and emulators, to include the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control

  • ACC Commander announces new William Tell Award

    Gen. Mark Kelly, commander Air Combat Command announced the establishment of the William Tell Competition “Lt. Col. James Harvey III F-15 Wing Award” during the competition’s ceremony dinner Sept. 10th. The new award is named in honor of Harvey, a member of the storied 332nd Fighter Group of the

  • 552nd Air Control Wing posturing for BMC2 evolution during Agile Thunder

    The 552nd Air Control Wing concluded Agile Thunder, a readiness exercise at Tinker Air Force Base, Hill AFB, and Mountain Home AFB Aug. 14-25, 2023. Agile Thunder is a two-week exercise providing the units a chance to demonstrate operational readiness and agility while generating, employing, and

  • Unleashing aerial potential: Marine Corps harnesses Air Force RPA expertise

    The Air Force’s successes for more than 16 years with the MQ-9 Reaper means their Marine counterparts don’t have to reinvent the wheel. The two branches joined forces, with the Air Force enabling the Marine Corps to move fast in standing up the Medium Altitude Long Endurance portion of the Marine

  • ACC enlisted induct Gen. Kelly into Order of the Sword

    Air Combat Command's enlisted force honored their commander with an induction into the Order of the Sword at the Riverview Event Center on Aug. 30. The Order of the Sword is the highest honor the enlisted corps can bestow upon a senior ranking officer in the Air Force.