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  • The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform at the Sheppard Air Force Base Guardians of Freedom Air Show at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 26, 2019. Millions of people have witnessed the Thunderbirds demonstrations, and in turn, they've seen the pride, professionalism and dedication of hundreds of thousands of Airmen serving at home and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Pedro Tenorio)

    Guardians of Freedom air show takes it to the next level

    The sights and sounds of freedom and the incredible muscle of Air Force air power was on full display here Oct. 26-27, 2019, as thousands turned out for the Sheppard AFB Guardians of Freedom Open House & Air Show.
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    Friday Night Wright: CMSAF bonds with Airmen through gaming

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright engaged with Airmen from Air Combat Command during an “ACCPlays” event focused on Airmen resiliency Oct. 25 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
  • U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jesse Harris, 744th Ordnance Company operations sergeant, places C-4 high explosives on to a 155MM insensitive high explosive round before a munitions disposal training at the Udari Range, Kuwait, Sept. 30, 2019. C-4’s high cutting ability when detonated makes it the ideal explosive to use in the disposal or controlled detonations of insensitive high explosive rounds.

    Kuwaiti, U.S. EOD techs conduct joint munitions disposal training

    Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense and U.S. explosive ordnance disposal teams joined forces for a controlled munitions detonation training designed to share knowledge in disposing of newly upgraded artillery rounds known as insensitive munitions. The new version of the round uses an upgraded shell casing and explosive charge that requires revised techniques for controlled detonations.
  • U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 33rd Network Warfare Squadron conduct cyber operations at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 27, 2019. The 33rd NWS utilizes a cyber weapon system that employs more than 40 tools and applications. The “12N12” initiative aims to reduce this number to 12 in 12 months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. R.J. Biermann)

    ‘12N12’ to streamline cyber weapon systems tools

    Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) leaders recently launched an initiative to streamline its cyber weapon systems tools. “12N12,” which launched July 1, aims to replace, reduce and consolidate the tools, systems and applications operators and analysts employ within the cyberspace security and defense mission area to approximately 12 by July 1, 2020.
  • Built in May 1972, the Offutt Air Force Base Fire Station 2 is currently undergoing a $1.3 million renovation. The facility project is being funded by 55th Civil Engineer Squadron. The project is scheduled to be completed in March 2020.

    Offutt Fire Station updates, renovates

    Offutt Air Force Base Fire Station 2, originally built in May 1972 and located off-base near Rising View, is currently undergoing a $1.3 million renovation that began earlier this year. This facility upgrade that will provide firefighters adequate living quarters while on call and the space they need for readiness and training. Additionally, while the renovations are occurring, they are co-habituating a local fire station and partnering with our local community.
  • Participants from Exercise Coalition VIRTUAL FLAG 19-4 take part in the two-week exercise at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Sept. 10, 2019. The exercise was set to train over 450 joint and coalition warfighters located at 23 sites and three different continents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kimberly Nagle)

    432nd Wing Airmen gain Coalition Virtual Flag perspectives

    MQ-9 Reaper pilots, sensor operators and intelligence analysts from the 432nd Wing/432 Air Expeditionary Wing joined coalition and joint partners in simulated combat missions, hosted by the Distributed Mission Operations Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept. 8 – 20, 2019.
  • Joint Terminal Attack Controllers participate in the Exercise Coalition VIRTUAL FLAG 19-4 at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Sept. 10, 2019. The 705th Combat Training Squadron, home to the Distributed Mission Operations Center, has a mission to develop, integrate and deliver capabilities and training to prepare warfighters for combat in joint and coalition environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kimberly Nagle)

    705th Combat Training Squadron Executes Coalition VIRTUAL FLAG 19-4

    The 705th Combat Training Squadron, home to the Distributed Mission Operations Center, has a mission to develop, integrate and deliver capabilities and training to prepare warfighters for combat in Joint and Coalition environments. From 9-20 Sept., the 705th CTS hosted Exercise Coalition VIRTUAL FLAG (CVF) 19-4.

  • Friday Night Wright: CMSAF Wright to communicate with Airmen through video games

    Three Airmen from within Air Combat Command will engage with Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright Oct. 25, 2019, from 2 to 4 p.m. EDT on the ACC Public Affairs YouTube Channel – ACCNewsTV at https://www.youtube.com/ACCNewsTV/videos.
  • A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle from the 494th Fighter Squadron lands at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 18, 2019.

    F-15E Strike Eagles arrive at ADAB to support ongoing operations

    F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th Fighter Squadron arrive at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 494th FS “Panthers” deployed from the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England.
  • A loadmaster sits on the back of a C-130.

    29th WPS: Forging C-130 Tactical Experts

    The 29th Weapons Squadron recently tackled phase three of the C-130 Weapons Instructor Course in Colorado, from October 12 to October 27, 2019. The 29th WPS at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, a detachment from the U.S. Air Force Weapons School at Nellis AFB, Nevada, is home to the course. The purpose of WIC is to teach C-130 Hercules pilots and navigators how to become tactical experts and leaders in the art of cross-domain battlespace dominance. Top tier instructor pilots and instructor navigators are selected to attend the course and are charged with taking their training back to their respective units, increasing overall combat capability and lethality of the force.
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