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  • Moody AFB Marks Inaugural Drop at New FEVER DZ

    An HC-130J Combat King II soared over the newly established FEVER Drop Zone, making history with an inaugural drop at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Feb. 21, 2025. The launch of this new drop zone marks the beginning of a new chapter for enhanced training capabilities and combat air operations at

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 –

  • 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

  • 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

  • To win a war, less is more

    Sixteen Airmen from Mountain Home Air Force Base were forward deployed to the Idaho Falls Regional Airport to test the limits of agile combat employment (ACE) during a recent exercise. The goal was simple: use the smallest team possible to accomplish the mission.

  • Exercise PHOENIX ARMOR

    The 378th Air Expeditionary Wing is participating in the partner nation-led Exercise PHOENIX ARMOR from Nov. 25 to Nov. 28, 2024. This integration brings together U.S. forces and regional allies to strengthen partnerships and enhance interoperability through advanced air operations.

  • 386th EFSS hosts Thanksgiving meal service

    The 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron hosted an annual Thanksgiving Meal Service event for deployed service members, Nov. 28, 2024, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The meal service, a long-standing tradition at the Rock, kicked off with opening comments provided by

  • 192nd Wing appoints new dedicated crew chiefs

    The 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, recognized 11 Airmen with the 192nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 192nd Operations Group, for their technical knowledge, initiative and leadership during a Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony Nov. 16, 2024, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton,

  • Class-25A completes training at Airey NCO Academy

    The Paul W. Airey Noncommissioned Officer Academy hosted and completed its largest in-residence class since Hurricane Michael, symbolizing the resiliency and growth that Tyndall continues to make daily.

  • AFCEA Tidewater hosts annual STEM event

    The Tidewater Chapter of the Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association International hosted its annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics event at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Oct. 22, 2024.

  • Readiness: Dilemmas for Adversaries

    As Air Combat Command continues to move swiftly to optimize its operations to meet the evolving demands of Great Power Competition, command leadership has emphasized readiness at all levels as key to present future dilemmas for adversaries.

  • DAF announces ACC A6 name change

    The Department of the Air Force announced the renaming of the Air Combat Command A6 Directorate from Cyberspace and Information Dominance to the Directorate of Cyberspace Operations and Warfighting Communications.

  • ShOC-N Capstone, tech experimentations to shorten the kill chain

    The 805th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Shadow Operations Center – Nellis (ShOC-N), executed the Capstone 24A event at Nellis Air Force Base, to examine scenarios and technology to experiment with command, control and communications needed for battle management and tactical

  • Tyndall CPTS secures future readiness with strategic budgeting

    The 325th Fighter Wing annual budget undergoes their end-of-fiscal-year closeout ensuring that spending aligns with the base commander’s priorities. These budget reviews help optimize resource utilization, maintain accountability of spending and ensure the financial health of the unit, ultimately,

  • AF Year in Photos

    This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.

  • DAF announces Spark Tank 2024 finalists

    The Spark Tank team presented the top 15 ideas identified through pairwise voting and subject matter expert evaluations from this year’s pool of submissions. DAF senior leaders convened to review and discuss the merits of each idea, reaching consensus to identify Spark Tank 2024’s six finalists.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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