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  • First Global Hawk Block-30s transition to civilian partners

    Airmen of the 319th Reconnaissance Wing divested five RQ-4 Block 30s by transferring them across the runway to civilian partners at Grand Sky June 6-10, 2022. The 319th RW will divest a total of 20 Global Hawks, and they should be transferred to Northrop Grumman at Grand Sky to be outfitted with

  • ACC works to maintain air superiority

    Among a wide range of responsibilities, Maj. Gen. Scott Jobe, director of Air Combat Command’s plans, programs and requirements directorate, oversees the identification of necessary CAF requirements that keeps the warfighter relevant in a high-end fight. As the Department of Defense and the U.S. Air

  • Airbags can save your life

    In fiscal year 2021, The Department of the Air Force lost 18 motorcyclists. Inexperience, alcohol and speed were a few of the root causes of those deaths. Additionally, motorcycle riders continue to be overrepresented in fatal traffic crashes, being about 28 times more likely than passenger vehicle

  • Air Force selects future aircrew helmet

    The Air Force selected LIFT Airborne Technologies in April to continue with prototype development of a new helmet for Air Force fixed-wing aircrew. Air Combat Command initiated the search for a next-generation helmet to address issues with long-term neck and back injuries, optimize aircraft

  • 1st Fighter Wing activates 27th and 94th Fighter Generation Squadrons

    The 1st Fighter Wing hosted a joint assumption of command ceremony to activate the 27th and 94th Fighter Generation Squadrons June 16 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. As part of the Combat Oriented Maintenance Organization initiative, the activation of the FGS units embodies the Air Force’s

  • ACC invites AF leaders to first AI and Machine-Learning workshop

    Air Combat Command hosted its first Air Force Major Command Artificial Intelligence and Machine-Learning (AFMAM-22) Workshop 24-26 May 2022. Lt. Gen. Russell L. Mack, deputy commander of ACC, kicked the event off with his keynote speech addressing the current state of AI/ML, how to pursue the

  • Meet the man in charge of ACC’s medical care

    With one year on the job, Brig. Gen. Robert Bogart, Air Combat Command surgeon general, has led the charge in ACC’s efforts in mitigating the coronavirus threat, while taking on the responsibility of the physical and mental healthcare of ACC warfighters.

  • OHWS keeps pilots healthy, in air

    Taking a proactive approach to pilot wellness versus a reactive response to injury is proving to be vital in maintaining operational readiness for the 23rd Fighter Group pilots at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia.

  • UAE and U.S. Force’s join in semi-annual HAWKEX

    The United Arab Emirates Air Warfare Center and the U.S. Air Forces Central Air Warfare Center partnered together to conduct the Hawk Exercise or HAWKEX, May 16 – 20 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. HAWKEX is a semi-annual combined-joint simulation exercise conducted to increase

  • Tyndall rebuild is gearing up for simultaneous dynamic improvements 

    The Tyndall rebuild effort is gaining momentum with a series of new military construction (MILCON) awards. Since April, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded seven new contracts, nudging the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Natural Disaster Recovery Division closer to the midpoint of the

  • Brig. Gen. Lopez takes command of the 380th AEW

    Brig. Gen. David “Shotgun” Lopez assumed command from Brig. Gen. Andy “Spoo” Clark, the previous commander of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, June 7, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Assuming this role, Lopez will be responsible for the Airmen and assets of 10 unique squadrons as well as

  • Homecoming

    Family and friends greet redeploying members assigned to the 355th Wing and 563rd Rescue Group on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 7, 2022. After an overseas deployment supporting the Air Force mission, these members returned home to their families.

  • DMOC brings next generation C2 to life

    The 705th Combat Training Squadron recently executed a virtual Tactical Operations Center – Light experiment in their Distributed Mission Operations Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. The experiment was designed to provide an initial assessment of the functions and manning required to

  • 25th ATKG pilots help students take flight

    Students from Crestwood High School and the Sumter Career and Technology Center completed a drone pilot certification program with mentorship from 25th Attack Group pilots, May 31. Students who completed the inaugural program and successfully passed a Federal Aviation Administration exam were

  • D-Day codename "Operation Overlord"

    In the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, still long before the Sun began its rise, the thunderous drone of over a thousand Allied aircraft taking to the skies awakened residents near the several aerodromes in England. The aircraft represented the first phase of "Operation Overlord," the Allied

  • Moody, AERONet enhances partner nations’ airpower

    In an effort to support national strategic priorities by building partnerships and coalition interoperability, Air Combat Command enlisted Team Moody to work closely with military members from Colombia, Nigeria, Thailand, and Tunisia to demonstrate the capabilities of Airborne Extensible Relay

  • The Synthetic Environment: New Mindset and Mission for the 29 TSS

    The Air Force and the Warfighter are approaching a revolution in military affairs where the synthetic environment will become more of a foundation to readiness than live-fly sorties. The data to support that claim is readily apparent and is the driving force behind the Chief of Staff’s Operational

  • 378th medical partnerships sustain life and mission

    The biggest player in this specific exercise was the 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron, who responded to a simulated mass casualty incident. As one of the first groups out of the bunkers, their job is to find those who were injured before finding cover.

  • The 422 TES C2 Division takes Command and Control to new heights

    Warfighters assigned to the Command and Control Division of the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron made history by demonstrating true on-the-move Command and Control, or C2, capabilities during Black Flag 22-1 on the Nevada Test and Training Range here at Nellis Air Force Base.

  • A legacy of innovation: HQ CCC honors four AF teams at Scott AFB

    A tile induction ceremony honoring the 67th Cyberspace Wing and 688th Cyberspace Wing’s contributions toward Air Force cyberspace and communication capabilities was hosted May 19, 2022, at the Air Force Cyberspace and Communications Heritage Center. Two key milestones in cyberspace and

  • 4th SFS hosts National Police Week

    Members of the 4th Security Forces Squadron hosted several activities in celebration of National Police Week at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina from May 16 to May 20, 2022.

  • Bushwhacker 22-03 sets the standard

    During exercise Bushwhacker 22-03, A-Staff was evaluated on techniques and tactics for future Air Combat Command certification as a Lead Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 9-13, 2022.

  • Training required for motorcyclists

    After Florida’s brief winter, Tyndall heads into a new season and members may be interested in purchasing and riding a motorcycle. Before rushing to the open road, Airmen and Guardians should keep in mind there are annual training requirements prior to operating a motorcycle.

  • Checkered Flag: All Gas, No Brakes

    Team Tyndall is still going strong during #CheckeredFlag 22-2 and the 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s petroleum, oil, and lubricants Airmen are all gas, no breaks.

  • Here comes the bang

    The 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group hosts a Weapons System Evaluation Program almost monthly at Tyndall Air Force Base. The 325th Munitions Squadron prepares all the munitions for each of these exercises, which usually involve one or two units. WSEP-East 22.08, held May 9-20, 2022, pushed the unit to

  • AFCP connects Moody, greater Valdosta

    “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This African proverb describes the symbiotic relationship between Moody and the surrounding community. The Air Force Community Partnership Program fosters that relationship and further seeks to find solutions and shared

  • Team Tyndall ramps up for aircraft exercises

    Checkered Flag is a large-force aerial exercise held at Tyndall which fosters readiness and interoperability through the incorporation of 4th- and 5th-generation aircraft during air-to-air combat training. The 22-2 iteration of the exercise was held May 9-20, 2022. The 53rd Weapons Evaluation

  • Record contract awarded for F-35 facilities at Tyndall AFB

    The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Natural Disaster Recovery Division, part of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center enterprise, is leading the rebuild, partnering with USACE to support the 325th Fighter Wing and its F-35 Program Integration Office to deliver the strategic vision

  • 127 Wing makes historic highway landing

    Members of the Michigan National Guard’s 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, made history today when they successfully landed modern military aircraft, then turned around and took off again from an American highway for the first time. Two A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots of the 127th Wing, two