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  • ACE moves from experimentation to execution

    Air Combat Command (ACC) held a Realistic Training Review Board (RTRB) to look at global, real-world operations and how best to organize, train and equip Air Force units for success. The conference took place April 25-27, 2023, in the Creech Conference Room on Joint Base Langley Eustis. The ACC

  • Mississippi Guard hosts Southern Strike exercise

    The U.S. Air Force’s newest concepts, Agile Combat Employment, is the focus of the Southern Strike 2023 exercise at the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center. F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, supported the large-scale, joint and international

  • WEPTAC 2023 – Solving enterprise-level challenges

    U.S. and international combat air forces senior leaders converged at Nellis AFB Jan. 2-13 to participate in Air Combat Command’s annual pinnacle of tactics and warfare, the Weapons and Tactics (WEPTAC) Conference and C2 Summit, with a charge to accelerate the modernization and development of

  • 71st RGS launches prized Black Letter Flight

    The 71st Rescue Generation Squadron launched a rare 'Black Letter' flight July 12, 2022, on Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. A flight is considered Black Letter when an aircraft has no discrepancies, defects, or write-ups and could be something the average maintainer only sees once or twice in their

  • 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

  • 19th AW supports CAF in Agile Flag 21-1

    Airmen from the 19th Airlift Wing flew to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, October 26-27, to participate in Agile Flag 21-1, showcasing distributed operations and testing agile combat employment capabilities.

  • Fairchild fuels RED FLAG-Alaska 20-3

    Team Fairchild’s KC-135 Stratotankers provided essential air refueling support during field training exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 20-3, August 3-12. RF-A 20-3 is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. and international forces flown under simulated air combat conditions meant to

  • Hidden talent: powerlifting

    Many times people go through life never knowing about the incredible talent they may possess. This would be true for Staff Sgt. Allen Plata, 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron stockpile management crew chief, who may have never known about his powerlifting abilities if it weren’t for joining the

  • Wingmen Connect initiative aims to create healthier, more resilient Airmen

    An idea developed about three and a half years ago, after an Airman realized her coworkers needed guidance she was unable to provide. Although the location of her assignment was great, the Air Force unit was difficult to function within. Wingmen Connect was created to foster an Air Force culture

  • Small chapel team praised as best in Air Force for 2017

    After being honored with the best small chapel award for Air Combat Command two times, it has finally happened. The 70th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing Chapel has been named the Air Force’s Best Small Chapel of the Year for 2017.

  • Moody holds Alpha Warrior prelims

    Airmen are battling for the title of ‘Alpha Warrior’ Sept. 27 to Oct. 6, at Moody Air Force Base.The Alpha Warrior program was adopted by the Air Force in support of the Comprehensive Airmen Fitness pillars: mental, social, physical and spiritual. The program consists of varying obstacle courses

  • Stronger through adversity: Airman rebounding after aneurysm

    Early on Dec. 9, 2015, Staff Sgt. Rasheed, a 7th Intelligence Squadron signals intelligence analyst, experienced a cerebral aneurysm. From what he can recall, and what he has been told, a neighbor found him unresponsive in his Maryland apartment while his dog ran loose outside, door wide open.

  • Every Airman plays a role in suicide prevention

    The Air Force is determined to prevent suicide, but an Airman doesn’t need to be a specialist or doctor to do that. Sometimes all it takes is starting a conversation. Everyone has a role to play. That’s a key part of the Defense Department’s #BeThere campaign, which encourages making a difference