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  • Gunfighter Maintenance Revives Fighter Jet

    In a remarkable display of dedication and teamwork, the recovery and rebuild of aircraft 323, a F-15E Strike Eagle, has been a significant victory for the maintainers at Mountain Home Air Force Base. After being grounded for more than four years, the aircraft has now returned to operational status.

  • 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

  • Moody AFB Hurricane Helene recovery operations

    Recovery efforts are well underway at Moody Air Force Base following the severe impacts of Hurricane Helene, which hit South Georgia Sept. 26-27, 2024. More than 700 Airmen have been working around the clock to restore essential services, assess damages and support Airmen and families during this

  • 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,

  • ACC Command team gets first-hand look at ISR capabilities with 363 ISRW

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Dave Wolfe, ACC command chief, visited the 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing, Sept. 23. Wilsbach and Wolfe were accompanied by their spouses, Cindy Wilsbach and Dr. Doniel Wolfe.

  • Rising Stars of Safety 2024

    On September 17, 2024, the National Safety Council awarded two Air Force Airmen the Rising Star of Safety Award at their annual National Awards Celebration in Orlando, Florida. This Air Force Rising Stars of Safety includes Master Sgt. Nicole Palermo, Air Combat Command occupational safety manager

  • New aircraft coming to Hill AFB to support fighter training mission

    HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – Residents in the local community will see new aircraft regularly flying to and from the base as a handful of F-5 Advanced Tiger fighters arrived Sept. 28 to train alongside F-35A Lightning IIs from the 388th Fighter Wing.The Air Force recently awarded Tactical Air Support

  • MQ-9A Accident Investigation Report Released

    Air Combat Command released an Accident Investigation Board report for an MQ-9A Reaper that crashed on Feb. 11, 2024, impacting the ground beyond the departure end of the runway during takeoff in an undisclosed location within the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility.

  • Resilience in keeping the mission alive

    In the sweltering heat of the Florida sun, a tall six-foot-two-inch Airman walks down the flightline at Tyndall Air Force Base. With silver-framed glasses and a green reflective belt adorned with a cobra snake proudly displaying his squadron’s initials, MXS, he runs his hand down the side of an

  • AFCOMAC members receive training, education from 649th MUNS experts

    Workers from the Air Force Combat Ammunition Center and 9th Munitions Squadron at Beale Air Force Base, California, journeyed to Hill for critical training and education from 649th Munitions Squadron experts on the unit's Standard Air Munitions Package capability.

  • Tyndall AFB Flight Medicine ensures mission readiness

    In the world of military aviation where precision and readiness are non-negotiable, the 325th Medical Group offers specialized treatment and comprehensive services that are designed to ensure that Airmen are mission-ready by providing comprehensive healthcare tailored to their unique operational

  • 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year recognized at AFA

    The Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2024, including Air Combat Command's Tech Sgt. Joseph. M. Mazure, 9th Air Force (AFCENT) 609th Air Operations Center, were recognized and honored during the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference.

  • History turned digital preserving Tyndall's past

    Through vivid interactive maps, immersive storytelling and the power of visuals Coffman’s project, History turned Digital, takes historical archives, and turns it into a web format offering a fresh approach to learning history. He aims to make the 325th Fighter Wing’s history more accessible and

  • Hello Autumn and Goodbye Summer

    As summer draws to an end, consider the hazards and how to mitigate them. Weather can change quicker than expected, so don’t get caught unaware. Be prepared for any type of weather -- from sunny and hot days that can cause dehydration to frost and fallen leaves making walking surfaces slippery or

  • Building healthy habits: How the OST keeps Shaw mission ready

    The Operational Support Team at Shaw Air Force Base, partners with units across the base to offer mental health and musculoskeletal support to ensure Airmen can prevent and overcome issues before they escalate. The five-member team from the 20th Medical Group focuses on building resilience,

  • Bamboo Eagle: ‘Upping our game’ for Great Power Competition

    Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3 integrated U.S. Airmen, Guardians, Sailors, Marines, and allies from Australia and the United Kingdom into a combined force to train for a possible conflict in the era of Great Power Competition. The exercise tackled issues involving distributed command and control,

  • WWI Ace Capt. Hamilton Coolidge is reinterred in Chevières After 106 Years

    Capt. Hamilton Coolidge, a World War I flying ace from the 94th Aero Squadron and the third great-grandson of U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, was reinterred in the village of Chevières, France, on Sept. 15, 2024, where he was shot down during an aerial engagement 106 years ago. The reinterment was

  • TAC-PACK’d with innovation

    The 355th Wing submitted a light-weight backpack-styled toolkit designed for portability in austere environments for the Innovation Challenge 2025.

  • ACC Hackathon: Airmen are the solution

    Fifty Airmen and civilians from across the Air Combat Command intelligence, targeting and communications enterprises gathered August 19-23 in Wichita, Kansas, for the Nexus Hackathon, deemed “J-Hack 24-1.”

  • US Air Force elevates AFSOUTH to Service Component Command

    At the direction of the SECAF, AFSOUTH was elevated to a Service Component Command as the Air Force is organizing its major commands into Institutional Commands and Service Component Commands as part of the DAF’s Great Power Competition initiative.

  • 726 ACS proves new deployment strategy

    The 726th Air Control Squadron (ACS) “Hardrock” is ready to roll out a new deployment strategy after a two-week long agile combat employment exercise, August 19 - 30, 2024.

  • Hill AFB F-35 pilots help memorialize 9/11 with Minnesota Twins flyover

    For Captain Charles Jax, a 388th Fighter Wing F-35A pilot and his team, the 9/11 memorial flyover is not only a display of military precision, but also a personal and professional reminder of why they serve, and the hope it informs younger generations on 9/11. Jax will be flying alongside his wife,

  • Air Force examines emerging tactics during Bamboo Eagle

    More than 10,000 personnel from the Department of Defense, the United Kingdom, and Australia participated in exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3, a combat-representative exercise including operational test and evaluation experts from the 605th Test and Evaluation Squadron. The OT&E experts’ mission was to

  • AFWERX tests DINSTAAR composite ramps at Robins

    An AFWERX Refinery logistician at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, has found a project that could save the DoD money and could be used by Air Force cargo aircraft around the world. Tech. Sgt. Jamie Hubbard, the 55th Wing Programs and Resources Flight chief at Offutt an innovator took advantage of the

  • Mosaic Lightning 24-02 strikes DM

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from Davis-Monthan participated in Mosaic Lightning 24-02, a readiness exercise that spanned across multiple locations in Arizona, August 19-29, 2024. The exercise evaluated multiple Mission Generation Force Elements abilities and adaptability to train Mission Ready Airman for

  • ACC command team visit Offutt Air Force Base

    Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, ACC command chief, visited the 55th Wing Aug. 19-20. Wilsbach and Wolfe were accompanied by their spouses, Cindy Wilsbach and Dr. Doniel Wolfe.

  • Team Moody conducts HH-60W sling load training

    The 347th Operations Support Squadron conducted sling load training with the HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 29, 2024. The 41st Rescue Squadron, 820th Base Defense Group, and 824th Base Defense Squadron worked together to relocate cargo from one austere

  • Deployment readiness at the forefront

    UDMs play a crucial role in managing the deployment process, tracking personnel readiness and facilitating the deployment of the right people at the right time to support the mission. They review deployment taskings received from higher headquarters, in Tyndall’s case, Air Combat Command, and match

  • F-15 human performance tested during Bamboo Eagle

    The 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron, and Air Force Research Laboratory’s 711th Human Performance Wing collected human performance data on F-15EX/E aircrew during Bamboo Eagle 24-3, from August 5-8.

  • How Privileged Safety Information Safeguards Mission Readiness

    When a mishap occurs in the Air Force, operations may be impacted until the cause of the mishap can be identified, and a plan implemented to prevent recurrence. With potential direct and immediate impacts on mission readiness and combat capability, the Department a Safety Investigation Board is

  • Moody Heroes: Airmen’s quick action saves a life at the beach

    Two Moody Airmen conduct an impromptu search-and-rescue operation and ultimately saved a life off a beach in Panama City Beach, Florida, when a jet ski rider pushed a little too far and flew off after a hard jump. With a large crowd watching and no sight of the man after a couple of minutes, it was

  • Driving data and EW at Bamboo Eagle 24-3

    The 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing recently supported the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center’s second iteration of Bamboo Eagle, bringing Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) capability and expertise to the more than 3,000 joint-force service participants.

  • LZSO training with the 20th OSS

    When the mission demands precise and timely landings, even the most challenging terrain can be overcome. Landing zone safety officers play a critical role in ensuring aircraft can safely touch down in contingency locations, no matter how remote or underdeveloped.

  • Nellis maintainers rescue five lives from Zion flash flood

    What started out as a normal hiking trip to Zion National Park for seven Airmen from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, turned out to be a life-changing moment, not only for them but for the group of hikers they saved on Aug. 17.

  • MQ-9A ABBREVIATED ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT RELEASED

    Today, Air Combat Command released an Abbreviated Accident Investigation Board report regarding an MQ-9A Reaper that crashed March 1, 2023, into terrain short of the runway threshold in an undisclosed location within the United States Africa Command area of responsibility

  • 1st, 20th OSS showcase new capabilities of DICE-4 kit

    A team of four U.S. Air Force intelligence analysts from the 20th Operations Support Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, traveled to JBLE to showcase the capabilities of the fourth iteration Deployed Intelligence Combat Element kit.

  • ACC makes strides with Artificial Intelligence literacy

    Air Combat Command’s Directorate of Cyberspace Operations and Warfighting Communications hosted an Artificial Intelligence Acquisition Literacy workshop August 6-7, here. Artificial Intelligence is a fast-developing technology that is increasingly being adopted and utilized within the Department of

  • Tyndall's LO Airmen protect F-35 stealth capabilities

    The 325th Maintenance Squadron low observable maintenance unit plays a crucial role in maintaining F-35A Lightning II aircraft at Tyndall, ensuring its stealth features stay ready via four major means: visual, infrared, audio and radar.

  • 552nd ACW Airmen Forge a Path Forward at Bamboo Eagle

    The heat of the Nevada summer was no deterrent for the Air Force this summer. Bamboo Eagle was in full force, and the 552nd Air Control Wing was in the heart and heat of this massive military exercise. This event is a crucible for airmen to sharpen their skills against the formidable challenges of

  • Putting the COMM in command and control

    The 52nd Combat Communications Squadron (CBCS) and the 51st CBCS, stationed at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, recently supported exercises Bamboo Eagle 24-3 and Agile Flag 24-3 over a three-week period during July and August in the Western United States.

  • Forging the Future: Innovation Competition Ignites at the Rock

    In a display of creativity and ingenuity, the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing hosted an innovation competition, inspired by Air Force Research Laboratory’s “Spark Tank” program, where Airmen of all ranks pitched their ideas to a panel of base leadership and innovation experts.

  • GAS, GAS, GAS: CE Readiness Challenge

    Airmen from the 355th Civil Engineer Squadron and the 11th Air Task Force participated in a readiness challenge capstone at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, August 7 and 8, 2024. The challenge tested Airmen's knowledge and skills learned from months of training and preparation.

  • Airman rescues children from burning car

    On November 18, 2023, Senior Airman Stevi Brewster, from the 432nd Wing, 20th Attack Squadron, was home on leave in Texas attending her best friend’s wedding. A night meant for celebration turned into a harrowing scene of urgency and heroism when she drove down a dimly lit road.

  • Air Force Chief of Staff visits Team Robins

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin visited Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 13, 2024, to speak with Airmen and receive mission updates on both legacy platforms and new missions being established at the installation.

  • Moody prepares families with first Pre-Deployment Symposium

    Team Moody hosted its first Pre-Deployment Symposium, Aug. 12, 2024, providing Airmen and their families resources and familiarization of supporting agencies in preparation for potential deployments. Over 100 attendees and subject matter experts filled the Capt. Weber room with more than 20 helping

  • MEDIC-X for all Airmen Medics

    The U.S. Air Force Medical Service has implemented a strategic initiative designed to train all medical Airmen to provide foundational clinical support to wounded and injured personnel on the battlefield, MEDIC-X.

  • Exercise AGILE FLAG 24-3: Creating Mission Ready Airmen

    The 9th Reconnaissance Wing (9RW), Beale Air Force Base, participated in Exercise AGILE FLAG 24-3 throughout Southern California from July 31 to Aug. 11. This year’s iteration included the command and control Force Elements from the 23rd Wing, Moody Air Force Base, and the 9 RW. Exercise AGILE FLAG

  • Airey NCO Academy open house

    The Airey NCO Academy open house was an opportunity to showcase operational capabilities, discuss changes in the enlisted professional military education as well as what impacts this will have on the local infrastructure, community, and talk about the future warfighter mindset and culture.

  • Cable Dawgs are wired for challenges

    Airmen across the installation rely on the 325th Communications Squadron cable and antenna systems unit, or “Cable Dawgs.” Whether it’s sustaining network functionality or enabling unrivaled air combat power, Cable Dawgs are the backbone for effective communications across Tyndall, encompassing the

  • USAF, RAAF demonstrate interoperability in austere location

    U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptors assigned to Air Combat Command 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron conducted hot pit refuels alongside Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 75th Squadron at RAAF Base Curtin, Australia.

  • Safe+Sound Week – Speak Up for Safety!

    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s annual Safe + Sound Week campaign, which originally kickstarted in 2017, will take place this year on August 12th – 18th. The campaign is a joint effort between safety organizations to encourage workplace safety and to assist companies in

  • 387 AES QRT - A Force Multiplier for Theater Sustainment

    In the heart of challenging and dynamic operational environments, where resources are scarce, an elite team of aerial porters from the 387th Air Expeditionary Squadron Quick Reaction Team (QRT) are the unsung heroes of mission success in the U.S. Central Command, where they rapidly deploy to austere

  • 432nd ACMS Airman Wins 40 Under Forty Award

    The Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association presents the 40 under Forty award yearly to 40 individuals under forty years of age for their significant contributions to a technical science, technology, engineering or mathematics using information technology. One of these people

  • Bamboo Eagle 24-3: USAFWC’s Approach To Great Power Competition

    The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center began the second iteration of exercise Bamboo Eagle on Aug. 2, marking the beginning of an eight-day exercise spanning various locations across the western United States, designated sea and airspace in the eastern Pacific, and several virtual and constructive

  • Filtering water on Tyndall Air Force Base

    As Tyndall continues to grow into the Installation of the Future, ensuring the quality of groundwater across the installation is an important consideration that the Air Force and contractors are taking seriously by extracting, treating and testing potentially contaminated water while still

  • CSAF’s Integrating Risk and Readiness campaign kicks off

    The U.S. Air Force kicks off the Risk and Readiness Campaign on August 1, stemming from the need to drive understanding that to win in our future fight, we must better prepare all Airmen to make risk-informed decisions, and to subsequently drive improved decision making at all levels. Active duty

  • 433rd CRF Kickstarts, Transforms, and Closes CLOR 2024

    A team from the 433rd Contingency Response Flight kickstarted the Contingency Location Operations Rehearsal (CLOR 24) at the Combat Readiness Training Center in Alpena, Michigan, on June 24. Reserve Citizen Airmen played a critical role in leading CLOR 24, working with the host of the event, Air

  • Successful Completion of Exercise BUMBU FORGE 2024

    The 254th Combat Communications Group proudly announces the successful completion of Exercise BUMBU FORGE 2024. This groundbreaking exercise, held from June 2 to June 16 at the Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center and Ft. McCoy in Wisconsin, marks a significant milestone in our efforts to

  • 347 RQG supports NASA operations

    The 347th Rescue Group, Moody Air Force Base, supported NASA and the first Crewed Flight Test of the Boeing CST-100 Starliner that launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, June 5, 2024. Team Moody's role was to provide contingency rescue coverage during all phases of the

  • Offutt proactive against potential flood waters

    Offutt Air Force Base leadership, under the direction of Col. Mark Howard, 55th Wing commander, took proactive steps in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to strengthen flood defenses around the base perimeter. The initiative is a direct response to rising water levels in the

  • E-11A Aircraft play key role during humanitarian airdrops in Gaza

    The E-11A Aircraft equipped with the Battlefield Airborne Communication Node, assigned to the 430th Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron, has played a mission critical role in behind-the-scenes support to U.S. partners and allies facilitating airdrops in Gaza.

  • 1st Munitions Squadron gunning for top spot

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 1st Munitions Squadron competed in the Air Force Combat Operation Competition at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 5, 2024. The AFCOCOMP is an annual competition within the munitions community that allows munitions systems specialists to showcase their

  • 379th ECS facilitates critical communication throughout CENTCOM

    In the U.S. Central Command, all operations circulate around the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Whether it be contingency response crews at forward-deployed locations relaying information or Air Traffic Control tower personnel clearing the skies - every mission depends on the 379th

  • Exercise READY DRAGON tests Beale’s readiness to deploy, operate

    The 9th Reconnaissance Wing (RW) executed Exercise READY DRAGON on June 3-6 to test the wing's ability to rapidly deploy down range. Approximately 184 Airmen from the 9th RW, the 940th Air Refueling Wing and supporting units participated in the exercise, exploring ACE applications as the wing

  • MTT strengthens bonds with foreign nations

    A U.S. Air Force Mobile Training Team (MTT) participated in a training mission with the Chilean Air Force at Los Condores Air Force Base, Iquique, Chile, April 28 to May 25, 2024. The mission intended to strengthen the relationship between the U.S. and Chile, as well as hone skills in aircraft

  • 20th EMS leads first ever field flare build at Iron Hand 24-03

    Airmen of the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron munitions flight, Shaw Air Force Base faced exercise Iron Hand 24-03 for their first time. The munitions flight performed a first-ever deployed M206 flare build throughout the exercise, enhancing training and mission readiness.

  • AFCENT’s Task Force-99 focuses efforts on partner nation integration

    What does the future warfighter look like? What uniform will they wear? Will they integrate with artificial intelligence? There are a lot of unknowns about the future fight, but there is one certainty: to continue generating combat airpower, the U.S. Air Force and their mission partners need to