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Nov. 17, 2016
AF selects Holloman AFB as preferred location for interim F-16 training squadrons

The Air Force selected Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, as the preferred alternative for the interim home for two F-16 Fighting Falcon training squadrons created to increase fighter pilot production as the service faces a growing pilot shortage.
July 24, 2016
First-female amputee to return to cockpit

After an above-the-knee amputation, one HC-130J pilot solidified her place in history as the sixth amputee and the first-female amputee to return to the cockpit July 22, here.Following nearly 15 months of rehabilitation, learning to walk, run and fly again, U.S. Air Force Capt. Christy Wise, 71st
June 3, 2016
USAF Thunderbird pilot in good medical condition, released from hospital

Maj. Alex Turner, U.S. Air Force Thunderbird #6, is in good medical condition and has recently been released from the hospital.
June 3, 2016
Idaho deployment to push F-35 limits

Eight F-35A aircraft and 160 personnel from Hill Air Force Base will depart this week for rigorous operational testing at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, through June 17. This marks the first time Hill's operational F-35s will travel out of state for training.The F-35A pilots and maintainers
March 10, 2016
Piecing the puzzle together, RPAs provide crucial CAP capabilities: Planning the mission

It’s a common myth that remotely piloted aircraft (RPA’s) such as the MQ-1 Predator or MQ-9 Reaper fly themselves as autonomous super machines. Another misconception surrounding RPA’s is the aircraft require only a single pilot and sensor operator to function. In fact, the RPA enterprise of MQ-1

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AF selects Holloman AFB as preferred location for interim F-16 training squadrons

First-female amputee to return to cockpit

USAF Thunderbird pilot in good medical condition, released from hospital

Idaho deployment to push F-35 limits

Piecing the puzzle together, RPAs provide crucial CAP capabilities: Planning the mission