10 hours ago Ninja Nation Reboots the Wing The 633d CS works quietly behind the scenes to ensure Team JBLE is equipped to complete the mission, and most recently that’s meant conducting a base-wide technology refresh for over 2,700 network devices and computers.
10 hours ago 101 Critical Days of Summer – Fun in the sun! Summer is the time to enjoy the warm sunny days with family and friends but do it safely and never leave Mother Nature to chance and prepare for the unexpected.
yesterday TACP, SERE Airmen conduct sensing operations against 820 BDG opposing forces at exercise Capri Sun U.S. Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) specialists and 3d Air Support Operations Group (ASOG) Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) waged simulated war against 820th Base Defense Group (BDG) Airmen during exercise Capri Sun at an Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center
May 16, 2025 MQ-9 aircrews integrate with Combat Air Forces through DMO virtual capabilities The 25th Attack Group is modernizing its training capabilities with a simulation platform that replicates combat scenarios in a virtual airspace called Distributed Mission Operations. The DMO network enables the 25th ATKG and its geographically separated units to operate in the same virtual airspace
May 15, 2025 F-22 Raptor Marks 20 Years of Operational Service The F-22 Raptor hit a milestone of operational service at Langley Air Force Base on May 12, 2025. It has been two decades since the arrival of the Air Force’s first combat-ready, fifth-generation aircraft to the 1st Fighter Wing on May 12, 2005. The first operational F-22 Raptor delivery to the 1st
May 14, 2025 EA-37B completes first training sortie The 43rd Electronic Combat Squadron flew the first mission training sortie for the EA-37B on May 2, 2025.
May 13, 2025 Senate confirms Meink to be nation’s 27th Air Force Secretary Dr. Troy E. Meink was confirmed May 13 by the Senate as 27th Secretary of the Air Force.
May 13, 2025 Department of the Air Force updated guidance on Implementing Policy on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness The Department of the Air Force released the memorandum Implementing Policy on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness for Executive Order 14183, ‘Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness.
May 13, 2025 Security Forces Squadron holds a three-day Field Training Exercise The 319th Security Forces Squadron held a three-day field training exercise (FTX) providing Defenders and Security Forces augmentees a mock deployment environment to evaluate their execution of mission essential tasks. The exercise aligned with the National Defense Strategy integrated deterrence
May 12, 2025 Beach Rescue to Ranger Tab: Journey of an Airman Leader “I saw a life on the line and did what needed to be done.”Before he earned the coveted Ranger tab, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Trevor Thrasher-an aerospace medical technician at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, was ankle-deep in red-flag surf near his hometown of San Clemente, California, unaware
May 9, 2025 REAL ID Compliance for Federal Installations Beginning May 7, 2025, federal installations began requiring all visitors seeking base access to possess a REAL ID in accordance with the REAL ID Act of 2005 and DODM5200.08v3.
May 8, 2025 A Breath of Relief: How One Airman's Training Saved a Life It was a busy shift in Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center's Emergency Room. Every room was full, and Capt. Angela Leonardo, the acting charge nurse, snatched a hurried bite at her desk between patients. Suddenly, an uncomfortable pressure in her chest signaled trouble. A piece of food had
May 7, 2025 Air Force Warfare Center hosts DLE final planning conference Over 500 planners from the Department of the Air Force and the Joint force converged on the U.S. Air Force’s Warfare Center at Nellis Air Force Base March 31-April 4, to finalize critical elements of the Department-Level Exercise series scheduled throughout the Indo-Pacific theater.
May 6, 2025 DAF begins ground testing for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, selects Beale AFB as the preferred location for aircraft readiness unit The Department of the Air Force has begun ground testing for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, marking a major milestone in its effort to integrate autonomous systems into the future force.
May 5, 2025 CSAF letter to Airmen on Air Force’s strategic direction Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin's letter to Airmen on Air Force’s strategic direction
May 2, 2025 388th Fighter Wing prioritizes Agile Combat Employment during home-station exercise Last week, Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing here completed a regional Agile Combat Employment exercise with the F-35A Lightning II, operating from forward and contingency locations. During the exercise, dubbed
May 1, 2025 USAF Cyberworx, partners host grand opening for cutting edge cyber center U. S. Air Force Cyberworx celebrated their grand opening of the Madera Cyber Innovation Center at the U.S. Air Force Academy in El Paso County, Colorado, April 25, 2025.
April 30, 2025 Interoperability in action U.S. and Royal Canadian Air Force personnel conducted a joint airborne exercise at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, on March 26, 2025, testing capabilities in aerial equipment delivery, mass tactical static-line jumps, and free-fall air insertions.
April 29, 2025 Inaugural CAF LOGTAC advances combat logistics, readiness Air Combat Command hosted the inaugural Combat Air Forces Logistics Tactical Conference at the Air Force Warfare Center, April 11-23, 2025.
April 28, 2025 C2WAC Goes Global: Largest class to date unites allied warfighters in UK hosted course The Command and Control Warrior Advanced Course was held outside of the United States for the first time. The most recent iteration, which is customarily held at Hurlburt Field, Fla., was held at Royal Air Force Waddington in the United Kingdom and had nearly equal numbers of coalition and U.S.
April 26, 2025 23d Electronic Warfare Squadron returns to action The 23d Electronic Warfare Squadron is reactivated at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, April 18, 2025.
April 25, 2025 Crows in Action: Revolutionizing EMSO knowledge at the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing The 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing has launched a new internal training course aimed at enhancing understanding of the electromagnetic spectrum and its crucial role in modern warfare.
April 24, 2025 From the ground up: How 728th BMCS is shaping future of C2 When an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft failed to launch during a key mission during a recent exercise, it could have meant the loss of real-time command and control for a multinational force conducting complex air operations.
April 23, 2025 New Technology, Techniques Transform Oral Surgery For most service members, a trip to the dental clinic usually had one thing in common – the dreaded teeth X-ray machine. The 1920s process required everyone to stand completely still and bite down on a hard plastic, that one can only describe as uncomfortable.That archaic technology is no more.The
April 22, 2025 Engineers lead the way: 355th Civil Engineer Squadron sets the standard for agile combat support As the Air Force prepares for future operations in the Indo-Pacific region, the 355th Civil Engineer Squadron played a significant role in standing up the first-ever Pacific theater aligned 11th Combat Air Base Squadron and enabling the mission of the 11th Air Task Force.
April 22, 2025 363d ISR Wing executes no-notice Combat Readiness Exercise, ACC Combat Readiness Inspection The 363d Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing recently concluded its first no-notice Combat Readiness Exercise (CRE) across various locations throughout the United States in the first quarter of 2025.
April 21, 2025 Air Force, Army shaping the future of C2, together Project Convergence Capstone 5 is a large-scale military modernization experiment for the future of warfare. It focuses on the continued integration of joint and multi-national layered air and missile defense systems.
April 18, 2025 Advancing Medical Readiness for Enhanced Lethality Air Combat Command continually emphasizes the critical role of medical readiness in achieving air superiority. A key component to warfighter readiness is the Optimized Human Weapon System program, which ACC leads across all major commands and the Air Force.
April 17, 2025 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 into the ground in an undisclosed location within the United States Africa Command area of responsibility on Nov. 29, 2023. The mishap resulted in a complete loss of the
April 17, 2025 “Leave the Game Better Than You Found It” – How One Airman Transformed Vehicle Inspections U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Velasquez, 378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron physical security noncommissioned officer in charge, led a project that massively overhauled the vehicle search area at the 378th Air Expeditionary Wing, March 31, 2025, reducing commercial vehicle screening
April 16, 2025 William Tell 2025: What Makes a Champion? Surging from the success of 2023, the next iteration of the William Tell air superiority competition returns to the Air Dominance Center in Savannah, Georgia, Sept. 9-18, 2025.
April 15, 2025 Swift Coordination and Teamwork Lead to Successful Engine Swap at Moody AFB An HH-60W Jolly Green II sustained engine damage after ingesting a mylar blanket, leading to a precautionary landing at Landing Zone 42 at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, March 7, 2025.
April 14, 2025 Fly, Fix, Win: ACC leads ‘radical change’ to USAF fleet maintenance, management Air Combat Command is leading efforts to overhaul how the U.S. Air Force does aircraft maintenance and fleet management this spring.
April 13, 2025 55th Medical Group unveils new central check-in, enhancing patient experience The 55th Medical Group celebrated the grand opening of their new central check-In desk, April 7, 2025, in the Ehrling Bergquist Medical Clinic, marking a significant step toward modernizing patient care and streamlining administrative processes for its patients.
April 11, 2025 Red Flag’s 50th Anniversary The U.S. Air Force celebrates 50 years of Red Flag—an aerial combat training exercise that has transformed how pilots prepare for modern warfare.
April 11, 2025 The Art of War in the Modern Age: How Command and Control Defines Victory at Red Flag 25-2 The battle begins long before the first jet takes off…before boots hit the ground. It starts in dimly lit control rooms, inside airborne command centers, and through encrypted radio transmissions where leaders make split-second decisions that mean the difference between success and failure.
April 10, 2025 The Department of Defense announces Deferred Resignation Program The Department of Defense announced a Deferred Resignation Program and Voluntary Early Retirement Authority for civilian employees
April 10, 2025 Canadian forces train at Tyndall WSEP Royal Canadian Air Force members recently concluded training at Tyndall Air Force Base during Weapons System Evaluation Program-East 25.3, firing live air-to-air missiles and strengthening interoperability with U.S. counterparts. The two-week exercise provided critical training experience,
April 9, 2025 Air Combat Command announces 2025 outstanding Airmen Air Combat Command recently announced the recipients of the 2025 Air Combat Command’s Outstanding Airmen of the Year Award winners. Airmen were recognized for their outstanding achievements, performance and exceptional meritorious service.
April 3, 2025 EFGS Antenna System Keeps Offutt AFB Runway Safe Nebraska weather can be unpredictable and can cause challenges for pilots when landing aircraft Offutt runway. The End-Fire Glide Slope Antenna System has been an important part of flight safety at since it was installed in 2010.
April 3, 2025 Moody AFB, Lowndes County strengthen active-shooter response capabilities The 23rd Security Forces Squadron and Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) recently conducted a joint active-shooter training exercise at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, March 25, 2025.
April 2, 2025 Pregnant aircrew policy updates to reduce risk Air Force oversight for risk assessment of pregnant aircrew is being raised to the Major Command level based on feedback from medical professionals across the service.
April 2, 2025 Five Deployable Combat Wings selected in evolution of force presentation The U.S. Air Force has identified the first five Regular Air Force candidate locations to build a Deployable Combat Wing Unit Type Code and is scheduling site surveys to begin in the coming weeks.
April 1, 2025 ACE: Dilemmas for Adversaries Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sgt. Dave Wolfe have made it clear that modernizing operations and increasing the agility of the U.S. Air Force are key aspects of creating dilemmas for America’s adversaries. At the core of this strategy is Agile Combat Employment (ACE), a concept that has evolved
March 31, 2025 Fly, Fight, Win: 4th FW personnel recognized for rapid response during Iranian drone attack Airmen from the 4th Fighter Wing were awarded high-level decorations by Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, during a ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, March 28, 2025.
March 29, 2025 2025 DAFRider Motorcycle Preseason: Year of the Swerve The DAF Rider Motorcycle Preseason was created as a way to emphasize riders’ training and allow motorcycle safety representatives to manage their unit riders. This year the preseason will highlight a new series called “DAF Year of the Swerve” where riders and instructors will focus on teaching the
March 27, 2025 Joint forces make the mission happen during Noble Panther 25-2 During the 325th Fighter Wing’s recent wing wide exercise, Exercise Noble Panther 25-2, the 325th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s fuels management flight demonstrated joint service operations with the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center, Jacksonville Site, Naval Support Activity
March 27, 2025 Red Flag 25-2 Expands International Collaboration and Multi-Domain Integration Red Flag 25-2 wrapped up recently, providing realistic, high-end training to its participants from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Air National Guard, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, United Arab Emirates Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force and Turkish Air Force, March 10-21, 2025.
March 26, 2025 386 EMXS combat metals flight: innovating for mission readiness The 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron combat metals flight plays a critical role in sustaining airpower.
March 26, 2025 11th Air Task Force showcases agile combat capabilities in Freedom Shield 25 For the first time, the 11th Air Task Force (ATF) deployed to provide command and control (C2) and agile mission-generation capabilities during Exercise Freedom Shield, March 10-14, 2025. Their participation tested the unit’s ability to support real-world airpower operations in a dynamic
March 25, 2025 82 ATRS maintains crucial role in readiness Hosting large-scale exercises at Tyndall Air Force Base, such as Checkered Flag and the Weapon System Evaluation Program-East, take teams of dedicated members to ensure efficient training is had. One necessary partner in making that happen is the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron.
March 25, 2025 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Airmen use new chromate-free primer SHAW AFB, SC -- The 20th Fighter Wing Corrosion Control Section recently applied new HS2118 primer for the first time on a full U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon repaint at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Feb. 26 – Mar. 11, 2025.The HS2118 primer was approved for field use in Dec. 2024,
March 24, 2025 Davis-Monthan Fire Department Earns Prestigious Air Force-Level Award The Davis-Monthan Fire Department has been recognized with the Civil Engineer Fire Department of the Year Award at both the Air Combat Command and Air Force levels, Jan. 29, 2025. The department now advances to compete for the Department of Defense’s Ralph E. Sanborn Fire Department of the Year
March 24, 2025 Intel Shapes the Fight: 552nd Air Control Wing Drives Success at Red Flag In modern air combat's fast-paced, high-stakes world, intelligence is not just an asset. It is the foundation upon which every mission is built. For Major Alex Clawson and his team, Red Flag is more than another exercise. It is a proving ground where intelligence shapes the battlespace, and mission
March 23, 2025 Air Force Awards Contract for Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Platform, F-47 The Department of the Air Force announced today the contract award for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development of the Next Generation Air Dominance Platform.
March 22, 2025 MWD handlers from DM work hand in hand with Secret Service U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Julia Caccavo, 355th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, recently completed a mission outside of DM that involved supporting the Secret Service in securing a visit by U.S. Vice President JD Vance on 12 March, 2025.
March 22, 2025 386 AEW hosts RTA certification course, builds resilience to empower Airmen The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing recently graduated the Air Force’s newest Resilience Trainer Assistants and continues to host RTA certification courses for service members across The Rock, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
March 21, 2025 55th LRS holds ribbon cutting for new campus The 55th Logistics Readiness Squadron celebrated the opening of their new campus with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, March 14, 2025.
March 21, 2025 Hegseth says Air, Space forces key to deterring, engaging in future conflicts Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remarked on the value of the Air Force and Space Force in both deterring and engaging in future military conflicts while speaking at the Department of the Air Force Summit.
March 20, 2025 Virtual Black Flag returns: Second iteration of critical test event The 28th Test and Evaluation Squadron successfully led the second iteration of Virtual Black Flag (VBF) at the Virtual Warfare Center in St. Louis during March 2025. Building upon the success of the inaugural event in July 2024, this iteration saw continued collaboration between Air Force, Navy,
March 20, 2025 414th CTS Det 1 trains DoD rescue entities The 414th Combat Training Squadron, Detachment 1, located on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona, developed and executed large-scale simulated combat operations in a maritime environment in San Diego, Feb. 14, 2025.
March 18, 2025 Bamboo Eagle puts 13th ATF Combat Support to the test One part of Exercise Bamboo Eagle at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, allowed the 13th Air Task Force Command Element to demonstrate its ability to repair a runway under simulated combat conditions—another of the many challenges presented in the eight-day multinational joint exercise.
March 13, 2025 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
March 12, 2025 Red Flag-Nellis 25-2: Testing the edge of airpower through interoperability The skies above Nevada will roar as Red Flag-Nellis 25-2 kicks off, welcoming 1500 participants from 15 units representing the U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps, United Arab Emirates Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force, and the Turkish Air Force. As lead wing, the 552nd Air Control Wing from Tinker Air
March 11, 2025 “Software Roadshow” paves way for MQ-9 modernization, enhances readiness To showcase these adaptive advancements, the 25th Attack Group conducted a two-day, total-force integrated “Software Roadshow” at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 7, 2025, showcasing new software updates improving the automated takeoff and landing capabilities of the MQ-9 Reaper.
March 11, 2025 In Mitchell Trophy Air Race return; 94th Fighter Squadron claims victory The Mitchell Trophy Air Race returned on March 6, 2026, with a modernization on aircraft, rules and eligibility requirements after its nearly 88-year hiatus. Lt. Col. “Devil” 94th Fighter Squadron commander, with support from the 94th Fighter Generation Squadron, took first place.
March 7, 2025 Discipline breeds success As the final seconds ticked off the clock in overtime, Coach Cook looked out at his team with a sense of pride and elation as the Warhawks captured a one-point victory over Peterson Space Force Base.
March 7, 2025 Sweden Cyber Command and Air Forces Cyber align cyber compatibility Together, 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) and the Sweden Cyber Command are sharpening their competitive edge by teaming up to counter these malicious cyber activities.
March 7, 2025 The Rock Air Expo: Strength in partnership The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing hosted its inaugural exposition style event dubbed The Rock Air Expo, Feb. 19, 2025, which showcased a display of air power and international cooperation between U.S., host nation, Italian, and Canadian militaries within the U.S. Central Command area of
March 6, 2025 ACC command team immerses in Shaw mission U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Dave Wolfe, ACC command chief, visited Shaw Air Force Base on Feb. 25. The purpose of their visit was to gain a deeper understanding of the installation’s global mission, robust readiness programs and Airmen and
March 6, 2025 16th Air Force commander gets close up view of Recce Town’s crucial IW role in the modern age during two-day visit Lt. Gen. Thomas K. Hensley commander of Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber), visited Beale AFB Feb. 20-21 for the first time since taking command last year.
March 6, 2025 Creech Firefighters awarded for lifesaving response The call came in while Station Chief Christopher Padilla, Capt. Sean Conely, Lt. Joshua Valdes, Christopher Ambrogio and lastly Lt. Carl Lambert, 432nd Mission Support Group, were on shift. The call on Aug. 20, 2024 was for a fentanyl overdose where the patient had been rendered unconscious.
March 5, 2025 482nd Attack Squadron certifies for combat following Red Flag and Bamboo Eagle 25-1 More than 60 Warriors from the 482d Attack Squadron participated in Red Flag 25-1 from Jan. 21 to Feb. 7 and Bamboo Eagle 25-1 Feb. 8 to 13 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. and Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, Calif.
March 5, 2025 ACC leadership visits Air Force’s largest Rescue Wing Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Dave Wolfe, ACC command chief, visited the 355th Wing Feb. 27-28 to see how airmen incorporate ACC priorities into their daily duties.
March 5, 2025 386th EMDS Psychological Readiness Team empowers Airmen with mental health tools The 386th Expeditionary Medical Squadron's psychological readiness team plays a crucial role in maintaining Airmen’s mental health, resilience, and mission readiness.
March 4, 2025 55th Med Group puts a pin in pain relief Members from the 55th Medical Group participated in Battlefield-acupuncture training inside the Erhling Berquist Clinic Feb. 26, 2025.
March 4, 2025 Lightning strikes the 125th Fighter Wing The Florida Air National Guard officially entered the fifth-generation fighter era with the arrival of its first F-35A Lightning II on March 4, 2025. The milestone makes the 125th Fighter Wing, known as ‘the Thunder’, the fourth Air National Guard (ANG) unit to receive the advanced fighter, marking
March 4, 2025 Allvin advocates for ‘more Air Force’ to offer President ‘more options’ While confronting volatile adversaries abroad but with new leadership at home, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin described his strategy for defending the homeland.
March 4, 2025 Checkertails execute Exercise Noble Panther 25-2 The 325th Fighter Wing tested and strengthened its capabilities to deploy and operate in an austere environment during Exercise Noble Panther 25-2 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 18-28, 2025.
March 3, 2025 Air Force designates two Mission Design Series for collaborative combat aircraft The U.S. Air Force announced the designation of two Mission Design Series within its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program today: the YFQ-42A (General Atomics) and the YFQ-44A (Anduril).
Feb. 28, 2025 Comm lays some cable The 55th Communications Squadron hosted a seven-member team from the 243rd Engineering and Installation Squadron, Maine Air National Guard, to install fiber optic cabling in the new construction in Offutt Air Force Base’s flood recovery zone on January 26-30, 2025.
Feb. 27, 2025 Test integrates Navy missile on F-16 Joint weapons integration accelerates advanced capabilities.
Feb. 27, 2025 Hill Fighter Wings to night fly through March The active duty 388th and Reserve 419th Fighter Wings will conduct local night-flying operations with the F-35A Lightning II, through the end of March. Night flying is scheduled to be completed by 10:30 p.m. most days. Exact days and times may vary based on factors including weather, airspace
Feb. 27, 2025 PlugFest at Beale tests conformance and performance of open systems components Today, the modern battlefield increasingly calls upon the use of complex electronic warfare equipment, advanced communication platforms and sensor systems. With PlugFest, hosted at Beale Air Force Base and orchestrated by the Air Combat Command Federal Laboratory, the Naval Air Systems Command’s Air
Feb. 26, 2025 ACC Deputy visits 350th SWW, stresses EMSO integration U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Koscheski, deputy commander of Air Combat Command, visited the Crows at the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing, alongside Brig. Gen. Jesse Friedel, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center deputy commander, to learn about the wing’s electromagnetic warfare (EW) missions.
Feb. 26, 2025 Moody exemplifies excellence through innovation Throughout 2024, the Airmen of the 23rd Wing put their minds to the grindstone as they developed ways to tackle the Department of the Air Force’s priority of modernization at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia.Whether improving existing processes or utilizing modern technology to solve complex problems,
Feb. 26, 2025 Airmen hone skills in high-end fight during exercise Bamboo Eagle The skies above the western United States buzzed with activity recently as Airmen from across multiple wings participated in exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1, a large-force training event designed to challenge units to generate airpower in a contested environment.
Feb. 25, 2025 Beale’s AFREP team saves the Air Force time and money, one part at a time The Air Force Repair Enhancement Program (AFREP) is a program any base Air Force-wide can implement to repair broken equipment, often at a fraction of what it would cost to replace the entire item. Beale AFB enhances operational readiness through this program, creating a competitive advantage over
Feb. 25, 2025 Bamboo Eagle Enhances Readiness for the 393rd Warfighters from the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and coalition partners from the Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force recently completed Exercise Bamboo Eagle, an advanced training exercise designed to test their capabilities in a contested environment.
Feb. 24, 2025 350th SWW assesses EW integration, data at Bamboo Eagle 25-1 The 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing recently participated in the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center’s Bamboo Eagle 25-1 exercise, developing and readying Airmen to operate against adversaries on short notice in a contested and dynamic electromagnetic operating environment.
Feb. 24, 2025 Ensuring the Mission Never Stops: Inside the 55th Logistics Readiness Squadron At the heart of Offutt Air Force Base, the 55th Logistics Readiness Squadron operates like a well-oiled machine, ensuring personnel, equipment, and supplies are always ready to support global Air Force missions. Despite being the third smallest LRS in Air Combat Command while supporting the second
Feb. 24, 2025 Grand Forks AFB commemorates 50 years of record setting achievements An F-15 EX Eagle II assigned to the 53rd Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., arrived to join two other record-breaking airframes in a ceremony for on-base and local community personnel at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., Feb. 20, 2025.
Feb. 21, 2025 ACC command team reinforces commitment to Indo-Pacific region U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Dave Wolfe, ACC command chief, visited Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, with their spouses, Feb. 13, 2025.
Feb. 21, 2025 Refining ACE concepts; 432d AMXS conducts Bamboo Eagle training exercise To home in on Creech Air Force Base’s ability to practice Agile Combat Employment, the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dispatched a small team to the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake in California to replicate a deployed contingency location alongside multiple MQ-9 Reapers.
Feb. 21, 2025 ACC exercises push readiness boundaries, enhance lethality The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center completed Air Combat Command’s latest round of high-end readiness exercises - Red Flag, Agile Flag, and Bamboo Eagle - from January through February 2025. The exercises took place throughout the western U.S. and eastern Pacific.
Feb. 21, 2025 Hegseth addresses strengthening military by cutting excess, refocusing DOD budget Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed his priorities of strengthening the military by cutting fiscal fraud, waste and abuse at DOD while also finding ways to refocus the department's budget.
Feb. 21, 2025 Robins 461st ACW, 78th SFS show up in force for Red Flag 25-1 Forty members from the 461st Air Control Wing and 13 members from the 78th Security Forces Squadron at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, recently participated in Red Flag 25-1, a two-week advanced aerial combat training exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 14 to Feb. 8, 2025.
Feb. 20, 2025 Air Force Concludes WEPTAC 2025 The U.S. Air Force Warfare Center hosted the Weapons and Tactics Conference (WEPTAC) recently at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Feb. 20, 2025 Offutt connects at Red Flag, Bamboo Eagle Offutt sent a team to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada to participate in Red Flag 25-1 and Bamboo Eagle with Royal Air Force partners Jan. 27 to Feb. 14, 2025.
Feb. 20, 2025 New app helps leaders ensure Airman, Guardian financial readiness The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center recently unveiled a groundbreaking app that puts real-time financial data in leaders’ hands to help Airmen, Guardians and their families maintain financial readiness. The AFIMSC Financial Management Directorate leveraged existing pilot efforts at