Empowered Airmen

We live in a world that is driven by rapidly changing technology and an environment that includes aggressive and capable global competitors. Airmen are key to cutting unnecessary bureaucracy, recognizing and understanding our competition, and thinking of creative ways we can reshape the design of our Air Force. The Air Force must accelerate, must change, and must prepare for the future!

This page is dedicated towards highlighting the accomplishments of our talented Airmen at all levels and to show the impact they can make when they are informed and empowered to problem solve and make smart recommendations and decisions.

Accelerate Change or Lose graphic — EMPOWERED AIRMEN ACCELERATE CHANGE ACROSS AIR FORCE

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Empowering Airmen

CMSAF shares time with Airmen during BMT graduation

Acting SecAF visits Hill AFB, focuses on supporting Airmen and Guardians

CSAF joins KC-46A operational survey sortie

48th CES enhance mission readiness through virtual reality

Airmen prepare a F-16 Fighting Falcon for takeoff

Video by Spc. Adrian Greenwood

115th Anniversary of Grafenwoehr Training Area

7th Army Training Command

June 13, 2025 | 1:37

For 115 years, Grafenwöhr Training Area has been a cornerstone of military readiness, partnership, and innovation. Established in 1910 by the Royal Bavarian Army and used by U.S. forces since 1945, Grafenwöhr has grown into one of the most advanced and strategically important training areas in Europe. Today, the 7th Army Training Command is the U.S. Army’s largest overseas training command, which enables readiness for U.S. Army Europe and Africa forces, NATO allies, and partner for peace nations. Readiness is our number one priority—we deliver trained, equipped, and combat-ready forces for any global mission. Grafenwöhr Training Area promotes interoperability and modernization, preparing U.S and multinational forces to fight and win in a near-peer environment. For decades, the U.S. Army has been working with our German partners to protect and conserve the environment while undertaking important military training here. Throughout it’s history, Grafenwöhr Training Area has stood for strength, shared commitment, and enduring partnership—with deep bonds to the local community. Grafenwöhr—115 years of tradition, transformation, and trust. Readiness first, train to win!