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HC-130J Combat King II
Mission The HC-130J replaces HC-130P/Ns as the only dedicated fixed-wing Personnel Recovery platform in the Air Force inventory. It is an extended-range version of the C-130J Hercules transport. Its mission is to rapidly deploy to execute combatant commander directed recovery operations to austere airfields and denied territory for expeditionary,
HC-130P/N King
The HC-130P/N "King" is the only dedicated fixed-wing Personnel Recovery platform in the Air Force inventory. The HC-130P/N is an extended-range version of the C-130 Hercules transport. HC-130 crews provide expeditionary, all weather personnel recovery capabilities to our Combatant Commanders and Joint/Coalitions partners worldwide.Mission The
HH-60G Pave Hawk
Mission The primary mission of the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter is to conduct day or night personnel recovery operations into hostile environments to recover isolated personnel during war. The HH-60G is also tasked to perform military operations other than war, including civil search and rescue, medical evacuation, disaster response, humanitarian
High Velocity Maintenance
In early fiscal 2007, the idea "high velocity maintenance" was outlined in a paper on how to move aircraft through a depot faster by increasing man-hours per day. In May 2007 a steering group and subsequent high performance team was established to develop the HVM concept. The high performance team was built from various disciplines across the
High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile Targeting System
Mission The High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile Targeting System, or HTS, is a system for use on the Air Force's F-16CJ Block 50/52 Fighting Falcon. This targeting system is the cornerstone of the suppression of enemy air defense mission, providing substantial situational awareness to pilots on the types and locations of surface-to-air defense

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RT @KadenaAirBase: The 909th AMU ensures #TeamKadena's KC-135 Stratotankers are able to go the distance. The Stratotanker plays a critical…

.@HQ_AFMC continues to support hiring workers with disabilities through Autism at Work. This effort, with… https://t.co/MRhNlpCMBt

“Innovation is the method by which we maintain or in some areas, regain our competitive edge in every warfighting d… https://t.co/4XeHnP0qhP

RT @GenCQBrownJr: #Airmen, today the @USAirForce released updated guidance on the use of telework and remote work for all civilian employee…

“I like to challenge myself, so to come here and train with the greatest #AirForce...I want to bring the training b… https://t.co/CsYcqqZP0p

RT @grandslamwing: Check out how these members of #TeamAUAB are supporting the Afghanistan drawdown! https://t.co/gesLaMgNZs #GrandSlamWi…

“This exercise demonstrated our ability to integrate with sister service units to deliver troopers halfway around t… https://t.co/h3l2Z31fu7

RT @GenCQBrownJr: There is a reason why my Action Orders are bookended by Airmen & Design Implementation. If we empower our Airmen there’s…

Everyone is susceptible to invisible wounds. Recognizing one of these wounds & using positive language when discuss… https://t.co/hHpr7HSXmq

RT @AirNatlGuard: #ICYMI, The @124FighterWing unveiled a new heritage paint scheme on a one of the fleet's A-10 aircraft. The design commem…

Maj. Gen. Dewey K. K. Lowe, a pilot who flew combat missions in WWII, the Korean War, and Vietnam War, found his pa… https://t.co/pOg8zxjXPZ

The Department of the #AirForce selected the candidate locations to host the next Reserve and active duty main oper… https://t.co/ZrHXy3kzrr

RT @1stAF: Annual aerial wildland firefighting training continues. @USairnationalguard & @USAFReserve members flying @usairforce C-130 MAF…

Campia Turzii is a key strategic location that requires modern infrastructure to support air mobility missions, hos… https://t.co/b4wTyvxhao

RT @US_TRANSCOM: #Watch an @usairforce C-17 Globemaster III offload @USArmy troops and equipment ISO @USArmyEURAF exercise #DefenderEurope2…

“We need to protect information from our adversaries, which is why we have taken the extra time & steps to ensure o… https://t.co/qRyBey4b8k

RT @AFWERX: Are you looking to learn more about the newly launched #HSVTOLChallenge? Ask questions and hear from subject matter experts at…

RT @AirmanMagazine: Lt. Col. Angelina Stephens, 366th Maintenance Squadron commander at the @366FW, discusses her path to overcoming sever…

The #AirForce week in photos are in, which one catches your eye the most? View the rest at: https://t.co/1LCpd9Kly8 https://t.co/IdkWaL4c5z

RT @AirmanMagazine: After receiving target data from sensors located more than 1,000 nautical miles away, a B-52 bomber took a simulated sh…

The newest Air Force Podcast recently dropped. Listen to a small snippet of CMSA...

The newest Air Force Podcast recently dropped. Listen to a small snippet of CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright talk with Staff Sgt. New about resiliency. Listen to the entire podcast on Youtube: https://go.usa.gov/xpnAD or Subscribe to The Air Force Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-air-force-podcast/id1264107694?mt=2

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Need some motivation to get your week started off right? Listen as CMSAF Kaleth ...

Need some motivation to get your week started off right? Listen as CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright weighs in...

The U.S. Air Force Academy gives its cadets some unique opportunities. Ride alon...

The U.S. Air Force Academy gives its cadets some unique opportunities. Ride along one of this opportunities.

A United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an F-22 Raptor over northe...

A United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an F-22 Raptor over northern Iraq, Nov. 6, 2019. U.S. Central Command operations deter adversaries and demonstrate support for allies and partners in the region. (Video by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)

Although the Silver Star is the third-highest military medal, it's not given oft...

Although the Silver Star is the third-highest military medal, it's not given often. Today, TSgt Cody Smith was the 49th Special Tactics Airman to receive this medal since Sept. 11th, 2001. Read more of TSgt Smith's amazing story: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2024815/special-tactics-airman-battled-through-injuries-awarded-silver-star/fbclid/IwAR2LZWwx1VHdTnQe39rIEBOuJS_0JvMQBBGt7I-E6zsxxn-Lx9387yu43Bc/ Cannon Air Force Base Air Force Special Operations Command United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)