https://www.af.mil Air Force Link News RSS Feed en-us Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:34:00 GMT Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:59:34 GMT https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4337398/maintainers-use-innovative-solutions-for-limited-resources-during-mosaic-tiger/ Equipment is the lifeblood of the maintenance world; without equipment, the jets don't fly. So how do maintainers keep jets flying with limited resources? <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Nov/19/2003826311/300/300/0/251117-F-IQ323-9815.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force Airmen perform maintenance on an A-10C Thunderbolt II during exercise Mosaic Tiger 26-1 at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Nov. 17, 2025. The exercise strengthens Agile Combat Employment capabilities by training maintainers to sustain aircraft operations with limited resources in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Iain Stanley)' /> <br /> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:34:00 GMT Pentagon News https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4337398/maintainers-use-innovative-solutions-for-limited-resources-during-mosaic-tiger/ Mission/Training Readiness https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4301248/around-the-air-force-air-task-force-deployment-explosive-ordnance-robotics-firs/ In this week's look around the Air Force, the 11th ATF is the first to deploy during REFORPAC, the EOD Robot Depth-Perception System improves high-stakes missions, and the inaugural class of Guardian officers graduate from the year-long OTC.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Sep/11/2003798312/300/300/0/250911-F-AF000-1004.JPG' alt='In this week&#39;s look around the Air Force, the 11th Air Task Force is the first ATF to deploy during Exercise Resolute Force Pacific, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robot Depth-Perception System improves safety, speed and precision during high-stakes missions, and the Space Force graduates the inaugural class of Guardian officers from the year-long Officer Training Course.' /> <br /> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:54:22 GMT Tech. Sgt. Louis Koconis https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4301248/around-the-air-force-air-task-force-deployment-explosive-ordnance-robotics-firs/ Mission/Training https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4299532/us-norway-test-maritime-strike-in-high-north/ The U.S. Air Force partnered with Norwegian allies to test next-generation precision maritime strike capabilities in the Norwegian Sea. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Sep/09/2003795279/300/300/0/250903-F-PH996-2318.JPG' alt='A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit, center, from the 72d Test and Evaluation Squadron assigned to the 53rd Wing, a Royal Norwegian Air Force P-8 Poseidon, center back, and four Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35 Lightning II, right and left, fly in formation over Norway, Sept. 3, 2025. The U.S. partnered with Norwegian Allies to test next-generation precision maritime strike capabilities. The event advanced tactics, techniques, and procedures for long-range sensor-to-shooter operations. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jesenia Landaverde)' /> <br /> Wed, 10 Sep 2025 16:33:41 GMT Pentagon News https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4299532/us-norway-test-maritime-strike-in-high-north/ Aircraft Mission/Training https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4294027/around-the-air-force-collaborative-combat-aircraft-alternative-navigation-miles/ In this week's look around the Air Force, a new CCA platform takes a big step toward flying alongside manned fighter jets, alternative navigation software tests internal GPS measures, and the ANG tests helicopter countermeasures against fighter jets. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Sep/04/2003792635/300/300/0/250904-F-UO935-1001.JPG' alt='In this week&#39;s look around the Air Force, a new Collaborative Combat Aircraft platform takes flight in a big step toward flying alongside manned fighter jets, alternative navigation software tests whether aircraft can use internal GPS measures without relying on outside sources in combat, and the Air National Guard conducts a first-of-its-kind test to evaluate helicopter countermeasures against fighter jets.' /> <br /> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Phil Edwards https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4294027/around-the-air-force-collaborative-combat-aircraft-alternative-navigation-miles/ Mission/Training https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4292927/dafitc-2025-emphasizes-collaboration-innovation/ The Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower conference brought together military members, civilians and industry partners for its annual education and training event. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Aug/29/2003791933/300/300/0/250827-F-VY241-1279.JPG' alt='The Department of the Air Force Information Technology and Cyberpower Training and Education Event (DAFITC) took place in Montgomery, AL from August 25-27, 2025. DAFITC brings thousands of Air Force peers, along with private sector leaders in the IT and cyber security field to network, discuss, connect, and learn about the newest and most prevailing threats to our global networks and national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Damien Thomas)' /> <br /> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:50:00 GMT Senior Airman Evan Lichtenhan https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4292927/dafitc-2025-emphasizes-collaboration-innovation/ Mission/Training https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4290887/northern-edge-2025-wraps-up-across-alaska/ Northern Edge 2025, a multi-domain, joint field-training exercise led by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and held throughout Alaska, concluded this week after showcasing the U.S. military’s expanded capabilities in the Arctic and north-western Pacific theater.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Aug/29/2003790388/300/300/0/250822-F-SH339-1429.JPG' alt='An F-35A Lightning II waits in formation after receiving fuel' /> <br /> Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:28:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Hunter Hites https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4290887/northern-edge-2025-wraps-up-across-alaska/ Lethality and Readiness (AFWN) Mission/Training https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4288937/around-the-air-force-dle-lessons-learned-x-37b-lifts-off-guardian-uniform-guida/ In this week's look around the Air Force, the DLE series concludes after one month of readiness and interoperability training missions, the eighth X-37B OTV mission successfully launches, and the Space Force publishes new instruction outlining dress and appearance standards for Guardians.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Aug/28/2003789739/300/300/0/250828-F-AF000-1137.JPG' alt='Air Force aircraft fly in formation.' /> <br /> Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT Senior Airman Spencer Perkins https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4288937/around-the-air-force-dle-lessons-learned-x-37b-lifts-off-guardian-uniform-guida/ Mission/Training https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4287645/302nd-aw-aerial-firefighting-aircraft-repositioned-to-idaho-stats-for-colorado/ A C-130 Hercules from the Air Force Reserve’s 302nd Airlift Wing repositioned to Idaho Aug. 25 to continue support for western wildfires.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Aug/12/2003788979/300/300/0/250812-F-XV556-1011.JPG' alt='C-130 Hercules' /> <br /> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 16:10:00 GMT Pentagon News https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4287645/302nd-aw-aerial-firefighting-aircraft-repositioned-to-idaho-stats-for-colorado/ Mission/Training https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4281520/around-the-air-force-emerald-warrior-highlights-flexibility-bamboo-eagle-tests/ In this week's look around the Air Force, AFSOC wraps up Emerald Warrior 25, Bamboo Eagle 25-3 concludes, and the first national security launch takes off to contribute to a more resilient space architecture.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Aug/21/2003784655/300/300/0/250821-F-AF000-1001.JPG' alt='In this week&#39;s look around the Air Force, Air Force Special Operations Command wraps up Emerald Warrior 25 by demonstrating the ability to operate in any environment, Bamboo Eagle 25-3 concludes with a series of training events designed to test command and control concepts in a combat environment, and the first national security launch takes off to contribute to a more resilient space architecture.' /> <br /> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT Tech. Sgt. Brandon Esau https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4281520/around-the-air-force-emerald-warrior-highlights-flexibility-bamboo-eagle-tests/ Mission/Training https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4280683/amc-enables-agile-and-sustained-logistics-in-the-indo-pacific-region-during-the/ AMC has sustained operations as part of the U.S. Air Force’s 2025 DLE series across the Indo-Pacific region validating its ability to project and sustain combat power, alongside allies and partners, in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Aug/18/2003784217/300/300/0/250721-F-BO786-1005.JPG' alt='A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft flies by the 81st Liberation Day Parade, leveraging a training sortie during the U.S. Air Force&#39;s 2025 Department-Level Exercise series in Guam, July 21, 2025. The flights consisted of 13 waves of aircraft from the U.S. Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Republic of Korea Air Force, and Royal Australian Air Force, showcasing the U.S. and its allies’ commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The DLE encompasses all branches of the Department of Defense, Allies, and partners, employing over 400 joint and coalition aircraft and more than 12,000 personnel across more than 50 locations spanning 3,000 miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)' /> <br /> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:01:00 GMT Senior Airman Aidan Thompson https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4280683/amc-enables-agile-and-sustained-logistics-in-the-indo-pacific-region-during-the/ Mission/Training https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4275371/around-the-air-force-reforpac-wraps-deployable-combat-wings-mapping-space/ In this week's look around the Air Force, REFORPAC 25 concludes after 30 days of exercising across the Indo-Pacific, Deployable Combat Wings reorganize forces to meet requirements in any theater, and the Space Force approves an upgrade toward advancing Space Domain Awareness. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Aug/14/2003781122/300/300/0/250714-F-AF000-1000.JPG' alt='In this week&#39;s look around the Air Force, Resolute Force Pacific 25 concludes after 30 days of exercising contingency-response capabilities across the Indo-Pacific, Deployable Combat Wings reorganize forces to meet requirements in any theater, and the Space Force approves a milestone upgrade towards advancing Space Domain Awareness.' /> <br /> Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:14:00 GMT Senior Airman Akeem Campbell https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4275371/around-the-air-force-reforpac-wraps-deployable-combat-wings-mapping-space/ Mission/Training Deployable Combat Wings Department-Level Exercise (DLE) https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4269887/ace-forging-multi-capable-airmen-in-the-indo-pacific/ U.S. Air Force Airmen from Kadena AB and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, alongside Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Marines, recently completed a joint ACE training event at Okuma Recreation Facility. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Aug/08/2003775562/300/300/0/250806-F-F3701-1014.JPG' alt='Service members doing perimeter patrol.' /> <br /> Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:15:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Amy Kelley https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4269887/ace-forging-multi-capable-airmen-in-the-indo-pacific/ Mission/Training https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4268970/around-the-air-force-deployment-to-employment-milestone-for-the-sentinel-sleeke/ In this week's look around the Air Force, AMC shows how to project and sustain combat power as part of the DLE series, modernizing the nation's land based nuclear deterrent reaches a critical milestone, and drag reduction devices called Finlets undergo flight testing to enhance fuel efficiency.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Aug/07/2003774984/300/300/0/250807-F-AF000-1002.JPG' alt='In this week&#39;s look around the Air Force, Air Mobility Command shows how to project and sustain combat power as part of the Department Level Exercise series, modernizing the nation&#39;s land based nuclear deterrent reaches a critical milestone, and drag reduction devices called Finlets undergo flight testing to enhance fuel efficiency.' /> <br /> Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:59:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Phil Edwards https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4268970/around-the-air-force-deployment-to-employment-milestone-for-the-sentinel-sleeke/ Mission/Training https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4260553/around-the-air-force-emerald-warrior-department-level-exercise-next-gen-command/ In this week's look around the Air Force, AFSOC hosts Emerald Warrior 25.2 as part of the DLE series, the TOC-Light capability gets an upgrade with the Major Release 2 prototype, and the DAF creates a new AF/A6 DCS office dedicated to warfighter comms. and cyber systems.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Jul/31/2003767771/300/300/0/250731-F-UO935-1001.JPG' alt='In this week&#39;s look around the Air Force, Air Force Special Operations Command hosts Exercise Emerald Warrior 25.2 as part of the Department Level Exercise series, the Tactical Operations Center-Light capability gets an upgrade with the Major Release 2 prototype for agile command and control, and the Department of the Air Force creates a new AF/A6 Deputy Chief of Staff office dedicated to warfighter communications and cyber systems.' /> <br /> Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:30:00 GMT Senior Airman Spencer Perkins https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4260553/around-the-air-force-emerald-warrior-department-level-exercise-next-gen-command/ Mission/Training https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4259471/lining-up-for-the-mission/ When large-scale operations, such as exercise Resolute Force Pacific, Talisman Sabre, or Bamboo Eagle require rapid deployment, the PDF line kicks into gear.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Jul/21/2003764205/300/300/0/250713-F-EM850-1092.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 3rd Air Expeditionary Wing prepare to board an aircraft in support of exercise Resolute Force Pacific at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 13, 2025.' /> <br /> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:51:00 GMT Sheila deVera https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4259471/lining-up-for-the-mission/ Mission/Training Department-Level Exercise (DLE) Top Stories https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4254675/around-the-air-force-global-teamwork-for-reforpac-rapid-global-mobility-moderni/ In this week's look around the Air Force, personnel, equipment and aircraft surge into the Indo-Pacific theatre for Resolute Force Pacific, AMC provides the logistical foundation for the Department-Level Exercise series, and Space Operations Command takes steps to modernize GPS. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Jul/24/2003760721/300/300/0/250724-F-UO935-1001.JPG' alt='In this week&#39;s look around the Air Force, personnel, equipment and aircraft surge into the Indo-Pacific theatre as part of Exercise Resolute Force Pacific, Air Mobility Command provides the logistical foundation for the first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise series, and Space Operations Command takes steps to modernize GPS with new capabilities.' /> <br /> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:28:00 GMT Staff Sgt. Katharine Winchell https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4254675/around-the-air-force-global-teamwork-for-reforpac-rapid-global-mobility-moderni/ Mission/Training https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4254031/operation-healthy-tennessee-where-readiness-meets-relief/ More than 200 service members participated in Operation Healthy Tennessee as part of the DoD’s Innovative Readiness Training program, providing no-cost medical, dental, optometry and veterinary services to over 2,600 residents. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Jul/24/2003760228/300/300/0/250710-Z-DL835-1257.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Thomas Moore, an optometry technician, assigned to the 90th medical group, Wy., measures a local resident for a new pair of glasses during Operation Healthy Tennessee, Rhea County Middle School, Evensville, Tenn., July 10, 2025. Operation Healthy Tennessee provides no-cost medical, dental, vision and veterinary services to the residents of Bledsoe and Rhea County, as well as the surrounding areas while satisfying training requirements for active-duty, reserve and Air National Guard service members and units. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by SSgt. Sarah Stalder Lundgren)' /> <br /> Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT Staff Sgt. Sarah Stalder Lundgren https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4254031/operation-healthy-tennessee-where-readiness-meets-relief/ Mission/Training https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4252932/holloman-afb-medics-enhance-fitness-and-expeditionary-capabilities-in-medic-x-e/ By incorporating field tactics and wartime medical practice in a Medic-X exercise, the 49th Medical Group added a new layer of depth to their monthly training day. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Jul/21/2003759507/300/300/0/250716-F-AM292-1129.JPG' alt='Medics from the 49th Medical Group wash blood from a simulated casualty during a Medic-X exercise at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 16, 2025.' /> <br /> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:18:00 GMT Tech Sgt. Victor J. Caputo https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4252932/holloman-afb-medics-enhance-fitness-and-expeditionary-capabilities-in-medic-x-e/ Mission/Training https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4248311/around-the-air-force-resolute-force-pacific-resolute-space-2025-autonomous-coll/ In this week's look around the Air Force, PACAF conducts its largest contingency-response exercise with REFORPAC, Guardians prepare to demonstrate Space Force capabilities with Resolute Space 2025 and the Air Force advances human machine teaming by flying ACPs alongside crewed fighter aircraft.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Jul/17/2003756136/300/300/0/250717-F-AF000-1002.JPG' alt='Flight line full of vehicles' /> <br /> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:19:15 GMT Tech. Sgt. Louis Koconis https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4248311/around-the-air-force-resolute-force-pacific-resolute-space-2025-autonomous-coll/ Mission/Training https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4247915/southern-star-25-27th-special-operations-wing-projects-power-with-partners-in-c/ The multinational training exercise emphasizes operational and tactical missions, bringing together joint, combined, interagency and military forces to strengthen coordination and interoperability within a unified special operations command.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Jul/14/2003755894/300/300/0/250604-F-NW722-1013.JPG' alt='An Air Commando assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing performs a pre-flight check on a U-28A Draco in Santiago, Chile, June 4, 2025, as part of exercise SOUTHERN STAR 25' /> <br /> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:22:02 GMT Airmen 1st Class Gracylen Hess https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4247915/southern-star-25-27th-special-operations-wing-projects-power-with-partners-in-c/ Mission/Training