A team from Barksdale AFB pioneered and prototyped a B-52 avionics pylon loading adapter using existing weapons-loading equipment to win the 2025 Spark Tank competition.
Operation Christmas Drop 2025 marks the 74th iteration, bringing together service members from the U.S., Canada, Japan, and South Korea for the Department of War’s longest-running humanitarian airlift mission.
The DAF has been investing in its readiness and training with more sophisticated operational exercises, changes to enhance the rapid deployment of forces, and the regular exercise of mission command.
AF Week in Photos
2025 Spark Tank winner announced
DAF updates medical shaving profile guidance to align with Secretary of War grooming policy
NAVAIR releases V-22 comprehensive review findings
B-52 Stratofortress completes ferry flight after radar modification
JB Elmendorf-Richardson to gain 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron
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