May 25, 2022 Sentry Savannah builds warfighter readiness, lethality The purpose of the exercise is to be able to bring in all of these different assets and be able to train face to face and learn from each other and learn the different tactics that each fighter brings to a fight to a near-peer adversary.
May 25, 2022 62nd AW exemplifies ACE during Swift Response Once chocks were pulled from underneath wheels, seatbelts were on and the aircraft was clear for takeoff; Airmen with the 7th and 8th Airlift Squadrons ascended thousands of feet into the Pacific Northwest skies and flew straight in to exercise Swift Response, May 7-16.
May 25, 2022 Thunder Over Dover 2022 reunites community Dover Air Force Base held the 2022 Thunder Over Dover Airshow and Open House May 21-22.
May 24, 2022 Hurricane Hunters brief mission to POTUS at interagency preseason hurricane event The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters joined up with the NOAA Hurricane Hunters, U.S. Coast Guard, and FEMA to showcase their missions, aircraft and equipment as part of an interagency presidential briefing concerning the upcoming hurricane season.
May 23, 2022 Joint Black Flag tests night-one capabilities, introduces RAAF E-7, first mobile C2 element Black Flag allows the Air Force to test like we fight, developing force integration techniques and discovering capabilities utilizing existing and emerging material to deliver combat capability to the warfighter.
May 23, 2022 Senior leader announcement: Week of May 23 Senior leader retirements, promotions and assignments: Week of May 23
May 21, 2022 C-17 Globemaster III dedicated in honor of ‘Candy Bomber,’ Berlin Airlift A two-day celebration honoring Col. Gail Halvorsen, the "Candy Bomber," took place in Provo, Utah.
May 21, 2022 DoD’s largest annual IT, cyberpower event resumes in-person attendance Over the last two years, the Department of the Air Force IT and Cyberpower Education and Training Event was held virtually due to the pandemic. This year the event returns from its virtual home to its physical home in Montgomery, Aug. 29-31.
May 21, 2022 AFSOC incorporates weapon systems cyber defense in Emerald Warrior 22.1 The exercise fused cyber effects into aircraft operations and employed two mission defense teams, with the cyber defense correlation cell and demonstrated how AFSOC will deploy MDTs to defend weapon systems from cyber-attacks.
May 20, 2022 Robinson takes reins at AETC Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson took the reins of Air Education and Training Command from Lt. Gen. Brad Webb during a change of command ceremony May 20. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. presided over the ceremony.
May 20, 2022 Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s counterpart visit with Indonesian Air Chief Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. hosted Indonesian Air Chief Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo for an official counterpart visit May 19 to affirm the strong and enduring U.S.-Indonesia strategic partnership.
May 20, 2022 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
May 20, 2022 Around the Air Force: AMC's Record Flight, Outstanding Feat of Airmanship, Vermont F-35s in Europe This week’s ATAF takes you on AMC’s record-setting longest duration flight on a KC-46A Pegasus, the first female aviator is awarded the Kolligian Trophy, and Vermont’s ANG takes their F-35 Lightning IIs to Europe to participate in NATO’s Air Policing mission. (Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Brittain Crolley)
May 19, 2022 Eielson AFB celebrates F-35 beddown completion The ceremony marked the end of a two-year beddown process that yielded two operational fighter squadrons comprised of 54 permanently assigned, combat-coded F-35A aircraft.
May 18, 2022 Tyndall AFB hosts WESP-East 22-8 WSEP is the Air Force’s joint program to test air-to-air and air-to-ground live-fire weapons. It offers pilots the opportunity to fire live missiles while providing the ground crew with experience handling live munitions.
May 18, 2022 Future of nursing: Telehealth, more innovation, maybe some robots The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has fast-tracked many changes to the Military Health System and forced all providers - especially nurses - to innovate at near-quantum speed with agility and flexibility.
May 18, 2022 35th FW, joint allies participate in ACE exercise at Misawa, Yokota AB Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing showcased their ACE capabilities during readiness exercise Beverly Sunrise 22-04, at Misawa and Yokota Air Base.
May 17, 2022 RF-A 22-1 concludes at Eielson AFB RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 officially concluded May 13 following a successful two-week training blitz.
May 17, 2022 Bunch inducted into Order of the Sword Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., was inducted into the Air Force Materiel Command Order of the Sword, which is the highest honor the enlisted force can bestow upon a military officer.
May 16, 2022 Air Force conducts successful hypersonic weapon test A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress successfully released an AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon off the Southern California coast. The ARRW is designed to enable the U.S. to hold fixed, high-value, time-sensitive targets at risk in contested environments from stand-off distances.
May 16, 2022 Rescue Babushka Luba; Travis Airman evacuates mother from Ukraine to US After the opposition to Ukraine turned its focus to Kyiv, an Airman from Travis Air Force Base’s David Grant Medical Center sprang into action to ensure her mother, Luba, would be safe and as far away from the fight as possible. On March 8, Luba reluctantly agreed to move out of Ukraine.
May 16, 2022 Senior leader announcement: Week of May 16 Presidential and Senate nominations and confirmations for the week of May 16
May 15, 2022 101-year-old veteran promotes to major, reflects on service Fifty-five years after his retirement, World War II veteran Capt. Thomas Dewey Adams Jr., 101 years old, was granted an honorary promotion to major during a ceremony held at his home.
May 14, 2022 Record construction contract awarded for F-35 facilities at Tyndall AFB Accounting for contingencies and contract oversight, this represents a $604 million investment in the #BuildTyndallStrong effort and is the single largest military construction contract on record in the Air Force database, which dates to 2008.
May 13, 2022 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
May 12, 2022 USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts the European-African Military Nursing Exchange Conference United States Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa held the European-African Military Nursing Exchange conference, May 9-11, at Ramstein Air Base.
May 12, 2022 First female aviator receives Kolligian Trophy In April 2020, during a routine training sortie, Bye’s A-10’s gun experienced a catastrophic failure, her canopy was sent soaring through the sky during flight and forced her to decide to either eject or attempt a gear-up “belly” landing.
May 11, 2022 President Biden arrives at Maxwell AFB, visits weapons system manufacturer The 42nd Air Base Wing played a leading role delivering seamless, world-class installation support for Biden’s first visit to Alabama since being elected.
May 11, 2022 Contingency response dominates ACE exercise during Southern Strike With only four contingency response fights and two contingency response groups within the Air National Guard, what these Airmen can achieve within minutes in extreme conditions is exceptional.
May 10, 2022 Vermont ANG F-35s join NATO’s enhanced air policing mission As part of NATO’s plan to bolster its collective defense posture, the Vermont ANG team will take over the mission for Hill Air Force Base’s 388th FW, which has been executing the coalition’s air policing mission since their arrival Feb. 16.
May 10, 2022 AMC’s longest flight: 24.2 hours in a KC-46A The KC-46 is Air Mobility Command’s newest aerial refueling platform, and now after completing the 24-hour flight, holds AMC’s record for the longest duration flight in its history.
May 9, 2022 DAF hosts congressional delegation for ABMS update, E-7 orientation Department of the Air Force leaders hosted a congressional delegation at Nellis Air Force Base, May 6, for an update on the base’s Advanced Battle Management System initiatives and an orientation of the E-7 Wedgetail.
May 9, 2022 Air Force unveils new airpower ad in theaters The U.S. Air Force plans to unveil its latest commercial titled “Own the Sky” in theaters during moviegoers’ long-awaited release of Top Gun: Maverick.
May 8, 2022 Air advisors engage Peruvian Air Force, rekindle training mission Air advisors with the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron engaged with Peruvian Air Force members to train their fixed-wing unit. The mission demonstrates PERAF’s interoperability with the U.S. Air Force in future exercises and real-world operations.
May 6, 2022 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
May 6, 2022 ACE exercise helps prepare 775th CES Airmen for deployment The Airmen participated in a simulated deployment to a forward-operating base, training and operating with limited resources.
May 6, 2022 1st HS promotes diversity in aviation The 1st Helicopter Squadron hosted a “We Fly, Too” event at Howard University, April 30.
May 3, 2022 55th FS, FGS return to Shaw AFB after 6-month deployment to USCENTCOM Airmen from the 55th Fighter Squadron and Fighter Generation Squadron recently returned home to Shaw Air Force Base after a six-month long deployment to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.
May 2, 2022 CMSAF visits Robins AFB Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass visited Robins Air Force Base April 29.
May 2, 2022 2021 Nuclear Deterrence, Missile Operations awards announced The Department of the Air Force announced the 2021 Deterrence Operations and the Nuclear and Missile Operations Award winners.
May 2, 2022 FY21 DAF Safety Awards announced The FY21 Department of the Air Force Safety Awards Program provides organizations, teams, and individuals the opportunity to be recognized for their hard work, enhanced performance, accomplishments, and feats in safety.
May 2, 2022 AFGSC commander addresses SASC subcommittee The Air Force Global Strike Command commander, Gen. Anthony Cotton, testified in a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing to members of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces April 27, focused on the budget posture for nuclear forces.
May 1, 2022 The new future for Air Mobility Liaison Officer training With constant, real-world demands on an aging fleet of aircraft, out of the box thinking is the linchpin for big changes in the way the U.S. Air Force trains its specialized air mobility officers.
April 29, 2022 Records portal marks first anniversary with faster turnaround times, streamlined customer service The Air Force Review Boards Agency marks its electronic records portal's first anniversary by noting faster response times and streamlined customer service.
April 29, 2022 AFRL technology makes new weapon for sinking ships a reality The Air Force Research Laboratory and Eglin Air Force Base’s Integrated Test Team demonstrated a new low-cost, air-delivered capability for defeating maritime threats that successfully destroyed a full-scale stationary surface vessel in the Gulf of Mexico.
April 29, 2022 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
April 28, 2022 First T-7A Red Hawk rolls out The first T-7A Red Hawk training aircraft rolled off the production line at the Boeing Defense, Space & Security building at Lambert International Airport.
April 28, 2022 919th SOW member selected as Air Force Reserve 2022 Airman of the Year An Airman with the 919th Special Operations Wing was named the winner of the 2022 Outstanding Airman of the Year for the Air Force Reserve Command.
April 27, 2022 Senior leader announcement: Week of April 29 Presidential and Senate nominations and confirmations for the week of April 29.
April 27, 2022 Kendall, Brown, Raymond tell Congress $194 billion budget request balances risks, quickens transformation Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall urged Congress April 27 to embrace a $194 billion budget request specifically tailored to “transform” and modernize the Air and Space Forces to meet growing challenges from China.
April 27, 2022 Emerald Warrior 22 prepares air commandos for strategic competition Air Force Special Operations Command is hosting the 15th annual Emerald Warrior exercise at multiple locations across the Southeast U.S.
April 27, 2022 KC-46A refuels first international aircraft during Employment Capability Exercise The mission marked the first international receiver for the KC-46A Pegasus, paving the way for stronger interoperability with allies and partners.
April 27, 2022 First RED HORSE training squadron up, ready to run This is the Air Force’s first RED HORSE training squadron, their mission is developing and delivering integrated, realistic training and exercises to combat support teams.
April 26, 2022 Air Force identifies Boeing E-7 as solution to replace the E-3 capability Based on market research, the Department of the Air Force has decided to replace a portion of the E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System fleet with the E-7 Wedgetail, which is produced by The Boeing Company.
April 26, 2022 Thunder air show draws large crowds for 75th Air Force celebration This year’s event celebrated the 75th anniversary of the United States Air Force and featured more than 30 airplanes and helicopters.
April 26, 2022 AFRL altitude chambers hit rare 50,000-foot mark for manned research There’s only one place to find them in all the Department of Defense, and that’s at the Air Force Research Laboratory.
April 25, 2022 AF crowns Readiness Challenge VIII winners, plans FOC event in 2023 Following a more than 20-year competition hiatus, the Air Force civil engineer community crowned winners of the Air Force Civil Engineer Readiness Challenge April 22.
April 25, 2022 Fairchild AFB joins growing Food 2.0 dining improvement program The initiative, which includes modernizing dining facilities and new menu options, celebrated its latest grand opening, the Warrior Inn Dining Facility at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington.
April 23, 2022 Travis AFB supports joint recovery mission effort Travis Air Force Base’s 60th Aerial Port Squadron integrated with the 4th Airlift Squadron to transport a K-loader to support the U.S. Navy in an F-35C Lightning II recovery mission.
April 22, 2022 DoD announces 2022 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards winners Since 1962, installations across the Department of Defense have been recognized for their outstanding accomplishments in innovative and cost-effective environmental management strategies that successfully support mission readiness.
April 22, 2022 Creech AFB hosts Reaper Smoke 2022 exercise, crowning ‘best of the best’ MQ-9 aircrew Nearly 45 MQ-9 Reaper crews from across the United States entered Creech Air Force Base’s flight simulators April 6-7. And only one crew emerged on top.
April 21, 2022 Air Force tests oxygen system for T-7 Red Hawk Designed to produce an unlimited supply of oxygen for pilots, the On-Board Oxygen Generation System is a critical system for fighter and trainer aircraft.
April 20, 2022 Kendall says budget request meets current needs while opening path to the future In an appearance focused on the Department’s recently submitted $194 billion budget request for fiscal year 2023, Kendall acknowledged that the Air and Space Forces must modernize faster while also making a cultural shift in the face of competition.
April 20, 2022 Team Travis flies away to Alpena CRTC for readiness exercise More than 380 Airmen traveled to Alpena CRTC for Exercise Roundel Perun 22-01, a fly-away exercise meant to test the ability to rapidly mobilize and conduct operations at a forward location under hostile conditions.
April 19, 2022 AETC enlisted Airmen present former AU president, commander Order of the Sword Gen. Anthony Cotton received the Order of the Sword for his significant contributions to the development of the Air Force enlisted force during an official ceremony at Gunter Annex’s Flag Park April 1, 2022.
April 19, 2022 Ellsworth AFB celebrates 80th anniversary of Doolittle Raid Ellsworth Air Force Base recognized the 80th Anniversary of the Doolittle Raid through several events including a heritage flight, the dedication of a Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile to a local museum, as well as a toast and tail flash unveiling.
April 19, 2022 DAF releases pregnancy, postpartum experience survey The survey was sent to approximately 17,000 members and solicits feedback on topics including prenatal care, delivery, fitness, pregnancy loss, postpartum mental and physical recovery, infertility, and postpartum experiences.
April 19, 2022 Eielson AFB completes F-35A Lightning II fleet Eielson Air Force Base and the 354th Fighter Wing accepted delivery of its final F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft making Alaska the most concentrated state for combat-coded fifth-generation fighter aircraft.
April 18, 2022 Spark Tank idea comes to life through AFRL engineers Two 711th Human Performance Wing teams created a prototype of a more efficient workstation for clinicians to use in austere environments to significantly improve patient care.
April 18, 2022 Robot dog reports for duty The Quadrupedal Unmanned Ground Vehicle is a semi-autonomous robot programmed to minimize human exposure to danger by using its unique capabilities, including its sensor package, to create a notable advantage for base security.
April 16, 2022 Air Force fields new rifle to Airmen The SDMR will replace legacy M24 Sniper Weapon Systems for security forces defenders performing base defense operations in-garrison and in contingency support.
April 15, 2022 920th Rescue Wing develops enhanced combat rescue structure After two years of assessment and validation, the 920th Rescue Wing developed an enhanced Personnel Recovery Task Force structure which distributes forces in light, medium and heavy configurations able to maneuver and sustain organically throughout operating environments.
April 15, 2022 ANG specialized team returns to in-person, combined training to support domestic operations An 11-person FRST from the ANG’s 162nd Force Support Squadron traveled to Las Vegas to conduct in-person training with other Air and Army National Guard units.
April 14, 2022 Air University stands up Global College of PME, adds enlisted education Air University reorganized and renamed its distance learning program to the Global College of Professional Military Education reflecting the direction civilian institutions are taking with their online courses and to recognize and welcome the addition of enlisted PME programs.
April 13, 2022 South Texas Reserve units participate in 2022 Flambeau Parade Reserve Airmen with the 433rd Airlift Wing, 960th Cyberspace Wing, 340th Flying Training Group and 23rd Intelligence Squadron participated in San Antonio’s 74th annual Fiesta Flambeau Parade, the largest illuminated night parade in the United States.
April 13, 2022 Exercise Agile Tiger: Integrated deterrence in the heartland of America The exercise enhanced participants’ ability to communicate, collaborate and operate together, ensuring unity of effort across the joint force.
April 12, 2022 Welcome to the jungle: Special warfare Airmen acclimate to Indo-Pacific environment The 38th Rescue Squadron’s Blue Team traveled to Hawaii to conduct jungle warfare training, March 26 - April 10.
April 12, 2022 AFPC accepting applications for officer instructor, recruiting duty The Air Force’s Personnel Center will accept applications from active-duty Line of the Air Force officers for the calendar year 2023 Officer Instructor and Recruiting Special Duty Nomination Board April 11 to May 14.
April 11, 2022 Operation Homefront recognizes 2022 Air Force Military Child of the Year At this year’s April 7 gala in Washington, D.C., Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. presented Anna Cummins, 16, with the Air Force Military Child of the Year award. Anna is the daughter of Amy and Lt. Col. Matthew Cummins, 70th Flying Training Squadron flight commander.
April 10, 2022 B-1B Lancer makes first appearance at Sun ‘n Fun air show Members of the 337th Test and Evaluation Squadron flew to Lakeland, Florida, to participate in the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, one of the world’s largest annual aviation events April 5-10.
April 10, 2022 Airman wins paint scheme fan vote contest for NASCAR team car Brockman, a 96th Maintenance Squadron senior munitions inspector, recently won the Petty Motorsports and Air Force-sponsored Paint Scheme Fan Vote Contest. All submissions came directly from Airmen.
April 8, 2022 Around the Air Force: Career Intermission Program, F-35 Agile Communications, World Class Athlete Program This week’s look Around the Air Force includes how the Career Intermission Program is accepting applications for this year to provide a chance for Airmen and Guardians to pursue interests or needs outside the service temporarily; the 388th Operational Support Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah,
April 8, 2022 Air Force Cryptologic Office establishes new information dominance initiative As one of the new initiatives within the cryptologic component of the 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber), CAFEM is steering the enterprise away from the platform-centered intelligence analysis standard to a sensor agnostic and problem-centric architecture.
April 8, 2022 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
April 7, 2022 Senior Leader Announcement: April 7 Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall announces general officer and senior leader retirements and assignments.
April 7, 2022 AWACS demonstrates historic firsts, receives, processes in-air EW updates in minutes The E-3G collected EW information using its existing ESM system and transmitted the in-flight recorded data to the 36th Electronic Warfare Squadron at Eglin AFB, Florida, using its satellite communications system.
April 6, 2022 Air Force awards B-21 Raider advance procurement to support acquisition of long lead items for production Advance procurement funds will directly support the acquisition of long lead items necessary to build the first lot of production B-21 aircraft.
April 6, 2022 Air Force delivers E-4B simulator The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Simulator Division delivered the first ever high fidelity, full motion simulator designed to replicate E-4B flying operations and aerial refueling capability April 1.
April 6, 2022 Shaw AFB hosts Air and Space Expo, connects with community The show provided an up close and personal look at the military, from the celebrating significant milestones from the U.S. Air Force’s 75 years of service and Shaw’s 80 years in Sumter.
April 5, 2022 CSAF visits Hurlburt Field The visit to Hurlburt Field and Air Force Special Operations Command familiarized Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., with AFSOC’s Force Generation Model.
April 5, 2022 Total Force C-17 aircrew awarded Distinguished Flying Cross Three Reserve Airmen assigned to the 349th Air Mobility Wing at Travis AFB, and an active-duty Airman assigned to the 3rd Wing, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, were recognized for helping evacuate Americans and allies out of Afghanistan during Operation Allies Refuge in August 2021.
April 3, 2022 Thinking outside the mailbox: Robins AFB first base to get Intelligent Lockers Robins Air Force Base held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its recently installed Intelligent Lockers, giving the Airmen at the dormitories a centralized location to receive their packages after hours.
April 2, 2022 US B-52s bring region together through Middle East presence patrol The non-stop B-52 Stratofortress and F-22 Raptors presence patrol mission included fighter escorts from the Royal Air Force and regional partner nations, enhancing regional stability and security through a show of combined strength and capability.
April 1, 2022 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
March 31, 2022 Hill AFB’s 388th OSS exploring agile communications options for F-35A The 388th Fighter Wing’s Operations Support Squadron cyber Airmen are currently exploring high-speed communications options to support F-35A Lightning II Agile Combat Employment.
March 30, 2022 965th AACS brings future to AWACS with DRAGON mod at Red Flag The 965th AACS is one of 14 units from across the coalition core function forces participating in Red Flag-Nellis 22-2. The exercise provides realistic combat training that saves lives while increasing combat effectiveness, by providing aircrews the experience of multiple, intensive air combat
March 29, 2022 Eielson AFB exercises readiness, capability Airmen and aircraft from Eielson Air Force Base participated in an exercise designed to hone readiness capabilities in response to potential real-world contingencies.
March 28, 2022 Department of the Air Force budget proposal focuses on transformation, modernization While transformation and modernization are needed in real time, the 2023 fiscal year proposal is designed to build momentum for additional transformation in future budgets.
March 28, 2022 Air Force World Class Athlete, shooting programs relocated to Colorado Springs Airman and Guardian Olympians now have a new home, as the Department of the Air Force relocated its World Class Athlete and Air Force Shooting programs to Colorado Springs, Colorado. The move should improve program management and strengthen collaboration between the Air Force and the Olympic and
March 24, 2022 B-2 conducts mission in Indo-Pacific, integrates with US, Royal Australian Air Force fighters The U.S. and Australia maintain a robust relationship underpinned by shared democratic values, common interests, and cultural affinities. The alliance is an anchor for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and around the world.