April 14, 2020 Illinois Air Guard C-130s join the fight against COVID-19 Two aircrews assigned to the 182nd Airlift Wing departed Peoria Air National Guard Base, Illinois, April 7, to pick up and transport 250 medical isolation pods from the Oregon manufacturer to Chicago Midway International Airport the next day.
April 14, 2020 Air Force, DoD rallies industry, academia, service members to combat COVID-19 An initiative was created as part of the Department of the Air Force’s Acquisition COVID-19 Taskforce, or ACT, as a one-stop shop for defense industry, commercial companies and academia to share creative ideas with federal agencies to combat the virus.
April 14, 2020 Agility Prime to hold virtual launch event During the week of 27 April, Dr. Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics, will officially launch Agility Prime, the Air Force program to accelerate the growth of the transformative vertical flight market for subsequent government use.
April 13, 2020 Dover AFB reservists support nation’s counterdrug effort A mission from Dover Air Force Base, supporting the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, involved hauling more than 100,000 pounds of cargo from Panama Pacifico International Airport, Panama, to San Angelo Regional Airport, Texas.
April 11, 2020 AMC Airmen conduct historic first aeromedical evacuation mission using Transport Isolation System The aeromedical evacuation mission, REACH 725, marked the first operational use of the TIS since its development during the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa, and the first movement of COVID-19 positive patients aboard U.S. Air Force aircraft.
April 11, 2020 459th Airlift Squadron: a life-saving evacuation team For the pilots of the C-12J Huron assigned to Yokota AB’s very own 459th Airlift Squadron, this delivery of hope is just a perk of the job – providing aeromedical evacuation to the individuals that need it.
April 10, 2020 Joint Base MDL fully involved in COVID-19 response In early February, JB MDL emergency operations center and crisis action team were activated to manage the COVID-19 response.
April 10, 2020 Contracting pros deliver to COVID-19 front lines The Air Force Installation Contracting Center’s 763rd Specialized Contracting Squadron is one example of mission-focused agility in support of the greater fight, recently delivering a surplus of fast-tracked emergency support to Air Mobility Command in days, if not hours.
April 8, 2020 Two Memphians bring much-needed supplies home Two C-17 Globemaster III pilots transported 972,000 COVID-19 swab kits from Italy April 2, the seventh load of kits delivered in two weeks for distribution around the United States.
April 8, 2020 Jolly Green II taken to extremes The Air Force’s newest combat search and rescue helicopter and crews experienced temperature extremes from 120 to minus 60 degrees Fahrenheit as well as torrential rain during the month of testing.
April 7, 2020 AFIMSC leans on technology to keep mission going When the pandemic began limiting movement and placing challenges on the entire Air Force, AFIMSC started leveraging technology to keep delivering support across the installation and mission support portfolio and helping installations maintain readiness.
April 6, 2020 419th Fighter Wing hosts F-35 virtual field trip During the virtual field trip, Silkey provided an overview of the aircraft’s capabilities to his online audience to include details on its stealth technology and how it gives pilots a significant advantage on the battlefield.
April 6, 2020 Air Force Reserve mobilizes medics to New York for COVID-19 response Air Force Reserve Command units mobilized more than 40 doctors, more than 70 nurses and approximately 13 respiratory technicians who departed their home stations for JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst for further inprocessing with the U.S. Northern Command’s Joint Forces Land Component Command, based out of
April 3, 2020 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 2, 2020 School of Aerospace Medicine trains teams to treat, transport COVID-19 patients The TIS is an infectious disease containment unit designed to minimize risk to aircrew and medical attendants, while allowing in-flight medical care for patients afflicted by contagions like COVID-19. The TIS represents an important tool in Air Mobility Command’s COVID-19 response to safely
April 2, 2020 355th wing sustains CSAR capabilities The exercise, organized by the 563rd and 355th Operations Support Squadrons, included assets from different agencies and units across the wing.
April 1, 2020 Goldfein says Air Force remains fully capable despite operational adjustments for coronavirus The Air Force is constantly assessing and adjusting practices to protect Airmen and families from the coronavirus pandemic while also ensuring that all operations continue worldwide.
March 31, 2020 US, Japanese forces join for Pacific Weasel exercise The 35th Fighter Wing began practicing large-force exercises in 2018, and each iteration has been refined and improved upon since its inception. Air Force members had the opportunity to integrate with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members and assets.
March 31, 2020 Space Force identifies USAF missions for transfer to newest service In a significant step that enhances the U.S. Space Force’s capabilities and development, the Department of the Air Force has identified 23 U.S. Air Force organizations whose space-related missions will soon transfer to the Space Force.
March 30, 2020 Yokota AB performs first-ever C-130J assault landing on Foxtrot taxiway Foxtrot taxiway was originally used for the legacy C-130H models from 1991 to 2001. Since then, Yokota AB’s airlifters have used the permanently painted hard surface on the main runway.
March 30, 2020 BMT safety efforts protect trainers, pipeline Specific mitigation measures that have been implemented across BMT include implementation of a 14-day restriction of movement upon arrival, as well as social distancing, symptom monitoring and increased sanitation.
March 30, 2020 President signs executive order calling up Air Force Reserve medics, other specialties For the Air Force Reserve, personnel already serving in the Selected Reserve and Participating Individual Ready Reserve, as well as those assigned to the Individual Ready Reserve, may be asked to volunteer to activate in support of COVID-19 response. If taskings exceed the volunteer pool,
March 27, 2020 AFLCMC delivers C-37B early The program, managed by the Presidential and Executive Airlift Division, delivered the aircraft one week ahead of schedule.
March 26, 2020 571st MSAS provides key C-130 training to Colombian air force Airmen from the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron worked with the Colombian armed forces as part of a mobile training team from Feb. 11 through March 11 at two air bases in Colombia.
March 25, 2020 Medical, dental elective procedures postponed 60 days due to COVID-19 The policy applies to all beneficiaries: active duty service members and their families, retirees, and Reserve and National Guard service members on active duty or a delayed effective date active duty order.
March 25, 2020 Air Force is protecting Airmen while protecting the nation The critical responsibilities and missions of our 685,000 Total Force active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen do not fade even during a pandemic. Across a worldwide enterprise, our Airmen must remain healthy so they can maintain full readiness and the capability to protect our nation’s security and
March 24, 2020 A statement from Dr. Roper on COVID-19 A statement from Dr. Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics on COVID-19.
March 24, 2020 AFRL team selected for Excellence in Tech Transfer Award Dr. Brian Simpson, 711 HPW sensory psychologist and one of the inventors of MMC along with Dr. James Kearns, 711 HPW program manager were selected for the successful technology transfer of MMC, which is a system invented to manage complex communication environments.
March 22, 2020 USAFE supports Italy COVID-19 response In response to the ongoing the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, an 86th Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules out of Ramstein Air Base, Germany, transported an En-Route Patient Staging System (ERPSS) to Aviano Air Base, Italy, for delivery to the Italian Ministry of Defense.
March 20, 2020 National Guard ramps up COVID-19 response Air Force Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel told reporters at a Pentagon briefing that it is even possible that tens of thousands of Guard members could be activated as the situation unfolds, depending on the needs of communities.
March 20, 2020 First ever: Bomber Task Force 20-2 integrates with a Royal Netherlands air force F-35 Two B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, and the 131st Bomb Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, conducted a fifth-generation integration familiarization flight with a Royal Netherlands air force F-35A Lightning II.
March 18, 2020 Department of the Air Force leaders take steps to thwart COVID-19 exposure while setting important examples The idea is simple and effective – leaders including Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein, and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John Raymond among others are divided into separate “Blue” and “Silver” teams. Only one team at a time works from the
March 18, 2020 Scheduling training is about to get easier for C-17 crews The digital interface, which will start using live data March 20, enables planners to visualize flight schedules and generates recommended schedules for each crew member while taking into consideration required qualifications, crew rest and conflicting events.
March 18, 2020 Taming the flames on Ramstein AB’s new F-15 mobile trainer Twenty-two NATO firefighters from Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania and the Czech Republic were the first to train on Ramstein Air Base’s new F-15 Mobile Aircraft Fire Training asset.
March 18, 2020 Projecting Airpower: JSTARS join aircraft utilizing PSAB to modernize employment for future Members of the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System assigned to the 7th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, forward deployed to Prince Sultan AB in order to improve its employment capability in the region.
March 17, 2020 Fairchild AFB Airmen create maintenance vehicle of the future The base leases utility vans to service aircraft on the flightline, which get replaced every 20 years once they have reached their end of life. These vans, however, have a stripped interior, with the exception of the driver and passenger seats, and come without insulation.
March 16, 2020 Tyndall AFB medical, first responders partner with local county emergency services, local hospital for joint training exercise The 325th Medical Group at Tyndall Air Force Base, partnered with Bay County to participate in a multi-agency emergency response exercise, March 12. Participants in the exercise mainly included the 325th Medical Group, Bay County Emergency Medical Services and Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Medical
March 16, 2020 48th Fighter Wing wraps up exercise Valiant Liberty The training was designed to increase the 48th Fighter Wing's capability to rapidly support joint operations across the European theater, normalizing interoperability between air and ground force assets.
March 15, 2020 Air Force Materiel Command top Airmen honored Command headquarters, centers and wings were represented by nominees in nine categories: Airman, non-commissioned officer, senior non-commissioned officer, first sergeant, company grade officer, field grade officer, civilian category I, civilian category II and civilian category III to compete for
March 14, 2020 AFIMSC innovation project receives $3 million award The project uses drones and machine learning to revolutionize how the Air Force Civil Engineer Center collects data for its environmental mission. The initiative is powered by a partnership between AFIMSC, Air Force Innovation Hub Network (AFWERX) and Aerial Applications, a small business providing
March 13, 2020 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 12, 2020 Training for the joint fight This predeployment training was focused on the Marine Corps integration into joint personnel recovery.
March 12, 2020 Liquid life Members of the 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron manage the supplemental liquid oxygen, or LOX, systems at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and stand ready to support those who require LOX to accomplish their missions.
March 11, 2020 AWACS test rapid deployment capability at Prince Sultan Air Base In the early 2000s, the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System (Sentry) was a mainstay at PSAB. Its ability to provide tactical control of all aircraft was vital to successful accomplishment of the operations such as Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom and the start of Iraqi Freedom.
March 11, 2020 USAF Stratotankers provide air refueling capabilities for exercise Cold Response 20 Cold Response is a Norwegian national readiness and defense exercise, with participation from each of Norway’s military services, as well as eight additional NATO allied nations and regional partners. The U.S. Air Force’s KC-135R Stratotankers extend missions by providing aerial refueling for U.S.,
March 11, 2020 Barrett points to recent activities as a clear example for why the US Space Force is needed Unlike the Cold War, when space was primarily the sole province of the United States and the Soviet Union, today “many European nations plus Japan, China and India and more than 40 countries are spacefaring with satellites, probes and sometimes human travelers.
March 10, 2020 Joint Base Charleston hosts Air Force, Army joint training exercise The training focused on developing leadership, interagency interoperability, hands-on experience, communication, collaboration and cohesion while demonstrating joint operation capabilities.
March 9, 2020 Senior leaders visit B-21 design, development headquarters Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett was joined by Dr. Richard Joseph, Air Force chief scientist, and Dr. Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics, in touring on-site facilities to observe B-21 engineering and manufacturing developments.
March 7, 2020 Gunship crew awarded 14 medals for joint SOF Afghanistan mission Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presented two Distinguished Flying Crosses with “C” device and 12 single event Air Medals with “C” device to 4th Special Operations Squadron Airmen during an awards ceremony March 2, at Hurlburt Field, for their actions in April
March 6, 2020 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 6, 2020 SecAF Visits Minot AFB During her visit to Minot AFB, Barrett met with spouses from around the base to hear about their views on daily life as well as family facilities on the base and in the local area. She also experienced the missions of the 5th BW and 91st MW where she expanded on her vision for the future of the Air
March 5, 2020 Barrett, Goldfein, Raymond outline Air Force priorities to House lawmakers while acknowledging difficult budget choices Like the Senate hearing Tuesday, the session Wednesday in the House was only the first step in a lengthy process that will yield legislation providing a blueprint written by Congress of the spending, security and policy priorities for the entire United States military.
March 5, 2020 386th AEW Airmen, Italian Air Force strengthen partnership via immersion The immersion program allows both forces to meet and discuss each nation’s mission strategies while enhancing their skills together as a cohesive team.
March 5, 2020 COMUSAFE-AFAFRICA discusses JADC2, ACE at Air Warfare Symposium JADC2 connects distributed sensors, shooters and data from all domains to all forces.
March 4, 2020 Contingency response experts practice teamwork, training during Patriot Sands Contingency-response personnel from around the globe teamed up on the east Florida coast to refine their emergency-response capabilities during the exercise training on a host of different aircraft platforms including the C-17 Globemaster III, C-5M Super Galaxy, KC-135 Stratotanker, C-130 Hercules,
March 4, 2020 DOD outlines priorities in combating coronavirus Military officials and their civilian counterparts are learning together how to combat the novel coronavirus, Defense Department officials said March 4.
March 3, 2020 Barrett, Goldfein outline Air Force priorities to Senate committee and the “tradeoffs” needed to achieve them The hearing focused on the department’s recently released $169 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2021.
March 3, 2020 Cope North 2020 joint forces exhibit aerial prowess Exhibiting their military might, three nations teamed up for a Combat Air Forces large force employment exercise iteration of Cope North 2020 at Andersen Air Force Base and around the CNMI, Palau, and Yap in the Federated States of Micronesia Feb. 12-28.
March 2, 2020 Gen. Charles Q. Brown nominated to be next Air Force Chief of Staff If confirmed by the Senate, Gen. Charles Q. Brown would assume one of the two highest positions in the Air Force from Gen. David L. Goldfein, who is retiring June 30 after four years as Chief of Staff. Brown would be the first African-American to serve as a service chief.
March 2, 2020 Multinational medics, civilian first responders ‘save lives’ at exercise Cope North 2020 Together, the United States Air Force and Navy, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and Royal Australian air force raced against the clock in a realistic exercise scenario to save 24 patients from a bus rollover. They worked alongside Guam’s Army National Guard and local police and emergency medical
March 1, 2020 Jet 87-173: Innovation keeps Air Force legend in the fight Many jets become legends for their heroic feats in battle, but they are unable to tell their stories as they experienced them. Legends never tell their own stories.
Feb. 29, 2020 Synergy-centered maintenance key to F-35A reliability, high mission capability rates While there have been notable program-wide challenges with F-35A sustainment and the Autonomic Logistics Information System, improvements have been made with continuous system updates and more are in the works.
Feb. 28, 2020 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.
Feb. 27, 2020 Barrett highlights space, modernization, alliances, people as pressing priorities Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett said Feb. 27 that successfully launching the Space Force while also modernizing the Air Force, strengthening ties with allies and partners and ensuring a culture of trust for Airmen and their families are the priorities that will drive the service into a
Feb. 27, 2020 Gen. Thompson makes case for US Space Force, encourages campaign to educate public Invoking history and a vivid recent example, Lt. Gen. David D. Thompson, the vice commander of the newly created U.S. Space Force, presented the case Feb. 27 for the new service and how its development as a separate, new force differs from circumstances surrounding the Air Force's birth in 1947.
Feb. 27, 2020 HH-60W ‘Jolly Green II’ follows footprints of rescue giants Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett revealed the name at the 2020 Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Feb. 27.
Feb. 27, 2020 PACAF invites Australian air force to lead multinational HADR exercise during Cope North 2020 For the first time in Cope North history, Pacific Air Forces invited the Royal Australian air force to lead the Humanitarian and Disaster Relief, or HADR, mission of Cope North, with an integrated tri-nation team from the U.S., RAAF and Koku Jieitai Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
Feb. 26, 2020 Air Force announces Vanguard PEOs Vanguard programs will rapidly advance emerging weapon systems and warfighting concepts through prototyping and experimentation.
Feb. 26, 2020 Air National Guard unit to launch AFWERX Spark Cell Earlier this month, the 152nd Airlift Wing, Nevada ANG, also known as the "High Rollers," became the newest unit with the creation of "Silver State Spark."
Feb. 25, 2020 Little Rock AFB squadrons cross the Pacific, train with Yokota AB Airmen Airmen of the 19th Airlift Wing flew thousands of miles to integrate with Pacific Air Forces C-130J’s from Yokota Air Base, Japan, as part of a larger exercise.
Feb. 25, 2020 AETC partners with multiple MAJCOMs to create virtual aircraft maintenance hangars As part of its Integrated Technology Platform initiative, virtual training hangars are being built for the classroom and flightline with 3D Aircraft Mission Design Series environments for every airframe in AETC inventory, with robust augmented-reality capabilities and comprehensive instructor tools,
Feb. 24, 2020 Breaking tradition: airborne sensor operator makes history Staff Sgt. Propst is the Air Force’s first E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning And Control System, or AWACS, enlisted airborne sensor operator and is enhancing the 961st AACS’s capabilities at exercise Cope North 2020, an annual trilateral field exercise conducted in Guam, and around the Commonwealth of the
Feb. 24, 2020 Association of African Air Forces Liaison Working Group meets in Zambia Liaison officers from 25 partner nations attended the working group to discuss the goals of the organization, to include creating an attainable 10-year strategic plan, exercise plan and drafting formalized procedures.
Feb. 24, 2020 Commanders of ACC, AFRC visit Hill AFB to celebrate F-35 success A ceremony marked the 388th FW and 419th FW reaching “full warfighting capability,” which denotes success in three key areas: fully trained pilots and maintainers, a full complement of 78 aircraft and the support equipment needed to fly them.
Feb. 21, 2020 Barrett outlines Air Force budget priorities, strategies for working with other services Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett united Feb. 21 with secretaries from the other military services, pledging to work closely to fulfill the mandates of the National Defense Strategy as well as advancing new, capabilities for warfighting, joint operations and ensuring superiority in
Feb. 21, 2020 USAFE, Bosnia and Herzegovina build partnerships through force development The force development program provides an opportunity for the U.S. Air Force to enhance relations, share ideas and build partnership capability in the region.
Feb. 20, 2020 US, Japanese, Australian forces train together during Pacific Defender 20-1 Pacific Defender 20-1, which was hosted by the 736th Security Forces Squadron Commando Warrior flight, is the first in a region-wide series of security forces-centric exercises and subject matter expert exchanges scheduled for this year. The U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored events bring together
Feb. 19, 2020 DoD to restructure 50 hospitals, clinics to improve readiness The Department of Defense announced, Feb. 19, plans to restructure 50 military hospitals and clinics to better support wartime readiness of military personnel and to improve clinical training for medical forces who deploy in support of combat operations around the world.
Feb. 19, 2020 Grey Wolf begins testing The Air Force’s newest helicopter, the MH-139A Grey Wolf, completed its first combined test flight, Feb. 11.
Feb. 18, 2020 AFIMSC engineer honored with Bronze Star Medal Capt. Shane Lockridge received the award for his performance as the director of operations and engineer adviser for Operation Freedom’s Sentinel in Kandahar, Afghanistan, from March 2018 to February 2019.
Feb. 14, 2020 14th FTW innovation flight augments pilot training through VR technology Columbus Air Force Base’s Innovation flight created a flexible syllabus containing the essential building block approach of basic mission elements to accommodate each student’s different learning habits while still hitting the intangible aspects of a successful aviator.
Feb. 13, 2020 Joint forces kick off Cope North 2020 More than 100 aircraft will soar over the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia as U.S. forces, Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) collaborates during exercise Cope North, Feb. 12-28.
Feb. 12, 2020 Unique F-35A program, maintainers progress during Red Flag 20-1 This is the first Red Flag for the 421st Fighter Squadron as an F-35A Lightning II unit. Red Flag 20-1 is the first Red Flag for an operational aircraft maintenance unit made up entirely of Airmen in the Lightning Technician Program.
Feb. 12, 2020 Air Force special warfare, UFC fighters share bonds, sweat, stories of the grind Air Force Recruiting Service is sponsoring UFC and helping promote special warfare to a target audience of young fight fans.
Feb. 11, 2020 Newest F-35A squadron brings fifth-generation capabilities to Red Flag The exercise, which takes place from Jan. 27-Feb. 15, is meant to give at least 10 combat-representative sorties to younger pilots to better prepare them for real combat against very capable adversaries. The 421st Fighter Squadron is the most recent squadron to transition to the F-35A in the 388th
Feb. 11, 2020 Child care app wins AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo Maj. Jacque Vasta, executive officer for Air Force Materiel Command’s deputy commander at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, will receive a share of $1 million in funding from AFIMSC to develop her idea for potential implementation across the Air Force and Department of Defense.
Feb. 10, 2020 Air Force’s proposed $169 billion budget focuses on ‘great power competition,’ readiness, establishing Space Force The spending plan for fiscal year 2021 carries a $900 million increase from the previous year. But unlike 2020, funding for 2021 is apportioned differently, with $153.6 billion directed to the Air Force and $15.4 billion for the Space Force.
Feb. 10, 2020 388th, 419th Fighter Wings serve as core wing at Red Flag 20-1 From Jan. 27-Feb. 15, air and ground units from across the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Royal Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force, are learning how to fight and win together in a realistic combat environment. As the core wing, the 388th FW is the hub for integration, support and resources for the
Feb. 7, 2020 AETC partners with UTSA to refine pilot candidate selection In an effort to gain more insight into what attributes could best predict the success of pilot training candidates, Air Education and Training Command turned to the data analytics program at the University of Texas-San Antonio to help them refine and validate the Pilot Candidate Selection Method as
Feb. 6, 2020 US, Japan bomber-fighter integration showcases alliance, global power projection U.S. Strategic Command’s bomber forces conduct combined theater security cooperation engagements with allies and partners, demonstrating U.S. capability to command, control and conduct bomber missions around the world.
Feb. 6, 2020 Building partnerships: US, Bangladesh Air Forces conduct tactical airlift exercise More than 60 U.S. Airmen along with two U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron joined 100 Bangladesh air force service members and three Bangladeshi C-130s for the exercise.
Feb. 5, 2020 AFGSC tests Minuteman III missile launch from Vandenberg AFB A team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen from the 341st Missile Wing at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana; the 90th MW at F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming; and the 91st MW at Minot AFB, North Dakota, launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test reentry
Feb. 4, 2020 315th AW delivers humanitarian aid to Honduras The Denton Program is a Department of Defense transportation program that moves humanitarian cargo, donated by U.S. based non-governmental organizations, to developing nations.
Feb. 4, 2020 Digital Directorate sets new pace for Phase II SBIR awards The Digital Directorate at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., recently awarded seven Phase II Small Business Innovation Research Program contracts to some of the startups who participated in the July 2019 UAS and Kessel Run Pitch Days.
Feb. 3, 2020 Multiservice exercise Patriot Palm enhances joint operability A joint team comprised of members from the Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Army and FBI participated with the 315th Contingency Response Flight from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina in support of Patriot Palm.
Feb. 3, 2020 40th Helicopter Squadron rescues missing snowmobilers The crew responded to King’s Hill, a local recreation site, to locate and retrieve the snowmobilers who were reported missing after the 341st Missile Wing command post received the distress call.
Jan. 31, 2020 USAFE welcomes Poland to European F-35 User's Group Poland is the ninth member of the European F-35 User’s Group, and the first country in Eastern Europe to transition to the F-35 Lightning II.
Jan. 31, 2020 AFMC, ACC expand weapons system collaboration Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., Air Force Materiel Command commander and Gen. Mike Holmes, Air Combat Command commander, signed a memorandum of agreement establishing the Lead Wing Collaboration Program during the Technology and Acquisition Sustainment Review Conference Jan. 29, at Joint Base
Jan. 30, 2020 Air advisor receives 2019 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award Lt. Col. Carl Miller, now the deputy chief of the special missions division at Headquarters, Air Education and Training Command, won the award for his achievements while deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan, leading the execution of a $1.5 billion security assistance program as commander of the 538th Air
Jan. 29, 2020 PMEL introduces a safer, efficient way of teaching A new virtual reality training experience, introduced by the 335th Training Squadron, is designed to allow students of the Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory career field to train as if they are in a working environment.