Dec. 13, 2024 Air Force increases tanker capability at Eielson AFB The DAF plans to add four additional KC-135s and additional active duty personnel, making it a Total force unit and increasing the squadron’s total KC-135 aircraft to 12, with the first of the four aircraft already assigned and in place at Eielson AFB.
Dec. 13, 2024 Kirtland AFB to gain 306th Intelligence Squadron The Department of the Air Force selected Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, as the preferred location to host the 306th Intelligence Squadron.
Dec. 11, 2024 Maxwell AFB activates 24th Helicopter Squadron Maxwell Air Force Base marked a historic moment Dec. 6, with the activation of the 24th Helicopter Squadron.
Dec. 11, 2024 DAF announces 2024 Presidential Rank Award recipients Selected by the President of the United States, Presidential Rank Awards are presented to a small cadre of civilian senior executives in recognition for their long-term accomplishments in providing exceptional service to the American people.
Dec. 10, 2024 AFSFC activates squadrons to replace corrections, training detachments The Air Force Security Forces Center recently transitioned its detachments to a squadron structure to return the units to a familiar organizational framework.
Dec. 5, 2024 DAF SES receives Presidential Rank Award Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations Robert E. Moriarty was awarded the 2024 Presidential Rank Award of Meritorious Executive.
Dec. 4, 2024 AFCEC awards leases for 5G service at all CONUS bases In collaboration with the Office of the Chief Information Officer, the AFCEC Installations Directorate granted 25-year leases to private entities to install commercial broadband networks at DAF installations in the United States.
Dec. 3, 2024 Hurricane Hunters wrap up active 2024 season The 2024 Atlantic and Pacific hurricane seasons ended Nov. 30, marking the end of another active season for the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base.
Dec. 2, 2024 Temporary Grand Forks AFB B-1 beddown approved Seventeen B-1B Lancers and 800 Airmen from Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, are moving to Grand Forks AFB, beginning in December.
Dec. 2, 2024 AETC centers reach initial operational capability Three newly established centers under AETC achieved Initial Operational Capability, marking a significant milestone in the command’s efforts to reoptimize the DAF for GPC.
Nov. 26, 2024 Kirtland AFB's participation in Operation Christmas Drop brings aid to Guam Since 1952, Operation Christmas Drop is one of the Defense Department’s largest and longest humanitarian missions and this is the first time Kirtland AFB will participate.
Nov. 25, 2024 NGOs retrieve 180,000 pounds humanitarian aid from Soto Cano Air Base The medical supplies arrived at Soto Cano Air Base via a C-5M Super Galaxy from Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.
Nov. 20, 2024 Tyndall AFB hosts biannual combat airpower exercise Tyndall Air Force Base served as a proving ground where aircrew and maintainers worked together to load and launch live munitions, ensuring readiness to achieve and sustain air superiority in contested environments.
Nov. 19, 2024 Innovation Lab pioneers remote start system for the KC-46 Pegasus The APRUSS uses remote activation, cutting down on mission response times and enhancing mission efficiency by ensuring the aircraft is ready when crews arrive at the aircraft.
Nov. 15, 2024 Readout of U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin’s counterpart visit with Royal Saudi Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Turki Bin Bandar Bin Abdulaziz U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin hosted Royal Saudi Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Turki Bin Bandar Bin Abdulaziz for an official counterpart visit Nov. 12.
Nov. 13, 2024 Global Unity: US, Australia, Canada and UK In an era defined by rapid technology advancements and with a worldwide platform saturated with Great Power Competition, the Distributed Mission Operations Center on Kirtland Air Force Base, hosted its Virtual Flag: Coalition exercise, Oct. 21 - Nov. 4.
Nov. 13, 2024 Air Force, Space Force surgeon general shares vision for accomplishing AFMS strategic imperatives The Air Force and Space Force surgeon general outlined his vision for implementing four Air Force Medical Service strategic imperatives to ensure Airmen and Guardians health and medical readiness.
Nov. 8, 2024 The unbreakable bond between an Airman and the sky A retired fighter pilot and one of the last surviving veterans of WWII, the Korean War and Vietnam War, tells his story of service.
Nov. 8, 2024 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.
Nov. 7, 2024 SecAF Kendall visits information warfare headquarters, addresses importance of ‘getting it right’ During the two-day visit, Kendall received mission briefings on how Sixteenth Air Force integrates capabilities to counter adversaries in the information environment.
Nov. 6, 2024 DAF announces 2024 Spark Tank winner A prototype F-16 Fighting Falcon cockpit collapsible ladder for agile combat employment and contingency operations emerged as the 2024 Spark Tank winner at the Pentagon.
Nov. 4, 2024 CMSAF, SELs complete mission command training The training demonstrated the importance of mission command and rapidly changing environments through understanding commander’s intent, trust, shared awareness, and understanding of strategic mission intentions.
Nov. 1, 2024 Air Force launches new SIF Marketplace to drive innovation across the force The marketplace is a virtual platform designed to empower Airmen to actively develop and support innovative ideas to address operational challenges and improve processes throughout the Air Force.
Nov. 1, 2024 COMAMC provides Commander’s Intent at Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium Gen. Johnny Lamontagne, AMC commander, revealed his intent and celebrated a banner year of mobility operations during his keynote address at the 56th Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium in Grapevine, Texas, Oct. 31.
Nov. 1, 2024 950th Spectrum Warfare Group, 17th Electronic Warfare Squadron activate at Robins AFB The 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing activated the 950th Spectrum Warfare Group and the 17th Electronic Warfare Squadron in an assumption of command ceremony held at the Museum of Aviation.
Oct. 31, 2024 Ninth Air Force brings next generation of air refueling to CENTCOM The first enduring U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron was established in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility, with aircraft deploying to the region in early October.
Oct. 31, 2024 LEAP opens to select ANG AFSCs The AFCLC has announced that the LEAP has been authorized to board and select Air National Guard members.
Oct. 30, 2024 New York Air Guard wing welcomes new, high-tech helicopters The New York National Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing marked the arrival of its new HH-60W Jolly Green II search and rescue fleet at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base.
Oct. 28, 2024 Air Force awards four installations with 2024 Air Force Community Partnership Awards The awards honor installations who develop mutually beneficial partnerships with their local communities to improve quality of life for Airmen, Guardians and their families; enhance readiness; modernize services; provide efficiencies; expand capability; and strengthen community relations.
Oct. 22, 2024 CSAF 23 Letter to Airmen – Following Through Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin released his latest letter to Airmen, following up on his previous letter.
Oct. 21, 2024 CSAF, CMSAF complete INDOPACOM trip to reinforce alliances, partnerships CSAF and CMSAF traveled across the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility to engage key allies and partners.
Oct. 18, 2024 DAF senior leaders visit Korea to engage with allies, Airmen The senior leaders and allies discussed the current strategic environment and ways their two services can integrate even more effectively to deter aggression in the region.
Oct. 17, 2024 CSAF, CMSAF discuss readiness, reoptimization during Yokota AB visit During their visit, they met with 374th Airlift Wing leadership, hosted an all-call, recognized outstanding Airmen, and toured facilities across the base.
Oct. 16, 2024 Airmen, Guardians showcase indigenous STEM talent at AISES National Conference The American Indian Science and Engineering Society National Conference brought together thousands of indigenous students, educators and professionals to promote opportunities and celebrate achievements in STEM.
Oct. 16, 2024 AFSOC activates 11th Air Task Force The 11th ATF was activated during a ceremony at Davis-Monthan AFB. The 11th ATF will serve as one of six of the Air Force’s units of action available to meet global combatant command requirements.
Oct. 16, 2024 US Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa completes Ramstein Flag 2024 U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa participated in NATO Allied Air Command’s Ramstein Flag 2024 exercise at Andravida Air Base, Greece.
Oct. 13, 2024 CSAF, CMSAF kick off INDO-PACIFIC trip to engage allies, partners CSAF and CMSAF began a week-long tour of the U.S. Pacific Air Force’s area of responsibility following a brief stop at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
Oct. 11, 2024 CSAF, CMSAF discuss reoptimization, mobility ops in contested environment at Travis AFB CSAF and CMSAF visited Travis AFB to recognize the progress Team Travis has made supporting the DAF’s initiative to reoptimize for GPC and to discuss the central role mobility warriors will play in possible combat operations against the pacing threat.
Oct. 11, 2024 Around the Air Force: Air Task Force Combat Support Training, First Guardian Launches into Space, Childcare Pilot Program In this week’s look around the Air Force, Air Task Forces prepare for Combat Support Training, the first USSF Guardian launches into space on a NASA mission, and the DoD creates a pilot program to cover certain childcare costs after a PCS.
Oct. 9, 2024 A-29 Super Tucano joins Air Force Test Pilot School fleet Three A-29 Super Tucanos joined the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB modernizing and expanding TPS curriculum to accelerate the fielding of combat capability for the U.S. Air Force.
Oct. 9, 2024 ACC lays out new priorities As ACC adapts to meet the challenges of GPC, Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of ACC, has outlined a vision for the future by emphasizing four key focus areas for the command.
Oct. 8, 2024 563rd Personnel Recovery Task Force rescues Helene survivors In support of a FEMA mission assignment, the 563rd PRTF has been conducting search and rescue operations over various locations in affected areas of North Carolina, as part of the USNORTHCOM and Air Forces Northern, Defense Support of Civil Authorities disaster relief mission.
Oct. 7, 2024 Helene relief efforts: NCANG delivers 450,000 pounds of cargo and counting The North Carolina Air National Guard delivered an additional 80,000 pounds of food, water, and other critical supplies to the Asheville Regional Airport in response to Hurricane Helene.
Oct. 4, 2024 AFGSC activates provisional 95th Wing at Offutt AFB In its full operational state, the new wing’s focus will provide combatant commanders with assured command and control (C2) over assigned forces through global command, control, and communication (C3) capabilities.
Oct. 4, 2024 Around the Air Force: Defining Units of Action, SECDEF’s well-being initiatives, B-21 Raider update In this week’s look around the Air Force, the DAF further defines the evolution of wings into Units of Action, the SecDef's announces seven new well-being initiatives for military families, and an update on the Air Force’s newest bomber: the B-21 Raider.
Oct. 1, 2024 Kentucky Air National Guard deploys for Hurricane Helene response The Kentucky Air National Guard deployed 11 Airmen to North Carolina on Oct. 1, 2024, to assist local authorities with the humane recovery of flood casualties in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Oct. 1, 2024 Rescue in the night On Sept. 25, Columbus Air Force Base hosted 16 A-10s, two HC-130s and three HH-60 aircraft from Moody AFB, Georgia, due to a weather evacuation caused by Hurricane Helene.
Sept. 30, 2024 Air Force gears up for first training events at Combat Support Training Range sites The Air Force is preparing for its first Air Task Force training events at Combat Support Training Range sites in November.
Sept. 27, 2024 F-16 pilot awarded Kolligian Trophy for aircraft recovery Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin presented the 2023 Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy to Capt. Harry McMahon for his exceptional aviation skills and quick decision-making abilities.
Sept. 27, 2024 MH-139A Grey Wolf participates in first training event The 908th FTW’s MH-139A Grey Wolf participated in its first training event at Maxwell AFB.
Sept. 26, 2024 USAF Warrant Officer Training School opens doors at Maxwell AFB WOTS is a 40-day training program, in-residence accessions program designed to educate and train candidates with specialized knowledge and technical skills on how to serve as technical advisors to command leadership in their future roles as warrant officers.
Sept. 25, 2024 Connecting families: DAF leaders, spouses discuss military family experiences DAF senior leaders and their spouses discussed the importance of family support for military readiness during a panel at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Sept. 25, 2024 Air Combat Command activates 3 Air Task Force units ACC activated three Air Task Force units marking the next step the Air Force is taking toward Combat Wings as units of action to present to combatant commands.
Sept. 23, 2024 86th AW, Poland forces participate in Aviation Detachment Rotation 24-4 ADR 24-4 was a training exercise between Polish and U.S. forces designed to strengthen interoperability, build trust between NATO allies and maintain the existing relationship between the two countries.
Sept. 23, 2024 Ebbing ANGB hosts ribbon-cutting for new international F-35 training facilities Military and community leaders gathered at Ebbing Air National Guard Base for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of new facilities for international F-35 pilot training through the Foreign Military Sales program, Sept. 20, 2024.
Sept. 20, 2024 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year recognized at AFA The Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen for 2024 were recognized and honored during the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Sept. 20, 2024 Historic exercise’s cultural exchange, tactical growth ripple back to 1942 Tarang Shakti 24 is an Indian Air Force-led exercise aimed at building upon international partnerships, ultimately strengthening a shared resolve to sustain a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Sept. 18, 2024 DAF provides B-21 Raider program updates The B-21 Raider will incrementally replace the B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit bombers to become the backbone of the Air Force’s flexible global strike capability.
Sept. 17, 2024 USAF Units of Action: Combat Wings, Air Base Wings, Institutional Wings defined The Department of the Air Force will implement a new construct that will evolve wings into cohesive Units of Action by separating them into Combat Wings, Air Base Wings, and Institutional Wings. This will be a phased approach, starting no later than the summer of 2025.
Sept. 16, 2024 Allvin lauds Airmen for embracing, pushing forward efforts to reoptimize the force Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin provided his keynote address at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference.
Sept. 16, 2024 Air Force activates provisional Integrated Capabilities Command In provisional status, ICC (P) will immediately begin leading Air Force modernization prioritization efforts across several key investment areas, while continuing to develop the framework for the permanent ICC.
Sept. 15, 2024 Airmen, Guardians cycle 340 miles to honor DAF heritage The four-day Memorial to Memorial bike ride, organized by the Air Force Cycling Team, brought members together to celebrate the heritage of the Air Force and Space Force, promote fitness and recruiting, and support wounded service members.
Sept. 13, 2024 Secretary of Defense announces seven new initiatives to enhance well-being of military force and their families Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced seven initiatives to improve the quality of life for service members and their families.
Sept. 13, 2024 Around the Air Force: TRICARE regional changes, Air Task Force Activation, Central American and Caribbean Air Chiefs Conference In this week’s look around the Air Force, TRICARE regions change for six states in 2025, the first Air Task Force activates as part of the evolution in force generation, and Central American and Caribbean Air Chiefs meet.
Sept. 12, 2024 Cannon AFB first to test new AFSOC Combat Readiness Inspection The CRI is a new AFSOC assessment method designed to better evaluate a wing’s combat readiness for high-end operations.
Sept. 11, 2024 Edwards AFB hosts groundbreaking ceremony for Air Force’s first commercial apartment complex The project aims to alleviate the current housing shortage for service members stationed at Edwards AFB and potentially other similar remote and isolated installations.
Sept. 9, 2024 Air Force realigns to ensure readiness, future competitiveness As part of the GPC initiative, the DAF is organizing its major commands into Institutional Commands and Service Component Commands.
Sept. 9, 2024 US service members provide medical care for El Salvadoran citizens in AMISTAD campaign More than 40 personnel from 15 units across three U.S. military service branches participated in a campaign to augment health services in multiple locations across El Salvador, Aug. 19 to Sep. 6.
Sept. 6, 2024 Air Force activates first Air Task Force at Scott AFB The 12th Air Task Force was activated and will train and certify 2,500 Airmen for deployment through the Air Force’s Force Generation cycle.
Sept. 6, 2024 Around the Air Force: SECAF Strengthens Partnerships, Combat Support Instructor Course, and Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Debut In this week's look around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall takes a relationship-building trip to seven European nations, a new combat support instructor course will help Air Task Forces, and the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle makes its debut.
Sept. 4, 2024 USecAF, DAF senior leaders, congressional staff delegation visit Malmstrom AFB Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton, DAF senior leaders and a Congressional staff delegation visited Malmstrom AFB to better understand the 341st Missile Wing’s current mission and operations and to emphasize the strategic importance of ongoing modernization efforts.
Sept. 4, 2024 PACAF joins allies, partners in Indian Air Force-led exercise to enhance diverse cooperation Pacific Air Force units arrived for Tarang Shakti 24 Phase II at Jodhpur Air Force Station, India, Aug. 30, 2024. The exercise, which was broken into two phases to allow for optimum participation from 10 nations and 18 observing nations, is the largest multinational exercise India has held.
Sept. 4, 2024 Air Force to establish Global Strike wing at Offutt AFB The Department of the Air Force intends to activate a new wing headquarters, the 95th Wing, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. This new wing is one of the many efforts underway to reorganize the department for Great Power Competition.
Aug. 30, 2024 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.
Aug. 29, 2024 SecAF concludes relationship-building trip with 7 nations across EUCOM The trip consisted of engagements with senior leaders in Belgium, Sweden, Lithuania, Latvia, Finland, Estonia and Poland to reinforce the indispensable alliances that ensure security in the region.
Aug. 29, 2024 Second annual ARROW held at Camp Guernsey The second annual Advanced Recapture Recovery Operational Warfighter exercise successfully took place at Camp Guernsey, Aug. 5-23.
Aug. 28, 2024 70 Years of Flight: The C-130's legacy, future Robins AFB held a C-130 70th anniversary celebration highlighting the aircraft’s history as one of the most versatile and battle-tested aircraft in the Air Force fleet.
Aug. 27, 2024 First ACC EA-37B delivered to Davis-Monthan AFB The 55th Wing, 55th Electronic Combat Group, and 43rd Electronic Combat Squadron received ACC’s first EA-37B Compass Call during a delivery ceremony at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona.
Aug. 27, 2024 20AF completes first NAF-wide Remote Code Change Twentieth Air Force completed the first-ever NAF-wide Remote Code Change eliminating the need for physical installations by maintenance teams at each launch facility.
Aug. 27, 2024 AFIMSC introduces combat support instructor course to increase ATF readiness AFIMSC is developing the Combat Support Instructor Course and presented it at the 2024 AFIMSC conference as part of the Air Task Force construct.
Aug. 26, 2024 Project Iron Agility training program launches at Holloman AFB On Aug. 12th, personnel from the 49th Maintenance Group engaged in a realistic deployment scenario as part of the newly launched maintenance knowledge and tactics operation called Project Iron Agility.
Aug. 26, 2024 SecAF Kendall visits 52nd Operations Group, Det. 1 SecAF Kendall Visited Łask Air Base to gain a deeper understanding of Det. 1 and the 495th FS missions as well as build ties with the Polish air force as part of his larger trip throughout the U.S. European Command AOR.
Aug. 19, 2024 Allvin: ‘One Air Force’ needed to address today’s evolving security landscape During a speaking engagement, CSAF emphasized the Air Force must continue evolving into a highly integrated and lethal “one Air Force” if it is to successfully compete, deter, and win in today’s strategic environment.
Aug. 16, 2024 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.
Aug. 16, 2024 VCSAF tours Goodfellow AFB VCSAF Gen. Jim Slife visited Goodfellow AFB to see how technical training has transformed and evolved and to learn more about how Goodfellow’s mission supports the Great Power Competition initiative.
Aug. 16, 2024 Sentinel: The history of the DAF modernizing the backbone of America’s national security The U.S. Air Force is replacing the 54-year-old LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBM weapon system with the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM. Upgrading to Sentinel ICBMs ensures the land-based leg of America's Nuclear Triad remains safe, secure & effective.
Aug. 15, 2024 DAF senior leaders discuss quality of life, modernizing forces Senior leaders gathered at the AFSA Summit to strategize, enhance innovation, and advance development for the Department of the Air Force.
Aug. 15, 2024 Exercise Agile Flag creates Mission Ready Airmen The 9th Reconnaissance Wing participated in exercise Agile Flag 24-3 throughout Southern California from July 31 to Aug. 11. This year’s iteration included the Command and Control force elements from the 23rd wing, and the 9th RW.
Aug. 13, 2024 AFWERX cultivates innovation experts through fellowship program AFWERX, the Air Force's innovation arm, offers a four-month Traditional Fellowship program for engineers and technical professionals, focusing on cross-training and problem-solving, with applications open until Aug. 16, 2024
Aug. 12, 2024 Nellis ‘Aggressor Nation’ plays Red Force during Bamboo Eagle 24-3 Nellis-based Aggressor units and the 57th Operations Group intelligence flight comprised the Red Force ensemble for Bamboo Eagle 24-3 from Aug. 2-9.
Aug. 8, 2024 CSAF, CMSAF visit Kirtland AFB The senior leaders witnessed the Kirtland AFB mission firsthand and met the team members who maintain global deterrence.
Aug. 8, 2024 SecAF Kendall visits 20th FW During the two-day visit, Kendall attended mission briefs from various units, met with civic leaders from the local community and held an all-call to field questions from Shaw Air Force Base Airmen.
Aug. 7, 2024 Air Force activates 13th CABS at Luke AFB The 13th CABS is the first of its kind in the Air Force and will set the stage for the future of the Air Force’s Force Generation deployment model in an effort for the service to adapt and innovate in response to growing global challenges.
Aug. 6, 2024 US completes withdrawal from AB 201 The Air Base 201 turnover is a significant milestone in the U.S. military withdrawal from Niger and was a byproduct of effective cooperation and communication between both nations.
Aug. 5, 2024 US Air Force, Army medics team with Paraguay in first-ever active-duty led medical assistance mission at AMISTAD24 U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army personnel sourced from 15 locations around the globe arrived in Paraguay in support of Phase II of AMISTAD24, in the first ever active-duty-led U.S. military medical assistance mission in the country.
Aug. 2, 2024 Bamboo Eagle 24-3: USAFWC’s approach to Great Power Competition Bamboo Eagle improves and refines Air Force readiness through complex, large-scale military operations that demonstrate the ability to operate in a contested, dynamic environment against high end threats on short notice.
Aug. 2, 2024 Air Force’s recent graduate programs launch the next generation of future leaders With a legacy spanning over 40 years, the Air Force's Palace Acquire (PAQ) and COPPER CAP programs play a crucial role in building our civilian workforce.
Aug. 2, 2024 Development ecosystem lays foundation for delivering combat-effective, agile, adaptive airpower at scale In line with DAF’s efforts to reoptimize for GPC, leaders at AETC are following through on upgrading the service’s development ecosystem with a goal of providing digital-age training and education in alignment with the evolving needs of the warfighter.
Aug. 2, 2024 Special operations forces cut through Kunsan’s rainy skies to demonstrate strike capability The goal of the training was to ensure interoperability with coalition special operations forces partners in realistic training environments.
Aug. 1, 2024 SecAF visits South Carolina Air National Guard Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing July 31, as part of a senior leader visit.