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 DOD releases overseas stop movement order in response to COVID-19 Building upon previously enacted movement restrictions governing foreign travel, permanent change of station moves, temporary duty and personal leave, this stop movement order will also impact exercises, deployments, redeployments and other global force management activities. Approximately 90,000
March 25, 2020 Air Force basic trainee tests positive for COVID-19 Air Force officials announced, March 25, a trainee in the Air Force’s basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has tested positive for COVID-19.
March 25, 2020 Air Force works with project owners to protect health of Airmen and families amid COVID-19 outbreak The Air Force Civil Engineer Center is coordinating with each project owner for their specific plan on minimizing social interaction and increasing social distancing at their projects while maintenance is being performed in Airmen’s homes and during leasing operations.
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 Guard helps medical professionals combat COVID-19 From staffing informational phone banks to administering tests for COVID-19, many of the more than 9,000 National Guard members on duty in response to COVID-19 are assisting state and local medical professionals.
March 23, 2020 Air Force provides WAPS testing guidance Air Force officials announced that the Weighted Airman Promotion System testing is postponed through May 11.
March 23, 2020 Maryland Guard helping with Strategic National Stockpile push The Maryland Department of Health, working with Gov. Larry Hogan's COVID-19 Emergency Response Team, has developed a plan to allocate scarce resources to provide as much protection as possible to the state's most vulnerable populations, considering the level of need, as well as access in the
March 23, 2020 Air Force Master Sergeant promotion board rescheduled due to COVID-19 restrictions The 20E7 board is now scheduled to convene the first week of June, with a public promotion release projected for the end of July.
March 22, 2020 Air Mobility Command temporarily suspends most Space-A travel due to COVID-19 Air Mobility Command today temporarily suspended most Space-Available travel aboard AMC and contracted aircraft, except for certain Category I, IV, and VI travel, effective March 21 in order to limit COVID-19’s spread and its impact on the force.
March 22, 2020 Keesler AFB ensures cyber training continues online With the threat of COVID-19 impacting the health and well-being of the technical school students in training on Keesler Air Force Base, leadership has had to develop creative solutions to a unique problem.
March 21, 2020 Special tactics Airman involved in fatal swim training incident identified Airman First Class Keigan Baker, 24, an Air Force special tactics combat controller assigned to the Special Tactics Training Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, was found unresponsive after he went missing during a surface training swim at Naval Support Activity Panama City, Florida, March 19.
March 20, 2020 Special tactics Airman recovered after fatal swim training incident At approximately 4:30 p.m. March 19, a special tactics Airman was found dead after the Airman went missing during a surface training swim at Naval Support Activity Panama City.
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 20, 2020 509th MDG earns Air Force Clinic of the Year This prominent award is based on accomplishments submitted to each major command. Once selected at the MAJCOM level, award packages are then sent up to compete at the Air Force level.
March 20, 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 20, 2020 AFRS Operation Blue Suit recognizes Reserve and Guard Airmen Since 1979, Operation Blue Suit has honored the top recruiters in AFRS. Although it has been in existence for 41 years, this is the first time Operation Blue Suit has included all three components of Air Force Recruiting, making this another significant milestone in the transition to Total Force
March 19, 2020 AETC issues official COVID-19 mission essential training determination, authorizes travel Per the memorandum, Webb stated AETC will continue to: "recruit and access Airmen; train candidates and enlistees in Officer Training School, ROTC and basic military training; develop Airmen in technical and flying training; and deliver advanced academic education such as the School of Advanced Air
March 19, 2020 Latest Air Force trainees continue BMT with enhanced mitigation efforts During the ROM, trainees will prepare for full-scale training and complete administrative tasks and limited training objectives, while operating within the parameters of social distancing and small-group contact. Currently, there are no COVID-19 cases in BMT.
March 19, 2020 CSAF letter to commanders Wing Commanders (and Civilian Equivalents),Every one of you is dealing with the COVID-19 virus and the latest movement restrictions directed by Defense Secretary Mark Esper. Many of you will likely have an individual on your base or in your community who will test positive for the virus in the weeks
March 18, 2020 Goldfein emphasizes protecting force from COVID-19 while fulfilling all missions, operational priorities Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein said March 18 there have been seven confirmed cases of the new coronavirus to date among active-duty personnel, but that the Air Force is “still conducting global missions … which is priority one.”
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 17, 2020 CSAF Survivor Advocacy Council conducts first meeting The council, created in October 2019, provides an opportunity for surviving family members to discuss with senior leaders the type of support services currently available and which they hope to see. The Survivor Advocacy Council was created to secure vectors to strengthen support to Air Force
March 17, 2020 Air Force BMT, technical and flying training mission essential, to continue with mitigation Air Force basic military training, technical training and flying training has been deemed mission essential and will continue operations with mitigation, Air Education and Training Command announced March 17, 2020.
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 17, 2020 Air Force to launch second annual Spring Motorcycle Focus In fiscal year 2019, the Air Force witnessed a significant reduction in motorcycle fatalities resulting in a 57.5% decrease compared to the recent five-year average.
March 17, 2020 Air Force senior leaders’ tri-signed letter The ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic is moving at a fast pace. Focus across the Nation remains on the actions we must all take to minimize possible exposure to this virus.
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 Air Force committed to supporting benefits of Tenant Bill of Rights Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper and the service secretaries signed the Tenant Bill of Rights Feb. 25, empowering residents with processes to receive information, assistance, advocacy and insight into the housing maintenance work order processes.
March 16, 2020 Air Force inspires attendees at Women in Aviation International’s 31st conference The Air Force partnered with Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, Air Force Civilian Service, U.S. Air Force Academy, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, U.S. Space Force and the Air Force Reserve Command's Office of History and Heritage and Civil Air Patrol as they showcased their
March 16, 2020 Travis AFB announces first COVID-19 cases Travis Air Force Base is currently monitoring two positive cases of COVID-19 for an active-duty Airman and a dependent of a service member. Samples from the individuals were taken and sent to a Department of Defense laboratory where the tests were confirmed positive.
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 DOD officials explain new coronavirus domestic travel restrictions Defense officials announced restrictions on domestic travel for service members, Defense Department employees and family members in response to the new coronavirus, or COVID-19.
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 15, 2020 COVID-19: Important information for Reserve Citizen Airmen In an effort to inform Reserve Citizen Airmen and their families with facts on COVID-19 effects, Air Force Reserve leaders encourage all to visit the Air Force’s COVID-19 web page for the latest on the virus and how it is affecting the service.
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 13, 2020 Air Force Academy to begin early release of cadets Majority of cadets released early to maximize chances of seniors graduating.
March 13, 2020 DoD Directs Stop Movement in response to COVID-19 The Department of Defense issued a stop movement of all personnel to, from or through locations designated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as Level 3 COVID-19 areas effective March 13 and for the next 60 days. Following Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper’s announcement of new
March 13, 2020 Air Force Wounded Warrior Trials postponed due to COVID-19 The eight-day paralympic-style competition was scheduled for March 20-28 at facilities throughout the Las Vegas area.
March 13, 2020 CSAF visits to listen and learn about COVID-19 The Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. David L. Goldfein, to focus on the effectiveness of support between the base, the Department of Health and Human Services and the city of San Antonio.
March 13, 2020 Around the Air Force: Air Force Priorities, 2021 Budget, and Air Force Song Update Today’s look Around the Air Force features the Secretary of the Air Force’s top four priorities for the force, an update on the Air Force budget, and the Air Force song changes to be more inclusive. (Hosted by Senior Airman Koby Saunders)
March 12, 2020 BMT graduation parade canceled The 37th Training Wing canceled the Air Force Basic Military Training graduation parade scheduled for March 13 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s parade grounds out of concern for the safety of the newly accessioned Airmen and their family members due to the coronavirus.
March 12, 2020 Altus AFB announces presumptive positive COVID-19 case, upgrade to Health Protection Condition level In response, Altus AFB has changed its Health Protection Condition (HPCON) level to B to reflect the moderate disease threat posed by COVID-19 and the risk of exposure to personnel.
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 Military health officials begin screening Air Force basic trainees for COVID-19 Each trainee is screened by qualified medical professionals upon arrival at the BMT reception center and anyone identified as a potential infected person would then be isolated from the rest of the population and provided treatment. During screening, all appropriate Centers for Disease Control
March 11, 2020 Kessel Run brings new software to Vermont ANG aircraft maintainers In the course of two weeks, Kessel Run personnel started with zero Mad Hatter users from the Vermont ANG and grew to 78 user accounts at the 158th Maintenance Group. Airmen were able to recover, service and launch aircraft entirely using Mad Hatter applications, resulting in 10 successful sorties
March 11, 2020 Mountain Home AFB brings future faster with hand-held 3D scanner The 366th Maintenance Squadron acquired the HandySCAN 3D, a hand-held 3-D scanner in October 2019 and began training Airmen on the most efficient ways to use the scanner.
March 10, 2020 Joint Base San Antonio suspends public attendance for non-mission essential mass gatherings, to include BMT graduation JBSA officials will continue to monitor and discuss the situation with medical experts to determine when guest attendance at graduation events will resume.
March 10, 2020 Missile Security Operations Concept creates 341st Missile Security Operations Squadron In October 2017, Twentieth Air Force restructured how missile wing’s security forces groups operated, initiating the MSOC. This new objective created new squadrons and altered current ones.
March 10, 2020 DOD issues flexible instructions on response to coronavirus The department issued memos responding to the need for operations to continue during the outbreak. The DoD documents build on messages from the Office of Personnel Management issued March 7.
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 Air Force announces 2019 Safety Awards Maj. Gen. John T. Rauch Jr., Air Force Chief of Safety, recently announced the recipients of the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Safety Awards and the Air Force Chief of Safety Awards for 2019.
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 Arkansas ANG Airman innovates damage assessment solutions and savings with GIS When an EF-1 tornado hit Fort Smith in May 2019, Ebbing Air National Guard Base was right along its path. With winds hitting an estimated peak of 105 mph, it was enough to uproot trees, tear off roofs and cause widespread damage across half the city.
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 6, 2020 Air Force Assistance Fund 2020 campaign, helping Airmen and families The 2020 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicked off March 2 and runs through April 10. Here are the top three things you should know about AFAF.
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 5, 2020 JB San Antonio-Lackland training annex dedicated to fallen Air Force Medal of Honor recipient Previously known as the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Training Annex, it was renamed in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. John A. Chapman, an Air Force combat controller who gave his life fighting in Afghanistan in 2002.
March 4, 2020 Behind the helmet of the F-35A Demonstration Team’s newest pilot As the pilot and demonstration team commander, Wolfe will fly the demonstration routine for two years, serving as a role model and inspiration to those that are interested in pursuing military service or a career in aviation. Part of her and her team’s mission will be helping young men and women
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 COVID-19 discussed during 52nd MDG table-top exercise Airmen ranging from airman 1st class to colonel attended, representing each section of the 52nd MDG while they discussed the check-in process, possible work-flow challenges, understanding host-nation requirements, testing for the virus and what processes will be implemented when there is a positive
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 Air Force releases senior master sergeant/20E8 promotion cycle statistics The average overall score for those selected was 407.06. Selectees’ average time in grade was 3.74 years and time in service was 18.08 years.
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 Air Force BMT integrates tactical combat casualty care course for all Airmen During the tactical combat casual care course, service members learn lifesaving skills to render basic medical aid to a trauma casualty.
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 2, 2020 JBSA training annex to be renamed for fallen MOH recipient; watch live March 4 Previously named the Medina Training Annex, the annex located right outside of JBSA-Lackland is being renamed in honor of the Medal of Honor recipient and Air Force combat controller killed in action during the Battle of Takur Ghar, Afghanistan, in 2002.
March 2, 2020 Air Force trains with joint, combined forces in rapid airfield damage repair A rapid airfield damage repair training exercise was part of exercise Cope North 2020, an annual U.S. Pacific Air Forces joint/combined, trilateral field training exercise held from Feb. 12-28.
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. 29, 2020 Patriot Express to begin routine flights to and from Guam The Patriot Express, also known as the “Rotator” or “Cat B flight”, is a Department of Defense contracted commercial charter flight which provides international support to travelers on official duty and their families.
Feb. 28, 2020 Two teams tie to win Spark Tank 2020 For the first time, two teams tied to as winners of the Spark Tank 2020 competition at the Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Feb. 28.
Feb. 28, 2020 Vice Chief’s Challenge is back — to save Airmen time That’s the intent of this year‘s Vice Chief’s Challenge, which will allow Airmen to pitch ideas and solve problems related to automation or elimination of menial tasks.
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 Updating our alma mater to celebrate all of us The Air Force chief of staff speaks out on changes to the U.S. Air Force Song.
Feb. 27, 2020 New Mexico aids military families with reciprocity bill; Air Force, Space Force leaders applaud effort The new law speeds the process of obtaining occupational licenses for military dependents arriving in New Mexico, and virtually eliminates the cost. Military leaders at the state’s four major military installations had sought to relieve the burden and red tape associated with transferring
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 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. 26, 2020 ACC Bridge connects Airmen worldwide Air Combat Command’s Directorate of Manpower, Personnel and Services partnered with a public affairs team to develop a new website exclusively focused on resources that will build resiliency, improve diversity and prevent violence. They chose to call it The Bridge because it will connect ACC
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. 25, 2020 Air Force selects 1,184 in senior master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts March 3 While this selection rate is lower than in previous years, the 20E8 promotion allocations meet global requirements for Air Force senior master sergeants.
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 SecAF visits RAF Mildenhall The 25th Secretary of the Air Force visited the air traffic control tower, fire station and various units within the 352 Special Operations Wing.
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. 23, 2020 18th AGRS replicates threats during Cope North 2020 Operating in the mindset of the enemy, the 18th Aggressor Squadron from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, employs adversarial tactics to prepare U.S. and partner-nation aircrews for tomorrow's victories through challenging, realistic threat replication and training.
Feb. 22, 2020 Historic island tackles new battle Since those historic days, the Wake Atoll has been named a national historic landmark and serves as a trans-Pacific refueling stop for military aircraft. Now under the Eleventh Air Force’s Pacific Air Force Support Center, the island is fighting a new battle — preventing bird aircraft strike
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