Aug. 19, 2015 Whiteman B-2s, Airmen maintain readiness in Guam About 225 Airmen and three B-2 Spirits from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, deployed to Andersen AFB, Guam, Aug. 7 to conduct familiarization training activities in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
Aug. 19, 2015 Tech Report: The KC-46A Pegasus For over 50 years the KC-135 Stratotanker has been the Air Force's premiere in-flight refueling tanker -- but that's all about to change.
Aug. 18, 2015 Parachute water survival moves to Fairchild Detachment 2, 66th Training Squadron, 336th Training Group at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, relocated to Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington.
Aug. 17, 2015 Motivated by education, opportunity: Airman finds second home with AF Many words are used to describe the United States; some call it the land of plenty, freedom or equality, but at least one Airman regards it as the land of opportunity.Airman 1st Class Bin Ma, a 20th Comptroller Squadron financial services technician, departed Wuhan, China, in 2008 to start his
Aug. 15, 2015 RPAs prove vital in fight against ISIL From August 2014 to August 2015, the 432nd Wing has directly supported Operation Inherent Resolve, a U.S. Central Command and partner nation's campaign to conduct targeted airstrikes in Iraq and Syria as part of the comprehensive strategy to degrade and defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the
Aug. 14, 2015 Sorties across the stratosphere The enemy should fear what it can’t see. At high altitudes toward the edge of space, the U-2S is invisible to the naked eye, transmitting critical intelligence to the warfighters below.
Aug. 14, 2015 25 years on the hunt The 55th Wing's personnel and its RC-135V/W Rivet Joint hit 25 years of continuous deployment to U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility Aug. 9. What started out as a single-ship response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait on Aug. 2, 1990, has now turned into what is believed to be the longest
Aug. 13, 2015 Next generation biocontainment system unveiled at Dobbins The next generation in biocontainment systems was unveiled in a ceremony at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia, Aug. 11.
Aug. 13, 2015 SecAF gains perspective of Beale's ISR mission Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited Beale Air Force Base to get an up-close view of the high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission Aug. 10-12.
Aug. 11, 2015 AMC welcomes new commander Air Mobility Command changed leaders Aug. 11, as Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II assumed command from Gen. Darren W. McDew during a 10 a.m. ceremony at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.
Aug. 11, 2015 ACC commander releases new command strategy Gen. Hawk Carlisle, the Air Combat Command commander, released ACC's 2015 command strategy "Securing the High Ground" Aug. 10.
Aug. 11, 2015 Airmen enable Marines in Iraq Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen work around the clock to sustain and improve the Task Force Al Taqaddum advise and assist site at Al Taqaddum, Iraq. Each service and section plays an important role in ensuring the success of this mission, part of Operation Inherent Resolve.
Aug. 8, 2015 Can’t spell test without TES More than 60 Air Mobility Command Test and Evaluation Squadron Airmen and civilians -- many of whom are former pilots and maintainers -- use their aircrew backgrounds to update and advance aircraft components in safe and innovative ways.
Aug. 7, 2015 McChord Airman to be honored as hero Senior Airman Joshua Calhoun, a 62nd Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment laboratory journeyman, will be recognized as a hero during the American Red Cross Northwest Region 2015 annual Heroes Luncheon for risking his own life while rescuing a surfer who got stranded on a rocky cliff
Aug. 5, 2015 Not your average wingman Every day as the sun rises above the horizon, Yokota Air Base's defenders are already hard at work keeping the base safe. Their day begins when they are assigned a patrol car, protective equipment and their partner. Just like in civilian law enforcement, military patrolmen place their lives in their
Aug. 5, 2015 AF funds development of high-performance munitions technology The Air Force Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer program office recently provided nearly $400,000 of additional funding for a SBIR effort that will give the warfighter an affordable, high-performance millimeter wave seeker technology for high-performance munitions.
Aug. 5, 2015 Colorado AF reservists fighting California fires from the sky Two Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System-equipped aircraft arrived at McClellan Air Tanker Base in Sacramento, California, from the Air Force Reserve Command's 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Aug. 3, to assist in fighting the Rocky Fire northwest of Sacramento, California,
Aug. 4, 2015 AF Global Strike Command establishes school for its best, brightest The Cold War ended in 1991, and with it, a comprehensive knowledge of the nation's deterrence capability. The link between strategic deterrence and technical competence faded away, with Airmen often gaining expertise in other areas, according to Air Force Global Strike Command staff. This shortage
Aug. 4, 2015 Jamming the enemy with joint integration Leaving the flight deck of the EA-6B Prowler behind for a few years, Marine Corps Capt. Jonathon Leach from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, joins the Desert Lightning Team.
Aug. 4, 2015 Eye in the sky, RPA Airmen in the Red Flag fight The sun beats down on the dry Nevada desert, bringing a smell of fuel that fills the air. Engines begin roaring to life as the Airmen of the 432nd Wing prepare to support Red Flag 15-3 from July 13-31.
Aug. 4, 2015 Air Force vice chief of staff discusses education, innovation Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry O. Spencer and Jack Buckley, the senior vice president of research for the College Board, spoke about innovation and education during the Military Child Education Coalition’s 17th National Training Seminar July 31.
Aug. 3, 2015 Cognitive computers primed to change the Air Force acquisition landscape Cognitive thinking machines that can critically analyze and process information accurately and at a rate faster than human capability are the type of meta-advance technologies that Sci-Fi fanatics dream of, and the Air Force is seeking to leverage this innovative technology in the world of
Aug. 1, 2015 Dover Airmen survive land, water training There are only two survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialists assigned to the 436th Operations Support Squadron at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, but they are responsible for providing survival training to more than 1,000 aircrew members, including aircrews from the Air National Guard
July 31, 2015 AF Special Operations Command receives first AC-130J The first AC-130J Ghostrider landed at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 29, making it Air Force Special Operations Command’s first AC-130J.
July 31, 2015 Advanced Extremely High Frequency system achieves IOC Gen. John Hyten, the Air Force Space Command commander, declared initial operational capability for the Advanced Extremely High Frequency system July 28.
July 31, 2015 AF launches MyVector, mentorship resources for Airmen The Air Force recently launched an improved and re-branded Career Path Tool, called MyVector, which encourages mentorship between Airmen at all levels.
July 29, 2015 New interrogation system installed on AWACS, more in pipeline The E-3 Sentry AWACS Next Generation Identification Friend or Foe (NGIFF) program office from Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, recently completed the first installation of the new AN/UPX-40 system, which also brings new enhancements onto an operational AWACS at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma.
July 29, 2015 Creech Airmen showcase RPA at Canadian air show The MQ-1 Predator made its debut in Canada among 30,000 Alberta locals in Lethbridge July 23-25. It's the second time it was showcased at an international air show.
July 28, 2015 Rand takes command of AF Global Strike Command Gen. Robin Rand took command of Air Force Global Strike Command during a ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, July 28, becoming the newest leader of the organization responsible for the nation's force of ICBMs and nuclear-capable bombers.
July 28, 2015 Innovative Airmen recognized by AF vice chief of staff Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry O. Spencer presented the inaugural General Larry O. Spencer Innovation Awards July 23 at the Pentagon, to Airmen who made the most significant contributions to saving Air Force financial and manpower resources this year.
July 27, 2015 AF’s Task Force Cyber Secure develops partnerships with industry, academia Task Force Cyber Secure is midway through phase one of the four-phased chief of staff of the Air Force initiative to address challenges of the cyberspace domain within the Air Force.
July 27, 2015 James visits Hill, addresses AF challenges, priorities Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James visited Hill Air Force Base, July 23-24, for the first time since taking the on the job a year and a half ago.
July 27, 2015 Exercise tests, demonstrates new DOD capabilities As a C-17 Globemaster III flown by the Air National Guard slowly made its way down the Offutt Air Force Base flightline July 23, ambulances from the Omaha Fire and Rescue Department along with other local emergency response vehicles waited just outside an aircraft parking ramp.This was all part of
July 24, 2015 Seventh WGS satellite launch successful after weather delay Twenty-five dedicated Space and Missile Systems Center personnel put off their mad dash to jam the streets of Los Angeles, and instead, gathered in the Gordon Conference Center at the Schriever Space Complex, California, on July 23. These active-duty and civilian employees observed the culmination
July 23, 2015 Ground testing for F-35 gun conducted at Edwards AFB The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Integrated Test Force is in the process of testing the F-35A Lightning II’s newest munitions asset, a four-barrel Gatling gun that fires 25 mm rounds known as the GAU-22/A.
July 22, 2015 New AFMC mission, vision statements emphasize agility New mission and vision statements are the foundation of a new command strategy designed to push Air Force Materiel Command to be more agile as it delivers war-winning support to the warfighter.
July 22, 2015 AF earns 10 Federal Energy, Water Management Awards Saving energy and money while also helping the environment earned the Air Force 10 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards -- the most received by any federal agency.
July 21, 2015 Hill activates their first F-35 fighter squadron The jets won't arrive for another few months, but Hill Air Force Base activated its first F-35 Lightning II fighter squadron during a ceremony here July 17.
July 20, 2015 US, Bulgarian forces synchronize training to strengthen future Airmen from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, went wheels up for a bilateral training exercise with the Bulgarian air force, July 14-24.
July 17, 2015 3rd largest wideband enterprise terminal upgrade in progress A key system that helps ensure the global free flow of information throughout all military branches and other government agencies is undergoing a major overhaul. Led by a team at Hanscom Air Force Base, the Air Force Wideband Enterprise Terminal system is receiving its third largest upgrade to date,
July 16, 2015 Zelda's tower For 35 years, Zelda Montoya has stood in her tower, overlooking flightlines around the world and guiding aircraft to and from home. To her, the sky is not made up of fleecy clouds and endless expanses of blue, but rather lines, grids and waypoints.
July 16, 2015 Ramstein member’s artwork to be displayed in world’s largest museum Kevin Lewis, an 86th Force Support Squadron program coordinator at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, will have one of his paintings displayed July 17, 2015, in an exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
July 15, 2015 GPS IIF-10 successfully launched from Cape Canaveral The Air Force and its mission partners successfully launched the tenth Boeing-built Global Positioning System IIF satellite aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V launch vehicle from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, at 11:36 a.m. EDT.
July 15, 2015 CMSAF, Airmen display resiliency on Mt. Fuji Airmen from Yokota Air Base, Japan, tested many of the Comprehensive Airman Fitness pillars as they climbed Japan's tallest mountain on July 11. To reach the summit of Mount Fuji, hikers had to climb over 5,000 feet, starting at the fifth station at an altitude of 7,562 feet, and ending at the
July 15, 2015 613th AOC synchronizes first USAF, RAAF nonstop C2 mission from Alaska to Australia Airmen from the 613th Air Operations Center at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, were the nerve center for the movement of seven C-17 Globemasters carrying almost 450 U.S. Army paratroopers on a nonstop flight from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, to Royal Australian Air Force Base
July 15, 2015 TAAC-Air advisors provide C-130 medevac training to Afghan medics Ten Afghan National Army flight medics and one flight nurse did hands-on training in a C-130H Hercules at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, July 9.
July 15, 2015 AF rolls out details to improve RPA mission In response to a critical shortage of remotely piloted aircraft pilots, the Air Force rolled out more details of its plan to fix the problem in both the short and long term. The most recent initiatives include creating bonuses for RPA pilots of $15,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2016; placing
July 14, 2015 Harrigian cites sustainment center’s F-35 support The head of the Air Force's F-35 Lightning II integration team cited the Air Force Sustainment Center's overall joint strike fighter support during a visit to the center’s headquarters at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 10.
July 13, 2015 Airmen share aerial refueling tactics with Royal Australian AF U.S. Air Force members demonstrated forward aerial refueling tactics with Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force personnel July 8 during Talisman Sabre 2015. The training demonstration helped provide Australian forces with the knowledge to establish similar capabilities for their future
July 10, 2015 Flag creates deep bond between grandfather and grandson The U.S. military has a rich history, beginning with the Continental Army and extending to present day operations around the world, but for Senior Airman Steven Adkins, his own military history can be found in his backpack.
July 10, 2015 US takes partnerships to new heights U.S. Air Force and Army counterparts joined together with service members from nine allied countries to participate in International Jump Week at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 6-10.
July 9, 2015 Jackson speaks on way ahead for Air Force Reserve The head of Air Force Reserve Command discussed the Reserve’s future role in F-35 Lightning II maintenance manning, along with other initiatives July 7. Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson spoke at the Air Force Association’s monthly breakfast at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.
July 8, 2015 Tech Report: The Global Hawk It seems the coolest new toys out there involve drones. Check out this week's Tech Report, which highlights one of the most prestigious of them all: the RQ-4 Global Hawk.
July 7, 2015 Blast from the past: Last M117 bomb dropped near Guam coast Airmen from the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron -- with the help of 36th Munitions Squadron Airmen -- dropped the final M117 air-dropped general purpose bomb in the Pacific Air Force's inventory June 26 on an uninhabited island off the coast of Guam.
July 7, 2015 Diamond Dragon enhances US, UK crisis response Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing paired with fellow U.K. military and civilian agencies to participate in exercise Diamond Dragon June 30-July 2.
July 4, 2015 B-52s demonstrate strategic reach Two B-52 Stratofortresses assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, returned July 2 from a 44-hour, nonstop mission to Australia.
July 3, 2015 Reserve, Guard tankers improve safety with pods The Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve are scheduled to receive three new system pods that will allow tankers to safely get closer to the fight for refueling.
July 2, 2015 Kadena, Marine units integrate for large-force exercise Flying squadrons from Kadena Air Base were a part of a joint service exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, with units from the Marine Corps to practice air-to-air superiority while protecting ground troops June 30.
July 2, 2015 SecAF visits key operating locations in European theater Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James completed a multination visit throughout Europe June 13-24. The secretary met with Airmen, civilians, host nation community leaders, and allied and partner nation military leaders in countries including Germany, Belgium and Poland during her second visit
July 2, 2015 Western Hemisphere air chiefs work together at annual conference United-Allied -- this is the motto of the System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces, an organization comprised of more than 20 air force leaders from across the Western Hemisphere, who met June 22-26 in Mexico City for a summit known as the Conference of American Air Chiefs.
July 1, 2015 First Marine graduates Air Force’s F-35 intelligence course The first Marine Corps officer graduated the Air Force’s F-35 Lightning II Intelligence Formal Training Unit course at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, June 24.
June 30, 2015 AFSC merger ensures airborne situational awareness With the fiscal constraints recently seen in the Air Force, many changes have taken place to safeguard the survivability of missions and career fields. Some of those changes came in the form of career-field mergers, especially within the career enlisted aviator specialties.
June 29, 2015 Sparks fly in metal technology shop Sparks fly as Airmen help pieces of metal take form. These Airmen sometimes create something from nothing or improve necessary equipment for squadrons to continue their daily tasks.
June 29, 2015 Test flight completed after F-35B modifications The Ogden Air Logistics Complex completed an F-35B Lightning II functional check flight at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 18, after the first depot-level short take off and vertical landing modifications were completed on two F-35Bs for the Marine Corps.
June 27, 2015 Hot maintenance Carrying out maintenance on Dover Air Force Base’s fleet of C-5M Super Galaxies and C-17A Globemaster IIIs can be challenging at times, but extreme heat and humidity can add additional challenges during the summer months.
June 27, 2015 Patriot Warrior provides realism for Reserve EOD techs During the Patriot Warrior exercise here, Reserve technicians from the 446th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD flight from McChord Field, Washington, recently undertook an exclusive brand of instruction to keep them on their toes in preparation for challenges they could face while serving downrange.
June 26, 2015 Air Force intel pros use Web-based remotely piloted aircraft application Using existing technology, a team of Air Force intelligence experts have developed a new Web-based program that saves lives and money. These innovators will receive the U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation Achievement Award for developing the Surveillance Intelligence Reconnaissance Information
June 26, 2015 Enhanced e-learning for cyber Airmen Air Force cyber Airman training takes a giant leap forward with the latest enhancement to AF e-Learning. The upgrade allows Air Force supervisors and trainers to facilitate better skill-level upgrade and on-the-job training with customizable learning programs that can be updated on the fly to remain
June 26, 2015 Cody reaches out to USAFE-AFAFRICA Airmen Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Cody wrapped up his second visit to U.S. Air Forces in Europe-U.S. Air Forces Africa this year, tackling Airmen's questions surrounding changes to the new enlisted evaluation system, promotions, formal training and retirements.
June 25, 2015 US, Polish air forces participate in Ramstein Guard The Air Force, along with its Polish counterparts, participated in NATO exercise Ramstein Guard with the first F-16 Fighting Falcon flights from the South Carolina Air National Guard, and the 32nd Tactical Wing here June 15.
June 25, 2015 GPS: A generation of service to the world Nearly 40 years ago, the Air Force launched the first GPS satellite, dubbed Navstar. But even the most visionary of those people involved with the first launch probably couldn’t have guessed how much GPS would eventually impact the world.
June 24, 2015 Raptors bring intimidation to exercise Northern Edge Its wide muzzle, short black broad nose with large nostrils and deep-set, dark eyes grimace intimidation across the patch on the right shoulder of the pilot boarding his aircraft while preparing to engage an enemy in the joint interoperability environment that is Northern Edge 2015.
June 24, 2015 AFSOUTH paves way to increase capabilities in Honduras A five-member assessment team from 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, and the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron at Travis AFB, California, traveled to Honduras June 15-19 to perform a three-day capabilities assessment at several Honduran air bases
June 23, 2015 Hill AFB fighter wings test wartime skills during exercise Reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing and their active-duty counterparts, were recently put through rigorous tests of wartime capability during a combat readiness exercise at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
June 23, 2015 AFRL bio-signature research may save firefighters' lives Imagine facing down a raging fire, up close, with little or no time to save lives and protect property; hauling 75-pound hoses up multiple flights of stairs; carrying victims out and repeatedly putting your life on the line. Then imagine doing it nearly every day. It’s an extreme job and the
June 23, 2015 US, UK K-9 units build partnerships with joint training Members of the 100th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Unit and the Central Region U.K. Border Force trained alongside one another June 16, on Royal Air Force Mildenhall.
June 23, 2015 AF releases vision for development of autonomous systems The Air Force released a vision document June 22 written by its former chief scientist which helps define a path to increased and effective autonomy.
June 18, 2015 Northern Edge 2015 fills the skies Approximately 200 military aircraft filled the skies above Alaska June 15, signifying the start of the joint training exercise, Northern Edge 2015.
June 17, 2015 Nepal final report: AF support for Operation Sahayogi Haat Since the May 26 deactivation of the Nepal earthquake response task force, Joint Task Force-505, the scope of the Air Force's contribution to Operation Sahayogi Haat reveal the magnitude of Pacific Air Force's role in the response.
June 17, 2015 New acquisition process awards contracts in weeks A new government open architecture acquisition process that can award contracts in weeks instead of years was tested at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 8-11. The process, called PlugFest, is an interactive industry event where companies get to “plug-in” to a given open system architecture
June 17, 2015 Elmendorf fuels flight named best in AF The Air Force recently recognized the 673rd Logistics Readiness Squadron's Fuels Management Flight as the best in the Air Force after being named the winner of the 2014 American Petroleum Institute Award.
June 17, 2015 Cody visits Ramstein, addresses Airmen's concerns Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody met with Airmen and addressed their concerns regarding the future of the Air Force during an all at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, here June 15.
June 17, 2015 US, South Korea civil engineers strengthen alliance during Pacific Unity Civil engineer Airmen from the South Korea and U.S. air forces strengthened their joint partnership and sharpened their emergency response skills during Pacific Unity June 9-11 at Jungwon Air Base, South Korea.
June 13, 2015 Drink up: Airmen train to purify warfighter water At Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, specially trained Airmen are able to turn untested water into potable H2O.
June 12, 2015 Men’s Health Month Each June, a congressional health education program is promoted to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.
June 11, 2015 Communication Airmen hardwire Baltops mission In support of Baltic Operations 2015 June 5-20, a team of Airmen from the 1st Combat Communications Squadron deployed to Powidz Air Base, and were charged with the responsibility of maintaining all communication requirements for the Air Force at the installation.
June 11, 2015 Lt. Gen. Hesterman III: ISIL fears coalition airpower “We know from our intelligence that (ISIL) fears coalition airpower,” said Lt. Gen. John Hesterman III, the Combined Forces Air Component commander. “Since Aug. 8, coalition airpower has significantly degraded (ISIL’s) ability to organize, project and sustain combat power while taking exceptional
June 10, 2015 AF takes to the skies for Baltops 2015 The Air Force, along with its Polish counterparts, officially kicked off Powidz Air Base's portion of Baltic Operations 2015 with the first KC-135 Stratotanker flight from the 507th Air Refueling Wing here June 8.
June 10, 2015 SBIRS awards technical refresh modification The Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) recently completed negotiations on the Lockheed Martin Space Systems’ Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Technical Refresh proposal and awarded the contract modification June 9.
June 10, 2015 New US Forces Japan, 5th Air Force leader assumes command Lt. Gen. John L. Dolan assumed command of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 5.
June 9, 2015 Leaders from 11 nations meet to discuss Arctic security Military leaders from across Europe and North America met in Reykjavik to discuss security related issues within the Arctic Circle during the Arctic Security Forces Roundtable several weeks ago.
June 8, 2015 New panel repair process expected to save millions The 424th Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, found a new repair process for KC-135 Stratotankers that could save the Air Force millions.
June 8, 2015 Silent Sentry meets a decade of interstellar combat support Operation Silent Sentry was part of a proof of concept system in 2005. Back then, several Airmen were deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, for 120 days. The mission was to test the capabilities of a new defensive counter-space system in support of joint warfighters in the area of responsibility and
June 8, 2015 Minot B-52s participate, train with allies in Baltops, Saber Strike exercises Air, maintenance and support crews from bases around Air Force Global Strike Command forward deployed to Royal Air Force Fairford, June 5, to participate in the multinational Baltops 2015 and Saber Strike exercises.
June 5, 2015 Commercial Integration Cell pilot program underway U.S. Strategic Command's Joint Functional Component Command for Space (JFCC Space) initiated a six-month pilot program incorporating commercial operators into its Joint Space Operations Center, here, June 1.
June 5, 2015 Eagle Eyes vital to spotting danger The Air Force Office of Special Investigation administers an Air Force-wide program called Eagle Eyes. It's an anti-terrorism initiative that teaches individuals how to identify and report possible terrorist activity. The program provides a 24-hour hotline, allowing information to be reported as
June 5, 2015 Djibouti, Kentucky National Guard sign partnership agreement In a historic first for East Africa, representatives from the Kentucky National Guard (KNG) and the Djiboutian Armed Forces (FAD) ratified a state partnership agreement in a signing ceremony held at the Kempinski Hotel in Djibouti City, June 2.
June 4, 2015 Fairchild, McConnell tankers fuel NORAD exercise A tanker task force assembled from the 92nd Air Refueling Wing at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, and the 22nd ARW from McConnell AFB, Kansas, joined approximately 300 military personnel and 15 aircraft in exercise Amalgam Dart 15-2 May 26-June 1.
June 2, 2015 AF releases rocket propulsion system prototypes request for proposal The Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) here released a formal solicitation June 2, seeking proposals for shared public-private investments in rocket propulsion system (RPS) prototypes.
June 1, 2015 Kendall cites progress on F-35 performance, schedule, cost The F-35 Lightning II program (also known as the Joint Strike Fighter program) is making progress on performance, schedule and cost, Frank Kendall, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, told U.S. reporters last week during a teleconference from Norway.