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April 11, 2024
Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions

The Air Force selected 2,053 active-duty officers for promotion to lieutenant colonel and major during recent CY23D and CY23E central selection boards.
April 11, 2024
New DAF Mental Health Overview clarifies mental health resources for Airmen, Guardians

The overview guide contains seven brief chapters that debunk common mental health assumptions, differentiate clinical and non-clinical treatments, and provide guidance on the spectrum of mental health care available for different symptoms and levels of mental distress.
April 9, 2024
Kendall, Allvin, Saltzman urge modernization while warning Senate of delayed budgets

Kendall, Allvin and Saltzman’s official purpose during the hearing was to explain the department’s $217.5 billion budget request for the 2025 fiscal year which begins Oct. 1.
April 9, 2024
Readout of Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall’s travel to the Philippines

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David W. Allvin, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi traveled to the Philippines on April 5 for a series of bilateral engagements to reaffirm the strong and steadfast U.S.-Philippines alliance.
April 9, 2024
Cope Tiger concludes in Thailand

This year marked the first time 5th generation aircraft participated in the exercise—F-35A Lightning IIs from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, joined F-16C Fighting Falcons from Kunsan Air Base, South Korea.
April 9, 2024
DAF announces 2023 athletes of the year

Congratulations to Capt. Andrew Donlin, SSC’s Resilient Global Capabilities Branch deputy chief in El Segundo, California, and 1st Lt. Rose Smith, the 436th Healthcare Operations Squadron’s Resource Management Flight commander at Dover AFB, Delaware.
April 8, 2024
Air Force senior leaders visit Eielson AFB

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi visited Eielson Air Force Base April 6.
April 8, 2024
Air Force leaders focus on ACE during Kadena AB visit

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi visited Kadena Air Base April 6, to observe Kadena AB’s unique capabilities and ongoing efforts to reoptimize for great power competition.
April 8, 2024
DAF calls for AFMC changes to support service’s readiness, agility against great power adversaries

As part of the Department of the Air Force’s sweeping efforts to deter and, if needed, prevail in an era of Great Power Competition, DAF senior leaders announced four organizational changes to Air Force Materiel Command.
April 8, 2024
BLUE: The Call to Change

In this edition of BLUE, we take a look at how the Air Force is changing to meet the challenge of Reoptimizing for Great Power Competition. From how the service is structured to how service members will be trained and deployed, we examine what’s driving change, and how it impacts people.
April 5, 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.
April 5, 2024
Around the Air Force: Wearable Cooling System, WAGGI Survey, Specialized Drones Tested at Travis AFB

In this week’s look around the Air Force, a cooling system combats heat stress for warfighters, a WAGGI survey goes out to thousands of DAF employees, and an autonomous response system is tested for command and control of unmanned vehicles.
April 5, 2024
USAF senior leaders visit Mariana Islands on ACE trip

While in the Mariana Islands, the senior leaders met with elected officials, as well as Airmen who are expanding Agile Combat Employment capabilities in the area.
April 3, 2024
SecAF, CSAF, CMSAF begin Indo-Pacific trip focused on ACE

The senior leaders are travelling across the Indo-Pacific region to witness firsthand the progress the service has achieved in establishing Agile Combat Employment, an operational scheme of maneuver to increase survivability and available combat power.
April 3, 2024
F-16s arrive to be modified for autonomous testing

VENOM-AFT is designed and funded to accelerate testing of autonomy software on crewed and uncrewed aircraft. It complements the autonomy data and AI experimentation proving ground at Eglin AFB and informs the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program and other autonomy developers.
April 2, 2024
Assignment Incentive Pay to be authorized for Airmen, Guardians stationed at extremely cold locations

The Department of the Air Force approved a new incentive pay for Airmen and Guardians assigned to qualifying bases in the U.S. where the temperature is expected to drop below minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
April 2, 2024
Safety enterprise announces new mission, vision, goals in 2024 strategic plan

The Air Force Safety Center released a new strategic plan outlining new goals and focus areas to align with Department of the Air Force priorities.
April 1, 2024
CSAF Leadership Library: April 2024

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin presents five new additions to the CSAF Leadership Library.
March 29, 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.
March 29, 2024
Around the Air Force: Caring for Families, Lifestyle Medicine, Workspace Anywhere

In this week’s look around the Air Force, SELs from the Air Force and Space Force testify to Congress on the importance of quality-of-life initiatives, medical experts discuss role of lifestyle medicine on Great Power Competition, and IT to enable government applications from any device.
March 27, 2024
Red Flag-Nellis 24-2 shapes the future of air combat

Red Flag 24-2 presented a prime opportunity to forge pathways for collaboration with joint services and NATO countries. It showcased the cutting-edge capabilities of fifth-generation F-35 Lightning IIs and sophisticated threat replication techniques.
March 26, 2024
Inside a Civil Air Patrol SAR mission

The search efforts included members of Civil Air Patrol, who operated along with firefighters and other state, federal and local agencies.
March 25, 2024
Aircrew Engagement Survey for officer, enlisted aircrew closing soon

A survey designed for total force aircrew to deliver feedback will close March 28.
March 25, 2024
Airmen, Guardians can influence how leaders share information through latest WAGGI survey

The Department of the Air Force will release the latest iteration of the “Where Airmen and Guardians Get Information” (WAGGI) survey to thousands of Airmen and Guardians in the coming week.
March 22, 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.
March 22, 2024
Around the Air Force: Commander's Key Support Program, Space Force PT Gear, Astronaut Applications

In this week’s look around the Air Force, the rebranded Commander’s Key Support Program expands opportunities for service members and their families, the Space Force rolls out their new Physical Training Uniform, and NASA opens applications for its Astronaut Selection Program.
March 21, 2024
Emerald Warrior tests air commandos' mettle

This U.S. Special Operations Command-supported exercise aligned with the Special Operations Command-Europe exercise Trojan Footprint under the large-scale global exercise construct.
March 21, 2024
95th FS, FGS complete first TDY

The TDY marks the first off-station flying training event for Tyndall AFB’s F-35A Lightning II mission after jets started arriving there in 2023.
March 20, 2024
DAF SELs testify on importance of caring for service members, families

Leaders spoke on the link between Airmen and families' quality of life and military readiness and retention.
March 20, 2024
Developmental Special Experiences opportunities available for MEPCOM, AFWERX, civilian career broadeners

Developmental Special Experiences provide Air and Space professionals more than just education and training opportunities, they help the service build the Airmen needed for the future high-end fight.
March 19, 2024
Air Force to establish new squadron at Beale AFB

The Battle Management Control Squadron is slated to add 140 military authorizations at Beale AFB over the next few years.
March 19, 2024
Joint combat exercise Southern Strike concludes in Mississippi

The two-week exercise included approximately 425 military personnel from all over the United States, including Hawaii, Alaska, California, Minnesota, Texas, New York and Puerto Rico.
March 19, 2024
2024 DAF Art Contest opens for 2D, 3D artists

Following the success of last year’s introduction of three-dimensional art, this year’s contest, managed by the Air Force Services Center, again includes both 2D and 3D works of art.
March 18, 2024
Roll into motorcycle season 2024 safely

This Motorcycle Preseason, March 21 through May 16, motorcycle riders need to be aware and prepared to ensure 2024 is the safest riding season yet.
March 15, 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.
March 15, 2024
Around the Air Force: Flosi Becomes 20th CMSAF, DoD Housing Survey, ANG Cyber Mission

In this week’s look around the Air Force, the 20th CMSAF assumes his new role, the DoD Housing Survey is out, and Maryland’s Air National Guard takes on a new cyber mission. (Hosted by Senior Airman Saomy Sabournin)
March 14, 2024
Air Force releases senior master sergeant promotion cycle statistics

Air Force officials have selected 1,734 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 15,151 eligible for a selection rate of 11.44 percent in the 24E8 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities.
March 14, 2024
Rebranded Key Spouse Program allows flexibility to support families

The Department of the Air Force announced the Key Spouse Program is changing to the Commander’s Key Support Program, at the annual major command spouse conference, March 13-15.
March 13, 2024
AFWERX director discusses role of tech startups, quick innovation in Great Power Competition

The colonel met with technologists, startups and venture capitalists at South by Southwest to discuss national and global security challenges and the role AFWERX plays in acquiring the cutting-edge technologies needed to meet them.
March 13, 2024
CSAF, CMSAF engage with command teams at Air University

The senior leaders briefed on the status of reoptimizing the force and how leaders at the group and wing level are critical to generating readiness and projecting power in this era of Great Power Competition.
March 13, 2024
Kunsan AB Airmen, allies complete Cobra Gold 24

The 43rd iteration of the exercise brought together service members from seven nations from Feb. 26 to March 9 to enhance regional peace and stability.
March 11, 2024
DAF releases 2025 budget proposal

The $217.5 billion budget request is designed to meet DAF goals for modernization, readiness, addressing key capability gaps and managing risk.
March 11, 2024
325th FW conducts first wing-wide AFFORGEN exercise

The 325th Fighter Wing recently hosted exercise Crown Royal 24-2 at Tyndall Air Force Base Feb. 20-March 6, to test the wing’s ability to generate, employ and sustain combat forces.
March 9, 2024
DAGGER ATHENA addresses barriers to readiness with AFSOC senior leaders

The event gathered teams to rapidly identify lines of effort and proposed solutions for barriers to female Air Commando readiness.
March 8, 2024
DAF leaders talk budget, reoptimizing the force

DAF senior leaders emphasized the need for on-time appropriations and provided their perspective on the priorities and needs current and future budgets must fulfill.
March 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.
March 8, 2024
Around the Air Force: CSAF Insight on Reoptimizing, Dress and Appearance Updates, Reaper Launch and Landing via Satellite

In this week’s look around the Air Force, CSAF talks about reoptimizing the Air Force for Great Power Competition, the Air Force releases updates to dress and appearance standards, and a proof-of-concept launch and landing of an MQ-9 Reaper via satellite makes history at Shaw AFB, S.C.
March 7, 2024
DAF delivers lethality at the speed of data during Project Convergence Capstone 4

Service members and civilians from the U.S., United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, France and Japan participated in Project Convergence Capstone Four at Camp Pendleton.
March 7, 2024
Andersen AFB hosts ADA senior leader seminar

Leaders discussed air domain strategies, policies, terminology and also developed a network of Allies and partners that have a shared understanding of air domain awareness.
March 7, 2024
Warfield ANGB transitions to cyber mission

Replacing the aging A-10 Thunderbolt IIs at the 175th Fighter Wing with a cyber mission will create a natural synergy between cyber assets at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, and the 175th Cyberspace Operations Group already operating out of Warfield ANGB.
March 6, 2024
8th FW, allies participate in maritime strike exercise

The joint, bilateral scenario was part of Joint Exercise Cobra Gold 24 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Kingdom of Thailand and demonstrated the combined force’s readiness to operate throughout the region.
March 5, 2024
Special-order uniforms provide accommodations

The special-order process provides service members with unique proportions or medical needs an avenue to comply with military standards and maintain a professional appearance without incurring additional costs.
March 5, 2024
US, Bangladesh bolster tactical airlift interoperability during Cope South 24

Cope South 2024 is a PACAF-sponsored bilateral tactical airlift exercise and provides an opportunity to strengthen the interoperability between U.S. and Bangladesh Air Forces, which directly impacts the ability to address shared security concerns.
March 5, 2024
AFRL’s XQ-67A makes 1st successful flight

The XQ-67A is the first of a second generation of autonomous collaborative platforms paving the way for other aircraft “species” to be rapidly replicated on a standard genus chassis.
March 4, 2024
CSAF holds all call at Langley AFB

The 23rd Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin held an all call during a visit to Joint Base Langley-Eustis Feb. 29, to officiate the Air Combat Command change of command.
March 2, 2024
USCENTCOM, Royal Jordanian Air Force conduct combined humanitarian aid airdrops into Gaza

The combined operation included U.S. Air Force and RJAF C-130 aircraft and respective U.S. Army Soldiers specialized in aerial delivery of supplies. Soldiers ensured the safe drop of food aid and built bundles.
March 1, 2024
Air Combat Command welcomes new commander

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin presided over the ceremony, noting the pivotal role ACC will continue to play as the Air Force reoptimizes for Great Power Competition.
March 1, 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.
March 1, 2024
Around the Air Force: Theater Commanders Chart the Way Ahead, Designing Promotion Tests

This week’s look around the Air Force highlights the PACAF and USAFE-AFAFRICA commanders talking about their areas of focus as the Department of the Air Force reoptimizes for Great Power Competition, and modernized promotion testing aims to develop Airmen for the future fight.
Feb. 29, 2024
DAF publishes revised dress, personal appearance instruction

The Department of the Air Force republished its dress and personal appearance instruction to simplify, clarify and amplify many changes for Airmen and Guardians serving world-wide.
Feb. 29, 2024
DAF finance professionals collaborate to prepare for Great Power Competition

The event provided a venue for financial management professionals to share best practices, cultivate new ideas and foster innovative solutions that can be standardized and implemented across the FM enterprise.
Feb. 28, 2024
Allvin adds detail, texture to plans for reoptimizing the Air Force

Allvin’s session at the influential think tank was his first since becoming the Air Force’s highest ranking military officer and two weeks since the service’s leadership unveiled a broad and ambitious plan to reconfigure the Air Force and Space Force to better confront China.
Feb. 28, 2024
Air Force holds multinational ACE conference

The multinational conference highlighted ACE doctrine outlining operational schemes of maneuver to increase asset survivability while generating airpower in a high-threat environment.
Feb. 28, 2024
US Air Force bombers conduct training with Swedish Air Force

U.S. Air Force B-1 Lancers assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, launched from their deployed location at Luleå-Kallax Air Base, Sweden, to train alongside Swedish Air Force aircraft Feb. 26, 2024.
Feb. 27, 2024
Senior leaders visit 90th MW, focus on mission modernization

The visit provided an opportunity to gain more in-depth knowledge of how Airmen execute the nuclear deterrence mission at missile alert facilities and launch facilities and what changes are needed with ICBM modernization efforts.
Feb. 27, 2024
T-7 Red Hawk undergoes extreme temps during climate tests

A T-7A Red Hawk, the Air Force’s new trainer aircraft, completed a month-long trial of extreme weather inside the McKinley Climatic Laboratory, Feb. 23.
Feb. 26, 2024
PACAF, allies prepare for the future; complete large-scale exercise in the Pacific

While the Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium was taking place in Colorado, Pacific Air Forces Airmen were already implementing the vision – more large-scale exercises with allies and partners in the region.
Feb. 26, 2024
USAFE-AFAFRICA commander discusses Integrated Air, Missile Defense during Munich Security Conference

USAF Gen. James B. Hecker discussed one of his focus areas, Integrated Air and Missile Defense, during a panel at the Munich Security Conference, Feb. 17.
Feb. 26, 2024
MQ-9 Reaper lands at Shaw AFB in historic first

Airmen from the 50th Attack Squadron and Air National Guardsmen from the 163rd Attack Wing conducted a historic first, Feb. 14, by successfully landing an MQ-9 Reaper at Shaw Air Force Base under satellite control.
Feb. 23, 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.
Feb. 23, 2024
Around the Air Force: Airmen and Guardians in the Fight, Cyber and IT Warrant Officers

This week's look Around the Air Force highlights the Department's senior enlisted advisors plans to empower and equip Airmen and Guardians to prepare for Great Power Competition, and the Air Force reintroducing the rank of warrant officer for information technology and cyber career fields.
Feb. 22, 2024
Flosi to AFMC family: Embrace change, make every day count

As Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi departs his position as Command Chief of AFMC to take on the role of CMSAF, he leaves just a few words of advice to the Airmen across AFMC as they work to re-optimize the DAF for Great Power Competition.
Feb. 16, 2024
Around the Air Force: Reoptimizing for Great Power Competition

This week's look Around the Air Force highlights sweeping changes in the DAF to reshape, refocus and reoptimize the Air Force and Space Force to ensure continued supremacy while also better posturing the services to deter and, if necessary, prevail in an era of Great Power Competition.
Feb. 16, 2024
AFWERX showcases innovation at AFA Warfare Symposium; Spark Tank Finalist voting open until March 21

Representatives from each AFWERX division – AFVentures, Prime, Spark, and SpaceWERX – were on hand to discuss how small businesses and start-ups can team up with Airman and Guardian talent to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF.
Feb. 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.
Feb. 14, 2024
DAF senior enlisted advisors discuss Airmen, Guardians in the fight

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna spoke on a panel moderated by the 14th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Gerald Murray.
Feb. 14, 2024
SecAF Kendall AFA Warfare Symposium Q&A: Reoptimizing for Great Power Competition

The Q&A-style discussion addressed key takeaways from the reoptimization announcement, how the Department of the Air Force will address resourcing issues and breaking through barriers to streamline change.
Feb. 14, 2024
AMC rises to increasing global tension

The panel centered on advancements Air Mobility Command is pursuing in 2024 to account for rising global tensions and strategic competition.
Feb. 14, 2024
Air Force to re-introduce warrant officer rank, other major changes

The Air Force plans to introduce two dozen changes specifically designed to prepare the service for strategic power challenges from competitors like China and Russia.
Feb. 14, 2024
USAFE-AFAFRICA commander emphasizes five focus areas during AFA Warfare Symposium

During a media roundtable, Hecker spoke with reporters to emphasize the unwavering commitment USAFE-AFAFRICA shares with allies and partners.
Feb. 13, 2024
Allvin: 'This is our time of consequence'

Allvin’s keynote remarks at the AFA Warfare Symposium put the ambitious reoptimization in historical terms, linking it in significance to the consequential eras preceding well known shifts in Air Force history.
Feb. 12, 2024
DAF leaders lock arms, present plan to reoptimize Air Force, Space Force

DAF leaders outlined 24 specific decisions during a panel discussion at the AFA Warfare Symposium. The decisions will position the services to better confront China and maintain the hard-won superiority in air and space.
Feb. 12, 2024
Chinese attempts to recruit US, NATO service members as advisors prompts Ramstein conference

The conference is the first such event to include broad NATO participation aimed at tackling ongoing PRC targeting of U.S. and NATO-trained military personnel for employment to fill gaps in its own air force capabilities.
Feb. 12, 2024
Air Force, Space Force announce sweeping changes to maintain superiority amid Great Power Competition

While the changes feature a mix of near-term and longer-term initiatives, senior leaders emphasized the need for speed. “We are out of time,” Kendall said repeatedly in urging action on the changes.
Feb. 12, 2024
Airman Development Command announced, supporting sweeping changes to maintain superiority amid Great Power Competition

The changes made public Feb. 12 represent one of the most extensive recalibrations in recent history for the Air Force and Space Force.
Feb. 10, 2024
Air Force honors CMSAF #5 Robert D. Gaylor during celebration of life services

The U.S. Air Force celebrated the life and lasting contributions of fifth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Robert D. Gaylor at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Feb. 10.
Feb. 10, 2024
PACAF welcomes new commander

Gen. Kevin B. Schneider took the reins as the new Pacific Air Forces commander during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Feb. 9.
Feb. 9, 2024
SECAF, 16th Air Force CC visit America’s Cryptologic Wing

The 70th ISRW hosted SECAF and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) commander, to learn about the wing’s cryptologic mission.
Feb. 9, 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.
Feb. 9, 2024
Around the Air Force: Quality of Life, Xwing Flight Demo, Guardian Space Mission

This week's look Around the Air Force highlights Air Force and Space Force senior enlisted leaders testifying on Capitol Hill about quality of life issues, AFWERX demos automatic flight for a logistics mission, and the Space Force readies the first Guardian for a trip to the International Space
Feb. 8, 2024
One year later: AFMC continues to advance Strategic Plan Lines of Effort

The Air Force Materiel Command continues to make progress on the lines of effort identified in its 2023 Strategic Plan as it develops, delivers, supports and sustains the war-winning platforms and capabilities our warfighters need to succeed.
Feb. 8, 2024
Vermont Airmen test agility during multi-state exercise

Skills employed during last year’s exercise, such as simultaneously flying combat sorties from multiple locations and recovering and restoring an air base, were some of the exercise objectives.
Feb. 7, 2024
Pilot’s quick thinking, proficiency earn Kolligian Trophy

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin presented the 2022 Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy to Maj. Brady J. Augustin, during a ceremony at the Pentagon.
Feb. 7, 2024
Retired officers, enlisted members can rejoin active duty to offset personnel shortfalls

The VRRAD program is a strategic enabler to embrace experienced talent, tapping into a valuable resource of retired members to fill critical roles to close the gap against our peer competitors.
Feb. 6, 2024
Maxwell welcomes first active-duty flying training unit since 1945

The 908th Airlift Wing has an active-duty associate mission partner on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama for the first time. Detachment 3 of the 58th Operations Group had an official activation ceremony Jan. 31, 2024, on Maxwell.
Feb. 6, 2024
Air Force Historical Foundation names 432nd Wing 2023 Doolittle Award winner

The 432nd Wing and 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, received the Air Force Historical Foundation’s 2023, James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle Award, Jan. 23.
Feb. 5, 2024
JBSA hosts funeral services for CMSAF Robert D. Gaylor

Joint Base San Antonio and the 502nd Air Base Wing will host funeral services for Robert D. Gaylor, the fifth chief master sergeant of the Air Force, on Feb. 10 at JBSA-Lackland and the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
Feb. 2, 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.
Feb. 2, 2024
Around the Air Force: Recruiter Health Care, Better EOD Robots, Ejection Seat Testing

This week's look around the Air Force highlights an effort to provide better healthcare solutions for recruiters in remote locations, an upgrade to explosive ordnance disposal robots, and testing of a new ejection seat configuration for the new T-7A trainer aircraft.
Feb. 1, 2024
3rd Air Expeditionary Wing operates in first-ever iteration of exercise Bamboo Eagle

The exercise is the first of its kind from the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, which conducts warfighter-centric live and virtual operational test and evaluation, tactics development and advanced training to optimize Air Force capabilities and prepare Airmen for joint, all-domain combat operations.