Aug. 30, 2022 T-38 Talon Repair Inspection and Maintenance program launches at JBSA-Randolph The T-38 Talon will undergo Talon Repair Inspection and Maintenance, or TRIM, modification to perform localized depot-level maintenance to replace or repair key parts to keep these valuable training platforms mission ready.
Aug. 29, 2022 The National Guard: Truly at the heart of it all Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. spoke with National Guard leaders and discussed how the service is transforming.
Aug. 26, 2022 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. 25, 2022 Pacific Angel 22-2 strengthens ties with Indo-Pacific allies, partners Pacific Angel is a multilateral exercise bringing together more than 370 participants from six countries to foster cooperation and interoperability during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.
Aug. 24, 2022 Airman’s innovation saves time, money One 100th Maintenance Squadron Airman has invented a new boom cover tool that has the potential to save the U.S. Air Force 40,000 man-hours and approximately $1 million per year.
Aug. 24, 2022 Grey Wolf flies with all-Air Force crew for first time The MH-139A Grey Wolf flies its first sortie since the Air Force took over ownership of the aircraft Aug. 12. It marked the first all-Air Force personnel flight in the Air Force’s newest helicopter.
Aug. 19, 2022 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. 18, 2022 Air Force experiments to expedite kill chain, improve battle management The TOC-L event was designed to continue U.S. Air Force development of future battle management concepts intended to expedite kill chains and improve distributed control.
Aug. 17, 2022 Exercise Distant Horizon validates Indo-Pacific sustainment functions Distant Horizon is an annual exercise that prepares the 920th Rescue Wing’s Personnel Recovery Task Forces for global, war, contingency, humanitarian, and in extremis operations.
Aug. 17, 2022 Exercise becomes reality: MQ-9A Reaper responds to ship fire The remotely piloted aircraft, assigned to the 163rd Attack Wing, responded to the scene of a ship fire during a training exercise in the world's largest international maritime exercise.
Aug. 14, 2022 One year later: How OAR brought a Dover AFB Airman and Afghan evacuee together Operation Allies Refuge brings together a Dover Air Force Base Airman and an Afghan evacuee.
Aug. 13, 2022 Mission complete: AF MQ-9s close out successful RIMPAC exercise The MQ-9 Reaper enterprise left an indelible mark on the world’s largest maritime exercise demonstrating the remotely-piloted aircraft’s capabilities at RIMPAC.
Aug. 12, 2022 CSAF visits Kadena Air Base At an all-call with Kadena AB personnel, Brown stressed the importance of empowering Airmen at all levels to deliver innovative solutions to keep pace with the complex operational and strategic challenges that shape U.S. military operations in this region.
Aug. 9, 2022 COMUSAFE welcomes F-22s to Poland As part of NATO’s plan to bolster its collective defense posture, the 90th FS will take over the mission from the Vermont Air National Guard’s 158th Fighter Wing, which has been executing the coalition’s Air Policing mission since their arrival in theater, May 2.
Aug. 6, 2022 Inaugural aviation training proves success for Air Force psychologists Enhanced understanding of pilot training and the human performance demands on aircrew will facilitate improved ability for Air Force Aviation Psychologists to accomplish their mission.
Aug. 4, 2022 SecAF receives F-35 engine update at Tinker AFB Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Tinker Air Force Base July 28 for an update on the base’s support to the F-35 Lightning engine program.
Aug. 3, 2022 6th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force laid to rest McCoy, who served as the first senior enlisted advisor of Strategic Air Command and was selected as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year in 1974, passed away July 13, at the age of 91.
Aug. 3, 2022 AFOTEC Detachment 6 participates in first F-15EX live-fire missile shots Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center Detachment 6 team members recently participated in two of the first developmental and operational test missile shots for the F-15EX Eagle II.
Aug. 2, 2022 Kentucky Air Guard Special Tactics rescue 19 after floods The Airmen rapidly deployed to the region July 28 to conduct rescue operations via boat and helicopter for four days after flooding in Kentucky.
Aug. 2, 2022 SecAF visits Creech AFB Kendall’s conversation with Creech AFB leaders focused on the continuous effort to establish Next Generation Air Dominance through investing in technology, mechanics and the people who provide mission support.
July 26, 2022 FAA, Nellis AFB partner to expand Red Flag airspace arena The 414th CTS and the FAA collaborated to expand the available training area during Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 by almost three times the size as prior iterations.
July 26, 2022 Stronger together: 435 CRSS, Romanian AF partner for training The air advisors’ training goal was to share best practices with Romanian personnel, better preparing them to conduct regular maintenance and care for the systems at Fetesti Air Base.
July 25, 2022 Hawaii ANG supports Arctic air defense exercise Amalgam Dart This iteration incorporated C-17 Globemaster III support from the 204th Airlift Squadron, which performed a series of maneuvers alongside participating fighter, refueling and command and control aircraft.
July 22, 2022 Air Force’s 75th Anniversary celebrated by allies, partners at international air show One of the largest air shows in the world has returned and featured a special tribute this year to the U.S. Air Force as it approaches its 75th anniversary. The Royal International Air Tattoo was held at RAF Fairford, July 15-17.
July 22, 2022 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.
July 21, 2022 Introducing the 908th Airlift Wing’s Program Integration Office The 908th Airlift Wing at Maxwell Air Force Base said goodbye to its aging C-130H Hercules aircraft as it begins the transition to providing MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter training; bringing together AETC, AFGSC and AFRC for the first time.
July 18, 2022 US airpower, integration on display at Royal International Air Tattoo The event allowed the Air Force and U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa to integrate and engage with hundreds of Airmen from 31 nations, and approximately 200,000 visitors during the three-day military air show.
July 18, 2022 Air Force, Space Force begins hackathon at 3 locations The BRAVO Hackathon and BRAVO 1 Canary Release began today; the event focuses on innovation and software development commonly employed by technology companies. Teams self-form and urgently develop working prototypes that are later presented to senior leaders.
July 15, 2022 The ‘Future Fight’ is here: Red Flag-Nellis 22-3 More than 20 units and approximately 2,300 participants arrived at Nellis Air Force Base to take part in the final Red Flag of 2022. Greeting them were the pilots of the newly re-activated 65th Aggressor Squadron, and the 57th Operations Group’s dedicated multi-domain aggressor force.
July 15, 2022 Air Force focuses on future of Indo-Pacific alliances, Agile Combat Employment Cope North tests how well medics from the three nations operate during challenging scenarios while strengthening partnerships and integrating Agile Combat Employment concepts.
July 14, 2022 New flight milestone in Hexa testing The test was an important first step toward the incorporating the LIFT Hexa, an electric, vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, into operations at a controlled military airfield.
July 14, 2022 End of an era: U-2 flies last OBC mission The Air Force’s high-altitude, all-weather reconnaissance aircraft, the U-2 Dragon Lady, recently flew Beale Air Force Base’s last Optical Bar Camera mission. This move allows processors to consolidate film closer to mission-required reconnaissance collection.
July 13, 2022 Air Force adds more jobs to initial enlistment bonus list For some Air Force career fields, new opportunities for Airmen to receive bonuses upon entering active duty have begun in fiscal year 2022.
July 12, 2022 Red Tails conduct joint air integration exercise U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and partner nation combat controllers coordinated with F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing and conducted Close Air Support 9-Lines with target correlation.
July 11, 2022 AFIMSC set to begin Red Hawk beddown efforts at JBSA The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center will move forward with major construction work to support the beddown of a new aircraft and training mission at JBSA-Randolph. The fifth-generation jet trainer will replace AETC's aging fleet of T-38 Talon fleet with advanced technology.
July 10, 2022 Korean War Veteran, former PACAF commander, shares his experiences to empower Airmen Retired Lt. Gen. James D. Hughes, the commander-in-chief of Pacific Air Forces from June 1978 to June 1981, celebrated his centennial birthday July 7, 2022 and reflected on his 35 years of Air Force service.
July 8, 2022 Air Force continues anniversary celebration at NASCAR race The Air Force continued its yearlong 75th anniversary celebration during the Kwik Trip 250 NASCAR Cup Series race at Road America near Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.
July 7, 2022 New technologies drive Tyndall AFB’s ‘Installation of the Future’ rebuild Tyndall Air Force Base has been on a continuous innovation journey to become the Installation of the Future since Hurricane Michael devastated the installation in 2018.
July 6, 2022 Richardson: Teamwork, collaboration key to AFMC success The AFMC change of command ceremony was more than just an opportunity to welcome Gen. Duke Z. Richardson to the organizational helm; it was also a homecoming for the new commander who has spent nearly half of his career as part of the enterprise.
July 3, 2022 AMC transitions to MAFFORGEN AMC has begun its transition to the new Air Force Force Generation model to increase high-end readiness, improve predictability, and provide a more sustainable and consistent mobility force to meet force presentation requirements in the future fight.
June 30, 2022 Under Secretary of the Air Force visits Tinker AFB During the visit, Jones traveled to the Oklahoma City Air Logistic Complex, which is the largest maintenance depot within the Air Force Materiel Command and supports various aircraft and engine workloads.
June 30, 2022 Kendall talks PTSD, mental health with medical leaders Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall met with Air Force Medical Service leaders to discuss the Department of the Air Force’s approach for prioritizing post-traumatic stress disorder care and support June 24.
June 29, 2022 USAFE-AFAFRICA, NATO Allied Air Command welcomes new commander U.S. Air Force Gen. James B. Hecker assumed command of U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command June 27.
June 28, 2022 AMC aligns strategic priorities with counterparts in Pacific theater The strategy, which focuses the command on four mission imperatives for ensuring the MAF is postured to compete and win against its pacing threats, was presented through a Pacific lens to ensure future alignment and refinement with PACAF and INDOPACOM.
June 28, 2022 Red Flag-Alaska 22-2 draws to a close Red Flag exercises are designed to simulate a deployment to a contested environment, where the battlefield strategy demands a high operations tempo and necessitates innovation, determination, and teamwork to stay ahead of ever-changing mission needs.
June 27, 2022 Kendall outlines progress on ‘transformation’ tempered by continuing threats, need for ‘urgency’ Offering a report card on the state of transformation across the Air and Space Forces, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall said June 24 that progress has been made but more is needed, and the pace of change must quicken to reshape and refocus the services to meet fast evolving global threats.
June 26, 2022 New BLOS capability on the horizon for B-52s, first IRIS air demo complete The Air Force has moved one step closer to equipping B-52s with a new capability called IRIS. The 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron executed the first air demonstration utilizing the BLOS communication system paired with an Iridium Certus terminal on a B-52 Stratofortress.
June 25, 2022 Air Force selects future aircrew helmet The helmet prototype was chosen after Air Combat Command initiated the search for a next-generation helmet to address issues with long-term neck and back injuries, optimize aircraft technology, improve pilot longevity, and provide better fitment to diverse aircrews.
June 24, 2022 Little Rock AFB selected to host ANG C-130J Formal Training Unit Four C-130J Hercules will replace aging C-130Hs to establish the FTU, which will ensure aircrews gain the experience and knowledge needed to operate the newer aircraft.
June 23, 2022 AESA radar launches F-16 into next generation of airpower The AESA reinforces the viability of the F-16 to execute its homeland defense mission while remaining ahead of near-peer threats.
June 19, 2022 Father’s Day tribute: Duke Field Airman continues family legacy Capt. Brock Harrell, 859th Special Operations Squadron pilot, follows the path exemplified by his father, Chief Master Sgt. Mark Harrell, 919th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintenance superintendent.
June 18, 2022 USAFE integrates with Arctic fighters during exercise Baltic Operations U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft integrated with Swedish, Finnish, German, and U.S. Navy fighters, during U.S. Naval Forces Europe’s exercise Baltic Operations 2022 over the Baltic Sea region.
June 16, 2022 First in-air refueling between KC-46, AFSOC CV-22 The 20th Special Operations Squadron and 349th Air Refueling Squadron brought a CV-22 Osprey and KC-46 Pegasus together for in-air refueling training over Cannon AFB early June.
June 15, 2022 Moody AEROnet enhances partner nations’ airpower Airmen from Moody AFB worked closely with military members from Colombia, Nigeria, Thailand, and Tunisia to demonstrate the capabilities of AEROnet software.
June 15, 2022 Hawaiian raptors strengthen regional readiness at the Keystone of the Pacific Visiting F-22 Raptors and Airmen from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, conducted a series of missions at Kadena Air Base, Japan.
June 11, 2022 B-1B Lancers deploy to Andersen AFB for Bomber Task Force Mission Air Force B-1B Lancers landed at Andersen Air Force Base for a Pacific Air Forces Bomber Task Force deployment. The deployment was held to conduct training alongside allies, partners and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Joint Force.
June 10, 2022 65th Aggressor Squadron reactivates at Nellis AFB with aggressor force of F-35s The 65th Aggressor Squadron reactivated recently with a directed mission to know, teach and replicate fifth-generation air adversaries at Nellis Air Force Base. The decision underwent compliance with the National Environmental and Policy Act and other regulatory and planning processes.
June 8, 2022 505th CCW Airmen bolster USAFE operations, Ukraine military and strengthening NATO alliance The contributions the 505th CCW Airmen made to the 603rd AOC’s mission was instrumental in the strategy and execution of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe operations and bolstered the NATO alliance by strengthening the Ukrainian military.
June 7, 2022 New MH-139 Grey Wolves will go to Joint Base Andrews The 25 new helicopters will replace the base’s 21 aging UH-1N Hueys. The additional four aircraft will allow the base to execute continuation of government operations and distinguished visitor transport mission requirements without augmenting support units.
June 6, 2022 Land at your own risk: Air Guardsmen honored for valor during Operation Allies Refuge The crew of seven Airmen from the 105th Airlift Wing, New York National Guard, earned the Meritorious Service Medal for a successful completion of their military transport airlift mission at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, when Taliban forces took over the capital city.
June 2, 2022 Altus AFB Airmen, Fort Sill Soldiers airlift rocket system for training exercise Airmen from Altus Air Force Base, Okla., trained with Fort Sill Soldiers to practice aerial operations, and loading, downloading and firing of the MLRS.
June 1, 2022 KC-46A Pegasus approved to refuel 97% of joint force receivers Less than one year after the KC-46A was approved for its first ICR, Minihan approved daily task-able operational use of the KC-46A to refuel the B-1B Lancer, C-135 variants, E-8 Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System, EC-130H Compass Call, F-35B/C Lightning II, KC-10 Extender and P-8 Poseidon
May 30, 2022 Farewell tour: Dutch finish overwater F-16 training over Florida coast While flying over open waters, there are no ground references such as cars, buildings, and terrain to determine altitude. This training is crucial in preparing the students for their return home to the Netherlands where most flying occurs over the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean.
May 28, 2022 Commemorating the life of Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Asa Herring Retired Tuskegee Airman, Lt. Col. Asa Herring, passed away May 27. Asa flew more than 350 combat missions in both the Korean and Vietnam War and was the first African American squadron commander at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.
May 27, 2022 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.
May 25, 2022 CSAF hosts Indonesian counterpart visit Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., hosted Indonesian Air Chief Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo for an official counterpart visit May 16-20.
May 25, 2022 Sentry Savannah builds warfighter readiness, lethality The purpose of the exercise is to be able to bring in all of these different assets and be able to train face to face and learn from each other and learn the different tactics that each fighter brings to a fight to a near-peer adversary.
May 25, 2022 62nd AW exemplifies ACE during Swift Response Once chocks were pulled from underneath wheels, seatbelts were on and the aircraft was clear for takeoff; Airmen with the 7th and 8th Airlift Squadrons ascended thousands of feet into the Pacific Northwest skies and flew straight in to exercise Swift Response, May 7-16.
May 25, 2022 Thunder Over Dover 2022 reunites community Dover Air Force Base held the 2022 Thunder Over Dover Airshow and Open House May 21-22.
May 24, 2022 Hurricane Hunters brief mission to POTUS at interagency preseason hurricane event The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters joined up with the NOAA Hurricane Hunters, U.S. Coast Guard, and FEMA to showcase their missions, aircraft and equipment as part of an interagency presidential briefing concerning the upcoming hurricane season.
May 23, 2022 Joint Black Flag tests night-one capabilities, introduces RAAF E-7, first mobile C2 element Black Flag allows the Air Force to test like we fight, developing force integration techniques and discovering capabilities utilizing existing and emerging material to deliver combat capability to the warfighter.
May 23, 2022 USTRANSCOM’s motto embodied in Operation Fly Formula U.S. Transportation Command kicked off Operation Fly Formula May 22, loading a C-17 Globemaster III with 132 pallets, or 78,000 pounds, of specialty infant formula.
May 21, 2022 AFSOC incorporates weapon systems cyber defense in Emerald Warrior 22.1 The exercise fused cyber effects into aircraft operations and employed two mission defense teams, with the cyber defense correlation cell and demonstrated how AFSOC will deploy MDTs to defend weapon systems from cyber-attacks.
May 20, 2022 Robinson takes reins at AETC Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson took the reins of Air Education and Training Command from Lt. Gen. Brad Webb during a change of command ceremony May 20. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. presided over the ceremony.
May 20, 2022 Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s counterpart visit with Indonesian Air Chief Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. hosted Indonesian Air Chief Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo for an official counterpart visit May 19 to affirm the strong and enduring U.S.-Indonesia strategic partnership.
May 20, 2022 Around the Air Force: AMC's Record Flight, Outstanding Feat of Airmanship, Vermont F-35s in Europe This week’s ATAF takes you on AMC’s record-setting longest duration flight on a KC-46A Pegasus, the first female aviator is awarded the Kolligian Trophy, and Vermont’s ANG takes their F-35 Lightning IIs to Europe to participate in NATO’s Air Policing mission. (Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Brittain Crolley)
May 19, 2022 Eielson AFB celebrates F-35 beddown completion The ceremony marked the end of a two-year beddown process that yielded two operational fighter squadrons comprised of 54 permanently assigned, combat-coded F-35A aircraft.
May 19, 2022 Travis AFB hosts Wings over Solano 2022 Travis Air Force Base opened its gates recently for the Wings Over Solano open house and air show. The air show weekend consisted of 35 aerial demonstrations; 24 modern and vintage military aircraft; eight weapon systems from three major commands; and more.
May 18, 2022 Tyndall AFB hosts WESP-East 22-8 WSEP is the Air Force’s joint program to test air-to-air and air-to-ground live-fire weapons. It offers pilots the opportunity to fire live missiles while providing the ground crew with experience handling live munitions.
May 18, 2022 35th FW, joint allies participate in ACE exercise at Misawa, Yokota AB Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing showcased their ACE capabilities during readiness exercise Beverly Sunrise 22-04, at Misawa and Yokota Air Base.
May 17, 2022 Civilian leaders converge at Air University for SECAF National Security Forum The annual forum is AWC’s capstone event and sponsored by the office of the Secretary of the Air Force. It gives invited civic leaders from across the country the opportunity to engage in discussions with military and government civilian leaders on issues relating to national security.
May 17, 2022 RF-A 22-1 concludes at Eielson AFB RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 officially concluded May 13 following a successful two-week training blitz.
May 16, 2022 Air Force conducts successful hypersonic weapon test A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress successfully released an AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon off the Southern California coast. The ARRW is designed to enable the U.S. to hold fixed, high-value, time-sensitive targets at risk in contested environments from stand-off distances.
May 15, 2022 101-year-old veteran promotes to major, reflects on service Fifty-five years after his retirement, World War II veteran Capt. Thomas Dewey Adams Jr., 101 years old, was granted an honorary promotion to major during a ceremony held at his home.
May 14, 2022 Record construction contract awarded for F-35 facilities at Tyndall AFB Accounting for contingencies and contract oversight, this represents a $604 million investment in the #BuildTyndallStrong effort and is the single largest military construction contract on record in the Air Force database, which dates to 2008.
May 13, 2022 Kirtland AFB firefighters deploy to fight largest US wildland fire A team of firefighters from Kirtland Air Force Base has deployed to combat the Hermit's Peak and Calf Canyon fire, the largest wildland fire in the United States.
May 13, 2022 Around the Air Force: Brown and Blue Books, Red Hawk Rollout, Pegasus Milestone This week’s look Around the Air Force highlights the release of the Brown and Blue books, the new T-7A Red Hawk training aircraft and a new KC-46A Pegasus milestone.
May 12, 2022 First female aviator receives Kolligian Trophy In April 2020, during a routine training sortie, Bye’s A-10’s gun experienced a catastrophic failure, her canopy was sent soaring through the sky during flight and forced her to decide to either eject or attempt a gear-up “belly” landing.
May 11, 2022 Contingency response dominates ACE exercise during Southern Strike With only four contingency response fights and two contingency response groups within the Air National Guard, what these Airmen can achieve within minutes in extreme conditions is exceptional.
May 10, 2022 Vermont ANG F-35s join NATO’s enhanced air policing mission As part of NATO’s plan to bolster its collective defense posture, the Vermont ANG team will take over the mission for Hill Air Force Base’s 388th FW, which has been executing the coalition’s air policing mission since their arrival Feb. 16.
May 10, 2022 AMC’s longest flight: 24.2 hours in a KC-46A The KC-46 is Air Mobility Command’s newest aerial refueling platform, and now after completing the 24-hour flight, holds AMC’s record for the longest duration flight in its history.
May 9, 2022 DAF hosts congressional delegation for ABMS update, E-7 orientation Department of the Air Force leaders hosted a congressional delegation at Nellis Air Force Base, May 6, for an update on the base’s Advanced Battle Management System initiatives and an orientation of the E-7 Wedgetail.
May 8, 2022 Air advisors engage Peruvian Air Force, rekindle training mission Air advisors with the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron engaged with Peruvian Air Force members to train their fixed-wing unit. The mission demonstrates PERAF’s interoperability with the U.S. Air Force in future exercises and real-world operations.
May 6, 2022 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.
May 3, 2022 55th FS, FGS return to Shaw AFB after 6-month deployment to USCENTCOM Airmen from the 55th Fighter Squadron and Fighter Generation Squadron recently returned home to Shaw Air Force Base after a six-month long deployment to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.
May 2, 2022 FY21 DAF Safety Awards announced The FY21 Department of the Air Force Safety Awards Program provides organizations, teams, and individuals the opportunity to be recognized for their hard work, enhanced performance, accomplishments, and feats in safety.
May 1, 2022 The new future for Air Mobility Liaison Officer training With constant, real-world demands on an aging fleet of aircraft, out of the box thinking is the linchpin for big changes in the way the U.S. Air Force trains its specialized air mobility officers.
April 29, 2022 AFRL technology makes new weapon for sinking ships a reality The Air Force Research Laboratory and Eglin Air Force Base’s Integrated Test Team demonstrated a new low-cost, air-delivered capability for defeating maritime threats that successfully destroyed a full-scale stationary surface vessel in the Gulf of Mexico.
April 28, 2022 First T-7A Red Hawk rolls out The first T-7A Red Hawk training aircraft rolled off the production line at the Boeing Defense, Space & Security building at Lambert International Airport.
April 27, 2022 Kendall, Brown, Raymond tell Congress $194 billion budget request balances risks, quickens transformation Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall urged Congress April 27 to embrace a $194 billion budget request specifically tailored to “transform” and modernize the Air and Space Forces to meet growing challenges from China.