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  • Women prove they have the 'right stuff' to fly

    Throughout history, women have made a lasting impression on the fabric of the United States. In colonial times, women helped their husbands defend their farms from Indian attacks. During the American Revolution, women such as Mary Hays McCauly (better known as Molly Pitcher) took care of their

  • Academy, Singapore university team up for research

    Singapore's Nanyang Technological University may seem worlds away from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. But thanks to a new cooperative research and development agreement, or CRADA, between Nanyang and the Academy, the world has gotten a lot smaller. The agreement, signed Feb. 28, by Dean of the

  • March 6 airpower summary: C-130s support coalition forces

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations March 6, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, in order to deter enemy activities an Air Force A-10

  • NFL players kick off USO tour in Kyrgyzstan

    Three National Football League stars and a senior sports writer visited Manas Air Base Airmen as part of a United Service Organizations tour March 4 here. San Diego Chargers Luis Castillo, Chicago Bears Tommie Harris, Carolina Panthers Mike Rucker and Sports Illustrated writer Peter King arrived in

  • Teamwork puts F-15E back in the fight

    Airmen here worked together, and with outside agencies, to turn an unforeseen setback around and quickly bring a combat asset back to the fight. In late-January, Staff Sgt. Chris Petty, a 335th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit electro-environmental specialist, was troubleshooting an issue

  • Deployed Airman breaks Air Force refueling record

    Gas, gas, gas ... Nope, this isn't a chemical warfare drill; this is what's been on Airman 1st Class Zechariah Coe's mind the entire month. Airman Coe, deployed here from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., as a fuels distribution operator with the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, broke the

  • ESC officials make digital air support possible

    Electronic Systems Center officials here are giving Air Force tactical air control party Airmen on the ground and in the fight every available advantage to help win the war on terrorism. Tactical air control party Airmen, known as TACPs, must be able to communicate precise coordinates to pilots

  • March 5 airpower summary: Predator destroys enemy target

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations March 5, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, an Air Force MQ-1 Predator dropped a hellfire missile in

  • Replace aging aircraft or risk irrelevancy, general says

    The commander of Air Force Materiel Command, which is responsible for delivering war-winning capabilities to the rest of the Air Force, said during a visit to Air University here that Air Force officials must develop and buy new aircraft or risk the service becoming irrelevant. The Air Force must be

  • Global Hawk marks 10-year anniversary

    A Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle landed after an eight-hour mission Feb. 28 that marked 10 years since base officials witnessed its first flight at Edwards Air Force Base. On that first flight, the aircraft flew for one hour at an altitude of 32,000 feet, and today the Global Hawk has logged

  • March 4 airpower summary: C-17s help sustain operations

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations March 4, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles dropped a guided bomb unit-38

  • GPS helps troops locate targets, one another

    Members of the Joint Service System Management Office here provide global positioning systems-enabled technology in direct support of warfighters worldwide.Part of the 752nd Combat Sustainment Group, the JSSMO has representatives from all military branches. The unit maintains GPS receivers in the

  • March 3 airpower summary: A-10s deter enemy activities

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations March 3, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, an Air Force MQ-9A Reaper fired hellfire missiles in

  • Maintainers in Pacific gain top-down view of transformation

    One of the top Air Force leaders involved in engineering a broad transformation in aircraft maintenance processes and organizational structures talked with senior leaders, wing commanders and maintainers throughout Pacific Air Forces March 3 here. "We're looking at the most fundamental

  • Exercise Balikatan '08 tests ability to deliver

    Moving large amounts of equipment, personnel or humanitarian relief supplies can be a daunting task. But it's a task tactical and strategic airlifters like the C-130 Hercules and the C-17 Globemaster III are made for. That's why they were instrumental in Exercise Balikatan '08 held here. The joint

  • Coalition search, rescue teams locate missing helicopter

    March 4 at approximately 11:56 a.m., coalition combat search and rescue teams located the wreckage of an Iraqi Mi-17 helicopter north of Lake Thar Thar. Recovery operations have been completed and there were no survivors. One coalition force member was among the eight personnel onboard. Identities

  • Air Force JTACs train on leading edge technology

    Approximately 20 Air Force joint terminal attack controllers from 16 different locations throughout the U.S. and other countries arrived here Feb. 23 to perform training with the mobile Air Support Operations Center Gateway in preparation for deployment. The JTACs will be at Shaw Air Force Base for

  • Legendary pilot visits Kadena

    A surviving pilot of a legendary aviator group of determined black men at the forefront of historic social change during World War II spoke Feb. 25 at the Rocker NCO Club here. Retired Lt. Col. Charles Dryden was one of 992 Tuskegee Airmen who answered the call to serve his country when blacks were

  • New tanker to bring increased capabilities to warfighter

    Air Force officials here announced Feb. 29 the selection of the Northrop Grumman Company to replace the aging KC-135 Stratotanker fleet. After months of reviewing and evaluating proposals from vendors, the source selection team chose Northrop Grumman to produce up to 179 of the new air refuelers.

  • Intermediate-repair facility keeps tankers flying in theater

    The central intermediate-repair facility, the only KC-135 Stratotanker brake shop in theater, gets 30 to 50 brakes back into service every month, saving the time and money it would take to ship worn parts back for repairs. The tankers are responsible for the in-flight refueling of most of the U.S.

  • March 2 airpower summary: Airmen keep mission rolling

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations March 2, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, an Air Force Reaper MQ-9A dropped guided bomb unit-12s in

  • Air Force personnel chief addresses lawmakers

    The Air Force deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services answered questions from members of the House and Senate Armed Services Committee subcommittees on personnel Feb. 27 and 28. Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III joined sister service representatives, as well as Dr. David Chu, the

  • March 1 airpower summary: B-1Bs destroy enemy targets

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations March 1, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.In Afghanistan, an Air Force B-1B Lancer dropped a guided bomb unit-31and

  • Feb. 29 airpower summary: F-15s perform show of force

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 29, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.In Afghanistan , an Air Force B-1B Lancer and F-15E Strike Eagles dropped

  • AMC commander welcomes tanker announcement

    The commander of Air Mobility Command hailed today's aerial tanker source selection announcement as an important first step toward ensuring America maintains its global reach capability. Air Force officials announced today that Northrop Grumman Corporation was selected to build the new tanker,

  • Tanker contract award announced

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne and Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Duncan J. McNabb announced the selection of Northrop Grumman as the winner of the KC-X competition for development and procurement of up to 179 tanker aircraft for approximately $35 billion. The initial

  • Kunsan pilots improve capability with AIM-9X missile

    Pilots, maintainers and ammunition Airmen at Kunsan Air Base have been introduced recently to a new generation weapon that changes air-to-air combat.The Air Intercept Missile-9X Sidewinder, developed by Raytheon engineers, is a fifth generation AIM-9 missile that is a substantial upgrade to the

  • Far from the water, close to the mission

    Far from the water but close to the mission, members of the Navy VP-26 Patrol Squadron are enjoying being deployed on an air base, they say."We really appreciate being on an Air Force base, because of the facilities and it's a great feeling to come back to solid ground after a mission," said Lt.

  • Air Force leaders testify about 2009 budget request

    The Air Force's top two leaders testified before the House Armed Services Committee about the service's budget request for fiscal 2009 Feb. 27 in Washington. Addressing topics from recapitalization to personnel end strength, Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne and Air Force Chief of Staff

  • Air Force leaders announce incoming AETC commander

    Air Force leaders named the commander of Air University as the future leader of Air Education and Training Command Feb. 28. President George W. Bush has nominated Lt. Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz for appointment to the grade of general and assignment as commander of AETC, which is responsible for the free

  • C-130 crew receives award for averting crisis

    A Pope Air Force Base C-130 Hercules crew was awarded Air Mobility Command's 2007 Field of Aeronautics and Astronautics Aviator Valor Award recently.The crew evaded surface-to-air rocket fire just five minutes into a flight out of Baghdad International Airport on the night of Aug. 30, 2007, while

  • Joint effort key to success in Deep Freeze

    Operation Deep Freeze recently concluded its 52nd season of air and vessel operations. The Joint Task Force Support Forces Antarctica ODF is a unique 13th Air Force-led joint and total force mission which has supported the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Antarctic Program since 1955. The

  • Bagram receives first relocatable dormitory

    The standard of living improved dramatically for more than 100 Airmen on Camp Cunningham here with the opening of the first relocatable dormitory here Feb. 26. Texan Hall was officially dedicated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and called home for 120 Airmen deployed in support of Operation Enduring

  • Feb. 27 airpower summary: C-130s help sustain operations

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 27, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs conducted shows of force

  • Air Force films Edwards, Travis Airmen, aircraft 'Above All'

    Aircrews from the Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., and the 60th Air Mobility Wing at Travis AFB, Calif., recently took part in the filming of the latest round of Air Force commercials featuring the new campaign theme "Above All." The filming at Edwards Feb. 6 through 8

  • Pilot reaches 1,000 combat hours flown

    A 332nd Expeditionary Operations Group F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot here will reach two career milestones in a matter of weeks. According to information extracted from the Aviation Resource Management and Military Personnel Data Systems, Lt. Col. Andy Uribe is the only current Air Force fighter pilot

  • Feb. 26 airpower summary: B-1Bs destroy Taliban check point

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 26, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs dropped guided bomb unit-12s

  • Medal of Honor recipient visits Kunsan

    There are few opportunities allowing Airmen to gain first-hand insights on the history and achievements of the Air Force, which have helped shaped the foundation of the organization, while at the same time, inspiring Airmen of all ranks. One of the military's most valued and respected achievements

  • Static displays provide up-close look at American airpower

    Fifteen minutes of fame, it's something many hope for in their lifetimes. For some U.S. military members participating in the 2008 Singapore Air Show Feb. 19 to 24, the wait is over. Whether flying an air demonstration or manning a static display, Airmen and Sailors were the stars of the show as

  • Military, civilian firefighters work to save lives, assets

    When the call came in at 10:30 a.m. on Feb.24 that a B-2 Spirit had crashed on the flightline, 44 Andersen firefighters put emotions aside and relied on their extensive training to fight the fuel-intensified fire. The multi-functional bomber, sans munitions but completely full of jet fuel for a

  • Feb. 25 airpower summary: F-16s target enemy compound

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 25, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, an Air Force B-1B Lancer dropped guided bomb unit-31s and

  • How to build a bomb

    "Some people think you open a box and there is a bomb, ready to be loaded on an aircraft," said Tech. Sgt. Erick Chrostowski, the 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron munitions production supervisor here. "There is more to it than that," he said. The initial steps of the process are identifying,

  • Feb. 22 airpower summary: C-130s provide backbone for operations

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 22, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, British GR-7 Harriers dropped enhanced paveway II munitions

  • Mobile communications system undergoes final tests

    The 682nd Air Support Operations Squadron performed one of the final tests on their new mobile, state-of-the-art Air Support Operations Center Gateway during the base's operational readiness exercise Feb 12 to 14. The Gateway, a vehicle mounted communications system, improves situational awareness

  • Reserve units swap planes

    Air Force Reserve Command officials will swap C-130 Hercules aircraft this spring to accelerate the consolidation of missions and equipment at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y. Officials from the 914th Airlift Wing at Niagara Falls ARS will exchange its eight C-130H3s for eight C-130H2s from

  • F-16s featured in Dominican Republic air show

    U.S. Airmen and Coast Guardsmen joined their Dominican counterparts Feb. 16 and 17 to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Dominican air force with an air show. Aviation fans from this small island nation welcomed the Air Force active duty, Reserve and Air National Guard aircraft and

  • Firefighters exchange knowledge, experience

    More than 30 Honduran military and civilian firefighters converged at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Feb. 19 to 22 for a subject matter expert exchange allowing both nation's firefighters to pass along experiences, knowledge and the latest in firefighting tactics, techniques and procedures . The

  • Feb. 23 airpower summary: maintainers keep them flying

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 23, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles dropped a guided bomb unit-38

  • Vipers secure communication for DVs

    A top-level government official sends a Top Secret e-mail routed through numerous interconnected computer networks from 30,000 feet, confident as she does so that the message will reach its intended audience without interruption or risk. Every day, our nation's leaders transverse the globe to

  • Feb. 24 airpower summary: Predator destroys enemy compound

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 24, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles and Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt

  • AF leaders discuss future challenges

    Air Force major command commanders spoke to Airmen, Air Force Association members and other attendees about the challenges facing their organizations during the AFA's 24th annual Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition held here Feb. 21and 22. Driving home the urgent need to recapitalize the

  • Smurfs up: Keesler Hurricane Hunters ready for storm season

    When Hurricane Hunter crews from Keesler Air Force Base track severe storms in 2008 with their WC-130J Hercules aircraft, they will do so with the latest equipment received Feb. 15 that will collect data and provide weather warnings. Members of Air Force Reserve Command's 403rd Wing took delivery of

  • Feb. 21 airpower summary: B-1Bs destroy enemy combatants

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 21, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, an Air Force B-1B Lancer dropped guided bomb unit-38s onto

  • Rescue wing reservists deploy, receive 'National' sendoff

    Reservists from the 920th Rescue Wing departed here Feb. 20 on the first-leg of a 14-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Before they left, they received a visit on the flightline by John Patterson, a pitcher for the Washington Nationals baseball team. The Nationals play their

  • Chief discusses strategy white paper at AFA symposium

    The chief of staff of the Air Force helped kick off the Air Force Association's 24th annual Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition Feb. 21 in Orlando, Fla. Before hundreds of Airmen and civilians, Gen. T. Michael Moseley spoke about the future of the Air Force and also took the opportunity

  • Air Force officials release pilot's name killed in F-15 accident

    Air Force officials here Feb. 22 have released the name of the F-15 Eagle pilot who died due to injuries sustained to an aircraft accident Feb. 20.1st Lt. Ali Jivanjee of the 58th Fighter Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base died in the crash of two F-15s over the Gulf of Mexico.The name of the second

  • RED HORSE team improves flightline operations

    Airmen assigned to the 1st Expeditionary RED HORSE Group are nearing the completion of installing a barrier arresting kit on the flightline at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. "The BAK 12 is an emergency stopping system for tail-hook equipped aircraft when they have in-flight emergencies and they don't

  • Elmendorf Airmen complete first F-22 deployment

    Eight F-22 Raptors and 132 Airmen from Elmendorf Air Force Base completed the first deployment from Alaska as Reserve and active-duty Airmen combined for training Feb. 2 through 17 at Tyndall AFB, Fla.Members of the 3rd Wing and Air Force Reserve Command's 477th Fighter Group here combined for

  • Feb. 20 airpower summary: F-15s destroy enemy targets

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 20, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, British GR-7 Harriers dropped guided bomb unit-38s in order

  • Command and control Airmen keep eyes on the sky

    Airmen who sleep in their beds at night don't have worry about who's watching the sky because of Airmen who patrol the sky 24/7 in Southwest Asia. Using an Airborne Warning and Control system, 70 Airmen in the 71st Expeditionary Air Control Squadron in Southwest Asia, along with Army missile battery

  • Feb. 19 airpower summary: A-10s conduct show of force

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 19, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles conducted shows of force in the

  • 2 F-15s reported missing

    Two Air Force F-15C Eagles were reported missing Feb. 20 at approximately 2 p.m. CST in the Gulf of Mexico.The two aircraft were assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing. At the time of the accident, they were on a training sortie.Active search and rescue efforts are under way.A board of officers will

  • Joint STARS goes beyond line of sight

    A straight line is the shortest distance between two points and the best way for communication to pass from one to the other, unless the earth's curvature prevents it. Then, what is known as beyond-line-of-sight, or BLOS, communication capability becomes necessary. BLOS uses two straight lines, one

  • Feb. 18 airpower summary: weapons loaders arm the fleet

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 18, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, an Air Force B-1B Lancer dropped guided bomb unit-31s

  • ACC officials issue latest release from stand down for F-15s

    Gen. John D.W. Corley, Air Combat Command commander, returned 149 grounded F-15s to flight Feb. 15 contingent upon the completion of customized inspections on each of the aircraft's longerons. This "stand-down release" order brings the total number of cleared A, B, C and D-model F-15 aircraft to

  • 49 C-5s approved for modernization program

    Air Mobility Command leaders welcomed the news that defense officials certified 49 of the Air Force's C-5 aircraft for upgrade in the Reliability Enhancement and Re-engining Program. The decision was made Feb. 14. Continuing the C-5 RERP allows the Air Force to modify aircraft with better, newer

  • CMSAF outlines Air Force priorities to Dover Airmen

    The chief master sergeant of the Air Force outlined the Air Force's primary concerns Feb. 11 to Dover Air Force Base Airmen. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley told base Airmen that the service's top-three priorities are winning the war on terrorism, taking care of Airmen and

  • 'Today's Air Force' features airlift, medical training

    This week's edition of "Today's Air Force" highlights the Air Force's state-of-the-art technology for both air and ground operations. Also featured is a segment on cargo airlift in Southwest Asia. Airmen deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan deliver supplies to dangerous locations and, at the same time,

  • Feb. 16 airpower summary: F-16s protect coalition forces

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during Feb. 16, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, an Air Force B-1B Lancer dropped guided-bomb-unit 31s and 38s onto

  • Feb. 15 airpower summary

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 15, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan a total of 25 close-air-support missions were flown as

  • Air Force C-5 Galaxy modernization program certified

    Air Force officials announced today that officials in the office of the under secretary of Defense for acquisition, technology and logistics have certified the C-5 Reliability Enhancement and Re-engining Program for 49 additional aircraft. The C-5s approved include 47 C-5Bs used for inter-theater

  • Feb. 14 airpower summary: C-130s support coalition forces

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 14, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, an Air Force B-1B Lancer dropped guided bomb unit-38s onto an

  • Air Force snags top national advertising award

    The Air Force earned one of the nation's top advertising honors Feb. 7, taking home a Golden Award at the 2008 ADDY Awards ceremony in Dallas. The technology section of the AIRFORCE.com Web site won best in class in the micro-site category, according to Air Force Recruiting Command officials. The

  • Feb. 13 airpower summary: B-1Bs destroy targets

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 13, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolts IIs dropped a guided bomb unit-12

  • New matting system to improve deployment capability

    Engineers at the Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate here have made recent significant advancements developing a super-strong, lightweight composite airfield matting that speeds up forward aircraft deployments, expands parking space and reduces costs. Working with

  • Airmen, Marines seek to synchronize in sky over Iraq

    Leadership from the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing and the 3rd Marine Air Wing-Forward met here Feb. 10 and 11 to raise joint air traffic control and airspace utilization in central Iraq to new levels of safety and effectiveness. During the conference, the military services discussed ways to increase

  • Feb. 12 airpower summary: A-10s destroy enemy targets

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 12, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and French Mirage 2000s

  • Airmen provide relief to China, test new initiative

    Kadena Airmen loaded more than 225,000 pounds of food, medicine and cold weather supplies onboard Pacific Air Forces aircraft here Feb. 8 as part of a humanitarian mission to China. U.S. Pacific Command coordinated delivery of the humanitarian supplies to the People's Liberation Army at Shanghai

  • Air Force conducts nuclear policy and procedures review

    The Air Force's Blue Ribbon Review of its nuclear weapons policies and procedures has found that its nuclear mission is sound but needs strengthening. "The review provided the Air Force an opportunity to improve its commitment to a sound nuclear enterprise," said Maj. Gen. Polly Peyer, chair of the

  • Feb. 11 airpower summary: F-15Es deter enemy activity

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 11, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, an Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II fired cannon rounds onto

  • C-130J deploys to Southwest Asia

    Members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing here welcomed the newest member of its fleet Feb. 8 as a C-130J Hercules landed in Southwest Asia. "We're not only the first active duty, C-130J deployment, it's also a record-setting event," said Lt. Col. Dan Tulley, the 41st Airlift Squadron

  • Expeditionary rescue helps save Afghan boy

    Air Force helicopters were airborne within three minutes of receiving a call to pick up a 5-year-old local national boy who had been struck by a vehicle near Jalalabad Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 2. Members of the 210th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron received the request to medevac the young boy who

  • Feb. 10 airpower summary: A-10s conduct shows of force

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 10, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs conducted shows of force over

  • 'Today's Air Force' features Airmen maintainers

    This week's edition of "Today's Air Force" highlights an explosive ordnance disposal squadron in Afghanistan. Also, the U.S. Air Force is known for its air power, but making its presence felt all over the world takes a toll on the aircraft. Watch how a team of Airmen on the ground keep B-1B Lancers

  • NASA recruiting volunteers for 'out of this world' jobs

    Only 12 human beings have set foot on the moon. You could be the thirteenth, if you make the cut. NASA's current recruiting effort for a new class of astronaut candidates specifies that the International Space Station and the return to the moon are part of the agency's goals, and this class will be

  • Feb. 8 airpower summary: Groundcrews keep aircraft flying

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 8, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, an Air Force aircraft dropped a guided bomb unit-12 in order

  • Heritage to Horizons series highlights AF Flight Test Center

    The latest Heritage to Horizons series presentation highlights the de facto center of American flight research, development, test and evaluation. The Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., began operations June 25, 1951, and had a solid foundation on which to build its

  • Kunsan Airmen teach English to South Korean cadets

    Kunsan Air Base Airmen volunteered to teach English to South Korean army cadets Jan. 31 at the South Korean Army NCO Academy. South Korean army officials added English as part of the cadet' s curriculum and asked 8th Fighter Wing officials if they would volunteer; Team 5/6, a group of staff and

  • C-17 crews support missions in Europe, Africa

    In a coordinated effort with U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Mobility Command, the Air Force Reserve Command is providing dedicated aircrews to fly C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlift missions in Europe and Africa. The first group of reservists to arrive at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, includes

  • Senior Air Force leaders meet at Programming Summit

    On Feb. 4, the eve of the President's Budget Rollout for Fiscal 2009, Gen. T. Michael Moseley, chief of staff of the Air Force, called together key Air Force leaders to develop a flight plan that funds our future -- guaranteeing Air Force dominance in air, space and cyberspace. "We have articulated

  • Powered flight returns to Air Force Academy

    Air Education and Training Command officials currently are testing a program designed to return powered flight to the Air Force Academy's curriculum. Called "Jump Start," the test marks the beginning for a program meant to enhance the Academy's focus on airmanship in its curriculum. Traditionally,

  • SECAF declares new complex officially open

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne took part in the grand-opening ceremony Feb. 5 of the Blatchford-Preston Complex, a $106.9 million construction project including improved recreational facilities and the bases' first permanent dormitories, in Southwest Asia. Opening the Blatchford-Preston

  • Feb. 6 airpower summary: F-15s hit enemy combatants

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 6, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.In Afghanistan, an F-15E Strike Eagle dropped a guided bomb unit-38 onto a

  • Feb. 5 airpower summary: F-16s support coalition forces in Iraq

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 4, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.In Afghanistan, British GR-7 Harriers performed shows of force in order to

  • Threatening dust storms can't stop the mighty Herc

    The C-130 Hercules touched down on an unremarkable stretch of dirt in central Africa Jan. 28. Less than four minutes later the aircraft was accelerating and airborne, climbing away from the landing zone and setting a southeasterly course toward civilization. The mission was over for the C-130 crew

  • Texas team teaches expeditionary medical techniques in Hawaii

    The Republic of Moku is a fictitious Pacific island chain, but during exercise Pacific Lifeline it is home to real-world training as more than 90 medical Airmen assigned to Pacific Air Forces practice how to deploy and provide critical services following a natural disaster. Assisting them is a

  • Deployed AWACS aircrews overcome unique challenge

    E-3 Sentry aircrews deployed here in support of Exercise Cope Tiger 2008 performed a quick turnaround and still completed a mission on time Feb. 3. A rare challenge, the E-3 was flying a mission during the exercise's large force employment  when a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling

  • Pacific Lifeline aerial porters keep mission moving

    Logistics planners deployed to Hawaii to participate in the Pacific Lifeline exercise running now through Feb. 9 have been working nonstop to ensure every moving piece of equipment, aircraft and people move smoothly through the airflow system.The team includes members from  the 44th Aerial Port

  • Aircraft travels faster than six times the speed of sound

    Tests are under way at the Benefield Anechoic Facility here on the X-51 Scramjet-Waverider's antennas to ensure all of the X-51's antennas and communication systems are working properly. The X-51 is an autonomous vehicle with a scramjet engine enabling the aircraft to travel at a hypersonic speed --

  • Feb. 4 airpower summary: C-130s provide support for coalition

    Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Feb. 4, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, an Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle conducted a show of force in