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April 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.
Nov. 15, 2023
Morris Air National Guard Base to receive FMS F-16s to train Slovak Air Force

The addition of Slovak-owned F-16s at Morris ANGB will require an increase of almost 30 ANG personnel, and only four of the possible nine aircraft will be used for flying training of Slovak Air Force pilots.
Sept. 17, 2022
F-15C Eagle fleet prepares to stand down after 50 years of vigilance

For 24 years, the F-15 Eagle has roared over the city of Klamath Falls, Ore., flying countless training missions and supplying air superiority pilots to the U.S. Air Force.
Oct. 23, 2021
CAP NRAT reduces Arizona plane crash search area from hundreds of square miles to 100 feet, one survivor

The plane, a Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow II, single-engine aircraft departed from San Martin, California with two people aboard, crashed on approach to Page Municipal Airport, Page, Arizona.
April 4, 2019
Utah Air National Guard participates in African Lion 2019

Approximately 80 members of the Utah Air National Guard participated in the humanitarian civic assistance portion of exercise African Lion 2019 in Tata, Morocco, March 25 through April 3.
Feb. 19, 2019
Around the Air Force: Heavy Airlift Wing Service Medal / Guardsman saves life

On this look Around the Air Force, U.S. Air Forces in Europe has approved the Heavy Airlift Wing Service Medal, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base brings back Integrated Combat Turns, and a Guardsman is awarded the Airman’s Medal for saving a life.
Feb. 14, 2019
Window opens for Air Force golf camp, Armed Forces championship

Active-duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen interested in participating in the 2019 Golf Trial Camp, and ultimately Armed Forces Golf Championship, have until next month to submit their applications to compete.
Dec. 18, 2018
Reserve spouse to memorialize fallen EOD Airman

Bronze statues can be seen almost anywhere but one rarely hears the amazing stories behind their creation.The spouse of a Reserve Airman here at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, recently sculpted a bust of Senior Airman Daniel Johnson, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal
Sept. 29, 2018
Ceremonial guardsmen ‘honor with dignity’

The mission of the Nellis Air Force Base Honor Guard is to represent the Air Force in a variety of ceremonial functions in Southern Nevada, California, Arizona and Utah. They are responsible for rendering military honors for funeral services and various Air Force ceremonies, as well as, provide
Aug. 11, 2017
Defender reunites with MWD

(This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series. These stories focus on individual Airmen, highlighting their Air Force story.) After nearly a year apart, it was an emotional moment when Staff Sgt. Amanda Cubbage, a 355th Security Forces Squadron member and prior military working dog
Aug. 9, 2017
62nd FS mate finally laid to rest

Nearly 50 Airmen assigned to the 62nd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, attended the funeral of former 62nd FS pilot 2nd Lt. Charles E. Carlson at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4, 2017.
June 25, 2015
F-16 crashes in Arizona

An F-16 Fighting Falcon flying with the 162nd Wing, Arizona Air National Guard, crashed at about 8 p.m. June 24, five miles east of Douglas Municipal Airport, Arizona.
June 8, 2015
US, partner nations participate in mass casualty exercise

Angel Thunder 2015, a mass casualty exercise involving multinational armed services, took place in northern Arizona June 5.
Dec. 22, 2014
Australian F-35 lands at new home

The first Royal Australian air force F-35A Lightning II arrived at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona Dec. 18, marking the first international partner to arrive for training.
Dec. 18, 2014
AF delivers Iraqi F-16s for training in US

For more than 65 years the Air Force has embraced the concept of flexibility being the key to airpower. Now Airmen from the Arizona Air National Guard are sharing that capacity to find creative ways to overcome problems with one of the Air Force's newest allies – the Iraqi air force.
Dec. 6, 2014
Luke AFB changes refueling truck color, mitigates F-35 shutdowns

The 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron recently added a new fuel truck to its fleet designed to improve mission effectiveness and safety on the flightline.
Oct. 31, 2013
F-16 accident investigation complete

Air Force officials announced the results of an F-16D Fighting Falcon accident investigation today. The investigation into the June 26, F-16 mishap at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., determined the mishap was due to the pilot’s decision-making error after the aircraft suffered low-altitude bird strikes

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