Sept. 23, 2021 ACC commander speaks on Fighter Roadmap at AFA ‘21 During his keynote presentation at the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference, Sept. 22, Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, said today’s fighter force was designed for a different peer adversary, built for a different time, and utilized in a different place and manner
Sept. 22, 2021 Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
Sept. 21, 2021 DAF COVID-19 Statistics - 09/21/2021 Below are current coronavirus disease 2019 statistics for Department of Air Force personnel.
Sept. 17, 2021 Airmen hone expeditionary skills at Rally in Rockies exercise Active duty, Air National Guard and Reserve Airmen gathered in Colorado and Wyoming for 22nd Air Force’s flagship exercise Rally in the Rockies Sept. 12-17. The exercise is designed to develop Airmen for combat operations by challenging them with realistic scenarios that support a full spectrum of
Sept. 16, 2021 COMUSAFE hosts Arctic Air Chiefs Symposium The conference hosted senior defense representatives from seven of the eight Arctic nations, including Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the U.S. to discuss a variety of Arctic-focused campaigns and initiatives.
Sept. 15, 2021 US, Slovenian armed forces partner in bilateral exercise U.S. Air Force and Slovenian armed forces leaders came together to discuss the importance of a strong U.S.-Slovenian partnership for Agile Combat Employment, an operating concept intended to ensure USAFE-AFAFRICA forces are prepared to respond to potential threats by enabling forces to quickly
Sept. 15, 2021 Reserve C-130 aerial firefighting teams fly during second busiest wildfire season Since first being activated July 20, the 302 AW has been working together with other military aircraft from Nevada Air National Guard’s 152nd AW, Wyoming ANG’s 153rd AW, and California ANG’s 146th AW to drop millions of gallons of fire retardant in support of fire suppression efforts in California.
Sept. 10, 2021 Defenders beta test new weapons qualification course Developed by the Air Force Security Forces Center, a primary subordinate unit of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, the proposed course will seamlessly instruct, test and evaluate weapons training for the more than 38,000 active duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and
Sept. 9, 2021 Force Health Protection Guidance (Supplement 23) - Department of Defense Guidance for Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Attestation and Screening Testing for Unvaccinated Personnel In accordance with the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force guidance, attestation of an individual's status as fully vaccinated or presentation of a recent negative COVID-19 test is a condition of physical access to DOD buildings and DOD-leased spaces in non-DOD buildings in which official DOD
Sept. 7, 2021 Department of the Air Force releases 2021 assessment of states’ support of military families The 2021 assessment of states' support of military families measured ease of licensure portability across state lines and support for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public education surrounding installations.
Sept. 3, 2021 India and US sign Project Agreement for Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle The main aim of the DTTI is to bring sustained leadership focus to promote collaborative technology exchange, and create opportunities for co-production and co-development of future technologies for Indian and U.S. military forces.
Sept. 3, 2021 India, US sign Air-Launched UAV Co-Development Project Agreement Air Vice Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, Indian Air Force, Assistant Chief of Air Staff for Plans, and Brig. Gen. Brian R. Bruckbauer, Director of the Air Force Security Assistance and Cooperation (AFSAC) Directorate for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, signed a landmark agreement recently to
Sept. 3, 2021 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.
Sept. 2, 2021 Keep safety in mind as summer ends The long Labor Day weekend marks the traditional end of summer and offers many service members, civilians and their families the final opportunity to take to the highways and byways for a summertime adventure. Emphasis on managing risk is key, not only for a holiday weekend that historically
Aug. 31, 2021 US, Australian forces strengthen coalition air dominance in Red Flag-Alaska 21-3 Red Flag-Alaska 21-3 concluded at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Aug. 27, strengthening interoperability and showcasing air dominance in the Indo-Pacific region.
Aug. 31, 2021 CMSAF visits Forward Edge of Indo-Pacific Since the Accelerate Change or Lose action orders was released, the 36th Wing has created and implemented new standard operating procedures to meet the call by spearheading a training guide for Agile Combat Employment concepts and multi-capable Airmen skill sets.
Aug. 30, 2021 Reserve Airmen participate in exercise Patriot Warrior During the exercise, the unit stood up a fully operational base, equipped with mobile hospitals for simulated patients flown in on military aircraft, such as the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft operated by an 815th AS aircrew who took part in the deployment-style exercise to enhance wartime skills.
Aug. 27, 2021 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. 23, 2021 Dover AFB leads joint, interagency survival training Members of the 436th Operational Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape flight partnered with the 3rd Airlift Squadron at Dover AFB, Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Coast Guard Station Indian River Inlet, Delaware, to train local search and rescue procedures
Aug. 18, 2021 CMSAF, international enlisted attend Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit A sea of multi-colored military uniforms and the sounds of several languages were the backdrop for the Senior Enlisted Leader International Summit, held Aug. 9-13 in San Antonio.
Aug. 17, 2021 505th CCW supports Navy Large Scale Exercise 21 Airmen from the 505th Combat Training Squadron and the 505th Communications Squadron, Hurlburt Field, supported Navy Large Scale Exercise 21 – the biggest U.S. Navy exercise in a generation, according to Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday, July 28-Aug. 16.
Aug. 17, 2021 CSAF visits Tinker AFB, shares ‘Accelerate Change or Lose’ approach Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., and his spouse, Sharene, visited Tinker Air Force Base, learning the installation’s diverse mission and meeting with Airmen.
Aug. 16, 2021 Pennsylvania Air National Guard helps fight West Coast fires Pennsylvania Air National Guard members are serving as imagery experts, providing live aerial video streaming to fire bosses working on the front lines of the devastating California wildfires.
Aug. 12, 2021 USAF, Ukraine armed forces strengthen partnership Members of the Ukrainian armed forces met with a variety of U.S. Air Force units from Ramstein Air Base and Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Aug. 2-6.
Aug. 11, 2021 Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness as safe, effective deterrent The launch involved a Hi Fidelity Joint Test Assembly re-entry vehicle that detonated conventional (i.e. non-nuclear) explosives prior to hitting the surface of the water approximately 4,200 miles downrange near Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands.
Aug. 10, 2021 Eastern National Robot Rodeo showcases EOD emerging capabilities Explosive ordnance disposal and bomb squad experts in the Department of Defense and civilian sector tested the latest EOD robotics and emerging capabilities during the Eastern National Robot Rodeo and Capabilities exercise Aug. 2-6.
Aug. 9, 2021 US-Israeli training builds capabilities, partnerships, readiness Army and Air Force civil engineers recently partnered with Israeli Air Force engineers to successfully test new airfield damage repair technologies in Israel.
Aug. 7, 2021 All hands on deck; Soldier rescued from Pacific Ocean Rain is pouring down on and around the island of Guam after a monsoon hits early Sunday morning, July 26. For those in nearby waters, waves are crashing all around them. In the midst of all the commotion, a Soldier on a U.S. Army Watercraft System off the coast of Angaur, Palau, requires urgent
Aug. 6, 2021 A-10s land on Michigan state highway Four A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 354th Fighter Squadron and the Michigan Air National Guard’s 127th Wing landed on a Michigan state highway as part of Northern Strike 21, a large-scale training exercise, Aug. 5.
Aug. 4, 2021 Nellis AFB aggressors, F-35 pilots ‘punish’ blue air to develop unstoppable force During Red Flag-Nellis 21-3, blue air participants will for the first time go head-to-head with F-35 Lightning II aggressor pilots, making already daunting training scenarios all that more difficult to successfully overcome.
Aug. 3, 2021 Safe and Sound Week - Take the challenge The Department of the Air Force is collaborating for the fourth year with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration during the Safe and Sound Week national campaign, which recognizes successes in workplace health and safety programs. This year’s Safe and Sound Week runs Aug. 9-15.
Aug. 2, 2021 USAF delivers helicopters, bolsters Australian alliance As part of the U.S. Defense Department’s Foreign Military Sales program, 9th Airlift Squadron aircrew from Dover Air Force Base transported two CH-47F Chinook helicopters aboard a C-5M Super Galaxy from Dover AFB to Royal Australian Air Force Base Townsville, Australia, in early July, further
Aug. 2, 2021 AFRL’s drone killer, THOR will welcome new drone “hammer” The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Directed Energy Directorate is seeking partners to build a new counter electronics weapon system, to defend against the ever increasing threat of adversarial drone activity.
July 30, 2021 Wounded warriors share message of resilience in Florida On the day a bullet tore through his legs inside an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. August O’Niell, 414th Combat Training Squadron Detachment 1 flight chief in charge of ground operations at Davis-Monthan, Air Force Base, Arizona, said his world changed.
July 29, 2021 US, Israel conclude Juniper Falcon 21-2 In support of long-standing, bilateral agreements, military members from the U.S. European Command and the Israel Defense Forces held exercise Juniper Falcon 21-2 at various locations in Israel, July 23-28.
July 29, 2021 DoD directs employees to start wearing face masks again Following guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Defense Department has directed employees working in areas at high risk for transmission to begin using face masks again as a measure to prevent the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, especially the fast-moving,
July 28, 2021 Andersen AFB provides medical supplies to Cook Islands The 36th Contracting Squadron at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, has recently awarded two contracts worth a total of $64,000 to provide the Cook Islands with medical supplies needed for COVID-19 relief.
July 27, 2021 EOD units test new imaging technology Local explosive ordnance disposal units received and were trained on a new and upgraded portable imaging X-ray system at Eglin Air Force Base July 22.
July 22, 2021 NORAD, USNORTHCOM lead 3rd Global Information Dominance Experiment North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, in collaboration with all 11 U.S. combatant commands, have executed the third in a series of Global Information Dominance Experiments, in partnership with the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, the undersecretary of Defense for
July 14, 2021 AMC approves operational Centerline Drogue System as first KC-46A Interim Capability Release milestone The Centerline Drogue System mission set was approved as the KC-46A Pegasus’ first Interim Capability Release to meet joint force air refueling requirements.
July 11, 2021 Security forces, OSI consolidate personnel in Protective Services Operations The integration of personnel from both career fields enhances PSO capabilities at 1st FIS, whose mission is to provide full-spectrum, protective security support to the Department of Defense, Air Force senior leaders and visiting foreign dignitaries.
July 3, 2021 Stay safe this 4th of July The Fourth of July, a time for America to commemorate the passage of the Declaration of Independence, is often celebrated with parades, concerts, firework shows, family road trips, barbecues and parties where participants toast to the nation.
June 30, 2021 319th Reconnaissance Wing to field E-11 mission at Robins AFB Under the proposed plan, which is contingent on Congressional approval of the retirement of four E-8 JSTARS at Robins AFB, Georgia, an E-11 squadron at Robins AFB would be a geographically separated unit reporting to the 319th RW.
June 30, 2021 Nellis AFB to become 5th generation Center of Excellence The Department of the Air Force announced plans today to make space for a larger fighter presence at Nellis Air Force Base by realigning the base’s close air support and rescue missions to Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, starting in fiscal year 2022.
June 30, 2021 Air Force, Army build on joint contracting operations with JFCE 2021 The Joint Force Contracting Exercise 2021, the first Air Force/Army training exercise since 2017, gave contracting teams the chance to practice unity of effort, build relationships and better understand each other’s organizational structure and methodologies.
June 29, 2021 UOTT pushes boundaries of F-35 operational testing A team of engineers, analysts, and pilots are pushing the boundaries of F-35 combat aircraft operational testing. The United States Operational Test Team is partnered with Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center Detachment 6.
June 25, 2021 USAF approves beddown of F-22 FTU at JBLE The F-22 FTU was previously based at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.
June 20, 2021 Air Force announces availability of final environmental study on Ground Based Strategic Deterrent ICBM recapitalization Test Program The Department of the Air Force announces the availability of the Final Environmental Assessment for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent Test Program and the program’s Finding of No Significant Impact. The analysis can be found at gbsdtesteaoea.govsupport.us.
June 19, 2021 UIPE protective gear completes ground compatibility testing A joint military test team recently conducted ongoing developmental and operational testing of the Uniform Integrated Protective Ensemble Air 2 Piece Under Garment at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.
June 17, 2021 ShOC-N: Bringing ABMS future faster As the Air Force and Department of Defense continually refine intra- and inter-service communication capabilities to retain strategic advantage in future conflict, Nellis Air Force Base’s Shadow Operations Center-Nellis, or ShOC-N, is leading the way as the test bed for emerging technologies that
June 17, 2021 Air Force releases Bridge Tanker Sources Sought Announcement The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued a Sources Sought Announcement for the Bridge Tanker Program to determine the number of qualified, interested companies capable of providing solutions for the planned, non-developmental tanker recapitalization program.
June 16, 2021 AFRL’s THOR hammers drones in new video animation The Air Force Research Laboratory has created a new video animation that realistically depicts a Tactical High-power Operational Responder, or THOR, destroying swarms of enemy drones in a base defense scenario.
June 9, 2021 AFCLC, CASI and DLIFLC host China ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ training event AFCLC partnered with Air University, China Aerospace Studies Institute, Air War College, Army War College and the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center to host the event at the Air University Teaching and Learning Center.
June 6, 2021 Flying Jennies provide airlift, airdrop during Voyager Shield Next to their vehicles, standing on a hill overlooking a dirt runway, liaison officers talk with pilots of an Air Force Reserve Command C-130J Super Hercules via a secure communications radio that they have set up at the Geronimo Landing Zone, to bring them in for a landing as part of exercise
June 3, 2021 Ebbing ANGB selected to host F-35 training center for FMS participants, RSAF F-16 training The F-35 provides next-generation stealth capabilities to the U.S. and many U.S. ally and partner nations with its aerodynamic performance, advanced integrated avionics, enhanced situational awareness and increased survivability.
June 3, 2021 AFRL opens research altitude chambers, becomes force in aerospace physiology At the Air Force Research Laboratory, ensuring pilots, air crews and all flight equipment can withstand various pressures, is one of the missions in the lab’s 711th Human Performance Wing, where research and aerospace medicine converge to enhance the performance and readiness of operational Airmen.
June 3, 2021 Hanscom team awards contract for up to six aircraft A Hanscom Air Force Base team awarded a $464.8 million contract to Learjet, Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of the Specialized Aircraft Division of Bombardier Inc., on June 1 in support of the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node program.
June 1, 2021 Key Spouse Mentors gather virtually to share ideas, best practices Air Force Reserve Key Spouse Mentors from around the country came together virtually May 7, to share their ideas, struggles and best practices. The Key Spouse Mentors conference also provided guidance and education on a host of Reserve programs available, resiliency and wellness techniques.
May 30, 2021 Republic of Singapore Air Force deploys to Andersen AFB The Republic of Singapore air force deployed airmen, F-16 Fighting Falcons, F-15SG fighters and a G550 Airborne Early Warning aircraft to Andersen Air Force Base, May 24, 2021.
May 29, 2021 C-5M Super Galaxy visits Eglin AFB for countermeasures testing Engineers, testers and support staff working on the Eglin Air Force Base range enjoyed a fireworks display the last two weeks courtesy of the Air Force’s largest aircraft, the C-5M Super Galaxy.
May 24, 2021 Risk Management - the key to a safe and enjoyable summer Summer allows us time to share in the enjoyment of warmer weather activities. It’s important to keep in mind the risks of injury prior to participating.
May 22, 2021 PACAF civilian enhances allies, partnerships in Indo-Pacific region, wins Air Force-level award Meet Robyn Leigh Disselkoen Russell, deputy chief of international affairs, Directorate of Strategy Plans, Programs and Requirements at Pacific Air Forces and winner of the Headquarters Air Force International Affairs Excellence Award for 2019.
May 21, 2021 With its promise and performance confirmed, ABMS moves to a new phase After 18 months exploring new ways to better connect the joint force alongside a growing cadre of industry partners, the Department of the Air Force is ready to move ABMS from the drawing board into the hands of warfighters.
May 20, 2021 Northern Edge 21 achieves operational test advances for Airmen, weapons systems Aircraft from the 53rd Wing returned home from exercise Northern Edge 21, where they achieved test objectives for their software, hardware, and combat tactics, May 3-14.
May 20, 2021 19th AW C-130J crew awarded for heroism on deployment On May 10, a C-130J Super Hercules aircrew assigned to Little Rock Air Force Base’s 61st Airlift Squadron was awarded one Distinguished Flying Cross and three Air Medals for their decisive actions and outstanding airmanship displayed under hazardous conditions while deployed to Afghanistan Sept. 19,
May 18, 2021 Air Force opens new F-16 production line for foreign military sales To support the growing demand for new F-16 Fighting Falcon from partner nations, the U.S. Air Force has teamed with Lockheed Martin Corp. to open a new production line to build the F-16 Block 70/72 fighter aircraft at the company’s facility in Greenville, South Carolina.
May 16, 2021 AFIMSC Det. 4, AFCEC upgrade infrastructure at Air Base Campia Turzii, Romania The Air Force Civil Engineer Center and the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's Detachment 4 are leading $152 million construction projects to upgrade infrastructure at Air Base Campia Turzii, Romania, in support of NATO operations.
May 15, 2021 AGILE FLAG 21-2: Airpower from anywhere Air Force Airmen and Space Force Guardians from across the country recently came together to participate in Air Combat Command’s Agile Flag 21-2 experiment at Naval Outlying Landing Field Choctaw, April 26 – May 7.
May 13, 2021 DAF to allow officers to opt out of promotion in certain circumstances Eligible officers, who meet certain conditions, may soon request exclusion from consideration for the next higher grade. The new policy will go into effect beginning with the major, lieutenant colonel and colonel Space Force promotion boards set to convene Oct. 16, and will provide more flexible
May 12, 2021 DoD tests CBRN aircrew protective suit upgrade at Nellis AFB UIPE Air is a layered clothing system — gloves, respirator, undergarments, etc. — that provide chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protection to air crews in a toxic environment.
May 12, 2021 Exercise prepares OSI response team for deadly scenarios While Office of Special Investigations special agents hope for the best, they prepare for the worst.
May 10, 2021 B-52 completes successful hypersonic kill chain employment During the more than 13-hour sortie from Barksdale AFB to Alaska and back, the B-52 was able to receive target data from sensors via the All-Domain Operations Capability experiment, or ADOC-E, more than 1,000 nautical miles away miles away at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
May 5, 2021 CSAF visits Minot AFB Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. as well as members of a congressional delegation visited Minot Air Force Base, April 29.
May 3, 2021 Andersen AFB replaces jet landing “safety net” The 36th Civil Engineer Squadron replaced two Barrier Arresting Kits on the flight line at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 26.
May 1, 2021 Andersen AFB OSI strengthens ties with regional counterparts Members of the Andersen Air Force Base Office of Special Investigations worked to build relations with Guam’s neighbors, throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, by traveling and meeting face-to-face with local law enforcement and security counterparts in April.
April 29, 2021 JBER debuts innovation project during Polar Force 21-5 The team, which was led by Capt. Jamey Shuls, 773rd Logistics Readiness Squadron director of operations, designed and conceptualized URSUS in partnership with the air staff’s Tesseract innovation team and Air Force Research Laboratory.
April 27, 2021 NATO partners discuss command and control leading up to AK21 U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa hosted the first Command and Control Commanders’ Conference with the NATO Integrated Air and Missile Defence Center of Excellence at the NATO Missile Firing Installation conference center April 20-21, in Crete, Greece.
April 26, 2021 Japan-American partnership builds cyber defense capacity Members of U.S. Pacific Air Forces and Japan Air Self-Defense Force visited the 552nd Air Control Networks Squadron to build cyber-defense capacity, April 4-10.
April 25, 2021 60th LRS Materiel Management: You can’t fly without supply The mission at Travis Air Force Base is the largest in the Air Mobility Command and the units’ responsibilities are spread out — some Airmen fly while others repair, but if you need a part, you trust the 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron Materiel Management Flight to get that part and get that
April 21, 2021 Reaper mods targeted to provide capability for near-peer threats The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s MQ-9 Program Office is moving forward with several fleet enhancement capabilities aimed at increasing the MQ-9 Reaper’s effectiveness against near-peer adversary threats.
April 19, 2021 DAF continues implementation efforts for CUI Department of the Air Force personnel were already well versed with the necessity of protecting mission-critical unclassified information, but the release of the DoDI brought about additional responsibilities, procedures and dissemination controls that warranted the development of new approaches to
April 19, 2021 APORA strengthens rapid response capabilities through partnership, communication The African Partner Outbreak Response Alliance concluded its tenth annual conference, focusing on global Rapid Response Teams April 13.
April 15, 2021 Jolly Green II completes developmental testing The Air Force’s new combat search and rescue helicopter, the HH-60W Jolly Green II, completed its developmental test program at Eglin Air Force Base, April 13.
April 14, 2021 AAFB serves as diplomatic hub to Indo-Pacific The 734th Air Mobility Squadron, 36th Medical Group, along with the 36th Logistics Readiness Squadron coordinated with six DoS members to receive and load cargo in support of COVID-19 relief measures in the Indo-Pacific.
April 12, 2021 Dover AFB’s first Multi-Capable Airmen team sinks claws into Razor Talon Airmen from eight units across Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, participated in exercise Razor Talon, led by the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson AFB, March 22-26.
April 9, 2021 Hawaii F-22s complete DFE operations out of MCAS Iwakuni Throughout their time in Japan, the Airmen deployed from the 199th Fighter Squadron and 19th FS at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, trained alongside their Marine and Koku-Jieitai, or Japan Air Self-Defense Force, counterparts in support of the National Defense Strategy’s effort in
April 7, 2021 F-15EX Eagle II unveiled as newest fighter Lt. Gen. Duke Richardson, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics military deputy, presented the F-15EX Eagle II during an unveiling and naming ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, April 7.
April 5, 2021 Mobility Airmen enhance ACE, MCA capabilities during three-week OST Completing 106 sorties, 254 flying hours, and nearly 2,000 training events, the 61st AS, 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and 19th Operations Support Squadron sought to tackle Agile Combat Employment, distributed operations, and the Multi-Capable Airmen concept.
April 1, 2021 Department of the Air Force remains focused on suicide prevention In 2019, the Department of the Air Force suicide count and rate were the highest in recent history.
March 31, 2021 Det 631 conquers snow via crime scene exercise The exercise employed regular law-enforcement practices that may be impacted by outdoor elements such as wind or snow.
March 30, 2021 Tyndall AFB selected to host three F-35 squadrons A Record of Decision was issued by the U.S. Air Force making Tyndall Air Force Base the official location to host three new squadrons of the F-35A Lightning II.
March 29, 2021 Robot dogs arrive at Tyndall AFB The robot dogs, designed by Ghost Robotics and Immersive Wisdom, are the first of their kind to be integrated onto a military installation and one of many innovation-based initiatives to begin at Tyndall Air Force Base, coined the “Installation of the Future.”
March 28, 2021 Red Flag 21-2 creates agile, multi-domain problem-solvers Understanding how another allied fighting force maintains and conducts its missions is vital to asymmetric strategic advantage. During Red Flag Nellis 21-2, around 2,500 U.S. and international participants integrated to capitalize on becoming the best they can be before any future deployments to the
March 25, 2021 Energy efficient B-Huts could save resources, lives The 823rd Air Force Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer, known as RED HORSE, and the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Eleven Seabees unit, built two B-Huts at the Energy METER Test Site at Tyndall Air Force Base as part of an Air Force Civil Engineer Center
March 18, 2021 64th AEG provides vaccination support to FEMA in Michigan At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, approximately 220 Department of Defense military medical and support personnel will deploy to Michigan to support a state-run, federally supported community vaccination center.
March 18, 2021 NATO AWACS provides area surveillance during Red Flag 21-2 Service members from seven NATO member nations are at Nellis AFB, supporting Red Flag 21-2 to test and sharpen their abilities in countering threats while building a cohesive protocol for real-world events.
March 16, 2021 Third annual Spring Motorcycle Focus kicks off From novice to seasoned motorcycle rider, proper training can make a difference in the rider’s life and overall safety of others. Riding a motorcycle is an inherently dangerous activity; however, the risks can be mitigated with preparation and awareness.
March 15, 2021 31st OG Conducts Operation Porcupine 2021 Operation Porcupine is an annual exercise that tests the capability of the different squadrons inside the 31st OG and their ability to work together.
March 12, 2021 Capstone event validates AFCENT ACE capabilities U.S. Air Forces Central conducted an Agile Combat Employment capstone event across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility Feb. 28 through March 5.
March 11, 2021 Air Force receives first F-15EX The U.S. Air Force officially accepted the first F-15EX from the Boeing Co. March 10 at the company’s St. Louis facility.