News

NATO Air Policing operations — U.S. Air Force News

Aug. 26, 2021
Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority Directorate celebrates 2-year anniversary

The directorate is responsible for ensuring the Air Force is able to use the electromagnetic spectrum to secure friendly communications, command and control, friendly kill chains and deny the adversary from using the domain.
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.
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.
April 9, 2021
Around the Air Force: Month of the Military Child, Talent Marketplace, Astronaut Rescue Course

Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights April as the Month of the Military Child, upgrades to the Talent Marketplace platform to help reform the enlisted assignments process, and rescue personnel partnering with SpaceX to conduct astronaut recovery training. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Angelo
April 7, 2021
Hanscom AFB team awards long-range radar integration contract with production options

The Theater Battle Control Division, headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, awarded an $8.4 million integration contract to Lockheed Martin Corp. March 26 as part of the Three Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar Rapid Prototyping program.
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 12, 2021
Around the Air Force: Van Ovost Nomination, CJADC2 Demo, and PT Test Changes

Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights the nomination of Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost to be commander of U.S. Transportation Command, a CJADC2 demonstration with USAFE, joint, and allied partners, and a new start date for updated PT tests. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Eric Mann)
July 1, 2020
ABMS moves ahead with second round of contract awards

The goal of ABMS is to enable the Air Force and Space Force to operate together and as part of a joint team – connecting sensors, decision makers and weapons through a secure data network enabling rapid decision making and all-domain command and control
June 23, 2020
Misawa AB demonstrates combat readiness in first joint, bilateral elephant walk

The display of aircraft showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This was Misawa AB’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint elephant walk.
March 30, 2020
President signs executive order calling up Air Force Reserve medics, other specialties

For the Air Force Reserve, personnel already serving in the Selected Reserve and Participating Individual Ready Reserve, as well as those assigned to the Individual Ready Reserve, may be asked to volunteer to activate in support of COVID-19 response. If taskings exceed the volunteer pool,
March 20, 2020
National Guard ramps up COVID-19 response

Air Force Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel told reporters at a Pentagon briefing that it is even possible that tens of thousands of Guard members could be activated as the situation unfolds, depending on the needs of communities.
March 3, 2020
Cope North 2020 joint forces exhibit aerial prowess

Exhibiting their military might, three nations teamed up for a Combat Air Forces large force employment exercise iteration of Cope North 2020 at Andersen Air Force Base and around the CNMI, Palau, and Yap in the Federated States of Micronesia Feb. 12-28.
Nov. 14, 2019
Air Force creates Cyberspace Capabilities Center to streamline communications enterprise

The Air Force created a new Cyberspace Capabilities Center Nov. 7, in an effort to bridge cyber support gaps and synchronize enterprise requirements to best support today’s warfighter.
Nov. 13, 2019
Defense, industry partners plan for future multi-domain conflicts

Experts from across the Air Force and the Department of Defense’s joint community, as well as industry partners, came to CyberWorx to analyze a single, yet complicated problem-set: how do we operate in contested environments ensuring a steady-state of tactical C2 support?
Oct. 7, 2019
AFCENT executes command and control of AFCENT from Shaw AFB US

In a proof of concept exercise conducted Sept. 28, Active Duty, Reserve and Guard personnel executed the day’s air component operations from the 609th Air Support Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.
Sept. 12, 2019
Air Force releases 2019 Artificial Intelligence Strategy

The strategy provides definition, context and purpose for artificial intelligence in the Air Force, and is the service’s annex to the Department of Defense Artificial Intelligence Strategy.
Aug. 20, 2019
Air traffic control: Keeping the skies safe

Similar to other careers, on-the-job training for air traffic controllers is a must in order to ensure agile combat airlift is delivered anywhere and anytime. Airmen assigned to this unit learn alongside a fully qualified and experienced trainer, so there is no room for error when it comes to
July 16, 2019
ACC commander speaks at Joint Warfighting Forum

Air Force Gen. Mike Holmes delivered remarks to the audience of military and industry partners about the future of armed conflict and the importance of integrated systems of command and control.
Feb. 22, 2019
Joint Air Defense Exercise sharpens skills, strengthens partnerships

Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of U.S. Central Command worked together with regional partners to conduct Joint Air Defense Exercise 19-01, a regularly scheduled three-day training event focused on increasing the readiness of air defense assets in the CENTCOM area of responsibility. The U.S. Air
Feb. 5, 2019
Red Flag adjusts for today’s challenges

The 414th Combat Training Squadron, which oversees Red Flag, is making changes to the exercise for improved efficiency at Nellis Air Force Base.

U.S. Air Force News