May 17, 2023 Yokota ‘Dirt Boys’ train Japan forces in Kanoya Members of the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron from Yokota Air Base, Japan, traveled to Kanoya Air Base, Japan, to demonstrate a spall repair for Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force civil engineers, May 15.
Feb. 9, 2023 Malmstrom RED HORSE Squadron builds relationships in Philippines Airmen from the 819th RED HORSE Squadron out of Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mo., traveled to the Philippines to work alongside their Philippine Air Force counterparts in a Field Training Event, Jan. 23 through Feb. 3.
Aug. 20, 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. 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.
Sept. 24, 2020 Air Force awards multiple contracts for airfield construction at NAS Keflavik The projects, supporting the European Deterrence Initiative, or EDI, implemented by the U.S. European Command, intends to increase the responsiveness and readiness of U.S. Air Forces, NATO member-state forces and allies in Europe.
June 5, 2020 AFCEC leads Little Rock AFB runway replacement The Air Force Civil Engineer Center is leading a $180 million project to replace the 64-year-old runway at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas.
Nov. 1, 2019 Air Force Academy names airfield in honor of Tuskegee hero His journey, marked by excellence and overcoming institutionalized racial barriers, was celebrated at the Air Force Academy, Nov. 1, during a ceremony to name its airfield in his honor.
July 30, 2019 USDA creates program to protect predatory birds, Airmen The 97th Air Mobility Wing Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard, or BASH, program, expanded with the addition of the Predatory Bird Relocation Program.
May 8, 2019 CNMI signs $21.9M 40-year lease with US DOD The Commonwealth Ports Authority, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands government and the U.S. Department of Defense finalized and signed a 40-year lease agreement worth $21.9 million for the U.S. Air Force’s divert airfield on Tinian Island, May 3.
April 9, 2019 USO spring tour entertains troops in Afghanistan Hundreds of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines currently deployed to Bagram and Kandahar airfields, Afghanistan, got a chance to meet celebrities and relax during two USO shows March 31 and April 1.
Nov. 1, 2018 Cadet for a day Ryleigh reports for duty Ryleigh Messmer is a curious, rambunctious eight-year-old girl living with cystic fibrosis. The Air Force Academy, through a partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, hosted her and her family for a day of fun and learning Oct. 26.
Oct. 12, 2018 Special Tactics Airmen open Tyndall AFB airfield for operations Air Force Special Tactics Airmen with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron assessed, opened and controlled air traffic at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 11.
Aug. 27, 2018 AFCEC's Airfield Pavement Evaluation Team wins One Air Force Award The Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Airfield Pavement Evaluation Team received the General Mark A. Welsh III One Air Force Award for demonstrating improved effectiveness, operational readiness and mission accomplishment through integrated solutions.
Jan. 13, 2018 Sheppard AFB has busiest joint-use airfield in AF The airfield at Sheppard Air Force Base has long been among the busiest in the Air Force as U.S. and NATO partner students train to become combat pilots.
Oct. 4, 2017 Ellsworth AFB airfield ops building renamed in honor of WASP The Ellsworth Air Force Base airfield operations building was renamed the “Millie Rexroat Building,” during a ceremony, Oct. 2, 2017.