May 30, 2023 AFIMSC disaster response team deploys to help recover Guam after Typhoon Mawar Disaster response teams from the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Natural Disaster Recovery Division are assisting in the aftermath of Typhoon Mawar after it struck Guam, May 24.
April 19, 2023 Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of US nuclear force's safe, effective deterrent The test launch is part of routine and periodic activities intended to demonstrate that the United States’ nuclear deterrent is safe, secure, reliable and effective to deter 21st century threats and reassure our allies.
Dec. 13, 2022 Cotton takes command of USSTRATCOM Gen. Anthony J. Cotton becomes USSTRATCOM's eighth commander, highlighting the enduring stability of the nation's strategic enterprise during a time of increased global pressure and reliance on a safe, reliable, and effective nuclear deterrent.
Oct. 12, 2022 Offutt AFB celebrates runway reopening Dozens of current and former members of Team Offutt recently gathered at Offutt Air Force Base to celebrate the reopening of the runway during a special event there.
April 6, 2022 Air Force delivers E-4B simulator The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Simulator Division delivered the first ever high fidelity, full motion simulator designed to replicate E-4B flying operations and aerial refueling capability April 1.
Jan. 20, 2022 Air Combat Command names Lead Wings The commander of Air Combat Command has designated five units as Lead Wings as part of the combat air force’s transition to the service’s new force generation model.
Jan. 18, 2022 557th Weather Wing flexes its global capabilities Resolute Support Mission was established to help the Afghan security forces and allied nations develop the capacity to defend Afghanistan and protect its citizens. At its peak, the 557th Weather Wing was supporting approximately 10,000 personnel from 36 NATO allies and partner countries.
Oct. 22, 2021 Offutt AFB receives first two MILCON contracts for flood recovery effort A season of heavy snowfall, combined with a late winter storm in the middle of March, caused widespread flooding and left roughly 30% of Offutt Air Force Base flooded.
Sept. 1, 2021 Kendall’s first trip highlights Air and Space Force roles in responding to China, strategic competitors The base, which is headquarters for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Pacific Air Forces, was the first stop on Kendall’s first official trip as Secretary. It was no random choice. Nor was it an accident that it came less than a month into his tenure.
July 30, 2021 I am part of Team 19 Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass and her team visited Offutt Air Force Base to visit with Airmen, the sixth chief master sergeant of the Air Force and to learn more about their mission.
April 1, 2021 EITaaS team stands up new security operations center With updated visualization and automation capabilities, the new ESOC will provide cybersecurity professionals with increased threat detection resources, allowing shorter response times.
Nov. 19, 2020 Department of the Air Force selects six candidate locations for US Space Command Headquarters The Department of the Air Force, on behalf of the Office of Secretary of Defense, has selected six candidate locations for the U.S. Space Command Headquarters.
July 22, 2020 Air Force hits key milestones with commercial IT In June, the Enterprise IT-as-a-Service Integrated Program Office, headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., began migrating users at a number of military installations to commercially available networks provided by both AT&T and Microsoft.
April 24, 2020 AFCAP V increases field assistance If needed, the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program is standing by to support COVID-19 response for the Air Force or any federal government entity supporting National Command Authority objectives.
Feb. 13, 2020 Air Force announces Air Force Art Contest winners The Air Force recently announced its 2019 Air Force Art Contest winners. The contest features five categories from Adult Accomplished to Youth Ages 6-8.