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Feb. 3, 2022
BRAVO 0 hackathon proves Air Force can develop weapons capabilities in under one week

The Air Force concluded its first department-wide, secret classification innovation hackathon following six days of operations with more than 100 hackers, engineers, scientists and other supporting staff.
July 29, 2021
Cyber career field discusses new training baseline

The 81st Training Support Squadron hosted the Cyber Operations Specialty Training and Requirements Team conference at Keesler Air Force Base, July 19-23.
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
March 26, 2020
Hill AFB fighter wings continue flying operations amid COVID-19 crisis

As cases continue to spread in the U.S. and more guidelines and restrictions are put in place to prevent the spread of the disease, the wings implemented their own measures two weeks ago. The largest was segmented flying operations.
July 18, 2019
Goldfein stresses promise of multi-domain operations, calls it ‘the single most critical’ tool for winning future high-end fights

The complex effort, known as multi-domain operations or MDO, “will change the character of modern warfare” Goldfein said in a closely scrutinized keynote address at the Air and Space Power Conference 2019.
July 12, 2019
Mountain Home AFB hosts largest off-station F-35A operation to date

The squadron, normally stationed at Hill AFB, Utah, is functioning as a detachment with about 300 Airmen in operations, support and maintenance. They arrived at Mountain Home AFB with 17 jets and will build up to 24 as they continue to receive and process new aircraft being delivered from the
June 28, 2019
Multinational Heavy Airlift Wing celebrates 10th anniversary

The SAC program is an initial 30-year commitment and consists of NATO members Hungary, Bulgaria, Estonia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovenia and the U.S. and Partnership for Peace nations Finland and Sweden.
June 12, 2019
AMLO brings expertise to fight in Syria

An AMLO from the 621st MSOS, aligned with the 82nd Airborne Division, recently found himself in Syria working to provide expertise in multiple areas and maintain a runway under harsh conditions.
May 28, 2019
Australian, US Airmen conduct bilateral flying operations

Diamond Storm is an Australian Air Warfare Center-led exercise designed to enhance interoperability amongst allies and facilitate the introduction of fifth-generation capabilities into the Australian Defense Force.
April 15, 2019
2018 Nuclear Deterrence Operations and Nuclear & Missile Operations awards winners announced

These awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments of Airmen contributing to nuclear deterrence operations and the missile operations career field respectively.
March 27, 2019
United States Space Command commander nominated

The president has nominated to the Senate Gen John W. "Jay" Raymond as the commander of United States Space Command.
March 4, 2019
Air Force sharpens competitive edge with roadmap to reform

The Air Force released its first business operations plan, March 4, establishing a roadmap for reform and improvement in its practices and processes.
Jan. 9, 2019
AF-wide lodging rate increase effective Jan. 1

Effective Jan. 1, the Air Force Lodging Program has increased nightly lodging rates service-wide in support of Department of Defense reform objectives to make business operations more efficient and provide Airmen with an improved lodging experience.
Nov. 28, 2018
36th CRG brings relief, inspiration after devastation

On Oct. 25, Daverrick Camacho, a firefighter from Saipan, woke-up to a nightmare turned reality. Everything he worked toward was wiped off the face of the earth. The place he called home and held family gatherings was nothing more than darkly twisted debris, scattered across the front lawn.
Nov. 28, 2018
Integrating SIGINT for multi-domain total force

The 16th Intelligence Squadron set on a path to become a reserve component partner with the 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing, Oct. 1, 2014, creating a culture of seamless operations integration between active duty and reserve Airmen.

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