Air Force Features

April 22, 2024
Whiteman AFB demonstrates readiness during Spirit Vigilance

Spirit Vigilance is one of a series of routine exercises held by Air Force global strike bases across the enterprise that focus on the training and readiness of Airmen. These exercises are conducted to continuously evaluate and enhance U.S. deterrence capabilities.
Jan. 26, 2024
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. 14, 2023
AFWERX 'Spark Street' takes over 2023 Air, Space and Cyber Conference

AFWERX showcased the innovation from Spark Cells around the world at the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Sept. 11-13. The aisle of four booth spaces at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center was called "Spark Street" where hundreds of
April 1, 2023
The women of the Minuteman: past and present

One milestone at Whiteman AFB was the first all-female Minuteman missileer crew.
April 13, 2022
Exercise Agile Tiger: Integrated deterrence in the heartland of America

The exercise enhanced participants’ ability to communicate, collaborate and operate together, ensuring unity of effort across the joint force.
Jan. 7, 2022
AF Year in Photos

This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Aug. 8, 2021
Bioenvironmental engineer speaks out on officer corps diversity, increases AF recruiting for Puerto Rico

While their tropical island homes may be hard to leave, for many Americans on U.S. territory islands such as Guam and Puerto Rico, the call to service is strong. The opportunity to join military service, however, may not be as easily available for some.
May 17, 2021
Whiteman AFB Airman innovates, develops smart maintenance floor mat to prevent FOD

One Whiteman Air Force Base Airman took it upon himself to try to prevent these maintenance costs after learning about the risks of FOD and the importance of having good attention to detail on the flight line.
April 14, 2021
Roth escapes Pentagon “bubble” to learn directly from Airmen and Guardians

Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth travelled recently to bases in Ohio, Utah, Nevada and California to review programs, meet Airmen and Guardians, receive updates from assorted commanders and senior officials, and engage with three members of Congress on their own turf.
April 9, 2021
AFGSC bomber mission showcased during Acting SecAF visits

Acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth saw first-hand how Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen are supporting world-wide bomber operations during visits to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Dyess AFB, and Whiteman AFB, Missouri, April 6 and 7.
March 25, 2021
B-2 Spirit integrates with NATO ally at Lajes Field

Bomber Task Force missions are critical to ensuring Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen are capable of executing operations at the direction of the national command authority. By training in Europe, aircrew and Airmen are familiarizing themselves with the European theater and airspace, to enhance
March 17, 2021
B-2s land at Lajes Field to join BTF mission

Airmen from the 509th BW will conduct a hot-pit refuel of the B-2s and a crew swap with engines running before the aircraft return to the sky to continue the mission.
Jan. 25, 2021
Air Force Global Strike flyover to support Super Bowl 55 in Tampa

Three different Air Force Global Strike Command bombers will conduct a first-of-its-kind trifecta flyover during the National Anthem performance at the 55th Super Bowl, Feb. 7, over Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
Nov. 18, 2020
53rd WEG hosts simultaneous WSEPs in Florida, Utah

The evaluations included more than 86 aircraft participating at two installations, Tyndall Air Force Base and Hill AFB, Utah, in live-fire air-to-air and air-to-ground evaluations.
July 10, 2020
Thanking those who saluted America

The U.S. Air Force performed this year’s “Salute to America” with a series of military flyovers at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone, South Dakota, July 3, and Washington, D.C., July 4, to celebrate Independence Day – the nation’s 244th birthday.

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