Air Force Features

May 15, 2024
USAF Units of Action: Air Task Forces defined, first locations announced

The Department of the Air Force identified six locations May 15, to host experimental Air Task Forces that will test new methods to generate more efficient, integrated deployable Units of Action.
Nov. 23, 2023
Fairchild AFB demonstrates strategic deterrence readiness during Titan Fury 24-1

Airmen assigned to the 92nd and the 141st Air Refueling Wings conducted an exercise demonstrating how various support activities contribute to mobilizing KC-135 Stratotankers at a moment’s notice.
Feb. 10, 2023
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.
Oct. 11, 2022
Fairchild completes historic 72-hour KC-135 endurance mission

Two KC-135 Stratotankers simultaneously conducted 72-hour single-aircraft endurance missions, demonstrating multi-day tanker mission generation capabilities, Oct. 4-7.
April 25, 2022
Fairchild AFB joins growing Food 2.0 dining improvement program

The initiative, which includes modernizing dining facilities and new menu options, celebrated its latest grand opening, the Warrior Inn Dining Facility at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington.
Dec. 21, 2021
MacDill AFB named preferred location for next KC-46A Pegasus

The Department of the Air Force selected MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, as the preferred location to host the next active duty KC-46A Pegasus aircraft, Dec. 21.
Nov. 19, 2020
Fairchild AFB, Wyoming ANG support aeromedical evacuation across Pacific

Fairchild AFB Airmen worked alongside Wyoming Air National Guardsmen from the 187th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 18th AES, traveling across the Pacific Ocean to Kadena Air Base, Japan.
Oct. 15, 2020
Aircraft availability, readiness increases at three bases thanks to new methodology

The Air Force is seeing success in new sustainment initiatives resulting in increased aircraft availability and readiness across three of its bases.
Aug. 26, 2020
Fourth Fighter Squadron wraps up training in Alaska

Red Flag is a large force combat exercise that takes place several times each year at both Eielson AFB and Nellis AFB, Nevada, where a friendly “Blue Force” takes on an enemy “Red Force” over several days in a variety of taxing, combat-realistic scenarios.
May 5, 2020
Air Force SERE modernizes training

Initial SERE training for Airmen at high risk of isolation has been conducted through four courses over a 26-day period. Now, leaders at 336th TRG believe they have found a way to restructure the training requirements, which make it more efficient and ultimately saves time. COVID-19 expedited the
Oct. 23, 2019
Fairchild AFB reactivates 97th Air Refueling Squadron

The reactivation is due to an increase of KC-135 Stratotankers being transferred to Fairchild AFB along with more than 400 Airmen and their families.
Sept. 18, 2019
Mobility leaders discuss expanding competitive airlift edge at AFA panel

Gen. Maryanne Miller, Air Mobility Command commander, was joined on stage by Maj. Gen. Mark Camerer, AMC director of strategic plans, requirements and programs, and Dave Lange, FedEx Charters managing director.
Sept. 9, 2019
U.S. Airmen, international partners look to build capabilities with Mobility Guardian

Dozens of Travis AFB Airmen traveled to Fairchild AFB to support the exercise and Travis AFB will serve as an intermediate staging base throughout the exercise, providing a wide range of support from the largest air mobility hub in the Air Force.
Sept. 4, 2019
Fairchild AFB tankers refuel Marine aircraft

The refueling showcased the importance of partnerships, as the Air Force and the Marine Corps further trained their capability to work as a team.
July 26, 2018
Air Mobility Command announces next two KC-135 simulator relocations

The commander of Air Mobility Command selected Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, and MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, as the relocation sites for the next two KC-135 Stratotanker pilot flight simulators.

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