Aug. 2, 2023 F-35 aircraft touch down at Tyndall AFB Tyndall Air Force Base transitioned from an air dominance training mission to a fighter wing with the touchdown of three F-35A Lightning IIs Aug. 1.
June 30, 2023 Readout of US Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s counterpart visit with Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff Lt. Gen. Viorel Pană U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. hosted the Chief of the Romanian Air Force Staff Lt. Gen. Viorel Pană for an official counterpart visit recognizing Romania as a valued NATO ally.
June 14, 2023 Arctic Challenge 2023: Nordic defense requires the F-35’s advanced capabilities The large-force, live-fly field training exercise emphasizes joint and combined air operations between Nordic allies and partners. This year’s iteration, led by Finland, brings together 13 nations and a NATO coalition to further Arctic security initiatives.
March 30, 2023 F-35s arrive at Kadena AB to maintain advanced fighter presence While deployed to the Keystone of the Pacific, the F-35s will work in conjunction with other fighter units at Kadena AB to ensure continued steady-state fighter capabilities in the region.
March 13, 2023 Department of the Air Force 2024 budget proposal invests in modernization, transformation The $259.3 billion proposal that Congress will now consider for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1 includes $185.1 billion for the Air Force and $30 billion for the Space Force.
Jan. 20, 2023 Around the Air Force: Body Composition, Civilian Development, F-35 Upgrades This week’s look around the Air Force highlights the new Body Composition Program, DAF civilians can self-nominate for developmental opportunities, and upgrades for the F-35 are undergoing tests.
Jan. 11, 2023 F-35 conducts first flight with TR-3 A developmental test team from the 461st Flight Test Squadron conducted the first flight of an F-35 Lightning II in the Technology Refresh 3 configuration Jan. 6 at Edwards Air Force Base
Dec. 16, 2022 Hawaii Air Guard hosts Pacific Edge exercise The Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing recently hosted the second iteration of Pacific Edge. The training event culminated in a variety of fourth and fifth-generation fighter and command-and-control aircraft from three U.S. service branches and the Royal Australian Air Force.
Nov. 30, 2022 555th Fighter Squadron participates in multigenerational airpower exercise Falcon Strike 22 Falcon Strike 22 was designed to test and improve the ability of NATO nations to conduct multinational offensive and defensive air operations that integrate fourth and fifth-generation airpower.
Nov. 27, 2022 QRIP-equipped CAF F-35s set the stage for future Crowd-Sourced Flight Data platform integration In March 2022, the first set of U.S. Air Force operational aircraft were equipped with the Quick Reaction Instrumentation Package, enabling the first Combat Air Forces contribution to Crowd-Sourced Flight Data.
Aug. 26, 2022 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.
July 1, 2022 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.
April 22, 2022 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.
April 20, 2022 AFSOC, FWB Chamber of Commerce host final Doolittle Raiders ceremony, aerial review The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Air Force Special Operations Command, hosted the final Doolittle Raiders Goblet Ceremony in Niceville, Fla., April 18.
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.