Jan. 6, 2023 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.
Dec. 6, 2022 CSAF promotes retired WWII triple ace fighter pilot to brigadier general The ceremony was an opportunity to honor the 100-year-old World War II triple ace during the 75th anniversary year of the U.S. Air Force’s establishment as a military service.
Dec. 6, 2022 Aerodynamic technologies for mobility aircraft promise high return on investment As part of its effort to increase readiness and capability, the Air Force is working to introduce aerodynamic technologies on mobility aircraft to improve airflow, reduce maintenance issues, increase payload capability, and decrease fuel demand.
Nov. 23, 2022 A beacon of hope: How one Air Force chaplain remains hopeful amidst Russian-Ukraine conflict A U.S. Air Force chaplain, who grew up in Soviet controlled Belarus and who has family in Ukraine, discusses his hopes and fears regarding the Russian-Ukraine conflict.
Nov. 22, 2022 Pease ANG crew flies record-breaking endurance mission In a feat of air mobility endurance, a KC-46A Pegasus crew from the 157th Air Refueling Wing flew a non-stop mission half-way around the globe and back.
Nov. 21, 2022 AMC presents winning scheme of maneuver to CSAF, MAJCOM commanders Air Mobility Command hosted Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., as well as senior leaders from eight major commands, at Fall Phoenix Rally at Scott Air Force Base.
Nov. 18, 2022 CSAF presents Distinguished Flying Cross to Airman for heroic efforts during Operation Allies Refuge Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. visited the 375th Air Mobility Wing and presented the Distinguished Flying Cross to an Airman for her actions in Operation Allies Refuge.
Nov. 2, 2022 Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium delivers mobility roadmap for high-end fight The 54th Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium brought together nearly 1,600 Air Force senior leaders, industry partners, partner nation representatives and mobility Airmen into a single forum.
Nov. 2, 2022 McConnell AFB completes KC-46 flight with limited crew The 22nd Air Refueling Wing flew a KC-46A Pegasus without a copilot to validate procedures for operating with a limited aircrew for certain potential high-end combat scenarios.
Nov. 2, 2022 Healy talks resilience, readiness at Airlift/Tanker Association symposium The chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command spoke about the Reserve’s role in the airlift and tanker world at the Airlift/Tanker Association’s annual convention.
Oct. 28, 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.
Oct. 25, 2022 Exercise Rainier War demonstrates JB Lewis-McChord's AFFORGEN capabilities Joint Base Lewis-McChord successfully completed Exercise Rainier War 22B Oct. 6-21. Rainier War is a semi-annual exercise designed to demonstrate the 62nd Airlift Wing, 627th Air Base Group and 446th Airlift Wing’s ability to generate, employ and sustain operations.
Oct. 24, 2022 AMC leaders to present 96 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 12 Bronze Star Medals, Gallant Unit Citation for Operation Allies Refuge AMC announced commanders will present awards and citations including the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal and Gallant Unit Citation to mobility Airmen who supported Operation Allies Refuge.
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.
Oct. 10, 2022 First JB Lewis-McChord deployment with new MAFFORGEN model Members of the 62nd AW recently deployed in support of U.S. Central Command, U.S. European Command, and U.S. Africa Command operations and implemented the new Mobility Air Force Force Generation model.