Air Force Features

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.
Oct. 9, 2022
15th Wing, JASDF increase interoperability during first bilateral exercise

Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku-Jieitai) Airmen spent three days training alongside 15th Wing Airmen, strengthening partnerships and familiarizing both forces with the Kawasaki C-2 and C-17 Globemaster III.
Oct. 7, 2022
Around the Air Force: Pegasus Ready Worldwide, Pregnant OTS Applicants, Purple Book Released

In this week’s look around the Air Force, the KC-46A Pegasus aircraft is approved for worldwide deployments, a policy update allows pregnant applicants for Officer Training School, and the Purple Book is released, helping Airmen understand their role in the Joint Force.
Sept. 5, 2022
US, French air forces invest in partnership, strengthen C2 training

The 505th Training Squadron commander and French exchange officer visited CASPOA, also known as the NATO Air Operations Center of Excellence, or AO COE.
Sept. 3, 2022
Joint Battle Labs assess DARPA program, reduce joint-fires execution time

In partnership with the Army and Air Force, ASTARTE is a DARPA-sponsored program designed to enable efficient and effective airspace operations and deconfliction in a highly congested battlespace.
Sept. 1, 2022
Kendall receives mission transformation, software innovation updates at Robins AFB

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Robins AFB to receive new mission updates and see some of the innovative advances being made with education and industry.
Aug. 30, 2022
One year later, historic Afghan airlift inspires pride and reflection across the Air Force

The efforts of the U.S. Air Force during the withdrawal from Afghanistan creates a portrait that is remarkable in its scope, reach and complexity.
June 5, 2022
ShOC-N battle lab hosts distributed command and control event

The 805th Combat Training Squadron’s Shadow Operations Center - Nellis is the U.S. Air Force’s premier battle lab supporting the development, advancement, and maturation of key technologies and capabilities designed to compress the kill-chain for joint and coalition warfighters.
June 3, 2022
Keeping our NATO allies strong: TACP specialists save Polish boy

TACP specialists from the 4th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron saved the life of a Polish boy.
May 30, 2022
Farewell tour: Dutch finish overwater F-16 training over Florida coast

While flying over open waters, there are no ground references such as cars, buildings, and terrain to determine altitude. This training is crucial in preparing the students for their return home to the Netherlands where most flying occurs over the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean.
May 25, 2022
62nd AW exemplifies ACE during Swift Response

Once chocks were pulled from underneath wheels, seatbelts were on and the aircraft was clear for takeoff; Airmen with the 7th and 8th Airlift Squadrons ascended thousands of feet into the Pacific Northwest skies and flew straight in to exercise Swift Response, May 7-16.
May 17, 2022
RF-A 22-1 concludes at Eielson AFB

RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 officially concluded May 13 following a successful two-week training blitz.
May 16, 2022
25th SecAF portrait unveiled during ceremony at Pentagon

The official portrait of former Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett, who also previously served as the U.S. ambassador to Finland, was unveiled in the Pentagon Auditorium, May 13, during a tribute to the stateswomen who led the Department of the Air Force from 2019 to 2021.
May 3, 2022
Language-enabled Airmen support mental health initiative with partner nation

A team of seven French Language Enabled Airman Program scholars recently partnered with the Defense Institute for Medical Operations to provide language support for a mental health mobile training team in N'Djamena, Chad.
April 23, 2022
Travis AFB supports joint recovery mission effort

Travis Air Force Base’s 60th Aerial Port Squadron integrated with the 4th Airlift Squadron to transport a K-loader to support the U.S. Navy in an F-35C Lightning II recovery mission.

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