May 14, 2023 US Air Force F-22 Raptors deter aggression over Baltic skies U.S. Air Force fifth-generation fighters supporting NATO Allied Air Command’s Air Shielding mission along the Eastern Flank executed an ACE deployment to Ämari Air Base, Estonia, to deter aggression in the Baltic Sea region.
April 10, 2023 F-22A Raptor pilots test next-gen helmet 46th Test Squadron engineers facilitate second round of developmental testing since AF announced helmet last year.
March 19, 2023 ACC announces 2023 demonstration team pilots Air Combat Command recently announced the 2023 ACC demonstration team pilots.
March 18, 2023 5th-gen fighters debut in Philippines during bilateral integration U.S. Air Force aircraft from Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson, Alaska and Kadena Air Base, Japan traveled to Clark Air Base, Philippines to integrate and train with Philippine air force 5th Fighter Wing counterparts.
Feb. 4, 2023 F-22 safely shoots down Chinese spy balloon off South Carolina coast President Joe Biden ordered the action on Wednesday, but it was delayed until the balloon was over water off the coast of South Carolina to ensure no Americans on the ground were harmed.
Dec. 16, 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. 7, 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.
Sept. 7, 2022 US, Germany, Australia air forces’ generals share airspace together The desire to build upon foundational multilateral capabilities is paramount to international cooperation in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. Leaders often set the example for the development of international relationships.
June 23, 2022 AESA radar launches F-16 into next generation of airpower The AESA reinforces the viability of the F-16 to execute its homeland defense mission while remaining ahead of near-peer threats.
April 2, 2022 US B-52s bring region together through Middle East presence patrol The non-stop B-52 Stratofortress and F-22 Raptors presence patrol mission included fighter escorts from the Royal Air Force and regional partner nations, enhancing regional stability and security through a show of combined strength and capability.
Jan. 24, 2022 Air Force Heritage Flight flyover scheduled to support Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles Five aircraft representing the Air Force’s 75 years as a service will conduct a first-of-its-kind flyover during the national anthem performance at Super Bowl LVI, Feb. 13, over SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Dec. 22, 2021 F-15C Eagle Weapons School sunsets at Nellis The single-seat F-15C aircraft entered the U.S. Air Force inventory in 1979, and weapons officers have been trained on the aircraft’s tactics at the Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base since 1978. Those years of tradition came to an end Dec. 8, as the last cadre of students and instructors flew
Nov. 1, 2021 Innovative Agile Combat Employment training brings AMUs together at JBER The two-day training fostered the Agile Combat Employment fundamentals by teaching Airmen new aircraft maintenance skills to ensure capabilities in austere or degraded environments.
Sept. 30, 2021 ACC completes Strategic Validation Exercise 4 on ACE, CAFFORGEN As the fourth iteration of the SVE series, this exercise was dedicated to stress testing and refining key concepts of the new Air Force Generation model, force presentation, and Agile Combat Employment at the wing level of operations.
Aug. 20, 2021 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.