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July 8, 2022Around the Air Force: New USAFE-AFAFRICA Commander, HBCU Partnerships, Future Aircrew Helmet
        In this week’s look around the Air Force, USAFE-AFAFRICA and NATO Allied Air Command welcomes a new commander, the Air Force began a new research partnership focused on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the prototype for a new aircrew helmet has been selected. 

    July 1, 2022Around the Air Force: ACE and Multi-Capable Airmen, Baltic Tribute, Legend Laid to Rest
        In this week’s ATAF, ACE is operationalized, the U.S. Air Force pays tribute to three Baltic nations, celebrating 100 years of diplomatic relations, and an Air Force legend is laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Milton Hamilton) 

    June 28, 2022Red Flag-Alaska 22-2 draws to a close
        Red Flag exercises are designed to simulate a deployment to a contested environment, where the battlefield strategy demands a high operations tempo and necessitates innovation, determination, and teamwork to stay ahead of ever-changing mission needs. 

    June 24, 2022Around the Air Force: Free Maternity Uniforms, Space Force Interservice Transfers, Hawaiian Raptors
        In this week’s look around the Air Force, a pilot program will test issuing free maternity uniforms for pregnant Airmen and Guardians, the Space Force opens an Interservice Transfer application period for members of other services, and the Hawaiian Air National Guard conducts an Agile Combat 

    June 23, 2022AESA 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. 

    June 18, 2022USAFE integrates with Arctic fighters during exercise Baltic Operations
        U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft integrated with Swedish, Finnish, German, and U.S. Navy fighters, during U.S. Naval Forces Europe’s exercise Baltic Operations 2022 over the Baltic Sea region. 

    June 17, 2022Around the Air Force: B-1B Lancers to Guam, Nellis Aggressors Reactivate, Andrews Gets Grey Wolves
        In this week’s look around the Air Force, Global Strike Command sends B-1B Lancers to the Indo-Pacific to take part in a Bomber Task Force mission, the 65th Aggressor Squadron reactivates at Nellis AFB, and the National Capital Region may be seeing Grey Wolves in the skies above. 

    June 16, 2022First in-air refueling between KC-46, AFSOC CV-22
        The 20th Special Operations Squadron and 349th Air Refueling Squadron brought a CV-22 Osprey and KC-46 Pegasus together for in-air refueling training over Cannon AFB early June. 

    June 15, 2022Hawaiian raptors strengthen regional readiness at the Keystone of the Pacific
        Visiting F-22 Raptors and Airmen from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, conducted a series of missions at Kadena Air Base, Japan. 

    June 12, 2022AFCLC launches new introduction to Japan, Iraq courses on Culture Guide app
        The Air Force Culture and Language Center recently added Introduction to Japan and Introduction to Iraq courses to its free Culture Guide mobile app. 

    June 11, 2022B-1B Lancers deploy to Andersen AFB for Bomber Task Force Mission
        Air Force B-1B Lancers landed at Andersen Air Force Base for a Pacific Air Forces Bomber Task Force deployment. The deployment was held to conduct training alongside allies, partners and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Joint Force. 

    June 10, 2022Around the Air Force: D-Day 78, Esports Champs, Nutrition Kitchen
        In this week’s ATAF, Airmen join D-Day 78th anniversary commemorations, Air Force Gaming takes home the trophy in the inaugural Armed Forces Esports Championship, and a new video series, called “Nutrition Kitchen,” aims to inspire service members to eat healthier. (Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Eric Mann) 

    June 8, 2022505th CCW Airmen bolster USAFE operations, Ukraine military and strengthening NATO alliance
        The contributions the 505th CCW Airmen made to the 603rd AOC’s mission was instrumental in the strategy and execution of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe operations and bolstered the NATO alliance by strengthening the Ukrainian military. 

    June 7, 2022Joint, coalition warfighters test tactical expertise during Navy FST-J exercise
        FST-J exercises are U.S. Navy-sponsored, bringing together multiple units from around the globe to train together in a virtual environment. 

    June 3, 2022Around the Air Force: USAFA Graduation, New Appearance Policies, Candy Bomber Honored
        In this week’s look around the Air Force, the Air Force Academy’s Class of 2022 graduated with a commencement address from Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Dress and Appearance policies get new updates, and Col. Gail Halvorsen is remembered as the Berlin Airlift’s much-loved “Candy Bomber.” 

    June 2, 2022Altus AFB Airmen, Fort Sill Soldiers airlift rocket system for training exercise
        Airmen from Altus Air Force Base, Okla., trained with Fort Sill Soldiers to practice aerial operations, and loading, downloading and firing of the MLRS. 

    June 2, 2022Barnes Center incorporates AFCLC’s mobile China, Russia courses in enlisted PME
        The Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education recently partnered with the Air Force Culture and Language Center to employ AFCLC’s Culture Guide mobile app as part of its enlisted professional military education curricula. 

    May 30, 2022Farewell 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 27, 2022Around the Air Force: Hypersonic Test, Alaska's F-35s, Barrett Portrait Unveiled
        In this week’s look around the Air Force, a successful launch of a hypersonic weapon off the California Coast, Eielson AFB, Alaska marks the completion of their F-35A fleet, and former SecAF Barbara Barrett is recognized for her accomplishments as her official portrait is unveiled at the Pentagon. 

    May 25, 2022Sentry Savannah builds warfighter readiness, lethality
        The purpose of the exercise is to be able to bring in all of these different assets and be able to train face to face and learn from each other and learn the different tactics that each fighter brings to a fight to a near-peer adversary. 

    May 25, 202262nd 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 23, 2022Joint Black Flag tests night-one capabilities, introduces RAAF E-7, first mobile C2 element
        Black Flag allows the Air Force to test like we fight, developing force integration techniques and discovering capabilities utilizing existing and emerging material to deliver combat capability to the warfighter. 

    May 23, 2022USTRANSCOM’s motto embodied in Operation Fly Formula
        U.S. Transportation Command kicked off Operation Fly Formula May 22, loading a C-17 Globemaster III with 132 pallets, or 78,000 pounds, of specialty infant formula. 

    May 21, 2022AFSOC incorporates weapon systems cyber defense in Emerald Warrior 22.1
        The exercise fused cyber effects into aircraft operations and employed two mission defense teams, with the cyber defense correlation cell and demonstrated how AFSOC will deploy MDTs to defend weapon systems from cyber-attacks. 

    May 20, 2022Around the Air Force: AMC's Record Flight, Outstanding Feat of Airmanship, Vermont F-35s in Europe
        This week’s ATAF takes you on AMC’s record-setting longest duration flight on a KC-46A Pegasus, the first female aviator is awarded the Kolligian Trophy, and Vermont’s ANG takes their F-35 Lightning IIs to Europe to participate in NATO’s Air Policing mission. (Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Brittain Crolley) 

    May 19, 2022Travis AFB hosts Wings over Solano 2022
        Travis Air Force Base opened its gates recently for the Wings Over Solano open house and air show. The air show weekend consisted of 35 aerial demonstrations; 24 modern and vintage military aircraft; eight weapon systems from three major commands; and more. 

    May 18, 2022Tyndall AFB hosts WESP-East 22-8
        WSEP is the Air Force’s joint program to test air-to-air and air-to-ground live-fire weapons. It offers pilots the opportunity to fire live missiles while providing the ground crew with experience handling live munitions. 

    May 18, 202235th FW, joint allies participate in ACE exercise at Misawa, Yokota AB
        Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing showcased their ACE capabilities during readiness exercise Beverly Sunrise 22-04, at Misawa and Yokota Air Base. 

    May 17, 2022RF-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, 2022Air Force conducts successful hypersonic weapon test
        A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress successfully released an AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon off the Southern California coast. The ARRW is designed to enable the U.S. to hold fixed, high-value, time-sensitive targets at risk in contested environments from stand-off distances. 

    May 13, 2022Around the Air Force: Brown and Blue Books, Red Hawk Rollout, Pegasus Milestone
        This week’s look Around the Air Force highlights the release of the Brown and Blue books, the new T-7A Red Hawk training aircraft and a new KC-46A Pegasus milestone. 

    May 12, 2022USAFE-AFAFRICA hosts the European-African Military Nursing Exchange Conference
        United States Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa held the European-African Military Nursing Exchange conference, May 9-11, at Ramstein Air Base. 

    May 11, 2022Contingency response dominates ACE exercise during Southern Strike
        With only four contingency response fights and two contingency response groups within the Air National Guard, what these Airmen can achieve within minutes in extreme conditions is exceptional. 

    May 10, 2022Vermont ANG F-35s join NATO’s enhanced air policing mission
        As part of NATO’s plan to bolster its collective defense posture, the Vermont ANG team will take over the mission for Hill Air Force Base’s 388th FW, which has been executing the coalition’s air policing mission since their arrival Feb. 16. 

    May 8, 2022Air advisors engage Peruvian Air Force, rekindle training mission
        Air advisors with the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron engaged with Peruvian Air Force members to train their fixed-wing unit. The mission demonstrates PERAF’s interoperability with the U.S. Air Force in future exercises and real-world operations. 

    May 6, 2022Around the Air Force: 2023 Budget, Balancing Risk with Transformation, Sexual Assault Policy Updates
        This week’s look Around the Air Force highlights testimony on the 2023 budget before the House Armed Services Committee, how that plan funds current operations and prepares for the future, and changes that strengthen policies supporting sexual assault survivors. 

    May 6, 2022ACE exercise helps prepare 775th CES Airmen for deployment
        The Airmen participated in a simulated deployment to a forward-operating base, training and operating with limited resources. 

    May 3, 202255th FS, FGS return to Shaw AFB after 6-month deployment to USCENTCOM
        Airmen from the 55th Fighter Squadron and Fighter Generation Squadron recently returned home to Shaw Air Force Base after a six-month long deployment to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. 

    May 1, 2022The new future for Air Mobility Liaison Officer training
        With constant, real-world demands on an aging fleet of aircraft, out of the box thinking is the linchpin for big changes in the way the U.S. Air Force trains its specialized air mobility officers. 

    April 29, 2022Around the Air Force: Blueprint for Enlisted Force Development, 2023 Budget, Remembering the Doolittle Raiders
        This week’s look Around the Air Force highlights the Blueprint for Enlisted Force Development, SECAF Frank Kendall talks about the budget request for 2023, and leadership marks the 80th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid in World War II. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jevon Smith) 

    April 27, 2022Emerald Warrior 22 prepares air commandos for strategic competition
        Air Force Special Operations Command is hosting the 15th annual Emerald Warrior exercise at multiple locations across the Southeast U.S. 

    April 27, 2022KC-46A refuels first international aircraft during Employment Capability Exercise
        The mission marked the first international receiver for the KC-46A Pegasus, paving the way for stronger interoperability with allies and partners. 

    April 27, 2022First RED HORSE training squadron up, ready to run
        This is the Air Force’s first RED HORSE training squadron, their mission is developing and delivering integrated, realistic training and exercises to combat support teams. 

    April 26, 2022AFRL altitude chambers hit rare 50,000-foot mark for manned research
        There’s only one place to find them in all the Department of Defense, and that’s at the Air Force Research Laboratory. 

    April 24, 2022New York’s 109th Airlift Wing preps for Greenland missions
        The 109th AW flies the aircraft, the largest in the world equipped with skis to land on snow and ice, to conduct resupply missions for American scientific research in Antarctica when it is winter in New York and in Greenland during the summer months. 

    April 23, 2022Travis 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. 

    April 22, 2022Creech AFB hosts Reaper Smoke 2022 exercise, crowning ‘best of the best’ MQ-9 aircrew
        Nearly 45 MQ-9 Reaper crews from across the United States entered Creech Air Force Base’s flight simulators April 6-7. And only one crew emerged on top. 

    April 22, 2022Around the Air Force: Leave Program Updates, Recruiting Bonuses, Airman is NASCAR Winner
        This week’s look Around the Air Force features updates to the leave program, enlisted recruiting bonuses, and an Airman wins a design contest for the Air Force NASCAR paint scheme. (Hosted by Senior Airman Garrett Hess) 

    April 20, 2022Team Travis flies away to Alpena CRTC for readiness exercise
        More than 380 Airmen traveled to Alpena CRTC for Exercise Roundel Perun 22-01, a fly-away exercise meant to test the ability to rapidly mobilize and conduct operations at a forward location under hostile conditions. 

    April 19, 2022Eielson AFB completes F-35A Lightning II fleet
        Eielson Air Force Base and the 354th Fighter Wing accepted delivery of its final F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft making Alaska the most concentrated state for combat-coded fifth-generation fighter aircraft. 

    April 15, 2022920th Rescue Wing develops enhanced combat rescue structure
        After two years of assessment and validation, the 920th Rescue Wing developed an enhanced Personnel Recovery Task Force structure which distributes forces in light, medium and heavy configurations able to maneuver and sustain organically throughout operating environments. 

    April 15, 2022ANG specialized team returns to in-person, combined training to support domestic operations
        An 11-person FRST from the ANG’s 162nd Force Support Squadron traveled to Las Vegas to conduct in-person training with other Air and Army National Guard units. 

    April 15, 2022Around the Air Force: The Sentinel, Aviation Bonus, Intelligent Lockers
        This week’s ATAF features the official naming of the nation’s new weapon system, aviators are eligible for bonuses this fiscal year, and Robins AFB adds a major quality of life improvement for Airmen living in dormitories. (Hosted by Senior Airman Mikayla Daly) 

    April 14, 2022Air University stands up Global College of PME, adds enlisted education
        Air University reorganized and renamed its distance learning program to the Global College of Professional Military Education reflecting the direction civilian institutions are taking with their online courses and to recognize and welcome the addition of enlisted PME programs. 

    April 13, 2022Exercise 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. 

    April 8, 2022Around the Air Force: Career Intermission Program, F-35 Agile Communications, World Class Athlete Program
        This week’s look Around the Air Force includes how the Career Intermission Program is accepting applications for this year to provide a chance for Airmen and Guardians to pursue interests or needs outside the service temporarily; the 388th Operational Support Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, 

    April 6, 2022Air Force delivers E-4B simulator
        The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Simulator Division delivered the first ever high fidelity, full motion simulator designed to replicate E-4B flying operations and aerial refueling capability April 1. 

    April 2, 2022US 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. 

    April 1, 2022Around the Air Force: Around the Air Force: 2023 Budget, State Laws Impact Force, Thunderbirds Certified for 2022
        This week’s look Around the Air Force features the Department of the Air Force 2023 budget request to fund immediate needs and build future capabilities, Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones on support available for LGBTQ Airmen, Guardians, and family members as state laws and 

    March 30, 2022Acquisition Instructor Course updates provide Airmen with opportunities to innovate, collaborate
        Acquisition Instructor Course program mission is to train highly skilled acquisition instructors and leaders in tactical and strategic knowledge to meet the operational needs of tomorrow’s multi‐domain battlespace. 

    March 25, 2022Around the Air Force: SecAF Talks Logistics, Historic eVTOL Flight, Virtual Reality Aids Tyndall AFB Design
        This week’s look Around the Air Force features Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall’s comments on the importance of logistics to the Air Force mission, a historic flight in an electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle, and how virtual reality is aiding in building the Air Force’s 

    March 24, 2022B-2 conducts mission in Indo-Pacific, integrates with US, Royal Australian Air Force fighters
        The U.S. and Australia maintain a robust relationship underpinned by shared democratic values, common interests, and cultural affinities. The alliance is an anchor for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and around the world. 

    March 18, 2022Swedish Air Bosses participate in Red Flag-Nellis 22-2, exchange information
        The Swedish Air Force provided a vital role to the 414th Combat Training Squadron’s Red Flag-Nellis 22-2 with two air bosses. The two worked side-by-side with Airmen to coordinate command and control capabilities to air and ground units during the entirety of the exercise. 

    March 18, 2022Around the Air Force: Strategic Deterrence, Women's Air and Space Power Symposium, Ultimate Caduceus 2022
        This week’s look Around the Air Force features the commander of Air Force Global Strike Command talking about strategic deterrence in a session at the Air Force Association's Warfare Symposium, the second annual Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium addresses how leadership can make positive change, 

    March 15, 2022Ho'oikaika strengthens total force integration
        The exercise name, Ho’oikaika, originates from the Hawaiian language, meaning to strengthen and to encourage. 

    March 14, 2022304th Rescue Squadron supports Mount Hood search, rescue
        A multi-team search-and-rescue mission was conducted in challenging conditions after two climbers fell approximately 200 feet in the Leuthold Couloir area. 

    March 11, 2022Around the Air Force: Operational Imperatives, CSAF and CSO Fireside Chat, Spark Tank Winner
        This week’s look Around the Air Force highlights comments from Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall on his operational imperatives, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond have a Fireside Chat at the Air Force Association's Warfare 

    March 9, 2022USTRANSCOM patient movement exercise strengthens aeromedical skills, partnerships
        U.S. Transportation Command conducted Exercise Ultimate Caduceus 2022 at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 23-March 8, which is designed to test the ability of USTRANSCOM to move large numbers of medical patients by air from overseas locations to treatment centers in the U.S. 

    March 5, 2022RED HORSE restructures to elevate deployment capabilities
        RED HORSE stands for Rapid Engineer Deployable, Heavy Operational Repair Squadron, Engineer. They are self-sufficient and mobile squadrons capable of rapid response and independent operations in remote environments worldwide. 

    March 4, 2022Around the Air Force: NATO Response Force, US Fighters Deploy, Air Policing Europe
        Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights the historic activation of NATO’s Response Force, and F-35s and F-16s deploy to NATO’s Eastern flank to join Allied aircraft in securing airspace. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jevon Smith) 

    March 2, 2022Air Force translators enable water sustainment project for African partner nations
        Language Enabled Airman Program Scholars aided members from Ramstein Air Base and Nigerien Air Base 201 to share best practices with African nation partners through language support that further enhanced water sustainment in Niger. 

    Feb. 20, 2022AFR capabilities enable immediate ocean rescue
        The Air Force Reserve Command’s 920th Rescue Wing conducted a multi-person medical airlift in support of a critically-injured person aboard a cruise ship 600 nautical miles off the coast of Florida. 

    Feb. 18, 2022Around the Air Force: USAFE 80th Anniversary, Legion Pod Infrared Tech, Airmen Deploy to Fight COVID-19
        This week’s look Around the Air Force features the 80th anniversary of U.S. Air Forces in Europe, a new capability for the F-15C Eagle and Airmen deploying stateside in support of COVID-19 patients. (Hosted by Senior Airman Kahdija Slaughter) 

    Feb. 14, 20221st Fighter Wing deploys to United Arab Emirates
        Under the direction of the Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, the mission will be to assist the UAE, one of the United States’ long-standing strategic partners, amid a series of recent attacks. 

    Feb. 13, 2022AFRL holds directed, kinetic energy wargaming experiment
        The experiment placed pilots, weapon systems officers and air battle managers in a series of virtual vignettes exploring mission sets that relate to the combined use of directed and kinetic energy systems, linking past studies and future concepts. 

    Feb. 11, 2022US Air Force B-52s arrive at RAF Fairford for BTF Europe 22-2
        Occurring since 2018, bomber rotations through Europe maintain readiness to execute a wide variety of missions across two continents, sustaining peace through deterrence. 

    Feb. 11, 2022Around the Air Force: Cope North 22, Optimized Flying, Cyber Airmen at Red Flag
        This week’s look Around the Air Force features Cope North 22, a large scale exercise in the Indo-Pacific with U.S., Japanese, and Australian forces, the Mission Execution Excellence Program, or MEEP, aims to save the Air Force about $80 million a year by increasing fuel efficiency and optimizing 

    Feb. 9, 2022403rd Wing develops multi-capable Airmen during 'Super UTA'
        As part of a beta test of a new UTA schedule setup, the 403rd Wing tested a three-day UTA weekend Feb. 4-6, focused on hands-on training with an emphasis on MCAs. 

    Feb. 5, 2022388th OSS providing combat intelligence for Red Flag’s joint force
        As part of the 388th Fighter Wing’s ‘lead wing’ role at Red Flag, Airmen from the 388th Operations Support Squadron’s Intelligence Flight are scoping out the Red Air adversary. 

    Feb. 4, 2022Around the Air Force: US-Japan Interoperability, Super Bowl Flyover, Preferred Base for Pegasus
        This week’s look Around the Air Force highlights Airborne 22, an interoperability exercise with U.S. Air Force and Japanese paratroopers, a history-making Super Bowl flyover, and a preferred basing decision for the next set of KC-46A Pegasus aircraft. (Hosted by Airman 1st Class Garrett Hess) 

    Feb. 1, 2022In Air Force first, 388th FW uses Red Flag to demonstrate all-military ALIS deployment
        The Autonomic Logistics Information System is a network, housing both classified and unclassified applications, and if it is not accessible or working properly, launching F-35 sorties is either difficult or impossible. 

    Jan. 31, 2022Airborne 22: US, Japan test interoperability
        Airborne 22 is the largest annual static-line personnel jump and cargo drop exercise between the U.S. Air Force and JGSDF. 

    Jan. 30, 2022347 RQS tests new vehicle drop for Lead Wing
        Rescue squadrons team up to airdrop their newest tactical vehicle while honing their Lead-Wing capabilities. 

    Jan. 29, 2022Air University Fellows: ‘I can’t imagine not having done this’
        The Air University fellows program allows high-performing officers to serve as faculty members before or after completing in-resident Air Command and Staff College, which increases the overall quality of AU faculty while giving officers enhanced developmental opportunities. 

    Jan. 28, 2022Around the Air Force: SECAF’s Operational Imperatives, ACC Names Lead Wings, Tuskegee Airman Passes at 102
        This week’s look Around the Air Force highlights Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall’s Operational Imperatives, Air Combat Command names units for the Lead Wing concept of operations, and Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee, one of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen, passes away at age 102. (Hosted by Tech. 

    Jan. 27, 2022TACPs perform C2 ops near Arctic Ocean
        The exercise was designed to test the capabilities and limitations of current TACP training and equipment in an austere Arctic environment. 

    Jan. 26, 2022Bilateral exercise Southern Beach reinforces USAF, JASDF alliance in the new year
        Participants conducted exercise Southern Beach planning virtually in order to integrate effectively and safely during the operation. 

    Jan. 21, 2022Around the Air Force: Continuing Resolution Impact, Enlisted Force Development
        Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights Air and Space Force leaders meeting with Congress to discuss the negative impacts of not approving a spending plan for the current fiscal year, and how the Enlisted Force Development Action Plan will prepare Airmen for tomorrow’s fight.. (Hosted by Staff 

    Jan. 18, 2022557th Weather Wing flexes its global capabilities
        Resolute Support Mission was established to help the Afghan security forces and allied nations develop the capacity to defend Afghanistan and protect its citizens. At its peak, the 557th Weather Wing was supporting approximately 10,000 personnel from 36 NATO allies and partner countries. 

    Jan. 15, 2022Northern Strike 22-1 brings arctic training to Michigan
        The Northern Strike exercise series, sponsored by the National Guard Bureau, provides a venue for units to maximize training in subarctic conditions. 

    Jan. 14, 2022Around the Air Force: MyEVAL Launch, NATO Air Policing, New Mobile Culture Courses
        This week’s look Around the Air Force highlights the new MyEval platform that’s replacing the existing VPC platform, the NATO Air Policing mission in the Baltic region and the launch of the Air Force Culture and Language Center’s new courses on Chinese and Russian culture. (Hosted by Tech. Sgt. 

    Jan. 13, 2022Seymour Johnson AFB tests lead wing, ACE during exercise at Kinston Regional Jetport
        The 4th Fighter Wing is one of four wings from Air Combat Command that is designated as a lead wing, which creates deployed teams composed of several Air Force operational capabilities. 

    Jan. 11, 2022AATC participates in multi-service, multi-aircraft exercise Southern Lightning Strike
        The multi-service exercise tested units’ abilities to deploy with minimal personnel and equipment to austere locations while completing their mission. 

    Jan. 10, 2022Idaho ANG A-10, Marine F-35 pilots train together
        Fourth and fifth-generation aircraft and their pilots from the Idaho Air National Guard and the U.S. Marines, train for combat operations in the joint environment. 

    Jan. 9, 2022Modern logistics system aids, tracks Air Force inventory
        The Integrated Logistics System – Supply or ILS-S enables the Air Force to track inventory across the Total Force 

    Jan. 8, 2022US F-16s strengthen air policing mission with long-planned Poland deployment
        The Belgian, Polish and U.S. fighters will practice advanced airborne maneuvers and work closely with Combined Air Operations Centre Uedem (CAOCUE) to enhance command and control procedures. 

    Jan. 7, 2022Around the Air Force: USAF 75th Anniversary, ACE Doctrine, Booster Pass
        This week’s look Around the Air Force highlights themes for celebrating the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, Agile Combat Employment becomes operational doctrine, and four-hour passes are authorized to help Airmen and Guardians get COVID-19 booster shots. (Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Eric Mann) 

    Jan. 4, 2022Security forces defend Ali Al Salem from drones
        U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army assets have been bolstering their c-SUAS efforts, which has helped develop seminars to provide leadership with guidance on how the 386th ESFS is countering drone threats. 

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        In today's technology saturated world, the warfighter relies on cyber professionals like those at the 919th Special Operations Communications Squadron to provide seamless communication and agile support in rapidly changing environments.1

        


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