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March 27, 2024Red Flag-Nellis 24-2 shapes the future of air combat
        Red Flag 24-2 presented a prime opportunity to forge pathways for collaboration with joint services and NATO countries. It showcased the cutting-edge capabilities of fifth-generation F-35 Lightning IIs and sophisticated threat replication techniques. 

    March 21, 2024Emerald Warrior tests air commandos' mettle
        This U.S. Special Operations Command-supported exercise aligned with the Special Operations Command-Europe exercise Trojan Footprint under the large-scale global exercise construct. 

    March 19, 2024Joint combat exercise Southern Strike concludes in Mississippi
        The two-week exercise included approximately 425 military personnel from all over the United States, including Hawaii, Alaska, California, Minnesota, Texas, New York and Puerto Rico. 

    March 11, 2024325th FW conducts first wing-wide AFFORGEN exercise
        The 325th Fighter Wing recently hosted exercise Crown Royal 24-2 at Tyndall Air Force Base Feb. 20-March 6, to test the wing’s ability to generate, employ and sustain combat forces. 

    March 5, 2024Special-order uniforms provide accommodations
        The special-order process provides service members with unique proportions or medical needs an avenue to comply with military standards and maintain a professional appearance without incurring additional costs. 

    Feb. 1, 20243rd Air Expeditionary Wing operates in first-ever iteration of exercise Bamboo Eagle
        The exercise is the first of its kind from the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, which conducts warfighter-centric live and virtual operational test and evaluation, tactics development and advanced training to optimize Air Force capabilities and prepare Airmen for joint, all-domain combat operations. 

    Oct. 24, 2023LEAP: The solution to language, culture barriers in large-scale military exercises
        The program serves as a force multiplier throughout the DoD with a bench of more than 3,400 multi-capable, language-enabled Airmen who have proficiencies in language, regional expertise and culture across 97 strategic languages. 

    Sept. 29, 2023DOD announces new actions to prevent suicide in the military
        Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin released a memo directing urgent actions to address suicide in the military community. 

    Sept. 26, 2023Kadena AB generates airpower in ACE exercise
        The U.S. Air Force’s ability to rapidly generate airpower at a moment’s notice was put to the test at Kadena Air Base, when the 18th Wing conducted a no-notice agile combat employment exercise Sept. 22. 

    Sept. 14, 2023Ready to compete, fight, win: AMC, PACAF, AFSOC commanders address AFA attendees
        Three MAJCOM commanders participated in a panel titled, “Ready to Compete, Fight, and Win in the Indo-Pacific" Sept. 13 at AFA. 

    Sept. 10, 2023NORAD, FAA long-range radar back in operation after catastrophic failure in Nevada
        After suffering a catastrophic failure at the Common Air Route Surveillance Radar in Battle Mountain, a team of experts was formed to develop a strategy for its reconstruction and reintegration into the National Airspace System. 

    Aug. 21, 2023Thracian Summer 2023: Another one for the books
        U.S. Air Force Airmen from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, teamed up with members of the Bulgarian air force during field training exercise Thracian Summer 2023, Aug. 7-17. 

    Aug. 8, 2023Red Flag 23-3: Uniting US armed forces
        Red Flag 23-3 has come to a close for more than 2,000 U.S. Air Force, Space Force, Marine Corps, Navy and Air National Guard that ran from July 17 to August 4. 

    July 22, 2023Mobility Guardian 23 sharpens AFMC’s warfighter support
        Air Force Materiel Command logisticians have worked behind the scenes on Exercise Mobility Guardian 23 since Fall 2022 and are critical to the successful planning and execution of Air Mobility Command’s largest, and arguably most challenging, exercise in years. 

    July 18, 2023US integrates with 25 nations at Royal International Air Tattoo 2023
        The U.S. Air Force brought over 12 aircraft and 100 Airmen to participate in the Royal International Air Tattoo at Royal Air Force Base Fairford, United Kingdom, July 14-16. 

    July 3, 2023Jolly Vihar 23 enhances US, Hungarian air forces interoperability
        Exercise Jolly Vihar is aimed to enhance the U.S. and Hungarian forces’ ability to conduct integrated combat search and rescue scenarios and perform maintenance operations. 

    June 30, 2023All trauma can cause PTSD
        PTSD is a physical and mental reaction to a situation or event that was perceived as dangerous, according to behavioral health experts. 

    June 27, 2023Airmen to see changes in deployment cycles with AFFORGEN
        The U.S. Air Force is transitioning away from the expeditionary Air Force model of force presentation to the Air Force Force Generation model after more than 20 years of contingency operations. 

    June 27, 2023Kunsan AB Airmen ace Red Flag-Alaska 23-2
        Kunsan AB Airmen trained with U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, JASDF and Republic of Korea air force service members during exercise Red Flag-Alaska 23-2, a PACAF-sponsored annual exercise designed to enhance readiness in a simulated combat environment, June 12 — 23. 

    June 17, 2023Dover AFB prepares for hurricane season
        The base tested its ability to safely generate and launch aircraft on time during a hurricane evacuation exercise. 

    May 23, 2023Pacific Air Forces Airmen test Next Generation Aircrew Protection equipment
        Airmen with the 15th Wing and 154th Fighter Squadron on Hickam Air Force Base tested and trained new CBRN protection techniques on the F-22 Raptor. 

    May 21, 2023Mountain Home AFB leans forward on MEDIC-X training for future fight
        MEDIC-X training will be offered across the Air Force July 1, but several bases like Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, have already started training their medical personnel to deliver care in the future fight. 

    May 18, 2023Operation Neptune's Storm unites military, local maritime law enforcement units in Tampa Bay
        Operation Neptune’s Storm, a large-scale joint maritime demonstration led by the 6th Security Forces Squadron Marine Patrol Unit, took place in Hillsborough Bay. 

    May 6, 2023Rapid Sustainment Office’s CBM+ artificial intelligence toolkit earns Air Force System of Record designation
        The Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office’s Predictive Analytics and Decision Assistant leverages artificial intelligence software to transform logistics data into actionable predictive maintenance alerts. 

    May 1, 2023New deployed medical training to expand medical skills, build multi-capable medics
        The rollout of MEDIC-X is the Air Force Medical Service’s response to the demand for multi-capable Airmen which requires equipping Airmen with skills that go beyond their duty title. 

    April 27, 2023Mississippi Guard hosts Southern Strike exercise
        The large-scale, joint and international combat exercise featured agile combat employment, counterinsurgency, close air support, non-combatant evacuations, and maritime special operations. 

    April 19, 2023Minuteman III test launch showcases readiness of US nuclear force's safe, effective deterrent
        The test launch is part of routine and periodic activities intended to demonstrate that the United States’ nuclear deterrent is safe, secure, reliable and effective to deter 21st century threats and reassure our allies. 

    April 10, 2023445th AW participates in total-force trauma care training
        Airmen with the 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron integrated with the Center for the Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills program to conduct trauma and critical care training at the Cincinnati Municipal Airport April 6. 

    April 4, 2023332nd AEW demonstrates ACE capabilities during Operation Agile Spartan IV
        Multiple Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) wings participated in the weeks-long exercise to demonstrate their ability to operate at forward operating locations while concurrently supporting Operation Inherent Resolve missions. 

    April 2, 2023All-women crew controls Montana missile alert facility
        On March 23, the only personnel who manned the Alpha 01-Missile Alert Facility were women from the 341st Missile Wing at Malmstrom Air Force Base. 

    March 30, 2023F-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 15, 2023White Stag exercise prepares AMC Airmen for Mobility Guardian 2023
        White Stag is a wing level exercise implemented as a self-evaluation, validating the wing’s Full Spectrum Readiness and ability to deploy, operate and sustain rapid global mobility in any contested environment. 

    March 4, 2023New training course offers medics, nurses hands-on experience in austere environment
        The Tactical Trauma Reaction and Evacuation Crossover Course, or TTREX, is designed to test and validate Individual Critical Task Lists and the Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program for military medical personnel. 

    March 1, 2023New York ANG supports Canadian arctic exercise
        The 109th AW, Stratton Air National Guard base in Scotia, New York, deployed two LC-130 Hercules aircraft and 60 Airmen to Resolute Bay in Canada’s northern Arctic territories to act as tactical airlift support for the Canadian exercise. 

    Feb. 27, 2023DAF establishes policies to increase access to non-covered reproductive health care
        The DAF has issued guidance implementing DoD policies outlining privacy of command notification of pregnancy, administrative absence for non-covered reproductive health care and unit-funded travel for those seeking non-covered reproductive health care. 

    Feb. 16, 2023Ali Al Salem AB medical evacuation training enhances coalition partnership, skillsets
        During the training, Airmen from the 405th EAES reconfigured the C-130 from being able to load cargo to being prepped to hold multiple levels of stretchers, rising from the floor to the ceiling of the aircraft. 

    Feb. 9, 2023Malmstrom RED HORSE Squadron builds relationships in Philippines
        Airmen from the 819th RED HORSE Squadron out of Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mo., traveled to the Philippines to work alongside their Philippine Air Force counterparts in a Field Training Event, Jan. 23 through Feb. 3. 

    Feb. 6, 2023Air Force Recruiting Service relaunches Airforce.com as a Total Force recruiting destination
        The site builds upon the existing design and infrastructure of airforce.com while consolidating important information about joining the Air Force’s active component, Air National Guard, or Air Force Reserve into a single, integrated website 

    Feb. 6, 2023B-1B Lancers return to Indo-Pacific for BTF missions
        B-1B Lancers assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, landed at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 1. 

    Feb. 5, 2023317th AW brings tactical airlift to Battalion Mass Tactical Week
        The 317th Airlift Wing supported Battalion Mass Tactical Week at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, Jan. 22-28. BMTW is a week of training simulating a U.S. Indo-Pacific Command 24-hour response scenario. 

    Jan. 29, 2023Innovation Industry Days 2023 fosters partnerships, delivers solutions to I&MS challenges
        More than 2,000 small business, academic and government officials gathered Jan. 24-26 in San Antonio for Innovation Industry Days. 

    Jan. 23, 202324 SOW D-Cell, pioneers of the ACE concept, hone arctic skills in Alaska
        The team spent their time in Alaska operating out of Camp Mad Bull, a training area on JBER designed to provide realistic austere operating conditions to test unit capabilities. 

    Jan. 22, 2023PACAF visits Kunsan AB, validates next-gen aircrew protection
        Pacific Air Forces deployed a joint team of subject matter experts to Kunsan Air Base, conducting the major command’s first test and validation of counter-chemical warfare tactics, techniques and procedures. 

    Jan. 12, 2023A team approach strengthens African partner medical capabilities
        The African Peacekeeping Rapid Response Partnership, established in 2015, is a Department of State-directed initiative centered on generating the capability to rapidly deploy peacekeeping operations on the continent. 

    Jan. 10, 2023JB Charleston launches 24 C-17s during mission generation exercise
        The exercise marked the largest C-17 launch ever from a single base and demonstrated the wing’s ability to rapidly generate and project overwhelming airpower alongside joint partners. 

    Jan. 8, 2023436th OG adopts Instructor Enrichment Program for aircrew
        The 436th Operations Group employed an Instructor Enrichment Program, or IEP, at Dover Air Force Base, Jan. 6. 

    Jan. 4, 2023AETC completes inaugural Force Development Environment Assessment focused on year 2030
        The goal of the Force Development Environment Assessment is to provide senior leaders with the most probable factors impacting the future of force development to help accelerate the change needed to produce combat-credible warfighters through education and training. 

    Dec. 12, 2022Air Force conducts first ARRW operational prototype missile test
        A B-52H Stratofortress successfully released the first All-Up-Round AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon off the Southern California coast, Dec. 9. 

    Dec. 12, 2022CSAF hosts all-call with 17th TRW
        At the all-call, Brown addressed the National Defense Strategy, agile combat employment, multi-capable Airmen, and the spectrum of resiliency. 

    Nov. 23, 2022A 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. 16, 2022Forging the next generation: BMT leads the way
        Following a 16-year run, Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training, or BEAST, has come to an end and is being replaced with training exercise PACER FORGE, as part of Air Force basic military training. 

    Nov. 12, 2022Missile wings conduct remote code change with ICU II
        The 90th, 91st and 341st Missile Wings have begun the process of converting their missile alert and launch facilities to ICU II, a system that allows for a remote code change – and will save the Air Force millions of dollars in resources and labor hours. 

    Oct. 30, 2022USAF, Navy integrate for Bomber Task Force MineX
        The 37th Expeditionary Bomb Wing integrated with U.S. Naval forces over the Indo-Pacific region to conduct a naval mine exercise (MineX), Oct. 24. 

    Oct. 30, 2022Airman to Ironman: General practices what he preaches when it comes to fitness
        Maj. Gen. David Smith, director of Air Force Reserve Plans, Programs and Requirements, participated in the Ironman World Championship race in Kona, Hawaii, earlier this month. 

    Oct. 25, 2022Exercise 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. 12, 2022New reporting options for sexual harassment victims
        Uniformed Airmen and Guardians who experience sexual harassment now have the option to file a restricted or unrestricted report with the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) office to access advocacy services and supportive referrals. 

    Oct. 3, 2022Air Force introduces new, foundational Ready Airman Training program
        Ready Airman Training will prepare Airmen to develop and demonstrate the mindset required to support the Air Force Force Generation, or AFFORGEN, deployment model. 

    Oct. 3, 2022Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Action Month
        This year, the DAF launched a new three-year theme, “Powering Possibility,” which highlights the Department’s forward-looking approach to energy innovation and powering the future force. 

    Sept. 30, 2022Department of the Air Force updates policy for pregnant OTS applicants
        The DAF has updated a policy to allow women, both enlisted and civilian, to apply and compete for an Officer Training School commission while pregnant. 

    Sept. 26, 2022AFIMSC revamps tool to save manhours, deliver timely tracking of travel dollars
        Each year, AFIMSC helps the Department of the Air Force recover over $11.5 million in unused government travel tickets through the passenger movement SharePoint tool, developed by the center. 

    Sept. 15, 2022South Carolina Air National Guard wraps up exercise Relampago VII
        The exercise focused on training techniques, tactics and procedures, and strengthening interoperability between the U.S. and Colombian air forces as allies under NATO standards. 

    Aug. 30, 2022T-38 Talon Repair Inspection and Maintenance program launches at JBSA-Randolph
        The T-38 Talon will undergo Talon Repair Inspection and Maintenance, or TRIM, modification to perform localized depot-level maintenance to replace or repair key parts to keep these valuable training platforms mission ready. 

    Aug. 29, 2022Air Force demonstrates defense-wide leadership through energy resilience readiness exercises
        ERREs are helping the DAF address challenges brought about by asymmetric threats to enabling systems like energy and water, changes to the global climate, and increasing complexity and interdependency of missions and infrastructure. 

    Aug. 22, 2022Eligible Airmen, Guardians have access to more monkeypox vaccines
        The Department of Defense is increasing its supply of the approved monkeypox vaccine, JYNNEOS, which allows for more Airmen and Guardians at higher risk for transmission to access preventive measures to keep themselves safe. 

    Aug. 18, 2022Air Force experiments to expedite kill chain, improve battle management
        The TOC-L event was designed to continue U.S. Air Force development of future battle management concepts intended to expedite kill chains and improve distributed control. 

    Aug. 12, 2022DAF leadership discusses strengthening partnerships with military support groups
        The forum enabled DAF leadership to update the groups on top priorities and challenges and discuss how to partner effectively in support of Airmen, Guardians and family members. 

    Aug. 10, 2022Edwards AFB completes educational complex
        The Department of Defense celebrated the ribbon cutting for the Desert Junior Senior High School on Edwards Air Force Base, Aug. 9. 

    Aug. 7, 2022Hill AFB captures first Air Force EOD national title
        The winners of three competitive regional events designed to test and enhance the readiness capabilities of explosive ordnance disposal teams across the Air Force settled the score with Hill AFB earning the inaugural Air Force EOD National Team of the Year title this week in Indiana. 

    Aug. 6, 2022Inaugural aviation training proves success for Air Force psychologists
        Enhanced understanding of pilot training and the human performance demands on aircrew will facilitate improved ability for Air Force Aviation Psychologists to accomplish their mission. 

    Aug. 5, 2022SecAF visits Nellis AFB, touts Warfare Center’s role in future fight
        Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Nellis Air Force Base to see the culmination of Red Flag-Nellis 22-3. 

    July 29, 2022Monkeypox declared public health emergency: What Airmen, Guardians need to know
        With more than 4,000 monkeypox cases in the U.S., Airmen and Guardians should know the risks and how to stay safe. 

    July 27, 2022Keeping civilians in fighting shape
        The Civilian Health Promotion Services was established in the Air Force Materiel Command to keep its civilian Airmen as fit as their active-duty counterparts. Its success has led to its recent expansion CONUS-wide. 

    July 23, 2022GearFit shortens feedback loop
        A new application called GearFit is giving Airmen a direct line to share feedback on fitment and utility of the gear they wear to perform their missions. 

    July 12, 2022Red Tails conduct joint air integration exercise
        U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and partner nation combat controllers coordinated with F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing and conducted Close Air Support 9-Lines with target correlation. 

    July 9, 2022New medical support team reduces muscular-skeletal, mental health issues
        The five-person team, consisting of an exercise physiologist, clinical psychologist, clinical social worker, physical therapist and strength conditioning coach, embeds with high-risk units for up to six months to accomplish desired results. 

    June 30, 2022Kendall talks PTSD, mental health with medical leaders
        Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall met with Air Force Medical Service leaders to discuss the Department of the Air Force’s approach for prioritizing post-traumatic stress disorder care and support June 24. 

    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, 2022Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey gives voice to civilians’ opinions
        The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey is now available for eligible Department of the Air Force employees and will continue through July 15. 

    June 23, 2022Air Force operationalizes ACE concept, addresses today’s changing threat environment
        The Air Force announced its vision for operating in modern, contested environments June 23, created to codify and synchronize agile combat employment tactics enterprise-wide. 

    June 10, 202265th Aggressor Squadron reactivates at Nellis AFB with aggressor force of F-35s
        The 65th Aggressor Squadron reactivated recently with a directed mission to know, teach and replicate fifth-generation air adversaries at Nellis Air Force Base. The decision underwent compliance with the National Environmental and Policy Act and other regulatory and planning processes. 

    June 10, 2022AFDW honors local high school student, motivates young leaders
        Leaders from Air Force District Washington spoke with a group of more than 100 JROTC and STEM high school students about Air Force opportunities, and the need for pilots. 

    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. 

    May 29, 2022‘FORCECON 2022’ spurs collaboration, innovation for Air Force, industry, academia
        FORCECON 2022 is an interactive industry and academia collider event where participants can connect with industry and small business advisors. 

    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, 2022AETC Det. 23 ‘rebrands’ to transform 21st century Air Force learning and readiness
        The detachment’s focus will be on completing the building and fielding of a force development-focused data engine using the latest technologies. 

    May 24, 2022Hurricane Hunters brief mission to POTUS at interagency preseason hurricane event
        The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters joined up with the NOAA Hurricane Hunters, U.S. Coast Guard, and FEMA to showcase their missions, aircraft and equipment as part of an interagency presidential briefing concerning the upcoming hurricane season. 

    May 20, 2022Robinson takes reins at AETC
        Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson took the reins of Air Education and Training Command from Lt. Gen. Brad Webb during a change of command ceremony May 20. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. presided over the ceremony. 

    May 19, 2022Eielson AFB celebrates F-35 beddown completion
        The ceremony marked the end of a two-year beddown process that yielded two operational fighter squadrons comprised of 54 permanently assigned, combat-coded F-35A aircraft. 

    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, 2022Future of nursing: Telehealth, more innovation, maybe some robots
        The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has fast-tracked many changes to the Military Health System and forced all providers - especially nurses - to innovate at near-quantum speed with agility and flexibility. 

    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 13, 2022Kirtland AFB firefighters deploy to fight largest US wildland fire
        A team of firefighters from Kirtland Air Force Base has deployed to combat the Hermit's Peak and Calf Canyon fire, the largest wildland fire in the United States. 

    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 10, 2022AMC’s longest flight: 24.2 hours in a KC-46A
        The KC-46 is Air Mobility Command’s newest aerial refueling platform, and now after completing the 24-hour flight, holds AMC’s record for the longest duration flight in its history. 

    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 3, 2022Language-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. 

    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, 2022AFRL technology makes new weapon for sinking ships a reality
        The Air Force Research Laboratory and Eglin Air Force Base’s Integrated Test Team demonstrated a new low-cost, air-delivered capability for defeating maritime threats that successfully destroyed a full-scale stationary surface vessel in the Gulf of Mexico.1

        


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