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Dec. 28, 2021Physician performs Air Force’s first airway stent procedure
        Maj. Derrell Nettlow, 81st Healthcare Operations Squadron pulmonary critical care physician, was called to perform the Air Force’s first airway stent procedure. 

    Dec. 24, 2021Around the Air Force: Operation Christmas Drop
        This week’s look Around the Air Force highlights the 70th annual Operation Christmas Drop, a humanitarian event that brings U.S. and partner nations together to provide food, tools and clothing to more than 55 remote islands in the South-Eastern Pacific. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jevon Smith) 

    Dec. 23, 2021Air Force operational C2 advisors provide more than just advice
        The Air Force’s senior advisors in the Operational Command Training Program had a busy 2021, connecting the strategic-level Joint All Domain Command and Control concept to operational-level command and control organizations. 

    Dec. 18, 2021ACC concludes ACE C3 operations rehearsal
        The rehearsal focused on C3 operations, deployable technology, practicing ACE tactics, techniques and procedures, finding areas for improvement within the ACE C3 construct, and making necessary corrections. 

    Dec. 15, 2021AFNORTH’s CAP takes flight to assist tornado recovery
        Air Forces Northern (AFNORTH)'s Civil Air Patrol aircrews are flying storm surveys to assist the National Weather Service and the Kentucky Emergency Management Agency in gauging the official intensities of the deadly tornadoes that ripped into the Midwest on Dec. 10. 

    Dec. 14, 2021Guardsmen, partner nations attend first Air Force all-Spanish international SNCO course
        Two Air National Guardsmen participated in the first International Senior Noncommissioned Officer Course held all in Spanish by the Inter-American Air Force Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 4-Dec. 8. 

    Dec. 12, 2021Swap in, swap out: McChord Airmen deploy to Al Udeid
        Periodically throughout the year, the expeditionary squadron receives a turnover of pilots, loadmasters, flying crew chiefs, security force Ravens, communications and intelligence Airmen. 

    Dec. 11, 2021Malmstrom AFB joins Gibson Flats fire fight
        The Gibson Flats fire, which ignited just outside Great Falls Dec. 1, was one such event where it only took a spark to start the fire. The fire grew to about 120 acres and was the second response in a week for the Malmstrom Air Force Base Fire Department, the first being an off-base fire on 

    Dec. 10, 2021Around the Air Force: Coalition Virtual Flag, In-flight Comfort, Hurricane Hunter’s Busy Year
        This week’s look Around the Air Force visits one of the largest exercises in the Department of Defense, Coalition Virtual Flag, an international training effort that’s seeing cyber units in a growing role, a new bladder relief device that works better for male and female aircrew members will be 

    Dec. 9, 2021Niger receives second US C-130 to support enduring Sahel operations
        The delivery marks the enduring commitment of the U.S. Air Force to support continued humanitarian operations and counter violent extremist organizations missions throughout the Sahel alongside Nigerien air force partners. 

    Dec. 6, 2021Dyess AFB Airmen take on Mosaic Tiger exercise
        Mosaic Tiger is a five day, multi-phase exercise focused on a quick-turn deployment to a simulated war environment. 

    Dec. 3, 2021Around the Air Force: New Deadline for RPP, EOD Training, Recruiting VR Game
        This week’s look Around the Air Force has details on the extended deadline for Airmen to apply to the Rated Preparatory Program, which helps with qualification for aviator positions; Explosive ordnance disposal experts train with multinational forces on handling dangerous situations; and what 

    Dec. 2, 2021Hurricane Hunters wrap up 2021 season; brace for winter ops
        Nov. 30 marked the end of the Atlantic and Pacific hurricane seasons and for the second year in a row, the Atlantic tropical basin produced a full list of named storms. Eight of those storms made landfall in the U.S. with two making landfall as hurricanes, one of those being a major hurricane in 

    Nov. 29, 2021Air Force hosts Coalition Virtual Flag, premier coalition virtual air combat exercise
        Coalition Virtual Flag exercises led by the U.S. Air Force focus on major combat operations in a realistic theater against a near-peer threat in a dynamic training environment. 

    Nov. 27, 2021Afghan translators, Air Force reservists, assist evacuees
        A pair of former Afghan translators are temporarily assigned to Holloman AFB, New Mexico, to support Operation Allies Welcome – the Department of Homeland Security-led effort to support vulnerable Afghans as they safely resettle in the United States. 

    Nov. 26, 2021Around the Air Force: Pararescue Trains at Sea, PJ Rodeo 2021, Prime Beef Builds Capability
        This week’s look Around the Air Force highlights joint training off the coast of Japan with pararescuers and the Army, the PJ Rodeo tests skills of pararescuers from around the world, and Prime Base Engineer Emergency Forces (Prime BEEF) Airmen test their skills at a range of jobs needed to set up a 

    Nov. 23, 2021Checkered Flag 22-1 comes to a close at Tyndall AFB
        Checkered Flag, hosted by the 325th Fighter Wing, is one of the DoD’s largest air-to-air exercises. It serves to integrate fourth and fifth-generation aircraft to train and test enhanced mobility, pre-deployment qualifications, and rapid response employment capabilities of pilots and aircrew. 

    Nov. 21, 2021Multi-Domain Warfare Officer students dive deep into cyber global operations
        During this visit, the 13O students received briefings on the Air Forces Cyber mission and the role the 616th OC plays in supporting U.S. Cyber Command’s global operations. 

    Nov. 19, 2021Around the Air Force: Interpersonal Violence Survey, Disparity Review Addendum, New PT Test Options
        Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights the results of the interpersonal violence survey and task force, an addendum that adds clarity to the recent disparity reviews and new alternative components to the fitness assessment that take effect in January 2022. (Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Eric Mann) 

    Nov. 18, 2021AFTC Airmen spark data solutions at hackathon
        The national security environment is affected by the rapid development of new technologies involving “big data” analytics, and the protection and proper utilization of our data is vital to advancing test capabilities at the Air Force Test Center. In order to merge data, tools and relevant problems, 

    Nov. 17, 202134th SOS validates U-28 SOFORGEN, ACE concepts
        SOFORGEN replaces the current Air Expeditionary Force construct with a 20-month cycle, comprised of four, five-month phases of readiness. 

    Nov. 16, 2021Connecting Cyberspace and Airspace
        The Mission Defense Team is made up of a team of cyber and communication professionals designated to defend a specific aircraft, preventing adversaries from invading the airspace and manipulating aircraft data. 

    Nov. 12, 2021Around the Air Force: Exercise Southern Beach, ROTC Enlisted Instructors, Humanitarian Assistance
        This week’s look Around the Air Force highlights Airmen from Kadena and Yokota Air Bases working with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force during exercise Southern Beach, new assignments are available for enlisted cadre with Air Force Reserve Officer Training units, and Travis Air Force Base Airmen 

    Nov. 10, 2021US, Bulgarian air forces share best practices in Operation Castle Forge
        These short-notice forward deployments demonstrate the Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment, a strategy that leverages strong teamwork with allies and partners to generate air power anytime, anywhere. 

    Nov. 9, 2021Keesler AFB introduces space weather training in support of Space Force
        The graduates of the course will take weather forecasts beyond the atmosphere by understanding the weather effects on terrestrial systems in support of multi-domain operations. 

    Nov. 8, 2021FYSA: Agility Prime
        FYSA: Agility Prime explores electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing vehicles and the revolutionary initiative partnering the military with eVTOL industry leaders. 

    Nov. 4, 2021Test Trifecta: Orange, Emerald, Black Flag combine to enhance large-scale test
        For the first time, the three independently executed large force test events collaborated in real-time for simultaneous execution focusing on securing electronic data sharing across geographically-separated battlespaces to enable long-range kill chains. 

    Nov. 4, 2021Airmen train while delivering humanitarian aid to Dominican Republic
        The Denton Program, a Department of Defense-led transportation program which moves humanitarian cargo donated by non-governmental organizations, remains a significant resource for developing nations. 

    Nov. 1, 2021Innovative 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. 

    Nov. 1, 2021Southern Beach boosts lethality, strengthens partnerships
        Exercise Southern Beach primarily focused on offensive and defensive counter air operations, personnel rescue and airdrop missions. This was the first time since the inception of Southern Beach in which the majority of the mission sets and a Japan-U.S. training program were conducted during night 

    Oct. 29, 2021Around the Air Force: Fuel From Thin Air, USSF Support, Bomber Task Force, Innovative Logistics
        This week’s look Around the Air Force highlights a new technology that converts carbon dioxide into jet fuel, Air Force Materiel Command is one step closer to becoming the servicing major command for Space Force-assigned Airmen, Bomber Task Force missions in support of the Indo-Pacific, and 

    Oct. 28, 2021Air Force supports historic Army Warfighter exercise
        Warfighter Exercise 22-1 was Victory Corps' final certifying exercise in becoming the U.S. Army's fourth corps headquarters and America's forward-deployed corps in Europe. 

    Oct. 28, 202184th RADES tests Air Force’s primary ground deployable radar
        The three-week baseline evaluation and optimization at the Oregon ANG's 116th ACS consisted of strenuous testing, air-traffic analysis using RADES organic software, and optimization of radar parameters. 

    Oct. 27, 2021Coalition forces strengthen close air support capabilities
        A joint coalition force of U.S. Air Force Airmen, U.S. Army Soldiers and Italian air force members practiced close air support, in which aircraft provide firepower to friendly ground forces who are in close proximity to enemy forces. 

    Oct. 26, 2021Reservists deliver agile airpower during Castle Forge
        The flight is part of Castle Forge, an ongoing U.S.-led operation in the Black Sea region. Its purpose is to test the partnerships and interoperability that make Agile Combat Employment possible. 

    Oct. 26, 2021Eielson AFB F-35s participate in WSEP, make strides towards first IOC squadron in PACAF
        Successful completion of Weapon System Evaluation Program East 22.01 marks another milestone for the 356th FS, as they take a crucial step towards becoming the first Initial Operational Capability F-35A squadron in PACAF. 

    Oct. 26, 2021Test Integration: three missions, three views, one goal
        The Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, Air Force Test Center, and U.S. Air Force Warfare Center signed a Tri-Center Integrated Test and Evaluation Memorandum of Understanding which focuses on adopting a unified vision for driving integrated test and evaluation. 

    Oct. 23, 2021CAP NRAT reduces Arizona plane crash search area from hundreds of square miles to 100 feet, one survivor
        The plane, a Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow II, single-engine aircraft departed from San Martin, California with two people aboard, crashed on approach to Page Municipal Airport, Page, Arizona. 

    Oct. 22, 2021Around the Air Force: New Bomb Test, VIPER and Pegasus News, Mentor Search Improves
        This week’s look Around the Air Force highlights a milestone test for the new GBU-72 bomb, the VIPER refueling kit expands the type of aircraft it can service, the KC-46A Pegasus adds two fighter jets to the list of aircraft it can now refuel for missions, and the MyVector mentorship platform 

    Oct. 19, 202176th SWEG team takes lead in Air Force high-profile research project
        The main strategy the XG team uses as they think about the necessary digital transformation of embedded development is: “Think Big, Start Small, Scale Fast.” 

    Oct. 15, 2021Around the Air Force: New Enlisted Promotion Scoring, SECAF’s To-Do List, AMC’s New Commander
        This week’s look Around the Air Force includes changes to the Enlisted Evaluation System, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall discusses the future for Airmen and Guardians, and Air Mobility Command welcomes a new commander. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Britt Crolley) 

    Oct. 14, 2021Spangdahlem refuels BTF bombers with VIPER kit for first time
        Spangdahlem AB employed the VIPER kit by refueling B-1s participating in Bomber Task Force - Europe 22-1, following NATO allied integration during an operation in the Baltic Region. This marks the first time the refueling system was used outside of F-16 Fighting Falcons in the U.S. Air Forces in 

    Oct. 13, 2021Eglin AFB test squadron releases GBU-72 for first time
        The GBU-72 Advanced 5K Penetrator’s release marked the end of a test series planned by the 780th Test Squadron and performed by the 40th Flight Test Squadron. 

    Oct. 13, 2021Travis AFB DTRA ensures New START compliance
        Col. William McNicol, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency department director for nuclear inspections related to the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, or New START, knows exactly how important his job is, but nevertheless upholds the mechanisms to keep him and his team sharp. 

    Oct. 12, 2021Air Force rescue personnel support NEO weeks before the fall of Kabul
        The U.S. Air Force led the largest NEO in U.S. history — in 17 days the DoD evacuated approximately 124,000 people, including 6,000 Americans. 

    Oct. 11, 2021FYSA: SecAF Frank Kendall
        For your situational awareness, it’s going to take "One Team, One Fight" for the Air Force to compete, deter, and win today and into the future. In this episode, the 26th Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall outlines some of his priorities that he hopes will ensure an edge over near-peer 

    Oct. 10, 2021Hurricane Hunters wrap up Hurricane Sam missions
        The Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters, from Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, began flying the storm after moving to their forward operating location in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, to collect weather data and provide the National Hurricane Center more 

    Oct. 8, 2021Around the Air Force: Meaningful Military Capability, First Europe-Based F-35s, A New AF.Mil
        This week’s look Around the Air Force features Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall talking about getting meaningful military capabilities into the hands of Airmen and Guardians, RAF Lakenheath activates the first Europe-based F-35A Squadron, and the official website of the United States Air 

    Oct. 1, 2021Around the Air Force: Vaccination Deadlines, Fighter Roadmap, Leadership and Families
        Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall talking about COVID-19 vaccine deadlines, the fighter roadmap outlines the need for change in a new threat environment, and Air Force leaders and their spouses answer questions about leadership and families. 

    Sept. 30, 2021New York Air Guard's Skibirds wrap up 2021 Greenland mission
        The New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing has wrapped up its annual support to the National Science Foundation in Greenland as Airmen and LC-130 “Skibirds” returned to Stratton Air National Guard Base Sept. 22. 

    Sept. 28, 2021AFCLC provides language support to DoD missions
        One innovative pathway available for advanced LEAP scholars and foreign area officers, or FAO, to support mission success is AFCLC’s Training Partnership Request, or TPR. 

    Sept. 26, 2021Kessel Run's C2IMERA used during Afghan evacuation
        C2IMERA, which stands for Command and Control Incident Management Emergency Response Application, is an application focused on reporting, planning, force generation, emergency management, and command and control monitoring and execution. 

    Sept. 24, 2021Around the Air Force: AFA highlights from SECAF, CSAF, CMSAF
        Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights speeches and policies discussed by Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, during their appearances at the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber 

    Sept. 23, 202184th RADES optimizes nation’s LRR systems for air surveillance, national defense
        The Air Route Surveillance Radar system version four evaluates and optimizes the joint surveillance system, or JSS, long-range radars, or LRR, all over the continental United States, Alaska, and Northern Canada. 

    Sept. 17, 2021Airmen hone expeditionary skills at Rally in Rockies exercise
        Active duty, Air National Guard and Reserve Airmen gathered in Colorado and Wyoming for 22nd Air Force’s flagship exercise Rally in the Rockies Sept. 12-17. The exercise is designed to develop Airmen for combat operations by challenging them with realistic scenarios that support a full spectrum of 

    Sept. 17, 2021Around the Air Force: Disparity Review II, Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium, Doolittle Raider Honored
        Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights the latest updates on the Air Force’s racial disparity review, a meeting of top leaders to bolster regional stability in the Indo-Pacific region, and honoring the last of the Doolittle Raiders. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jevon Smith) 

    Sept. 16, 2021COMUSAFE hosts Arctic Air Chiefs Symposium
        The conference hosted senior defense representatives from seven of the eight Arctic nations, including Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the U.S. to discuss a variety of Arctic-focused campaigns and initiatives. 

    Sept. 15, 2021US, Slovenian armed forces partner in bilateral exercise
        U.S. Air Force and Slovenian armed forces leaders came together to discuss the importance of a strong U.S.-Slovenian partnership for Agile Combat Employment, an operating concept intended to ensure USAFE-AFAFRICA forces are prepared to respond to potential threats by enabling forces to quickly 

    Sept. 15, 2021Reserve C-130 aerial firefighting teams fly during second busiest wildfire season
        Since first being activated July 20, the 302 AW has been working together with other military aircraft from Nevada Air National Guard’s 152nd AW, Wyoming ANG’s 153rd AW, and California ANG’s 146th AW to drop millions of gallons of fire retardant in support of fire suppression efforts in California. 

    Sept. 10, 2021Around the Air Force: COVID Vaccines, Travel Screenings, States Support Families
        This week’s look Around the Air Force includes the Department of the Air Force establishing deadlines for mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for Airmen and Guardians, the screening process for family members scheduled for permanent change of station becomes automated, and the annual report on states’ 

    Sept. 10, 2021Defenders beta test new weapons qualification course
        Developed by the Air Force Security Forces Center, a primary subordinate unit of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, the proposed course will seamlessly instruct, test and evaluate weapons training for the more than 38,000 active duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and 

    Sept. 8, 2021Guard fights wildfires, responds to Ida, serves overseas
        The National Guard continues to live up to its promise, "Always Ready, Always There," with close to 59,000 Guard members on duty overseas or at home responding to Hurricane Ida, wildfires and COVID-19. 

    Sept. 3, 2021India and US sign Project Agreement for Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
        The main aim of the DTTI is to bring sustained leadership focus to promote collaborative technology exchange, and create opportunities for co-production and co-development of future technologies for Indian and U.S. military forces. 

    Sept. 3, 2021Around the Air Force: Afghan Evacuees, Future Home of ISR, 38th Rescue Squadron
        Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights the Afghan evacuation efforts at Ramstein Air Base, Grand Forks Air Force Base will continue to lead the Air Force’s ISR capabilities into the future and the 38th Rescue Squadron practices astronaut recovery. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Cooper) 

    Aug. 31, 2021US, Australian forces strengthen coalition air dominance in Red Flag-Alaska 21-3
        Red Flag-Alaska 21-3 concluded at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Aug. 27, strengthening interoperability and showcasing air dominance in the Indo-Pacific region. 

    Aug. 30, 2021Reserve Airmen participate in exercise Patriot Warrior
        During the exercise, the unit stood up a fully operational base, equipped with mobile hospitals for simulated patients flown in on military aircraft, such as the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft operated by an 815th AS aircrew who took part in the deployment-style exercise to enhance wartime skills. 

    Aug. 30, 202138 RQS trains to support SpaceX, Boeing
        The 38th RQS Blue Team performed free fall jumps and equipment drops into water to prepare for potential operations supporting the SpaceX human spaceflight program and Boeing’s spaceflight program as well as other immediate response-force operations. 

    Aug. 27, 2021Around the Air Force: Ramstein Responds, Helping Haiti, Fighting Fires
        Today's look around the Air Force highlights the support Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is providing for Afghan evacuees, Special Operations Airmen supporting earthquake relief in Haiti, and California Air National Guard Airmen joining the fight against wildfires. (Hosted by Senior Airman Mikayla Daly) 

    Aug. 26, 2021Operation Allies Refuge: Ramstein AB transforms into major evac hub
        Following the rapid deterioration of security in Afghanistan, the first of many aircraft carrying U.S. citizens, Special Immigrant Visa applicants and other vulnerable Afghans landed at the installation Aug. 20 as part of Operation Allies Refuge. Since then, Ramstein AB has received more than 11,000 

    Aug. 23, 2021Dover AFB leads joint, interagency survival training
        Members of the 436th Operational Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape flight partnered with the 3rd Airlift Squadron at Dover AFB, Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Coast Guard Station Indian River Inlet, Delaware, to train local search and rescue procedures 

    Aug. 21, 2021AFIMSC expands eLearning platform to Total Force
        The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Directorate of Personnel team relaunched the RedVector eLearning platform recently, making it accessible to more Airmen and Guardians to provide broader support for job-mandated training requirements, professional credentialing and licensing. 

    Aug. 20, 2021Cal Guard actively fights state’s wildfires
        Nearly 1,000 Cal Guard service members are currently activated for fire missions in the air and on the ground. 

    Aug. 20, 2021Cal Guard actively fights state’s wildfires
        Nearly 1,000 Cal Guard service members are currently activated for fire missions in the air and on the ground. 

    Aug. 17, 2021505th CCW supports Navy Large Scale Exercise 21
        Airmen from the 505th Combat Training Squadron and the 505th Communications Squadron, Hurlburt Field, supported Navy Large Scale Exercise 21 – the biggest U.S. Navy exercise in a generation, according to Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael Gilday, July 28-Aug. 16. 

    Aug. 16, 2021USSOUTHCOM supports US disaster assistance to Haiti
        A Situational Awareness Team will join officials from the U.S. embassy and a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) deployed to Haiti, Aug. 14, at the direction of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). 

    Aug. 16, 2021Pennsylvania Air National Guard helps fight West Coast fires
        Pennsylvania Air National Guard members are serving as imagery experts, providing live aerial video streaming to fire bosses working on the front lines of the devastating California wildfires. 

    Aug. 13, 2021Around the Air Force: Challenge Of China, new uniform updates, historic landing
        Today's look around the Air Force highlights Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s comments at the National Press Club about the challenge China presents; new uniform and dress and appearance updates for the service that are coming this fall; and aircraft, including A-10s, making a historic 

    Aug. 12, 2021USAF, Ukraine armed forces strengthen partnership
        Members of the Ukrainian armed forces met with a variety of U.S. Air Force units from Ramstein Air Base and Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Aug. 2-6. 

    Aug. 10, 2021Eastern National Robot Rodeo showcases EOD emerging capabilities
        Explosive ordnance disposal and bomb squad experts in the Department of Defense and civilian sector tested the latest EOD robotics and emerging capabilities during the Eastern National Robot Rodeo and Capabilities exercise Aug. 2-6. 

    Aug. 9, 2021US-Israeli training builds capabilities, partnerships, readiness
        Army and Air Force civil engineers recently partnered with Israeli Air Force engineers to successfully test new airfield damage repair technologies in Israel. 

    Aug. 7, 2021All hands on deck; Soldier rescued from Pacific Ocean
        Rain is pouring down on and around the island of Guam after a monsoon hits early Sunday morning, July 26. For those in nearby waters, waves are crashing all around them. In the midst of all the commotion, a Soldier on a U.S. Army Watercraft System off the coast of Angaur, Palau, requires urgent 

    Aug. 6, 2021A-10s land on Michigan state highway
        Four A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 354th Fighter Squadron and the Michigan Air National Guard’s 127th Wing landed on a Michigan state highway as part of Northern Strike 21, a large-scale training exercise, Aug. 5. 

    Aug. 6, 2021Around the Air Force: F-16 In-Flight Software Update, Talisman Sabre 2021, Spark Tank 2022
        Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights a test to update the F-16’s Electronic Warfare System through an in-flight software update, Talisman Sabre 2021-2 wraps up with Australia and other allies in the Indo-Pacific region and submissions open this month for the Spark Tank 2022 competition. 

    Aug. 4, 2021Nellis AFB aggressors, F-35 pilots ‘punish’ blue air to develop unstoppable force
        During Red Flag-Nellis 21-3, blue air participants will for the first time go head-to-head with F-35 Lightning II aggressor pilots, making already daunting training scenarios all that more difficult to successfully overcome. 

    Aug. 2, 2021USAF delivers helicopters, bolsters Australian alliance
        As part of the U.S. Defense Department’s Foreign Military Sales program, 9th Airlift Squadron aircrew from Dover Air Force Base transported two CH-47F Chinook helicopters aboard a C-5M Super Galaxy from Dover AFB to Royal Australian Air Force Base Townsville, Australia, in early July, further 

    Aug. 2, 2021AFRL’s drone killer, THOR will welcome new drone “hammer”
        The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Directed Energy Directorate is seeking partners to build a new counter electronics weapon system, to defend against the ever increasing threat of adversarial drone activity. 

    Aug. 1, 2021Fueling ACE operations from afar
        Airmen from across two U.S. Air Force major commands are working together over the next few weeks in order to practice dynamic force employment operations. 

    July 30, 2021Around the Air Force: New Leadership for the Air Force, Thracian Star 21
        Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights the 26th Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, the new Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones and exercise Thracian Star 21 bringing Airmen from Aviano Air Base, Italy to Bulgaria so they can work with the Bulgarian, Romanian and Hellenic 

    July 29, 2021US, Israel conclude Juniper Falcon 21-2
        In support of long-standing, bilateral agreements, military members from the U.S. European Command and the Israel Defense Forces held exercise Juniper Falcon 21-2 at various locations in Israel, July 23-28. 

    July 24, 2021Undaunted service: Elite firefighters serve in austere environments
        Recently, the QRF firefighter component from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, was sent to a forward operating base in Syria to provide support to its flight line. 

    July 23, 2021Around the Air Force: Recruiting Diversity, Airmen Aid Flood Victims and Record-Breaking Satellite
        Today’s look around the Air Force highlights Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s recruiting message that emphasizes diversity, civil engineering Airmen from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, aid local communities before and after area floods, and the Air Force Research Lab’s DSX Satellite 

    July 22, 2021Flying Jennies train in Alaska
        Working with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Airborne, 25th Infantry Division, the 815th AS provided airlift for more than 1,300 paratroopers for three days, as well as airdrops for heavy equipment on the fourth day, during a training exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. 

    July 22, 2021NORAD, USNORTHCOM lead 3rd Global Information Dominance Experiment
        North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, in collaboration with all 11 U.S. combatant commands, have executed the third in a series of Global Information Dominance Experiments, in partnership with the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, the undersecretary of Defense for 

    July 16, 2021Around the Air Force: Allies at Yorktown, Iceland Air Policing, Pacific Iron
        Today’s look around the Air Force highlights a special ceremony honoring the U.S. and French victory at Yorktown, Virginia, NATO’s Icelandic Air Policing mission and Pacific Iron kicks off in the Indo-Pacific theater of operations. (Hosted by Senior Airman Kahdija Slaughter) 

    July 15, 2021MQ-9 Agile Combat Employment: A big step closer to reality
        The 556th Test and Evaluation Squadron proved the MQ-9 Reaper’s Automatic Takeoff and Landing Capability (ATLC) is ready as of July 8, enabling crews to divert to airfields without traditional launch and recovery infrastructure or personnel. 

    July 10, 2021AFMC plays key role in record Air Force DITPR compliance
        With nearly 700 IT investments totaling more than $1 billion, Air Force Materiel Command manages one-third of the Air Force portfolio and played a significant part in this history-making achievement for the service. 

    July 9, 2021Around the Air Force: PT Updates, Relampago VI, B-21 Raider
        Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights upcoming additions to the physical fitness assessment and the MyFitness website, a collaborative exercise between the U.S. and Colombian air forces, and a first glimpse at the new B-21 Raider. (Hosted by Senior Airman Mikayla Daly) 

    July 8, 2021Hurricane Hunters wrap up Elsa recon ahead of landfall
        The Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Hurricane Hunters wrapped up their aerial reconnaissance efforts for Tropical Storm Elsa, July 7, after the storm made landfall on the northwest coast of Florida. 

    July 6, 2021AFSFC assessment tool improves health, readiness of military working dogs
        The upgrades are a result of Kennel Health Assessment 2.0, Air Force Security Forces Center’s web-based evaluation system that tracks and evaluates the condition of military working dog kennel facilities across the Air Force. 

    July 2, 2021Around the Air Force: Air Guard Fights Wildfires, Spark Tank and AMC Improving Passenger Experience
        Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights the Nevada Air National Guard’s 152nd Airlift Wing activation to help fight wildfires in the western U.S., transformational ideas can be submitted to AFMC’s 2021 Spark Tank competition, and Air Mobility Command has a team working to make travel2

        


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