Little Rock AFB selected to host ANG C-130J Formal Training Unit
Four C-130J Hercules will replace aging C-130Hs to establish the FTU, which will ensure aircrews gain the experience and knowledge needed to operate the newer aircraft.
New MH-139 Grey Wolves will go to Joint Base Andrews
The 25 new helicopters will replace the base’s 21 aging UH-1N Hueys. The additional four aircraft will allow the base to execute continuation of government operations and distinguished visitor transport mission requirements without augmenting support u…
C-17 Globemaster III dedicated in honor of ‘Candy Bomber,’ Berlin Airlift
A two-day celebration honoring Col. Gail Halvorsen, the “Candy Bomber,” took place in Provo, Utah.
DAF hosts congressional delegation for ABMS update, E-7 orientation
Department of the Air Force leaders hosted a congressional delegation at Nellis Air Force Base, May 6, for an update on the base’s Advanced Battle Management System initiatives and an orientation of the E-7 Wedgetail.
First T-7A Red Hawk rolls out
The first T-7A Red Hawk training aircraft rolled off the production line at the Boeing Defense, Space & Security building at Lambert International Airport.
KC-46A refuels first international aircraft during Employment Capability Exercise
The mission marked the first international receiver for the KC-46A, paving the way for stronger interoperability with allies and partners.
Air Force identifies Boeing E-7 as solution to replace the E-3 capability
Based on market research, the Department of the Air Force has decided to replace a portion of the E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System fleet with the E-7 Wedgetail, which is produced by The Boeing Company.
Air Force awards B-21 Raider advance procurement to support acquisition of long lead items for production
Advance procurement funds will directly support the acquisition of long lead items necessary to build the first lot of production B-21 aircraft.
March ARB named preferred location for next KC-46A Pegasus
The Department of the Air Force selected March Air Reserve Base, California, as the preferred location to host the next KC-46A Pegasus aircraft.
Air Force Heritage Flight flyover scheduled to support Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles
Five aircraft representing the Air Force’s 75 years as a service will conduct a first-of-its-kind flyover during the national anthem performance at Super Bowl LVI, Feb. 13, over SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.