Best with what they’ve got: A new life for old parts
One detachment at Barksdale Air Force Base has developed a way to take those unusable parts and create hands-on training opportunities for maintainers.
Remembering the Battle of Midway
By Rear Adm. Roy Kelley Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic If time travel were possible, it would be interesting to go back and watch the Battle of Midway unfold. Sitting in the radio room, I could listen to pilots give updates on the position of the Japanese fleet. Then I would make my way to …
US, UAE fly to build interoperability
The U.S Air Force and the United Arab Emirates Air Force join together for a partnering flight in the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. This flight was conducted to build military-to-military relationships and interoperability with the UAE…
Air Force announces basing candidates for US Combatant Command for Space
The secretary of the Air Force selected six locations as candidate bases to potentially host the headquarters for United States Space Command.
Resourcing a Ready Surface Force
Since the establishment of the Readiness Reform and Oversight Council (RROC), the Navy made significant progress in its reform efforts to deliver a more ready and more capable Surface Force. With the support of Congress, the Navy invested in meaningful Surface Force reform, and remains committed to doing everything necessary to create a culture of …
T-6 Texan II crashes at Sheppard AFB
A T-6 Texan II from Sheppard Air Force Base crashed shortly before 2 p.m. May 1, near Lake Waurika, Oklahoma.
U.S. Air Force F-35As conduct first combat employment
Two Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft conducted an air strike at Wadi Ashai, Iraq, in support of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, April 30.
Air Force stops all new Tyndall rebuilding efforts starting May 1
The Air Force will be forced to stop all new rebuilding efforts at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, starting May 1 because of the absence of Congressional funding.
SecAF visits Aviano AB
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson visited Aviano Air Base, April 24. Wilson was able to directly see and experience the many missions of the 31st Fighter Wing and how Aviano AB supports warfighters and contributes to the National Defense Strate…
Air Force announces selection process for officer instructor and recruiting special duty assignments
The Air Force announced that beginning in April 2019, officers will be screened and selected for formal instructor and recruiting special duty positions.