Jan. 27, 2017 Around the Air Force: Jan 27 On this look around the Air Force the preferred Reserve led F-35 base is announced, Airmen aid Kurdish refugees, and the Air Force is focusing on cost-effective, cleaner energy solutions. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jevon Smith.
Jan. 24, 2017 Deterrence in space key to U.S. security Space is more important than ever for the national security of the United States, but it’s almost like the Wild West in terms of behavior, a top general said today.Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of the U.S. Strategic Command, spoke Jan. 24 at Stanford’s Center for International Security and
Jan. 24, 2017 Red Flag evolves as ISR, cyber presence increases The silent warfighters of the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance and Cyber communities are honing their operational skills and testing new capabilities during Red Flag 17-1 at the Nevada Test and Training Range north of Las Vegas, yesterday through Feb. 10. Red Flag is a realistic combat
Jan. 23, 2017 Trump to Nominate Heather Wilson as Next Air Force Secretary President Donald J. Trump intends to nominate Heather Wilson as Secretary of the Air Force, according to a White House press release.
Jan. 23, 2017 Hill fighter wings first to bring F-35A to Red Flag HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Pilots and maintainers from the 419th and 388th Fighter Wings deployed the F-35A Lightning II to Nellis AFB, Nevada, Jan. 20.This is the first deployment to Red Flag for the F-35A and the first large movement since the Air Force declared the jet combat ready in August
Jan. 23, 2017 Hill fighter wings first to bring F-35A to Red Flag HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Pilots and maintainers from the 419th and 388th Fighter Wings deployed the F-35A Lightning II to Nellis AFB, Nevada, Jan. 20.This is the first deployment to Red Flag for the F-35A and the first large movement since the Air Force declared the jet combat ready in August
Jan. 13, 2017 Air Force selects 301st Fighter Wing as its preferred F-35 location NAVAL AIR STATION FORT WORTH JOINT RESERVE BASE, Texas - Air Force officials announced the 301st Fighter Wing, based out of Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, as the preferred location for the first Air Force Reserve-led F-35 unit.
Jan. 11, 2017 Reservists pilot multi-billion dollar spacecraft solo for first time in decade For the first time in over 14 years, the 8th Space Warning Squadron and their sister squadron Detachment 1, 8th Space Warning Squadron provided a full reservist crew to man the Space-Based Missile Warning System, typically operated by 2nd SWS, Jan. 7, 2017, on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo.As the
Jan. 5, 2017 Final flight farewells Phantom Lt. Col. Ronald King, her pilot, grinned and eased her forward on the way into history. Today was 21 December. This was the final flight of the QF-4 Phantom – the final flight of AF 349 – and after 53 dedicated years of superior service, the final flight of the Phantom II would be done right.