July 1, 2022 Air 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 30, 2022 720th Security Forces Squadron renamed 943rd Security Forces Squadron in ceremony The 720th Security Forces Squadron was renamed to the 943rd Security Forces Squadron in a ceremony here on June 10, 2022.The 943rd SFS was initially activated at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in February 2010. Since then they have been assigned under different numbered air forces and squadrons and
June 29, 2022 442d LRS, FSS deploy to RAF Mildenhall for training Approximately 70 Airmen from the 442d Logistics Readiness Squadron and Force Support Squadron spent their annual tour at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, from May 15-31, 2022.
June 28, 2022 477th Commander Celebrates Fini Flight Col. Jonathan Gration Jr., 477th Fighter Group commander, celebrated his fini flight after 17 years of flying on the F-22 Raptor, June 24, 2022. He is currently the longest flying F-22 pilot in the Air Force.Col. Gration earned his commission from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 2000. He is a
June 28, 2022 D&TF prioritizes training tomorrow’s Airmen today HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Each month, members of the Development and Training Flight participate in drill weekends with the 419th Fighter Wing. While these trainees have already enlisted in the Air Force, they’re not quite Airmen yet.“Recruiters make sure you’re qualified for the Air Force, but
June 28, 2022 DAF strengthens discharge process for sexual offenders Under the previous policy, Airmen and Guardians who committed sexual assault offenses were subject to mandatory initiation of discharge proceedings; the updated policy strengthens the criteria that may be considered for discharge.
June 27, 2022 Air 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 27, 2022 DOD Addresses Supply Chain Resiliency With Lone Star State Industry Even before COVID-19, the Defense Department had identified supply chain vulnerabilities for things like microelectronics. But the pandemic also highlighted other critical shortages in the U.S., some of which affect national security.
June 27, 2022 Air Force selects future aircrew helmet The Air Force selected LIFT Airborne Technologies in April to continue with prototype development of a new helmet for Air Force fixed-wing aircrew. Air Combat Command initiated the search for a next-generation helmet to address issues with long-term neck and back injuries, optimize aircraft
June 24, 2022 New BLOS capability on the horizon for B-52s, first IRIS air demo complete A new beyond line of sight communication system underwent an aerial demonstration on a B-52, June 22, 2022.