SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 - President Joe Biden approved another $600 million transfer of U.S. military assistance to Ukraine Thursday night. Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said the security assistance brings the total given to Ukraine to $15.1 billion since Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022. This tranche of military systems, … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2022
Air Force Fall Tattoo: 75 Years of Airpower
The United States Air Force Honor Guard parades the country flags representing the international air chiefs in attendance at the Air Force 75th Anniversary Tattoo Sept. 15, 2022, at Audi Field, Washington, D.C. The parading of the flags symbolizes the unity and collective power the U.S. has built with its international partners and allies. This display was a part of the … [Read more...]
US Embassy Jordan Celebrates USAF 75th Anniversary
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 – The U.S. Embassy Jordan celebrated the United States Air Force 75th anniversary with Air Forces Central Command during a celebration formation in Amman, Jordan, August 25, 2022. The event included a five-ship, four-nation flyover led by the Royal Jordanian Air Force in formation with fighter aircraft from AFCENT, the Royal Air Force and the French Air and … [Read more...]
The Lightning Legacy as the U.S. Air Force Turns 75
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 - During World War II, American airpower was tested on a tactical and strategic level to acquire intelligence, transport troops to the battlefield, and engage foes in aerial combat. It was a historic time illustrating the value of a robust and independent air force, which is why President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act on Sept. 18, 1947. The … [Read more...]
Air Guard Wing Conducts ‘Elephant Walk’
Nine LC130s with the 109th Airlift Wing conducted the unit’s first ever Elephant Walk on September 10th 2022. An elephant walk is a United States Air Force term for the taxiing of military aircraft in close formation; often employed to project air power through the rapid deployment of multiple aircraft at once. SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 – Airmen assigned to the New York Air … [Read more...]