AUGUST 9, 2024 - The 186th Air Refueling Wing celebrated the long-awaited return of the KC-135 Flight Simulator, today, by hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to recognize the hard work and dedication of those who were instrumental in bringing the aircrew training system back to the base. 186th ARW Commander Colonel Cynthia Smith welcomed attendees and provided opening … [Read more...]

AUGUST 9, 2024 - The Air Force proved a low-cost, air-delivered method for defeating surface vessels through a QUICKSINK demonstration in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico near Eglin Air Force Base. This capability is an answer to an urgent need to quickly neutralize maritime threats over massive expanses of ocean around the world. “The development of this technology helps … [Read more...]

AUGUST 8, 2024 - U.S. Air Force F-22A Raptors assigned to the 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron conducted hot pit refuels alongside Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 75th Squadron at RAAF Base Curtin, Australia. A hot pit refuel is an Agile Employment concept designed to sustain airpower by expediting refueling efforts. This display of … [Read more...]

AUGUST 8, 2024 - The Air Force Materiel Command is seeking innovative, visionary ideas from Airmen, Guardians and civilians to shape change and propel the mission into the future. The AFMC Accelerator innovation campaign is open now through Sept. 13 for submissions that address five key senior leader-endorsed problem sets: How might AFMC leverage emerging technologies … [Read more...]

AUGUST 8, 2024 - As part of the Air Force’s major moves to reoptimize the service for Great Power Competition, the 13th Combat Air Base Squadron was activated during an assumption of command ceremony, Aug. 5, at Luke Air Force Base. The 13th CABS is the first of its kind in the Air Force and will set the stage for the future of the Air Force’s Force Generation deployment … [Read more...]