U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Wall, 312th Fighter Squadron commander, parks the first Belgian Air Component F-35A Lightning II at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Dec. 3, 2024. This was the first Belgian Air Component F-35A to arrive at Luke AFB, marking a milestone as Belgium and the U.S. collaborate to build a new fighter squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 5, 2024 - The Air Force Civil Engineer Center recently finished awarding leases that will bring 5G service to 84 Air Force and Space Force installations by 2028, helping the workforce, Airmen, Guardians and their families stay connected through secure and reliable networks. In collaboration with the Office of the Chief Information Officer, the AFCEC Installations … [Read more...]

The 2024 hurricane season ended Nov. 30, 2024. The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, an Air Force Reserve unit based with the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, flew 107 missions and 1,130 hours into 14 storms. (U.S. AIr Force graphic by Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo) DECEMBER 4, 2024 - The 2024 Atlantic and Pacific hurricane seasons ended Nov. 30, … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 3, 2024 - A tactical air-to-surface missile, known as the Stand-in Attack Weapon, successfully released from a 40th Flight Test Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon for the first time Nov. 7 over the Gulf of Mexico. The goal of the test was to prove the new weapon could separate from an aircraft successfully, a major milestone, so further testing can begin. The new SiAW … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 3, 2024 - The National Capital Region played host to wounded warriors from around the world participating in a week-long event celebrating comradery and recovery—starting with the Air Force Wounded Warrior Care Fair and Day of Healing in National Harbor, Maryland, on Nov. 18, 2024. Finding outlets to express themselves through performing and visual arts, … [Read more...]