MARCH 18, 2024 - One aspect of interoperability between Ally Nations is the ability to keep airborne operations sustained. The KC-135 Stratotanker brings that capability to the fight, as aerial refueling allows aircraft to remain airborne in their area of operation for longer lengths of time. “Exercises like Nordic Response are large scale NATO operations,” said Finland Air … [Read more...]

MARCH 18, 2024 - In March 2024, the 127th Wing received an important piece of equipment in the arrival of its first Expandable Single Pallet Expeditionary Kitchen, or “E-SPEK”. The E-SPEK is a highly portable field kitchen built on a standardized cargo pallet base for rapid mobility. Upon deployment, the E-SPEK can be set-up by two personnel. The folding container sides … [Read more...]

MARCH 15, 2024 - The Department of the Air Force announced the Key Spouse Program is changing to the Commander’s Key Support Program, at the annual major command spouse conference, March 13-15. The updated program expands opportunities for Airmen, Guardians, federal employees and family members to contribute to their units, allowing anyone interested, irrespective of marital … [Read more...]

Members from the 80th Fighter Generation Squadron provide maintenance support for the departure of F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron, during Joint Exercise Cobra Gold 24 at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, March 1, 2024. F-16s assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron operated alongside allies and partner nations in a scenario designed to test … [Read more...]

Col. Elliott Leigh, AFWERX director and chief commercialization officer for the Department of the Air Force, delivers the keynote address at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, March 8, 2024. Leigh's briefing, “Chasing Innovation: Lessons Learned,” shared the breadth of AFWERX's portfolio and how the organization unleashes American Ingenuity to rapidly provide novel technology … [Read more...]